Imaj – Country Darling

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We’ve all been there…you put on a CD and a song stops you in your tracks. As a radio presenter/columnist I feel very privileged to be able to get to listen to pre-releases and many come from the States as compilation releases. Scanning through the one of the most recent I heard a song that [...]

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International Festival of Country Music

The International Festival of Country Music introduced country music to the British public almost 45 years ago. The shows, promoted by the legendary Mervyn Conn, ran for 23 years from 1969 to 1991 at Wembley Arena.  Hugely popular, the shows always featured the biggest stars of Country music fans were treated to outstanding performances by [...]

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A Walk in the Country

On this week’s show our Album Of The Week comes from the man who visits the Sage Gateshead next January, that’s Marty Stuart. There’s a reminder as to how you can win the latest highly acclaimed album from Kenny Chesney entitled ‘Hemingway’s Whiskey along with a brand new four track release from ex frontman with [...]

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Whitney Houston

European Tour Dates In Support Of Global Chart-Topping Album I Look To You On the heels of her critically acclaimed, internationally chart-topping album I Look To You, Whitney Houston recently announced the first leg of an eagerly anticipated European tour, her first major tour in more than 11 years. On Thursday 22nd April she plays [...]

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The American Connection 1

Looking Back Over The Country On this the first of the new shows into a brand New Year I’ll be taking a look back over the world of country music in 2009. As it’s a purely personal choice, it will feature what I consider to be the Best Male Artist Album…the Best Female Artist Album…the [...]

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