Last year, a non country music fan stole my Chris Stapleton CD. After months of searching down the back of my own sofa, I heard Tennessee Whiskey playing while sat on hers waiting for dinner. She claims I’d lent her the album but this seems very unlikely. Either way, she was completely converted – to... Continue Reading →
Unexpected Hazards of an Old Dominion Show
I got more than I bargained for on the UK opening night of Thomas Rhett’s Home Team Tour. As with so many gigs at the moment, last night was more about the support act for me. I’d seen Thomas live before but missed radio favourites Old Dominion on their 2016 visit. They started their swift... Continue Reading →
Five things I learnt at JD & The Straight Shot
They had me at JD. Well, they were bound to, weren't they? So, knowing little more than I liked the sound of their band name, I found a replacement CJ for the night. Bringing along a non-country friend (who for the first time in twenty-mumble years of friendship was asked if we were sisters) I... Continue Reading →
15 Great Quotes Overheard at Country Music Week
"How many of you had no idea who I was before tonight? That's OK, I don't know who you are either" - Woke Up in Nashville singer Seth Ennis "We have brought the hillbillies to the royal palace!" - Kimberly from Little Big Town about the Royal Albert Hall "I wish Sober October was in... Continue Reading →
15 Great Quotes Overheard at Country Music Week [2017]
"How many of you had no idea who I was before tonight? That's OK, I don't know who you are either" - Woke Up in Nashville singer Seth Ennis "We have brought the hillbillies to the royal palace!" - Kimberly from Little Big Town about the Royal Albert Hall "I wish Sober October was in... Continue Reading →