Episode 92 - Tigirlily Gold

This week on CountrifiedUK, we’re joined by Texas country music legend Wade Bowen for a brilliant conversation about his career, songwriting, Texas country and his latest album, The Version Of Me You Get.We’re also heading back to Manchester to talk all about seeing Megan Moroney live — from the atmosphere and setlist to just how much the country star has connected with UK fans.Plus, we’re breaking down the newly announced C2C 2027 lineup, including the huge news that Manchester is joining London and Glasgow for next year’s festival. We’ll be picking out the artists we’re most excited to see and debating who could steal the show.And, of course, we’ll round things off with our top new country music releases of the week, highlighting the songs and albums you need on your playlist right now.

This is a very special episode of CountrifiedUK.We’re joined by the brilliant Zach John King to talk about his brand-new debut album — a record we think is a serious contender for album of the year. We chat about the stories behind the songs, his journey so far, and what comes next for one of country music’s most exciting new artists.But this episode is also dedicated to the one and only Dolly Parton.We celebrate Dolly’s incredible life, her music, her songwriting, her charity work and the lasting impact she has had on millions of people around the world. We also share our own memories of seeing Dolly in person in Nashville in 2025 and talk about why she played such an important role in our own love of country music.From her incredible Imagination Library and commitment to helping children, to the songs that will live forever, we celebrate the legacy of a true country music icon.And, as always, we round things off by diving into this week’s biggest new country releases and picking out the songs and albums you need to hear.This one is for you, Dolly.

This week, we’re joined by the incredibly talented Lakelin Lemmings for a special interview as we chat about her journey so far, her music, songwriting, influences and what’s next for her.Plus, we’re bringing you our usual round-up of the biggest country music news, stories and new releases from across the UK, US and Nashville, including some of the latest music from your favourite country artists.We’ve got plenty to get through as we continue the countdown to our 100th episode! 🎉🎤 Featured interview: Lakelin Lemmings 🎶 New music📰 Latest country music news🇬🇧 UK country music🤠 Everything happening in Nashville and beyondHit play, turn it up and join us for another episode of CountrifiedUK — the UK’s home of country music!

Episode 96 of CountrifiedUK is packed from start to finish!This week, we’re joined by country music star Trey Lewis for a feature-length interview, where we talk about his career, life on the road, new music, and what’s coming next.We also recap our trip to Paris to see Luke Combs on his incredible ‘My Kinda Saturday Night Tour’, sharing our thoughts on the show, the atmosphere, and why he’s one of the biggest names in country music today.Plus, we bring you all the latest country music news, discuss this week’s hottest new releases, and answer your CMA Fest questions, covering everything from our favourite performances and unforgettable moments to tips for anyone planning their own trip to Nashville.Whether you’re a lifelong country fan or discovering the genre for the first time, there’s something for everyone in Episode 96.🎙️ Featuring:• Exclusive interview with Trey Lewis• Luke Combs live in Paris review• Latest country music news• This week’s new releases• Your CMA Fest Q&ADon’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast, and keep up with us on social media @CountrifiedUK for the latest country music news, interviews, and exclusive content.

This week on CountrifiedUK, we’re bringing you our biggest episode yet as we look back on an unforgettable trip across the USA!Join us as we relive CMA Fest 2026, breaking down all the performances we saw, sharing our favourite moments, surprise appearances, and the artists who stole the show. We’re also giving you our top tips for anyone planning a trip to Nashville, along with stories from everything we got up to in Music City.Before Nashville, we made a stop in New York City, where we caught an incredible intimate performance from Nate Smith—and we’ll tell you all about that experience too.As if that wasn’t enough, we’ve got two exclusive interviews. We sit down with country star Ashley Cooke to talk about her incredible rise, new music and what’s next, before being joined by the one and only Waka Flocka Flame for a fascinating conversation about his connection to country music, collaborations and more.It’s a packed episode full of travel stories, festival highlights, exclusive interviews and everything we love about country music.🎧 Listen now and don’t forget to subscribe, leave us a five-star review, and follow @CountrifiedUK across all social media to keep up with the latest country music news, interviews and live event coverage.

Welcome to Episode 94 of CountrifiedUK!This week, we’re joined by one of the brightest rising stars in country music, Bellah Mae. Fresh from the release of her brilliant new EP Keep It Peachy and continuing to make waves in Nashville, Bellah sits down with us to discuss her journey from the UK country scene to Music City, the stories behind her latest music, songwriting, and what’s next for her rapidly growing career.We also round up the latest country music news and take a look at some of the hottest new releases making their way onto our playlists.If you’re a fan of discovering new talent and keeping up with everything happening in country music, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.🎙️ Featuring:• Exclusive interview with Bellah Mae• The story behind Keep It Peachy• Life in Nashville and future plans• Latest country music news• New music recommendationsSubscribe, follow and share CountrifiedUK for more interviews, reviews and the very best in country music from the UK, Nashville and beyond.

In Episode 93, we’re diving into everything from the 2026 ACM Awards live from Las Vegas — breaking down all the big winners, standout performances, biggest surprises, and unforgettable moments from one of country music’s biggest nights.We talk Cody Johnson’s huge night, Ella Langley’s continued rise, standout performances from Lainey Wilson, The Red Clay Strays, Kacey Musgraves and more, plus our thoughts on the biggest talking points from the show.We also catch up on the latest new country music releases lighting up playlists right now before sitting down with special guest Sadie Bass! Sadie joins us to talk about her journey in country music, songwriting, new music, life on the road, and what fans can expect next.If you love modern country, traditional country, and everything in between — this episode is for you.Follow CountrifiedUK on social media and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Episode 92 of CountrifiedUK sees the return of Tigirlily Gold!After first joining us back in 2022, the duo are back on the podcast to catch us up on everything that’s happened over the last few years — from award wins and life on the road to new music and their return to the UK.We chat about their latest releases including “Country & Midwestern” and “I Do Or Die”, what UK fans can expect from their upcoming shows, and how their journey has changed since we last spoke.It’s a fun, honest and exciting conversation with one of country music’s fastest rising duos.Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review and follow CountrifiedUK for more country music interviews and news!

Welcome back to CountrifiedUK for Episode 91!This week we’re joined by rising country music star Adam Sanders following an incredible few months in his career. We chat about his huge win on The Road, making his Stagecoach debut, appearing in Marshall’s, and what life has been like as his profile continues to grow in country music.Adam also talks songwriting, touring, new music, and whether UK fans can expect to see him overseas soon.Alongside the interview, we’re breaking down the latest country music news and spotlighting some of the hottest new releases you need on your playlist right now.If you’re a fan of modern country music, Nashville stories, and discovering the next big thing — this is an episode you don’t want to miss.Subscribe, follow, and stay countrified!

Episode 90 of CountrifiedUK is here, and it’s packed with everything country music fans won’t want to miss.This week, we’re joined by rising country star Alex Miller for a special interview. Alex chats with us about his musical journey, his love of traditional country music, life on the road, and what fans can expect next.We’re also looking back at all the biggest moments from Stagecoach 2026, including unforgettable performances, surprise collaborations, and the standout highlights from one of country music’s biggest festivals.Plus, we bring you the latest country music news and round up the hottest new releases you need to add to your playlist.So whether you’re a longtime country fan or just discovering the genre, tune in for another great episode of CountrifiedUK.