Holly, Ross and Ciara return with another monthly dose of Country, Folk and Americana. Ross catches up with Kentucky Native, Elvie Shane. They chat about some music from his new album, Backslider, on BBR, which showcases his unique strand of gospel country. They also chat about his expansive live show, and the influence that hip hop, pop punk and other contemporary genres are having on the new wave of country artists. Holly brings back her regular quiz feature, Two Chords and a Lie, and we hear music from Wanda Jackson, Wilco, Eric Church and much more.
Holly, Ross and Ciara are back with Strokes of Country Episode 3, bringing you the best in Country, Folk and Americana. They bring you some music from Marcus King, Jeannie C Riley and Kacey Musgraves, and much more. Holly chats to the country duo Everett just before they head over to play at C2C – they discuss playing the Grand Ole Opry for the first time, their new release ‘Gonna Be A Problem', and some bizarre situations that have inspired song lyrics. The team also resume their regular features including ‘Two Chords and a Lie’, and the ’Deep Dive’.
Holly, Ross and Ciara are back with another episode of Strokes of Country, bringing you the best in Country, Folk and Americana. Alongside some great music, new and old, from Gabe lee, Patsy Cline, Jason Aldean and Ashley Monroe to name a few, they are also joined by Tennessee native; Dustin Lynch, who chats to Ciara about his new album, Blue in The Sky. They also chat about his creativity during lockdowns, and dropping out of a medical degree to pursue a career as a musician.
In the first episode of Strokes of Country, Ross Jones, Ciara Bains and Holly Smith run us through the best of Country, Folk & Americana music. Holly catches up with the queen of 'Bell Bottom Country', Lainey Wilson. Lainey has become a staple of the country music scene in Nashville and beyond, with breakthrough hits such as "Things A Man Oughta Know". She's also nominated at the ACM awards this year for song of the year, and new female artist of the year. Holly chats to Lainey about her first number one single, her early career as a Hannah Montana impersonator, and much more.
For the festive edition of Strokes Of Country, we've been chatting to Scottish country star Jordan Harvey about what's been quite a year for him. That, and Ciara, Ross and Holly go through their guilty pleasure releases of 2022, and then there's their lyrics quiz, that has something of a food-y theme. All with plenty of brilliant music too…
On today’s episode, Ciara had a chat with the Over drinkin’, Under thinkin’ Singer Drake Milligan about his new album, titled Dallas/Fort Worth, the music scene in Nashville and Texas, and his love of baritone vocals. They also discuss his banger that should have been. Ciara, Ross and Holly also play some new and old country music from Pillbox Patti, Margo Price, Russell Dickerson and more. They take a deep dive into banned and censored songs, and do the regular lyrics quiz, Two Chords and a Lie.
Holly chats to Canadian pop country singer and songwriter, Lindsay Ell backstage at the Roundhouse in London before her show. The team also run through the regular ‘Deep Dive’ feature, discussing songs about cigarettes, and play music from The War and Treaty, Brooks and Dunn, and Jimmy Dee.
Ross spoke to country music duo LOCASH in the whynow studios before their appearance at Long Road Festival. They chat about working with The Beach Boys, the UK’s love for a B-side, and their ‘banger that should have been’. Ross and Holly play music from artists including Gregory Dwayne, Jim Lauderdale and Jeannie C Riley. They also discuss their favourite country covers of non-country songs, and run through their regular lyrics quiz, Two Chords and a Lie.
Holly welcomes Florida native, Brooke Eden for a chat. They discuss her upbringing, performing on stage as a child, queer representation in country music and her pre-performance rituals. Eden also shares her ‘banger that should have been’. Ciara, Ross and Holly also share their favourite country supergroups, and play music from Kris Kristofferson, Rhiannon Giddens and Brothers Osborne to name a few.
Ciara chats to genre-bending artist, Jelly Roll. They chat about his forthcoming country album, his approach to songwriting, and his 'banger that should have been'. Ross, Holly and Ciara also play some music from Glen Campbell, Arlo McKinley, The Pistol Annies and more.
Holly, Ross and Ciara return with another monthly dose of Country, Folk and Americana. Ross catches up with Kentucky Native, Elvie Shane. They chat about some music from his new album, Backslider, on BBR, which showcases his unique strand of gospel country. They also chat about his expansive live show, and the influence that hip hop, pop punk and other contemporary genres are having on the new wave of country artists. Holly brings back her regular quiz feature, Two Chords and a Lie, and we hear music from Wanda Jackson, Wilco, Eric Church and much more.
Holly, Ross and Ciara are back with Strokes of Country Episode 3, bringing you the best in Country, Folk and Americana. They bring you some music from Marcus King, Jeannie C Riley and Kacey Musgraves, and much more. Holly chats to the country duo Everett just before they head over to play at C2C – they discuss playing the Grand Ole Opry for the first time, their new release ‘Gonna Be A Problem', and some bizarre situations that have inspired song lyrics. The team also resume their regular features including ‘Two Chords and a Lie’, and the ’Deep Dive’.
Holly, Ross and Ciara are back with another episode of Strokes of Country, bringing you the best in Country, Folk and Americana. Alongside some great music, new and old, from Gabe lee, Patsy Cline, Jason Aldean and Ashley Monroe to name a few, they are also joined by Tennessee native; Dustin Lynch, who chats to Ciara about his new album, Blue in The Sky. They also chat about his creativity during lockdowns, and dropping out of a medical degree to pursue a career as a musician.
In the first episode of Strokes of Country, Ross Jones, Ciara Bains and Holly Smith run us through the best of Country, Folk & Americana music. Holly catches up with the queen of 'Bell Bottom Country', Lainey Wilson. Lainey has become a staple of the country music scene in Nashville and beyond, with breakthrough hits such as "Things A Man Oughta Know". She's also nominated at the ACM awards this year for song of the year, and new female artist of the year. Holly chats to Lainey about her first number one single, her early career as a Hannah Montana impersonator, and much more.
For the festive edition of Strokes Of Country, we've been chatting to Scottish country star Jordan Harvey about what's been quite a year for him. That, and Ciara, Ross and Holly go through their guilty pleasure releases of 2022, and then there's their lyrics quiz, that has something of a food-y theme. All with plenty of brilliant music too…
On today’s episode, Ciara had a chat with the Over drinkin’, Under thinkin’ Singer Drake Milligan about his new album, titled Dallas/Fort Worth, the music scene in Nashville and Texas, and his love of baritone vocals. They also discuss his banger that should have been. Ciara, Ross and Holly also play some new and old country music from Pillbox Patti, Margo Price, Russell Dickerson and more. They take a deep dive into banned and censored songs, and do the regular lyrics quiz, Two Chords and a Lie.
Holly chats to Canadian pop country singer and songwriter, Lindsay Ell backstage at the Roundhouse in London before her show. The team also run through the regular ‘Deep Dive’ feature, discussing songs about cigarettes, and play music from The War and Treaty, Brooks and Dunn, and Jimmy Dee.
Ross spoke to country music duo LOCASH in the whynow studios before their appearance at Long Road Festival. They chat about working with The Beach Boys, the UK’s love for a B-side, and their ‘banger that should have been’. Ross and Holly play music from artists including Gregory Dwayne, Jim Lauderdale and Jeannie C Riley. They also discuss their favourite country covers of non-country songs, and run through their regular lyrics quiz, Two Chords and a Lie.
Holly welcomes Florida native, Brooke Eden for a chat. They discuss her upbringing, performing on stage as a child, queer representation in country music and her pre-performance rituals. Eden also shares her ‘banger that should have been’. Ciara, Ross and Holly also share their favourite country supergroups, and play music from Kris Kristofferson, Rhiannon Giddens and Brothers Osborne to name a few.
Ciara chats to genre-bending artist, Jelly Roll. They chat about his forthcoming country album, his approach to songwriting, and his 'banger that should have been'. Ross, Holly and Ciara also play some music from Glen Campbell, Arlo McKinley, The Pistol Annies and more.
Holly, Ross and Ciara return with another monthly dose of Country, Folk and Americana. Ross catches up with Kentucky Native, Elvie Shane. They chat about some music from his new album, Backslider, on BBR, which showcases his unique strand of gospel country. They also chat about his expansive live show, and the influence that hip hop, pop punk and other contemporary genres are having on the new wave of country artists. Holly brings back her regular quiz feature, Two Chords and a Lie, and we hear music from Wanda Jackson, Wilco, Eric Church and much more.
Holly, Ross and Ciara are back with Strokes of Country Episode 3, bringing you the best in Country, Folk and Americana. They bring you some music from Marcus King, Jeannie C Riley and Kacey Musgraves, and much more. Holly chats to the country duo Everett just before they head over to play at C2C – they discuss playing the Grand Ole Opry for the first time, their new release ‘Gonna Be A Problem', and some bizarre situations that have inspired song lyrics. The team also resume their regular features including ‘Two Chords and a Lie’, and the ’Deep Dive’.
Holly, Ross and Ciara are back with another episode of Strokes of Country, bringing you the best in Country, Folk and Americana. Alongside some great music, new and old, from Gabe lee, Patsy Cline, Jason Aldean and Ashley Monroe to name a few, they are also joined by Tennessee native; Dustin Lynch, who chats to Ciara about his new album, Blue in The Sky. They also chat about his creativity during lockdowns, and dropping out of a medical degree to pursue a career as a musician.
In the first episode of Strokes of Country, Ross Jones, Ciara Bains and Holly Smith run us through the best of Country, Folk & Americana music. Holly catches up with the queen of 'Bell Bottom Country', Lainey Wilson. Lainey has become a staple of the country music scene in Nashville and beyond, with breakthrough hits such as "Things A Man Oughta Know". She's also nominated at the ACM awards this year for song of the year, and new female artist of the year. Holly chats to Lainey about her first number one single, her early career as a Hannah Montana impersonator, and much more.
For the festive edition of Strokes Of Country, we've been chatting to Scottish country star Jordan Harvey about what's been quite a year for him. That, and Ciara, Ross and Holly go through their guilty pleasure releases of 2022, and then there's their lyrics quiz, that has something of a food-y theme. All with plenty of brilliant music too…
On today’s episode, Ciara had a chat with the Over drinkin’, Under thinkin’ Singer Drake Milligan about his new album, titled Dallas/Fort Worth, the music scene in Nashville and Texas, and his love of baritone vocals. They also discuss his banger that should have been. Ciara, Ross and Holly also play some new and old country music from Pillbox Patti, Margo Price, Russell Dickerson and more. They take a deep dive into banned and censored songs, and do the regular lyrics quiz, Two Chords and a Lie.
Holly chats to Canadian pop country singer and songwriter, Lindsay Ell backstage at the Roundhouse in London before her show. The team also run through the regular ‘Deep Dive’ feature, discussing songs about cigarettes, and play music from The War and Treaty, Brooks and Dunn, and Jimmy Dee.
Ross spoke to country music duo LOCASH in the whynow studios before their appearance at Long Road Festival. They chat about working with The Beach Boys, the UK’s love for a B-side, and their ‘banger that should have been’. Ross and Holly play music from artists including Gregory Dwayne, Jim Lauderdale and Jeannie C Riley. They also discuss their favourite country covers of non-country songs, and run through their regular lyrics quiz, Two Chords and a Lie.
Holly welcomes Florida native, Brooke Eden for a chat. They discuss her upbringing, performing on stage as a child, queer representation in country music and her pre-performance rituals. Eden also shares her ‘banger that should have been’. Ciara, Ross and Holly also share their favourite country supergroups, and play music from Kris Kristofferson, Rhiannon Giddens and Brothers Osborne to name a few.
Ciara chats to genre-bending artist, Jelly Roll. They chat about his forthcoming country album, his approach to songwriting, and his 'banger that should have been'. Ross, Holly and Ciara also play some music from Glen Campbell, Arlo McKinley, The Pistol Annies and more.
Holly, Ross and Ciara return with another monthly dose of Country, Folk and Americana. Ross catches up with Kentucky Native, Elvie Shane. They chat about some music from his new album, Backslider, on BBR, which showcases his unique strand of gospel country. They also chat about his expansive live show, and the influence that hip hop, pop punk and other contemporary genres are having on the new wave of country artists. Holly brings back her regular quiz feature, Two Chords and a Lie, and we hear music from Wanda Jackson, Wilco, Eric Church and much more.
Holly, Ross and Ciara are back with Strokes of Country Episode 3, bringing you the best in Country, Folk and Americana. They bring you some music from Marcus King, Jeannie C Riley and Kacey Musgraves, and much more. Holly chats to the country duo Everett just before they head over to play at C2C – they discuss playing the Grand Ole Opry for the first time, their new release ‘Gonna Be A Problem', and some bizarre situations that have inspired song lyrics. The team also resume their regular features including ‘Two Chords and a Lie’, and the ’Deep Dive’.
Holly, Ross and Ciara are back with another episode of Strokes of Country, bringing you the best in Country, Folk and Americana. Alongside some great music, new and old, from Gabe lee, Patsy Cline, Jason Aldean and Ashley Monroe to name a few, they are also joined by Tennessee native; Dustin Lynch, who chats to Ciara about his new album, Blue in The Sky. They also chat about his creativity during lockdowns, and dropping out of a medical degree to pursue a career as a musician.
In the first episode of Strokes of Country, Ross Jones, Ciara Bains and Holly Smith run us through the best of Country, Folk & Americana music. Holly catches up with the queen of 'Bell Bottom Country', Lainey Wilson. Lainey has become a staple of the country music scene in Nashville and beyond, with breakthrough hits such as "Things A Man Oughta Know". She's also nominated at the ACM awards this year for song of the year, and new female artist of the year. Holly chats to Lainey about her first number one single, her early career as a Hannah Montana impersonator, and much more.