Chatting In The Country

C2C 2027 is officially taking shape! 🤠🇬🇧In this episode, we’re reacting to the newly announced C2C 2027 line-up, including headliners Jelly Roll, Riley Green and Ashley McBryde, and sharing our first thoughts on who we’re most excited to see. Who are you most excited for on the C2C 2027 line-up? Let us know in the comments 👀

This week on Chatting in the Country, we're catching up on some of the biggest conversations in country music! 🤠Morgan Wallen in GTA 6?! We discuss the news surrounding Morgan Wallen and Grand Theft Auto, take a look at Stagecoach Festival and get into all things C2C 2027!From festival lineups to potential headliners, we're sharing our thoughts, predictions and everything we're lookin...

We took country artists Ryan & Rory to a British pub for a proper pub chat! 🍻🇬🇧We’re talking all things British pubs, Brits on holiday, the Margaritaville cruise, their new song ‘Beer Wants Me’ and plenty more along the way. A slightly different one from our usual sit-down chats… and potentially the start of a new series? 👀🍺If you enjoy the episode, make sure you like, comment and subscribe...

This week on Chatting in the Country, we’re asking the question… has country music become TOO mainstream? 🤠Country music is bigger than ever, but with that growth comes a whole lot of debate. Are people jumping on the country bandwagon? Is there too much gatekeeping within the country music community? And are too many artists trying to become the next Morgan Wallen or Zach Bryan instead of creati...

Luke Combs has officially made history at Wembley Stadium! 🇬🇧This week, we’re talking all things Luke Combs at Wembley, plus the latest news surrounding Bailey Zimmerman dropping out of The Long Road Festival 2026.We break down an incredible weekend for Luke Combs in London, our thoughts on the Wembley shows and what it means for the continued growth of country music here in the UK.We also chat ab...

Are these the most controversial country music opinions on the internet? 🤠This week on Chatting In The Country, we’re reacting to some of the wildest Reddit unpopular country music opinions we could find… from “Zach Bryan is overrated” and “Lainey Wilson is boring” to debates about bro country, Jelly Roll, Shania Twain, Hardy, Luke Bryan and much more. Do we agree? Or are these some of the worst...

We caught up with Chanel Yates to chat all about what’s shaping up to be a huge year! 🤠In this interview, we talk about:⭐ Performing as part of the BST Hyde Park lineup with Garth Brooks🌾 Making her debut at The Long Road Festival this summer👢 The viral success of Big Girl Boots and the line dance that took off (and Chanel’s reaction when we told her Jake knows the dance! 😂)🎤 Her upcoming to...

Festival season is well and truly underway! 🤠In this week’s episode of Chatting In The Country, we’re looking back at two incredible weekends at State Fayre and BST Hyde Park, sharing our favourite moments, standout performances and everything that made them so special. We also look ahead to what’s still to come this summer, including Country Calling and The Long Road Festival, and chat about why...

Join us for a special chat with  Brenn! , recorded at  State Fayre 2026 . We sat down with Brenn! for a relaxed conversation covering everything from the differences between UK and American crowds, his thoughts on UK food versus American food, the music he’s been listening to lately, and plenty more in between. It was a fun, laid-back chat that gives you a chance to get to know Brenn! away from th...

This week on Chatting In The Country, we’re bringing together two worlds we love: country music and football. With the World Cup in full swing, we build our ultimate Country Music Starting XI, debating which artists make the team, who gets the captain’s armband, and which country stars are leading the attack. We also discuss Zach Bryan’s return to the UK, following his huge show at Anfield and ahe...

This week on Chatting In The Country, we’re diving into one of the biggest stories to come out of CMA Fest 2026…Florida Georgia Line are officially back! We share our thoughts on the reunion, what it means for country music, and why fans have been talking about it all week. Plus, we break down some of the other headlines and talking points from CMA Fest and the wider country music world. What do y...

We stayed up all night for Stagecoach… and honestly, we’ve got a lot to say 🤠From the performances and standout moments to whether it actually lived up to the hype, we’re breaking it all down in this week’s episode. But it doesn’t stop there…With Nashville set to host the Super Bowl in 2030 and rumours of a Drake x Morgan Wallen collab 👀, it feels like country music is having a huge moment right...

Country music is having a HUGE moment right now 🤠🔥From festival season kicking off to country artists taking over stages like Coachella, it feels like the genre is bigger than ever, especially here in the UK.In this episode, we’re chatting:- Festival season & who we’re seeing this summer- Is country music finally mainstream in the UK?- The biggest country news from this week- Artists who are...

This week on Chatting In The Country 🤠We’re diving into Ella Langley’s brand new album, our honest reactions, standout tracks, and whether it lives up to the hype 👀We of course have to talk about Coachella & Justin Bieber... because of Tasha 🙄If you love country music, new releases, and weekly music chat, you’re in the right place 🎙️👇 Let us know in the commentsWhat do you think of Ella La...

In this episode of Chatting In The Country, we’re putting two of the biggest country music festivals head-to-head… Stagecoach vs CMA Fest 🤠🔥We haven’t been (yet 👀), but that doesn’t stop us from breaking it down, from what we’ve seen, heard, and imagined, we’re comparing the vibes, line-ups, experiences, and which one we think would come out on top. If you’re thinking about heading to either fe...

We’re back from C2C 2026 and what a weekend it was 🤠🔥In this episode, we break down everything that went on across the weekend, from the best moments and standout performances, to the surprises you didn’t see coming. We’re talking highlights, behind the scenes, our honest thoughts, and everything in between from one of the biggest country music events in the UK 🇬🇧If you were there, let us know y...

This week on Chatting in the Country, we’re talking all things C2C ahead of one of the biggest weekends in the UK country music calendar, C2C: Country to Country Festival 🤠With the festival just around the corner, we dive into what we’re most excited for, the artists we’re looking forward to seeing, and what fans can expect from the weekend. We also answered questions sent in by viewers and share...

Ollie Hawkins joins us on this episode of Chatting in the Country to talk about one of the biggest moments of his career so far, stepping on stage with Zach Bryan at BST Hyde Park 🤠 We chat about what that experience was really like, performing in front of thousands of fans and how that opportunity came about. We also talk about how Ollie first got started in country music, his journey as an arti...

In Episode 32 of Chatting In The Country, we sit down with Australian country music star James Johnston ahead of his UK debut at Country Calling Festival. James talks about what he’s expecting from UK country fans, how Aussie country compares to Nashville, and the stories behind songs like Raised Like That and I Oughta Know Better. We also chat touring, songwriting, small-town life in Australia an...

🤠 EPISODE 31: Chatting In The Country PodcastThis week we’re covering a BIG week for country music…The C2C Festival lineup has finally been announced, we talk about Yeehaws’ 4th birthday celebrations up in Newcastle, and country music making serious noise at the Grammys 👀We go through who we’re excited to see, the surprises in the lineup, and what it all means for the UK country scene right now,...

🎙️ Episode 30 is here and we’re joined by the incredible Kruse Brothers! In this episode of Chatting in the Country, we sit down with the Kruse Brothers to talk all things new music, tour life, and the growing love for country music in the UK 🇬🇧🤠The brothers open up about their latest album, what inspires their sound, and what it’s really like touring alongside Dylan Gossett. We also chat about h...

🎙️ Episode 29 | Chatting in the CountryIn this episode, we’re unpacking three big country music talking points that have everyone debating 👇🎶 Shania Twain opening for Harry Styles, a legendary crossover or a step too far for country music?🕵️‍♂️ With The Traitors just wrapping up, we ask: who would actually be the best “traitor” in country music and why?🇬🇧 Plus, if American country artists came t...

In this episode, we’re diving into all the big country music conversations for 2026 🤠🎶We talk about the growing rumours around a Florida Georgia Line reunion, could 2026 really be the year, and would fans welcome it back? We share our honest thoughts on what that would mean for country music and the genre’s future. We also chat about the C2C Festival full line-up, which is expected to be announc...

We’re back! 🎙️Episode 27 marks our first podcast of 2026, and we’ve got a LOT to catch up on…From the big country music headlines, Zach Bryan getting married 😱, to what’s coming next for us this year, this episode is all about resetting, reacting, and looking ahead. We also dive into:• Our thoughts on Luke Combs’ new music• The questions we’d ask country artists if we ever got to meet them• Our p...

Welcome back to Chatting in the Country! In Episode 25, we break down a huge week for UK country music fans. We chat about Zach Bryan’s return to the UK, the madness of trying to get tickets, and what we expect from his 2025 shows. We also cover The Long Road Festival’s big announcement that Bailey Zimmerman is joining the lineup, plus the exciting news that Megan Moroney is heading back to the UK...