Country music has been a growing genre in the United Kingdom over the past few years, with a number of popular artists emerging and radio stations dedicating airtime to the genre. Despite its origins being primarily in the United States, country music has found a strong following in the UK.
One of the most popular artists in the UK country music scene is The Shires. The duo, made up of Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes, have released three albums and have had numerous chart-topping hits. Other notable artists include Ward Thomas, who became the first UK country act to score a number one album in 2016 with 'Cartwheels', and Catherine McGrath, who has been hailed as the UK's answer to Taylor Swift.
Radio stations have also been embracing the country music genre in the UK. Country Hits Radio, launched in 2019, is a national radio station dedicated to playing country music 24/7. Other stations, such as Chris Country and BBC Radio 2's 'The Country Show with Bob Harris', also cater to country music fans.
Overall, the country music scene in the UK is thriving, with a growing number of artists and dedicated radio stations.