Two years ago, Megan O’Neill gave a spellbinding performance of her song ‘Ireland’ at C2C. It was one of those spine-tingling moments that live long in the memory, and has meant the release of her second album has been highly anticipated. The wait has been longer than expected, but the moment has finally arrived. GettingContinue reading “Megan O’Neill – Getting Comfortable with Uncertainty”
Category Archives: UK Country Music
Megan Lee – Humble Your Heart
Welsh singer-songwriter Megan Lee is a wise head on young shoulders. After spending the past few years as part of her family band Blue Genes, she is now ready to embark on a solo career, beginning with debut single ‘Humble Your Heart’. It is a song that demonstrates a maturity far beyond her years, bothContinue reading “Megan Lee – Humble Your Heart”
Introducing Rae Sam
Ahead of the release of her debut album on March 5th, we* asked Welsh country-pop artist Rae Sam to tell us a little about herself and her music, and what we can expect from her forthcoming record. Hi Rae! Would you like to introduce yourself to our readers by telling us a bit about yourselfContinue reading “Introducing Rae Sam”
Tennessee Twin – When We Move
Tennessee Twin have pulled off a bit of coup with their latest single. For joining the Cambridge-based duo on ‘When We Move’ is renowned pedal steel guitar player Sarah Jory. Jory brings an added layer of authenticity to a song that is already saturated with a classic country sound, thanks to the tender harmonies ofContinue reading “Tennessee Twin – When We Move”
Lucy Blu – All This Time
The new single from Lucy Blu is not in the least bit downhearted even as its slow tempo, bluesy refrain may suggest otherwise. ‘All This Time’ is a reflection on a long-term relationship that both continues and plays with the lovesong tradition in country music. Throughout the song, Lucy acknowledges the potential for clichés andContinue reading “Lucy Blu – All This Time”
Charlotte Young ft. Georgia Nevada – On the Loose
Here at Belles & Gals, we’ve been mightily impressed by the latest single from Charlotte Young ft. Georgia Nevada. These two female Brits have produced a fabulous crossover of traditional and modern country sounds to make ‘On the Loose’ a real earworm. The single begins with the crackling of an old-fashioned record player before burstingContinue reading “Charlotte Young ft. Georgia Nevada – On the Loose”
Megan O’Neill – Time in a Bottle
If ‘Time in a Bottle’ is anything to go by, then the new album from Megan O’Neill will be something to savour. The Irish singer-songwriter has just released a cover of Jim Croce’s timeless classic to wet our appetites for ‘Getting Comfortable with Uncertainty’, the highly-anticipated follow-up to 2018’s ‘Ghost of You’, due in March.Continue reading “Megan O’Neill – Time in a Bottle”
Kelsey Bovey – I Found Me
Kelsey Bovey is becoming a force to be reckoned with. After the release of her Not Scared Anymore EP back in the summer, her latest single I Found Me continues to blaze a trail for her brand of catchy country-pop. The song hits the ground running with a classic modern country vibe that builds toContinue reading “Kelsey Bovey – I Found Me”
Jess and The Bandits – My Country Christmas
If there’s one Christmas album that is determined to lift you out of your lockdown blues then it is the new release from country band Jess and the Bandits. My Country Christmas is a barnstorming record that has happiness and joy written all over it. Opening track ‘Sleigh Ride’ is emblematic of the album’s resemblanceContinue reading “Jess and The Bandits – My Country Christmas”
Philippa Hanna – Christmas: The Greatest Story
Philippa Hanna’s latest release remains firmly in the realm of Gospel music with a Christmas EP that comes hot on the heels of Christian worship album Stained Glass Stories. Whilst the latter may have been full of the Country singer-songwriter’s original material, Christmas – the Greatest Story is packed with covers of well-known carols bothContinue reading “Philippa Hanna – Christmas: The Greatest Story”
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