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This week's interview with Karissa Ella who earlier this year returned after a year away with new music and has since released two songs that we spoke about in this interview as well as getting to know this wonderful artist. Hello Karissa, c an I please ask you to introduce yourself to our readers? Hello! My name is Karissa Ella, and I'm a country artist based in Nashville, TN. I write and sing my own music, traveling across the U.S. and one day, I hope to take my music across the pond, too! I was born and raised in Ohio and moved to Tennessee to attend Belmont University which led me to chase my dream in Music City. Surrounded by incredible talent and inspiration, I knew I didn't want to live with any “what ifs”. So, I took the leap and I've been rockin' and rollin' ever since! My music is available on all streaming platforms. I've been recognized by CMT, Taste of Country, PEOPLE Magazine, and more. I've also had the honor of opening for artists like Da...

Last Friday (28th March), Scottish singer-songwriter,  Robyn Red  released her latest single, Just Need The Wine, and I caught up with her to discuss the song as well as her C2C experience in both Glasgow and London earlier this month. Hi Robyn. Thank you very much for finding the time to speak with me, its a privilege to be featuring you. How are you? I'm doing really good, thanks. There's been a lot going on with releasing the new singles off my up coming EP and lots of live shows to prepare for. Before we go any further can I please ask you to introduce yourself to our readers? My name is Robyn Red. I'm a country-pop singer/songwriter from just outside Glasgow in Airdrie. Last Friday, you released your brand new single, Just Need The Wine can you please tell us a little about the song? This is song is about going out having fun, having a little too much to drink and letting the alcohol telling you what to do. Where did the inspiration for the song came from? This song wa...

Today (Friday 28th March), Scottish singer-songwriter,  Robyn Red  is set to release her latest single, Just Need The Wine. Just Need The Wine  has a fun and uplifting instrumental that sets the tone for the song wonderfully in my opinion. Robyn's soft fun vocals are brilliantly showcased throughout allowing for listeners to get a real sense of the Robyn's fun side as an artist. The storytelling within Just Need The Wine is fantastic as it takes us listeners on a journey and it's one of those coming of age songs when you really want to go and do something but also knowing that you shouldn't but at the end of the day all you want to do is have fun. The way that Robyn is able to take you on a journey amazes me especially through her humour and catchy lyrics mixed in with her relatable songwriter. Just Need The Wine reminds me of my prom many years ago when you plan to be sensible making this song extremely relatable for myself and hopefully many other listeners. You can f...

Following C2C 2025 at London's O2 , I had the opportunity to see Jess and The Bandits perform as part of the festival, and following this I recently had the chance to interview Jess about her experience of the festival. Hello Jess, How are you? I'm doing really well. Just settled back into the “real world” after such an incredible high from C2C! You recently performed at C2C London, how were those performances for you? OMG so good! I was a little nervous this year for some reason but the moment I hit those stages, I felt more like myself than I have in years. The fact you kicked Saturday's Countryline Stage with that much energy was fantastic to witness. Thank you so much! I honestly didn't know what to expect being the first on. The advantage to that if you're first on, you get a full soundcheck! So that helped to feel confident knowing the sound was great and we were warmed up. The audience was so ready for a good time and that made it even more fun. You performed...

Despite all the challenges recently that Krista Sinclair and Leo Tanaka have been through to make it to their wedding in this week's 40th anniversary episodes have been wonderful to see that characters even though they go through a tough time can actually make it through - yes, I know there have been lies and something in-between however for this pair it worked out for the better. The way that Neighbours manage to bring the community out to celebrate special events such as this wedding, but it was the writing of the vows that were emotional to hear thanks to Majella Davis and Tim Kano's connection to the way that they were said knowing their characters inside and out. Majella plays the emotional side of Krista brilliantly. The attention to detail throughout the week has been fantastic to see their chemistry grow and grow even in those emotional moments who Leo took on Seb - Leo will do anything to protect Krista that's obvious! That final scene of the week - I'm shook...

This week's interview is with  Lily Grace  who is a Australian singer-songwriter who I recently had the opportunity to talk with to discuss her debut album released last year whilst getting to know more about the talented artist. Hi Lily. I am honoured to be featuring you. How are you today? I'm great, so happy to be chatting with you. Can I please ask you to introduce yourself to our readers? G'day! My name's Lily Grace. I’m an Australian pop/country artist living in Nashville. I write songs for the girls who are just trying to figure out life, navigate friendships or dating, and have a dang good time when doing it! With you being an Australian native, but living in Nashville - how have you found the move? Amazing, but cold! I’ve been taking trips back-and-forth from Australia to Nashville for a while now, but now I can officially say “I LIVE here” which is the coolest thing ever. When you dream about doing something for such a long time, it's a surreal thing when ...

During C2C, I had the incredible opportunity to catch Canadian singer-songwriter,  Alli Walker  who I recently interviewed at all 3 of her performance during C2C weekend, however here is my review of her Country Line Stage performance on Saturday 15th March. Alli opened her set with Red Wine or Whiskey saw the audience really engaged right from the start as you could see how much the audience wanted to see this talented artist's set. I Like Big Trucks  is a brilliantly fun song and one that many people in the crowd were singing along to. I Like Big Tucks is one of my favourite songs of Alli's that was wonderful to hear live. Country Music  is brilliant with the songwriting really shining through as well as knowing how to give the audience a show. Hung Up  (I think that is what the song is called) saw the audience listening closely to every single word that Alli was singing which for me was brilliant to see as Alli has been an artist I have been loving over...

Set to join the Yorkshire based soap is Bradley Riches  as a new regular character who started filming earlier this week and will arrive on our screens in May. Speaking of joining Emmerdale, Bradley Riches said  “I’m beyond excited to be joining Emmerdale! It’s a real bucket list moment for me, especially since it was my Grandad’s favourite soap, I just know he’d be over the moon. Everyone has been so lovely and welcoming, and the village is even more amazing in real life. I absolutely love my character (though I can’t spill too much just yet!), and I’m just so grateful for this opportunity. I can’t wait for everyone to see what’s in store…” Photo Credit: ITV/ Emmerdale Emmerdale producer, Laura Shaw also commented  “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Bradley to the Emmerdale family. Bradley brings a wealth of talent and his warmth, wit and charisma makes him perfect for this new Emmerdale role. We have some wonderful stories for him to play and we can't wait for the a...

From the very moment, I arrived on the Friday (14th March) I was ready to party as the country vibes were already there, and I forgetting how welcoming the British country music fans are. Photo Taken By Me During C2C 2025 I started my festival off with  Alyssa Bonagura  who I only came across a few years ago following seeing her Tenille Arts and Caylee Hammack, but the 30 minute set just wasn't long enough for her especially as she had the audience so engaged. New Wings and Other Side of the World were highlights for me. I managed to catch  Gina Larner  on The Big Entrance stage with her all female band and this performer definitely has a bright future ahead of her. Gina's stage presence was fabulous to witness and the way she had the audience engaged was great. Excited to see where 2025 takes Gina Larner. Max McNown was another brilliant artist, I was so glad I managed to see as his stage presence was fantastic and he really knew how to give the audience a performan...

This week's interview is with singer-songwriter,  Callie Twisselman  who recently performed at C2C London, and before the festival I caught up with Callie to discuss the festival and her 2025 plans. Hey Callie, Congratulations on being selected to play at C2C London, can you tell us where you were when you heard the news? I was so excited to hear I'd be playing C2C for the second time. My manager Danny Nozell shared the news over the phone as I was on my family's cattle ranch in California. Was ecstatic getting to share the moment with them. You played the festival a few years again, how does it feel to be back? I loved playing C2C in 2022. The fans are just amazing and I've kept in contact with a few of them since then, so very excited to be back and see some familiar faces this time around. Before, I go any further can I please ask you to introduce yourself to our readers? As to many you will be a new artist. I am a country music artist from Nashville, Tn. I grew up o...

With Tyler Halverson due to perform at C2C in London next week, I was lucky enough to catch up with him before last week's C2C Berlin performances. Hi Tyler, Congratulations on being selected to play at C2C in both Berlin and London.  Can I please ask you to introduce yourself to our readers? I'm Tyler Halverson from Canton, South Dakota and I play Country and Western Amerijuana Music. How are you feeling about performing in London? Very excited for London town! Been wanting to visit since I was a kid. Cool to have music bring me there. What's the one thing you are the most excited about for during C2C? Meeting new fans and friends and seeing different parts of the world. How are you feeling about seeing the reaction from UK fans to your music? UK Country Music fans listen to the lyrics very closely. I'm interested to see what people know and don't know. And what songs grab their attention in the set. Is there anything you can tease about your C2C set? Expect a lot...

Rising Country singer-songwriter,  Chanel Yates  releases her brand-new single, Big Girl Boots tomorrow (Friday 7th March). Next weekend, Chanel will be performing at C2C Festival in both Glasgow and London between Friday 14th - Sunday 16th March. Photo Credit: Hove & Co Photograph Chanel's soft crisp vocals alongside her soft instrumental mixed alongside her vulnerable, heartfelt makes   Big Girl Boots . The emotions of leaving those tough relationships which can be hard and sometimes it's the hardest things that need to be done make us happier in the long run. There is something magical about songs that allow you to have your own interpretation of the lyrics The catchiness of the chorus is great and instantly made me want to get up and dance, and I really hope I will be able to at C2C London next weekend. However, as Big Girl Boots continues with more empowerment is bought to the song as it encourages the listeners to push through their own lives struggles when...

A few weeks ago, C2C announced their pop up artist for the festival and Gina Larner is set to play in London and recently I had the opportunity to chat with Gina about what we can expect from her set next week during her London performances. Hi Gina, how are you today? I'm great but exhausted as I became a first time aunt! I  have to start by saying the biggest of congratulations to you on being selected to play at C2C this year.  How are you feeling about performing at the festival? Thank you so much, I am SO excited! I've been to C2C before as an attendant and I've always absolutely loved country music which might be obvious by my own writing! and I think the festival as a whole is such an incredible event I'm honoured to be a part of it this year! Can you please introduce yourself as to some people attending you will be a new artist to them. Of course. I’m Gina Larner and I'm a singer-songwriter from Brighton! I released my debut album 'Something Good' in...

This week's interview is with Taylor-Rae  who is releasing her brand new single, Bittersweet which we recently spoke about during our interview as well as her plans for 2025. Hello Taylor-Rae. How are you today? I am great! Thanks for taking the time!  As you are new to many of our readers, can I please ask you to introduce yourself? Totally. I'm an artist originally from Canada, but now based in Nashville. I grew up singing with my Dad and that's what really spurred my love for music. Today (28th February) sees you release Bittersweet, can you please tell us a little about the track? This song is really about ripping off the “break-up bandaid”. My co-writers and I got talking about all of the things people say in a break-up to try and “save” the other person's feelings, and a lot of the time that just keeps that person from feeling closure. So we wanted to write a very honest take on that. Bittersweet is your first release of 2025 was this always the plan? Yes it was! ...

Last week's episode following on from the limo crash which saw Suzy Merton, Amy Barton (Wyatt), and Leyla Harding die from their injuries, next week Jacob Gallagher is set for a tough week as the character struggles. With Jacob recently having started his hospital placement with his wanting to become a doctor, but Jacob has recently been pushing himself too far and next week, Jacob is set to suffer a panic attack whilst at work - however, later Jacob causes concern to Belle Dingle and Laurel Thomas when he is in The Hide. Later, Sarah Sugden arrives to talk with Jacob who he dismisses telling her to go away. Upset by his rejection, Sarah nervously looks at an unopened pregnancy test in her bag. Photo Credit: ITV/ Emmerdale The following day sees Sarah prepare to take a pregnancy before Emmerdale residents gather outside the church for Leyla Harding's funeral. Elsewhere, Sarah prepares to read the result of the pregnancy before struggling with the positive result alone... Will S...

Back in September last year, Drew Baldridge was confirmed for this year's Country 2 Country Festival which is happening between Friday 14th - Sunday 16th March at London's O2 Arena, where Drew is set to perform for the first time, and I recently caught up with him to discuss the event and his plans for whilst he is here. Hello Drew. Thank you so much for finding the time for this interview. I know you are busy you are. I  have to start by saying the biggest congratulations to you on being selected to play the spotlight stage at C2C London and Glasgow in March!  How are you feeling about coming over to perform at C2C for the first time? I am pumped! This is my first time to travelling to the UK and I heard that there a lot of country music fans there. I am hoping there is time for a little sightseeing too. What's the one thing you are the most excited about for during C2C? I am honestly excited for everything. I have played so many festivals in the US, but being able to perf...

This week's EastEnders episodes to celebrate its 40th anniversary has been brilliant and filled with a lot of nostalgia as we have seen past characters bought back as well as taking us viewers on an emotional rollercoaster. One thing EastEnders do extremely well are stunts and this week's was no exception with Reiss Colwell's car smashing into The Queen Vic leading to the pub collapsing with many residents inside allowing for the residents to work together to help/ save one another. The community feel all week has been wonderful to see, and one of the many reasons that I enjoy this show. The anniversary episode itself on Wednesday (19th February) saw an hour-long episode where Sharon Watts hallucinated seeing Angie Watts bought back for a short scene that I have to admit, I loved and one secret I am glad the show managed to keep a secret - Anita Dobson it was brilliant to see the first landlady return, but Sharon was rescued by Grant Mitchell reminded me of the early years....

This week's interview is with Alli Walker who is a Canadian singer-songwriter who I have been a fan of for a long time so getting the opportunity to interview her recently was fantastic who I am excited to see at C2C next month. Hello Alli. I am so honoured to be featuring you. How are you today? I am so good, just coming off of a few great shows on the road! Can I please ask you to introduce yourself to our readers? G'day, I'm Alli Walker, a country singer songwriter based out of Nashville, Tennessee and originally from Prince Edward Island, Canada. I’ve been an artist for 15 years, and am so grateful to get to do what I love for a living! I have been a fan of your for the past 14 months, and I have to say how fantastic it has been to see you grow and I am excited for the day you come to the UK and I get the opportunity to see you live. *this interview was done before the C2C announcement* Thanks *smiles* I can't wait to go to the UK in March and August for shows! I li...