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Fresh off a breakthrough chapter that cemented them as one of Country music's most exciting rising acts, ACM Award-winning duo Tigirlily Gold today (Thursday 23rd July) have announced their highly anticipated sophomore album, Country & Midwestern arriving Friday 9th October, 2026 available to pre-order here . Alongside the announcement, sisters Kendra Olson and Krista Slaubaugh are set to release the album's latest track, "Something To Drink About" tomorrow (Friday 24th July) offering another preview of the project that proudly embraces the values, humor, and resilience of the place that raised them. Named after their proud North Dakota roots and their previously released song of the same name, "Country & Midwestern" the album is a celebration of a region often overlooked in Country music conversations despite embodying the very spirit the genre was built on. For Tigirlily Gold, being "Midwestern" has always meant hard work, family, faith,...

Following Betsy Swain's terrifying ordeal during this week's episodes to Weatherfield based soap, Coronation Street, viewers next week will see Betsy confront the truth as reality begins to sink in. Photo Credit: ITV/ Coronation Street At the start of the week on the cobbles of Weatherfield, Brody Michaelis' annoyed with Dylan Wilson for spreading lies about him and makes it clear that if he were in Betsy Swain's shoes he'd press charges with no hesitation. Whilst, Ryan Connor tells Dylan some home truths which make him question his part in what happened to Betsy. Later as Dylan visits Betsy and tells her that he now accepts that he's responsible for her condition and he couldn't be more sorry. When a police officer arrives to take Betsy's statement, a terrified Dylan makes himself scarce. Later in the week as Lauren visits Betsy, who she finds struggling with her physio exercises, however, its when Betsy admits to her friend that she needs the toilet, L...

This week's interview is with singer-songwriter, Stella Lain  who describes herself as The Country Barbie as we chat all this festivals, her single Moving On, and her 2026 plans. Hello Stella, how are you? I'm great, thank you. How are you? I am pleased, I am good thank you! As a new artist to many of our readers, could I please ask you to introduce yourself to our readers? Sure! I'm Stella Lain, also known as The Country Barbie. I am a singer/songwriter based in the UK, and I've been writing songs since the age of 10 years old. My music mainly celebrates self-confidence, unapologetic femininity and self-love; think Country music with a touch of pink. I've been recognised by the likes of BBC Introducing, and I am now proudly sponsored by UK Country Hats. March 2026, saw the release of your latest single, Moving On can you tell us a little about the song, and the response you have had? I wrote the song a few years ago, breaking away from a relationship where he decid...

It's been a long time since I wrote an opinion piece on Hollyoaks and Frankie Osborne especially. However, the past few weeks have seen a change in the character, and one I am enjoying seeing even though, I have a feeling the character will end up being the one to get hurt. Since the car crash, the character was injured in back in April, it's safe to say that Frankie Osborne's direction has taken a turn since her dance school journey was put on hold due to her injury, however since the Keanes' have arrived a new side of Frankie has been shown since meeting her now boyfriend, Caleb who was also injured in the crash alongside Jack's daughter, Beth, her husband Jonah and son, Maddox. However with Frankie already knowing too much about Caleb's step-mum, Beth Keane after discovering a box hidden under her bed with a teddy bear, and a ripped photo hiding the truth. Last week's episodes saw the fiery side of Frankie Osborne arrive once again following Leah Barnes...

From the very moment, Serena Sugden arrived in Emmerdale there have been many questions raised through her behaviour especially as she continues to ask questions about John Sugden. When Serena hides her laptop research from both Robert Sugden, and Vanessa Woodfield - questions are asked. However, Vanessa tells Moira Dingle that Serena was asking questions about John Sugden leading to Moira warning Robert that Serena must never know the truth about John. Photo Credit: ITV/ Emmerdale Meanwhile, Kev Townsend suddenly remembers where he knows Serena from and tell Robert. I have a mixed feeling about this, but if there is a prison connection I wouldn't be surprised. Yet Aaron Dingle remains distrustful of Serena,  and who can blame him always wanting to protect Robert from any hurt. Photo Credit: ITV/ Emmerdale  The next day, whilst walking in the field, Robert is struck unconscious by a runaway farm trailer. Aaron is suspicious that Serena happened to be at the scene. Aaron and hi...

During next week's visit to Weatherfield, Coronation Street viewers will see Betsy Swain and Dylan Wilson look to their future, that is until disaster hits. The week begins with Betsy Swain making a disastrous attempt at cooking breakfast for Dylan Wilson, Betsy asks him for some cooking lessons, but whilst showing Betsy how to make a bolognaise, he assures her that they'll make their long distance relationship work. Betsy smiles and they hug. Although, it's not long until disaster strikes when an ambulance pulls away from Number 6 with its siren blaring. At the hospital, Ryan Connor explains to Carla Connor-Swain how he returned home to find Betsy unconscious on the kitchen floor. Photo Credit: ITV/ Coronation Street At Betsy's bedside a nurse explains to a tearful Lisa Connor-Swain that they are taking Betsy for an MRI Scan. As Dylan arrives to see Betsy but comes running out of the room telling Lisa and Carla that she seems to be having some kind of fit. Lisa and Car...

From the very moment that Serena Sugden arrived on our screens during Tuesday 23rd June's episode of Emmerdale during a worrying time for Charity Dingle. There was something within Serena and Charity's heart-to-heart that saw Charity have a moment of realisation that the truth needed to be revealed for everyone's sake. However, it was the moment that Serena came face-to-face with Sarah Sugden after she broke into Emmerdale Farm looking for her cousin, Robert Sugden. However, it was during Tuesday's episode (30th June), that Serena reunited with him where she was asking a lot of questions about John Sugden with Robert informing her much to her jokes that all those things she heard John actually did, I do wonder if she knows more than she is letting on. Photo Credit: ITV/ Emmerdale It was during this week's episode where Serena began questioning Aaron and Robert's relationship got me thinking that maybe there is a lot more to why she is really in the village and ...

Today (Friday 3rd July) British country duo,  The Shires  made up of singer-songwriters, Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes have released their brand new album, Bonfire which is made up of 12 tracks. Opening up the new era of The Shires' music and album is  Bonfire Song which is an upbeat song which I personally feel opens up this album up brilliantly. There is something beautifully about Ben's opening vocals that made me want to get up and dance, whilst also reminding me why I enjoy The Shires' music so much. Crissie and Ben's harmonies within the chorus are beautifully soulful, setting up the second verse wonderfully for Crissie with Ben's harmonies continuing. Getaway Car  is a brilliantly written song and a great first release of their new album. Crissie and Ben's tones together especially in the first verse, along with their harmonies are beautiful giving a raw feel. The chorus is filled with many catchy lyrics that honestly made me want to instantly sing along -...