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Next Friday (6th December) will see British singer-songwriter,  Bailey Tomkinson release her next single, I Wish (It Didn't End Like This). I Wish (It Didn't End Like This) starts with a beautiful piano instrumental which sets the song up wonderfully which also happens to the sort the tone in Bailey's voice. The first verse of I Wish (It Didn't End Like This) features a softer vocal from Bailey which I absoultely adore. The lyrics of this verse are just beautiful and one a lot of people will be able to relate too as they will with a lot of this song making is so special. The chorus is a little more upbeat (and something I love about Bailey's music) adding a different kind of vibe to the song which is just incredible and works beautifully. The lyrics within this verse are so honest and raw that I love it so much and demonstrates to everyone what an incredible artist she is! Bailey's vocal range is completely different also. The second verse of I Wish (It ...

This Friday (29th November) will see British singer-songwriter,  Jade Helliwell is set to release her brand new single and the last for 2019, Stay. Stay starts with a beautifully slow piano instrumental which gives the song such a wonderfully warm feeling which I absoultely loved and started the song off in the best way. The first verse of Stay is one that happens to set the song off perfectly allowing Jade's softer vocal range shine through. There is something about Jade's voice that is so vulnerable leading to me believing in every single word Jade is singing. The chorus of Stay is once again a part of the song where I caught myself believing in every single word Jade is singing and the story-telling behind the lyrics are just stunning. I love the fact that the chorus is so catchy and manages to work well from every single verse. The second verse of Stay in the part of the song where the tempo changes and for the better allowing Jade to showcase al...

Today (Friday 22nd November) will see Liverpool based singer-songwriter, Laura Oakes release her brand new single, Welcome To The Family. Welcome To The Family starts with a funky and upbeat guitar instrumental which sets the song up perfectly. The first verse of Welcome To The Family shows off Laura's amazing crisp vocal sound which I absolutely love and with parts of the lyrics being ones a lot of people will be able to relate too. The songwriting from Laura is just wonderful, having been given it's moment to shine. The chorus is my favourite part of the song and the most catchiest making me want to get up and dance - this is something about Laura's song-writing that I love the most if I am honest! I remember hearing this song live back in May and the audience being so in love with the song and captivated by the whole message in the song, I can't help but feel that emotion once again. The second verse of Welcome To The Family continues the storytelling...

Today (Friday 22nd November) will see British country duo, The Shires made up of singer-songwriters, Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes release their brand new single, New Year. The Shires were formed in 2013. New Year was written by Ben and singer-songwriter, Kaity Rae. New Year is the first single of their brand new album due to be released in 2020. New Year starts with a wonderfully upbeat guitar instrumental which is perfect for the start of this song before Crissie's vocal come in on the first verse. The first verse of New Year starts the song off with her beautiful crisp tone showing everyone her soulful side and allowing the lyrics to shine through. The first verse gets you thinking about New Year and who we welcome the New Year in with and that one special person who we hope is there. The chorus is the most moving part of New Year for many listeners however, it is also the happiest thanks to Ben and Kaity Rae's song-writing on this bea...

Following Emily Hackett 's visit to the UK for London's Country Music Week in which Emily performed twice at once supporting Tenille Townes on her debut headline show and then again on the Sunday as part of the Bluebird Cafe session at Bush Hall. Good Afternoon, Emily. Hope you're well! Thank you for agreeing to this interview with me. I have to start by saying a massive congratulations to you on performing during London's Country Music Week last week, how was it? It was wonderful. Such a great audience and experience getting to connect with everyone through my stories and songs. I loved meeting everyone afterwards as well. Your first performance of the week was as one of Tenille Townes' support, how was that gig? Such great energy in that room! Everyone was so excited for Tenille and her first headlining show, it was just an honor to be a part of it. I think we compliment each other well musically, so I was thrilled to be able to play for her lo...

Today (Friday 8th November) will see US singer-songwriter, Raelynn release her brand new single, Bra Off which I have to admit is one song I am very excited about her releasing as I love this song. Photo by Me from C2C London 2019 Bra Off starts with a quirky but sassy sounding instrumental which I love from the very first moment I hear the song. The first verse is one of pure sass and about that relationship that most of us have been in when you don't really feel like you want to be with them 100%. I have so admiration for Raelynn in the way that she is able to write songs like this and instantly connect with her audience. The chorus is my favourite part of the song and one that I caught myself singing to despite not knowing the lyrics still despite having heard it live a few times. The instrumental is a little slower than the first verse which adds a lot of dynamic to the song which I just adore. The second verse continues the moral of the story in the most ...

Today (Friday 8th November) will see US singer-songwriter, Kelsea Ballerini release her brand new single, Club from her up and coming new album due out soon, I hope! Club starts with a beautiful instrumental which goes into the first verse magical with it's modern country vibes. The first verse starts with some of the most beautiful lyrics and the first line instantly had me hooked into the song. I caught myself wanting to sing along right from the start reminding me of a Taylor Swift song from years ago when she was country. The chorus is super catchy and fun which I absoultely adore. The lyrics are so magical and that's all thanks to Kelsea's softer and soulful tone which for me gets better and better with every single song in which she releases. During the chorus, I caught myself wanting to dance this is the perfect dance anthem. The second verse continues the song wonderfully and Kelsea's vocal tone is still one that is soft allowing Kelsea's song-writing ...

Rising country trio,  Temecula Road  made their  Grand Ole Opry  debut on  Friday 1st November  at the first weekend of the show’s annual winter run of  Opry At The Ryman  in downtown Nashville. Photo Credit: Chris Hollo/ Grand Ole Opry Sisters Maddie and Emma Salute alongside their friend, Dawson Anderson were introduced by Connie Smith who brought their unforgettable harmonies to the iconic stage. Performing their latest single, Maybe Not and a stripped-down acoustic version of the Eagles classic, Desperado, their debut brought a packed house of family, friends, and fans to their feet for a standing ovation. “Tonight has been a dream come true,” says Emma. “We feel so very blessed,” says Maddie. “I am speechless, and that doesn’t happen very often. What an amazing night,” adds Dawson. Emma, Maddie, and Dawson took the Ryman stage fresh off of an overseas tour stint with Scotty McCreery including sold out shows in Berlin, Colo...

Tonight (1st November) on Emmerdale, viewers said a very sad farewell to one half of Robron and 1/3 of Roblivion in some heart-breaking scenes as Robert was sentenced for the death of Lee Posner. When I started shipping Robron never in a million years did I think I'd be on the journey right till the very end but I am very grateful I was. During this weeks worth of episodes, viewers have seen Aaron Sugden-Dingle struggle with adjusting to life without his husband Robert who was in last week's episodes sent down for life for the murder of Lee Posner. However, with the help of his half-sister, Liv Flaherty and his sister-in-law, Victoria Barton got a visit from Seb this week. In Friday's episode (1st November), in the opening scene of the episode, Emmerdale viewers tonight saw Robert in his cell before going to The Mill where Aaron, Liv and Victoria where sat around the kitchen table saying about Seb being ill. Love how Liv, Aaron and Victoria are looking out for eac...

On Saturday 26th October, I had the opportunity to see California-bred, Tennessee-based country music trio,  Temecula Road  (it feels so good to be writing about them again!) perform at Bush Hall as part of London's Country Music Week's Daytime Hub sessions and as they supported Scotty McCreery in the evening too! Temecula Road are made up of sisters Emma and Maddie Salute and their good friend, Dawson Anderson. Photo by Me Temecula Road started their set with I Wish I Could Take That Back  was the perfect song for this young band to open their session with because it showed everyone their incredible talented and how much they have grown over the past few years. Their vocals and direction of the song were beyond magical and I caught myself having tears in my eyes thanks to the incredible lyrics. I Wish I Could Take That Back is definitely a song of growth for me, I caught myself feeling so proud of them and their journey over the past 2 yea...

On Saturday (26th October), I had the opportunity to see Canadian singer-songwriter,  Tenille Townes perform at Bush Hall as part of London's Country Music Week's Daytime Hub sessions. Photo by Me Tenille started her set off with Where You Are was the perfect start for Tenille's set because from the very first moment she stepped out on the stage everyone was hooked. Where Are You featured some wonderful vocals from Tenille. White Horse was one song that had me hooked from guitar instrumental because there was something so magical about this song - I am so glad I wasn't disappointed thanks to Tenille's incredible vocal. White Horse was also a song that Tenille encouraged the audience to sing along with. Jersey On The Wall (I'm Just Asking) was one of my favourite songs of Tenille's set and one that absoultely captivated the audience in one incredibly emotional performed which had the audience singing along with whilst at the same time lef...

Yesterday, Sunday 27th October, I had the opportunity to see Canadian singer-songwriter,  Tenille Arts  perform at Bush Hall as part of London's Country Music Week's Daytime Hub sessions which was on Tenille's first UK visit. Photo by Me during her set Tenille started her set with Everybody Knows Everybody was a new song which was the perfect opening song for her set because it allowed her vocals a chance to shine through along with her guitar skills. Everybody Knows Everybody is one song that made me think about the place where I live and it's so true, this is one song I can't wait to play all of the time now! Wild Love was the second song Tenille sang which showcased to us all what an amazingly brilliant song-writer, Tenille is. The lyrics were just incredible and the honesty of the song was just amazing to witness. Cowboy Take Me Away which was a Dixie Chicks cover and not the obvious choice but one you could tell means so much to Te...

Welcome back to another episode review after last night's special episode, tonight (25th October) saw Coronation Street viewers say a very sad farewell to Sinead Osborne (Tinker) as actress Katie McGlynn left the soap after 7 years on the cobbles. Personally ahead of the episode, I am feeling very sad at the thought of saying goodbye to Katie McGlynn and Sinead because the storyline for me has raised so much awareness for me and my friends that we will never be able to thank Coronation Street enough for! In tonight's heart-breaking special episode of Coronation Street, viewers saw Daniel Osborne giving Sinead Osborne's nurse a drink where he was seen telling her about Sinead having another accident which saw Daniel in a very sad way. It was devastating to see Sinead looking so fragile, I started crying! Sinead was then seen asking Daniel for a big bunch of flowers so that she can feel like she's outside is such an amazing thing! Moments later, Beth T...

With tonight's episode being a special Barlow/ Osborne episode with Sinead Osborne being set to die in tomorrow's hour long episode which I had to admit I am devastated over but one storyline I am so grateful for Corrie doing and running to sad end thanks to Katie McGlynn wanting to do this storyline in this way to show that not everyone gets a 'happy ending'. In tonight's heart-breaking special episode of Coronation Street, viewers saw Sinead Osborne condition worsen after last night's episode with Beth dabbing a flannel on her forehead whilst the Barlows were seen still to be trying to find Daniel Osborne after he stormed out after a row with his wife, Sinead after she discovered about his kiss with Bethany Platt. But I love Sinead was still asking after Daniel even after what he did because they takes a special kind of person. Sinead was then seen to ask her Auntie Beth for her help in recording some messages for her son, Bertie to which she does in so...

This week's interview with Ex-Hollyoaks actress, Sarah George is one I am very excited to be bringing you as I've been a big fan of her since her on the soap. Back in the middle of September, it was announced that Sarah who played Celine McQueen was going to be starring in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at The Sands Centre, Carlisle between 11th - 31st December. Sarah will be playing Snow White herself. Good Morning, Sarah. Hope you're well. Thank you so much for agreeing to this interview with me, it's wonderful to be featuring you! You've been back in the UK a few months after living in New Zealand for a while, so can I just say welcome back to the UK! Now to talk about the reason you agreed to this interview with me... A couple of weeks ago (13th September), it was announced that you would be playing Snow White in Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs, I have to start by saying Congratulations Sarah on this incredible news. Where were you  were  give...

This Tuesday (15th October) will see British singer-songwriter,  Molly-Anne  release her latest single and is the title track of her brand new EP, California Calling. California Calling is a summer anthem full of wist and wanderlust to keep you smiling and singing along. California Calling was produced by Andy Guy at Doghouse Studios. California Calling starts with Molly-Anne's beautiful soulful vocals which I adore right from the very beginning. The first verse quickly comes in with a beautiful guitar instrumental which compliments the song so well allowing Molly-Anne's vocals to shine through. The chorus features some of the most stunning lyrics and the vibe you get from the song is just perfect and it gives you such a feeling that makes you wanna go and relive your summer all over again. Songs like California Calling that are released in Autumn are wonderful ones. The second verse continues the song fantastically as all I caught myself doing was wanting t...

Today (Friday 27th September) will see Canadian singer-songwriter, Tenille Arts release her brand new single, Somebody Like That. Somebody Like That starts with a guitar instrumental giving off wonderful country vibes from the very start of the song which I absoultely adore! The first verse instantly showcases Tenille's incredible vocal range with her softer and emotional tones through her incredible song-writing ability especially with her vulnerability which is just amazing to hear - singers who wear their heart on their sleeves are one in a million. The lyrics throughout Somebody Like That are so honest and written from the heart which you can tell by the way Tenille sings them.  The chorus is such a fun and upbeat one that I couldn't help but try and sing along with. The catchy lyrics are perfect and break the song up in the most wonderful way. The second verse continues the song wonderfully with the continuous use of heartfelt ...

Very few dreams are as special to a Country music artist as playing the Grand Ole Opry for the first time, and that was exactly the case for Reviver Records artist Tenille Arts Saturday night. Tenille's parents and siblings made the trip from her native Weyburn, Saskatchewan for the wonderful evening as did much of her extended family and friends. Opry member Jeannie Seely introduced Tenille who walked out on the hallowed stage entered the sacred circle and launched into her latest recording Somebody Like That. The Opry band then quietly left the stage, as Tenille told the story behind writing her current single, Call You Names. With just her acoustic guitar and microphone she delivered the beautiful song that left few dry eyes in the audience. “I really don’t think I’m ever going to get over the pure magic of Saturday night,” said Tenille.  “My Opry debut was everything I could have dreamed of and more!! Thank you to my family, my friends, my team, and my ...

Today (18th September) marks one year since the amazingly talented actress that is Louisa Lytton return to the role of Ruby Allen after 12 long years away! I have decided to write this blog to take a look back at what an amazing year, Louisa has had and the storylines she has tackled raising a lot of awareness. On Tuesday 18th September, 2018 saw Louisa's comeback scenes as Ruby in The E20 where she saw her best friend, Stacey Fowler (this is one friendship I am grateful they decided to remember). Ruby later attended a school reunion with Stacey and her husband, Martin where she met two of his school friends, Ross who she flirted with and Matt which lead to some emotional scenes the next day of Ruby telling her best friend what happened as she said she went back to Ross' house but wake up with Matt on top of her which led to the consent storyline (and the reason Louisa agreed to return to the show). Stacey later told Ruby that she needs to report what happened w...

Rising country trio,  Temecula Road  took to instagram last night (9th September) to share the exciting reaction video  of them hearing the news that they will be making their Grand Ole Opry debut on Friday 1st November at the first weekend of the show’s annual winter run of Opry At The Ryman in downtown Nashville. “We grew up listening to almost every artist that has performed on the Opry stage, and to be standing in that circle will be so surreal for us,” says Emma Salute. “Moving to Nashville has been a great experience and opened up so many doors,”   adds Maddie Salute. “We are beyond excited about this special opportunity. We can’t wait,” adds Dawson Anderson. Emma, Maddie, and Dawson will take the iconic stage fresh off of an overseas tour stint with Scotty McCreery in late October. Temecula Road's latest track, Never Knew I Needed You is a Rolling Stone 10 Best Country Song To Hear Now. Never Knew I Needed You was written by the trio’s Dawson An...