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Last Friday (23rd October) US singer-songwriter duo, Maddie and Tae released their Christmas EP, We Need Christmas. We Need Christmas features 6 tracks and 2 of which are originals. Maddie and Tae released We Need Christmas via Snakefarm Records here in the UK. This Christmas has a very funky, and jolly feel to start this wonderful Christmas EP off. The first verse sees Maddie's festive sounding vocals at the forefront of the song which I love as it has this softer warm feel. I adore Maddie and Tae's harmonies throughout This Christmas as it allows the listening to hear this wonderfully upbeat feel to the song. As the second verse kicks in Maddie and Tae take the lead together allowing the jolly lyrics shine through which is just beautiful listening. The instrumental throughout is just beautiful bringing the song to live so much. The final verse of This Christmas is a little softer allowing this super sentimental feel to the song come across. Holly Jo...

Tomorrow (Friday 30th October) will see British singer-songwriter,  Poppy Fardell release her latest single, Hometown Hero. Hometown Hero  starts with a piano instrumental which gives the song this most wonderful start even though at times it can give off this sadness at times. The first verse sees Poppy's soft vocals at the forefront allowing the lyrics to deliver the message wonderfully clearly, and one of purity complimented beautifully by the piano instrumental which is stunning throughout. The chorus has many wonderful lyrics that get you thinking right from the very first moment the lyrics kick in and wow, I got emotional. Poppy's vocal range changed to this little higher vocal which I loved and it was brilliantly placed. The journey within the lyrics is beautiful, and standout thanks to its emotionalness! The second verse continues Hometown Hero beautifully as the story continues with this real empowerment about the song which was needed in a way that I wasn't exp...

This Friday (30th October) will see US singer-songwriter,  Cam  releases her second album, The Otherside after 5 years. The Otherside features 11 songs. Redwood Tree starts with a upbeat instrumental which opens the song up wonderfully as it does for this album too. The first verse sees Cam's softer, and slower vocals at the forefront of the song which I love as it allows Cam's beautiful songwriting to shine through, and you to listen to every single word of the song fantastically. The chorus features some incredibly beautiful lyrics that I couldn't help but want to sing along with as they are so beautifully written. The chorus blends every single part of this story together wonderfully. The second verse of Redwood Tree is brilliant as the lyrics continue the story within the lyrics wonderfully with Cam's vocals still remaining a little softer allowing the vulnerability of the song to shine through. The final verse of Redwood Tree is one of pure...

Fresh off her CMT Music Awards win for Breakthrough Video of the Year, Warner Music Nashville’s Gabby Barrett is keeping the ball rolling in a big way, earning her first-ever American Music Awards nomination for Favorite Female Artist – Country yesterday. Photo Credit: Robby Klein Of the award, Gabby said: "Are you kidding me!!!! This year doesn’t even feel real," Gabby exclaims. "I am blown away and feeling extremely honored. Thank you so much to everyone who continues to make this the biggest year of my life musically. I truly mean it. Thank you!!!" Also announced this week, Gabby’s “streaming tsunami” (HITS) I Hope featuring Charlie Puth reigns for a second consecutive week atop the Hot AC charts. I Hope also bumps to Number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart marking its highest post to date, and “takes over as the most-heard song on U.S. radio” (Billboard) with the move. I Hope's success at Pop radio pairs with its run as the most-streamed Country song of 20...

With the winter storylines starting to appear on the cobbles, Summer Spellman is about to walk back into Weatherfield life and be reunited with Todd Grimshaw after spending time with her Grandma. However, when Summer returns she will be played by a brand new actress, Harriet Bibby . Photo Credit: ITV/ Coronation Street Harriet was cast in the Summer role after Matilda Freeman decided to leave Coronation Street in August to explore new opportunities. What Matilda Freeman said about leaving:   “I’d like to say thank you to my second family, the cast, crew and viewers who have supported me during my time on the cobbles. After three and a half lovely years I felt it was time for a change and I’m excited to be starting that next chapter with a new role.” But with tensions already running high between Billy Mayhew and his boyfriend, Paul Winter over Todd’s return, Summer’s arrival is bound to only complicate matters as she struggles to forgive Todd...

This Friday (23rd October) will see US Country-Pop singer-songwriter,  Halle Kearns  release her brand new single, Shoes To Fill. You can read my interview with Halle here . Shoes To Fill starts with Halle's softer meaningful vocals compliments by a simple piano instrumental which is just so moving right from the start. The first verse of Shoes To Fill sees Halle's beautiful vocal tone at the forefront with her super heartfelt lyrics that you can hear every single emotion within, and it's obvious how special this song is to Halle. The lyrics within Shoes To Fill, I caught myself listening to every single word getting extremely emotional over them looking about my father and how special relationship. The chorus features some beautifully incredibly heartfelt lyrics that are getting more and more emotional the more the song continues, and the lyrics are super wonderfully thought about. Halle's vocal tone throughout this song, I caught myself wellin...

Today (Friday 19th October) will see British country duo, The Shires made up of singer-songwriters, Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes release a brand new version of their single, Lightning Strikes but this time with US singer-songwriter, Lauren Alaina to kick off UK Country Music Week. Released and Reviewed after hearing on YouTube this morning. Lightning Strikes starts instantly with the first verse taking you straight into the song which I loved. The first verse showcased Crissie and Ben's fabulous vocal ranges which Crissie sings wonderfully and opens the song in The Shires style, I know and love. I adore Lauren Alaina's softer vocals after Crissie's adding another wonderful dynamic to the song. The lyrics are ones that are so captivating and allow you to create your own image for the lyrics being sung. The chorus features some catchy and fun lyrics about love that only The Shires do extremely well. Lightning Strikes will be perfect for a Nashville Nights kind of night whi...

This week sees Hollyoaks turn 25 years old on Friday (23rd October) as it arrived on our screens on Channel 4 in 1995. I remember the very first episode of Hollyoaks, I watched when I turned on channel 4 on by accident but I was glued to the TV for those 30 minutes as a 6/7 year old (can't remember the characters through but I am sure one of the families in the episode was the Cunningham's and of course, Tony was involved). It wasn't until 2003 that I started watching Hollyoaks regularly as a 10 year old having a TV in my room it was exciting (I loved my TV, and watching the soaps every evening). One of the very first families, I return loving where the Hunter's because they remembered me of my friends family with a mum, dad, 2 brothers, and a sister - everything about this families dynamic was so interesting to watch because you never knew what was next for them which was what make it gripping viewing for me. Another family, I loved wa...

Today (16th October) sees US country music trio, Runaway June made up of Jennifer Wayne, Naomi Cooke and Natalie Stovall will be releasing their Christmas EP, When I Think About Christmas. When I Think About Christmas is made up of 5 songs - 2 originals and 3 traditional Christmas songs. Christmas On The Radio  (Runaway June original written by Sam Hollander, and Martin Johnson). Christmas On The Radio   has a very Christmas feel which I love complimented by a magical instrumental bringing the song together so beautifully. I adore the soft funky rockier vocal which opens the song wonderfully and the softer Christmas sounding vocals and lyrics are perfectly blended together. The chorus features some incredibly special, and heartfelt lyrics which I can't help but feel are poignant especially with everything going on this year. The second verse continues the pattern of the Christmas tune beautifully as the vocals continue to get more emotional and heartfelt as...

This Friday (9th October) will see US singer-songwriter,  Ashley Campbell  as she releases her brand new album, Something Lovely. Something Lovely is made up of 12 songs. Good To Let Go starts with a slow instrumental which is the perfect start for this album from Ashley. The first verse sees Ashley's softer soulful vocals shine which allow her incredibly unique vocal range come through with it's beautifully written lyrics. The chorus features some wonderfully written lyrics that are delivered beautifully. The second verse continues Good To Let Go beautifully as there is something about Good To Let Go that is wonderfully continued within the songs message that is moving. The final verse of Good To Let Go happens to be wonderfully captivating which I just adore - Ashley's vocal deliver throughout Good To Let Go is just wonderful. Forever's Not That Long starts with a lovely warm instrumental which is made perfect from the moment Ashley...

Today (Friday 2nd October) will see US newcomer singer-songwriter,  Kylie Morgan release her brand new single, Cuss A Single. Cuss A Little  a duet with Walker Hayes starts with a sweet and softly toned instrumental which I just adore opening the song up wonderfully. The first verse sees Kylie's fun, and happier vocal at the forefront of the song allowing the lyrics to just roll of your tongue and I absolutely adore hearing this phrases within the song as they are just ones that many people need to hear. I adore Kylie's tone throughout - INCREDIBLE! The chorus of Cuss A Little sees Walker Hayes join her for the chorus which is just amazing, and beautifully timed. Their vocals together are just perfect with the lyrics combined - I am in awe of these two and their talent! I adore the empowering lyrics, and the heartfelt lyrics that happen to make an appearance. The second verse of Cuss A Little sees Walker and Kylie share the verse together with their wonderful ha...

Tenille Arts started the week with news her current single, Somebody Like That hit Number 27 Mediabase and Number 28  Billboard  and ended the week winning the Rising Star award at last night’s 38th Annual Canadian Country Music Association Awards. A stunned Tenille was presented the trophy as she was about to introduce Lindsay Ell’s performance during a taped segment in Nashville. “It is such an honor to take home the Rising Star Award,” said Tenille who originally hails from Weyburn, Saskatchewan. “The CCMAs have been a part of my life and my career for many years now, and it feels incredible to be recognized in this way! I’m so grateful to all of the CCMA members who voted for me. It’s just the beginning, and I’m so excited!” The  2020 CCMA Awards presented by TD  were filmed in two locations, Burl’s Creek Event Grounds in Ontario - home to the four-time CCMA Award-winning Boots and Hearts Music Festival - and in Nashville, TN and aired on Canada’s Globa...

Today (Friday 25th September) will see US singer-songwriter, Danielle Bradbery  release her brand new single, Girls In My Hometown. Photo Taken By Me at C2C 2018 Girls In My Hometown  starts with a soft, slow piano instrumental which opens the song off beautifully. The first verse sees Danielle's soulful, slow vocals at the forefront with her heartfelt lyrics which I instantly caught myself being able to relate too. The lyrics are ones that you can't help but listen too extremely carefully. The chorus features some of the most incredible heartfelt lyrics in the song because let's be honest everyone will be able to relate to them one way or another. You can hear so much emotion in Danielle's vocals that at times I caught myself getting emotional. Girls In My Hometown is one incredibly beautiful song thanks to the attention to details from Danielle. The second verse of Girls In My Hometown continues beautifully as the song got a little more...

In tonight's first visit to Emmerdale (24th September), viewers saw that Belle Dingle decided to throw her 'boyfriend' Jamie Tate straight into the arms of the police by trapping him for the hit-and-run on Moira Dingle back in July. Earlier in the week, actress Eden Taylor-Draper sat down and discussed her character's actions for what we have just seen, and hints at what is next for her character. When asked about the twist which happened in tonight episode because we all know that recently Belle has been siding with Jamie Tate over anyone and anything, we saw things change with Eden revealing that " Over time, Belle obviously realised how awful Jamie can be, he did some awful things like not confessing about knocking down Moira , sacking Sam, paying Nate off - just for starters! So with Nate's help Belle hatched a plan to get more information so she could ultimately go to the police and get him sent down for everything he’s done." Emmerdale v...

Today (Friday 23rd September) will see American singer-songwriter, Scotty McCreery release his brand new single, You Time. You Time was written for his wife, Gabi. You Time  starts with an wonderful guitar instrumental which sets the tone for the song off fantastically. The first verse sees Scotty's sweet country vocals at the forefront of the song allowing the meaning of the lyrics to come across beautifully, and you can hear how much Scotty means very single word that he is singing, and how happy his job makes him and hearing how passionate he is about what he does made me smile, and most of all about his wife being the most supportive one as the chorus begins. The chorus features some incredibly beautifully upbeat lyrics that you can tell he is singing to Gabi which makes me smile because their support for one another in their lines of  work is just amazing. The lyrics show us listeners that despite how busy they are they will always make time...

This Friday (25th September) will see US singer-songwriter,  Granger Smith  release his first of two-part album, Country Things, Vol. 1. Country Things, Vol. 1 features 8 songs. Photo Credit: Jeremy Cowart Country Things has an extremely country feel with a mandolin instrumental which I happen to just adore which sets the tone of the song perfectly for the guitar to come in. The first verse sees Granger's proper manly vocals shine through with all of the country feels being given off which I have to say is just incredible, and all things country boys and girls will be able to relate with!  The chorus features some fantastically catchy lyrics that are purely fun, and upbeat keeping to the theme of the song perfectly. The second verse continues Country Things beautifully with it's story of boy meeting girl and picking her up for the date etc but in such a wonderful way. The final verse of Country Things wonderfully ties...

Today (Friday 18th September) will see British singer-songwriter, Harleymoon Kemp  release her brand new single, She Looks Like Me. You can watch the video here . She Looks Like Me was filmed in Watford Palace Theatre. She Looks Like Me starts with a magical guitar instrumental that happens to open the song up beautifully as it is timed perfectly. The first verse sees Harleymoon's soft vocal at the forefront of the song which is rather magical, and the lyrics are so beautifully captivating that I couldn't help but feel emotional drawn in by Harleymoon's song-writing. There is something so magical about Harleymoon's attention to detail with her song-writing. The chorus of She Looks Like Me has some incredibly beautiful lyrics throughout that I couldn't help, but feel the hurt and anger over as the 'other' girl that moved on with that special person you had before. But the all the questions you have, Harleymoon added to this song is a clever move. ...

This week's interview is with British singer-songwriter,  Hannah Dorothy  who recently released her single, Never Again and I spoke to her about her musical journey. Afternoon, Hannah. Thank you so much for agreeing to do this interview with me. I am very excited about getting to know you through this interview and talk about many things. How are you today? I'm doing great thanks and thank you for asking me to take part in this interview! Firstly, I would like you to introduce yourselves to our readers? Sure! I'm Hannah Dorothy, a country pop singer/ songwriter from Lincolnshire originally, but I'm now living in Devon. How old were you were you decided to start writing your own songs? And when did you write and perform your first song? I think I started out by writing poems when I was little and then really focused on lyrics when I was around 17. My mum always tells a story of how when I was around 3 years old, she would take me to the local shop in the villa...