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Meghan Trainor needs little introduction. As one of pop's most celebrated artists, she is back with new music that will undoubtedly gain her more critical acclaim, as her talent in songwriting and performance is seldom equalled around the globe.

Baltimore-based multi-instrumentalists and producers Bex & Bright release their latest track ‘Memo’, a pop and R&B-inspired rap song fizzing with electronic beats and dynamic melodic lines, expertly brought together in collaboration with emcees Justis Chanell and GD Ambidextrous.

Devon Cole is a 24-year-old alternative pop artist from Toronto, Canada. She is about to embark on a short tour as the opening act for Valley.

Today marks the release of Stoned Cold Country, a tribute album that celebrates The Rolling Stones' 60th anniversary with new renditions of their classic rock hits performed by some of Country's biggest stars. Produced by Robert Deaton, the album features an impressive lineup of musicians such as Jimmie Allen, Brooks & Dunn, Eric Church, Maren Morris, and Zac Brown Band, among others.

Country music fans flocked to The O2 Arena in London over the weekend to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Country to Country (C2C), Europe's biggest country music festival. With a stellar lineup of performers and exciting new features, C2C 2023 proved to be another huge success - the three day event from Friday to Sunday is definitely growing each year.

The list winners and finalists of the 7th Annual Christmas/Holiday Songwriting Competition have been released. Songwriters Brett Trout and Kayley Bishop won top honors with their song " Christmissin You".

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Dave Hause has announced the release of his sixth full-length solo album, "Drive It Like It's Stolen", produced by Will Hoge and featuring 10 songs that showcase Hause's trademark urgency and passion.

If you’re a child of the 90s, you’ll know well about the energy that this girl group gave to millions. Arguably, their most successful track, "C’est La Vie," was a staple of the late 90s and put them firmly on the music industry’s map. "Birthday" is a celebration of their 25th Year, but there are other subtle messages that come through within the lyrics that need a little more attention.

As this year's Sunday headliner at the Country to Country festival in London, the multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning, Southern rock group led by frontman Zac Brown offered UK country music fans the chance to once again experience their outstanding, dynamic live performances that often defy genre boundaries.

Portugal. The Man has a long history together. The name, which may raise some questions, derives from a David Bowie concept that suggests that the artist or song is bigger than the idea. With Portugal being a country, the symbolism of every man and woman belonging to one identity is important in this notion and creates a wonderful idea for the name of a band.

After rocking the London C2C festival at The O2, where he delivered electrifying performances, Willie Jones continues to excite his fans with the release of his latest single, ‘No Tellin’’. The track, which Jones had kept in the vault for some time, finally found its moment as he sought to add a club banger to the country music scene. “I’ve tested it on tour and with my DJ’s homies and the reaction is always real swell," said Jones, giving credit to Chris Stevens and Mars for their contribution to the drums that take the song to another level.

Cardiff-based quartet HIMALAYAS have released their latest single, "Leave This Place," ahead of their debut album From Hell To Here set to release on May 5th. Produced by Steff Pringle at Mwnci Studios in West Wales and mixed by GRAMMY-Award winning producer Dave Sardy, the track features frontman Joe Williams' snarling vocals over guitarist Mike Griffiths' soaring riff. Williams explains that the song is about being stuck in a place that you never wanted to be and will resonate with anyone who has felt trapped.

Miley Cyrus has dropped her eighth studio album, titled Endless Summer Vacation. The album is now available globally and can be streamed online. The launch of the album was accompanied by the release of the official music video for her new track, "River," directed by Jacob Bixenman.

Indie veterans The Pigeon Detectives, who are known for their hit song 'I'm Not Sorry,' have just released their first single in seven years.

BIA is a shortened name of Bianca, the Christian name of the American rapper. With an ancestry of Italian and Puerto Rican descent, she has a rich tapestry of culture to pull on when it comes to her influences. She signed to RCA way back in 2014, but it wasn’t until 2018 that her first EP was released. Since then, there have been regular releases and a string of accolades that are well-deserved.

The nominees for the upcoming Country Music Television (CMT) Music Awards have been announced, with singer-songwriter Lainey Wilson leading the pack with four nominations, including Video of the Year and CMT Performance of the Year.

Demi Lovato must now be classed as one of the superstars of the pop world. Having initially found fame in 2007 as a star of the Disney Channel’ ‘As the Bell Rings’, her career as a singer took off soon after and she became an idol and role model for millions. There are some impressive statistics too for Lovato to reflect on with her songs, her astonishing 5.6 billion streams and 2.7 million album sales would suggest an artist who is basking in her popularity and she continues to give fans some excellent music. 

Nicky Youre has made a lot of new fans since his debut, ‘Sex and Lemonade’ was released in 2020. This latest release is only the fifth single that has been put out by Youre (birth name Ure), but he has covered a lot of ground in terms of his songwriting and production that means that Shut me up will no doubt receive much critical acclaim. 

Madi Simmons, a veteran performer with a musical career spanning several decades, has released a new song titled "OH YES, DON'T IT FEEL GOOD." The upbeat reggae track is sure to get listeners dancing with its infectious rhythm.

Skerryvore's unique blend of Scottish traditional music and contemporary alt-pop has been captivating audiences both at home and abroad. Their upcoming album 'Tempus', set to be released on April 28th via Cooking Vinyl, showcases the band's evolution with an intoxicating mix of anthemic highs, strident rock, stadium-folk thrills, and subtle dance beats. To kick off 2023, Skerryvore has shared the album's first official single 'Everything You Need', which debuted on Zoe Ball's Radio 2 Breakfast Show.

Hailing from Australia, Conrad Sewell is a 34 year old singer songwriter from Brisbane. Ego is the latest release from this album, which is actually the first collection of works he has released in nearly 3 years. He has an impressive CV as an artist, but he has also collaborated with some exceptional talents from around the world and commands great respect from those who work with him.