Ben returns from a two-week reporting trip to the US with the biggest highlights from Nashville’s CMA Fest 2026, featuring sets from Jelly Roll, Tucker Wetmore, and a special collaboration between Ella Langley and Gretchen Wilson. The programme also follows Ben’s journey into North Carolina, where he explores the archives of British country favorite George Hamilton IV and experiences the sensory overload of a classic American Buc-ee's. Back in the UK, we review Shania Twain’s surprise warm-up gig for just 200 fans at an East London pub ahead of her Wembley Stadium dates with Harry Styles. Plus, we bring you the latest UK Country Charts.