Returning after a summer break, Ben reflects on The Long Road Festival and a standout moment at Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour at Wembley, where he experienced the surprise acoustic performance of Change and his favourite track Long Live. This week’s Album of the Week is Lainey Wilson’s Whirlwind, praised for its storytelling and polished production, with featured tracks including Counting Chickens and 4x4 by You. The episode also includes new music from Miranda Lambert and Brothers Osborne, and previews upcoming UK performances from Megan Moroney, Little Big Town, and Ashley Monroe. Looking ahead, Ben teases releases from George Strait, Miranda Lambert, and Kelsea Ballerini while highlighting a Patsy Cline tribute show in Essex, featuring next week’s guest performer Sarah O’Shea. “This Week in Country Music History” spans legends from Taylor Swift and Merle Haggard to Kenny Chesney and Little Jimmy Dickens.