A country music radio show from the UK and presented by CMA member Ben Atkinson. Our show has been on the air for thirteen years and is broadcast on stations in the UK, Ireland and Australia. We feature the best in country, roots, Americana and bluegrass, plus there's News from Nashvill, This Week in Country Music History and the Billboard charts.

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Week of the 26th December 2022 (New Year’s Special)

Join Ben for this week's edition of Ben's Country Music Show, our New Year's Special. This week we look back on 2022 and all the highs and lows in the world of country music. We pay tribute to those we lost this year, and feature some of the biggest songs and albums that have made waves around the world. There's also a chance to look back on our exciting trip to Nashville in the summer, and to look ahead to what we might expect in 2023.

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Week of the 19th December 2022 (Christmas Special)

It's that time of year again, the 2022 Christmas Special of Ben's Country Music Show. This week's show features all your favourite festive songs from country artists. There are country re-imaginings of your favourite carols and well known Christmas songs, plus some unique new tracks for this year and much more besides. So pull up a chair and your favourite festive tipple and enjoy!

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Week of the 12th December 2022

On this week's edition of Ben's Country Music Show, we present a very special documentary on the life of the late Loretta Lynn who passed away in October 2022 at the age of 90. In this special programme Ben tells the story of Miss Loretta's life and career, plays some of her biggest hits and music from the artists she went on to influence.

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Week of the 5th December 2022

This week's edition of Ben's Country Music Show opens with Lainey Wilson, your reigning CMA Female Vocalist of the Year. It's the last show of the year before we head towards three specials over the festive period. There's music, news, your Billboard Charts, This Week in Country Music History and plus an album of the week from Ashley McBryde as Ben features the new album, Lindeville.

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Week of the 28th November 2022

Join Ben for this week's edition of Ben's Country Music Show featuring two hours of the best in country, roots, Americana and bluegrass. There's a story or two from our trip to Nashviille earlier in the year, including a feature on Marrisa R. Moss' brilliant book, Her Country and an interview with one of the founding members of 90s country band Little Texas, Poter Howell. We'll talk about how Nashville used to be, and how it's changed over the years.

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Week of the 21st November 2022

It's Ben's Country Music Show, kicking off this week with Brett Eldredge and Songs About You. There's also news of all the winners at the CMA Awards, the Billboard Charts and This Week in Country Music History and music from Kane Brown, Lori McKenna, Mary Chapin Carpenter and so much more.

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Week of the 14th November 2022

It's another edition of Ben's Country Music Show, where you can enjoy two hours of the best in country music, roots, Americana and bluegrass. This week on the show there's a chance to listen again to some of the great interviews recorded during Ben's recent trip to Nashville. There's a whole range of interviews and stars in conversation this week including Caitlyn Smith, Michelle Wright, Abby Anderson, Lindsay Ell and more!

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Week of the 7th November 2022

It's CMA Award Week and Ben brings you a special show featuring music from some of the acts nominated this year. Plus there's news from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a very special award being given out on stage at the CMA Awards, new music from Keith Urban and much, much more.

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Week of the 31st October 2022

It's Ben's Country Music, bringing you two hours of the best in country music, roots, Americana and bluegrass. There's the Billboard charts, This Week in Country Music History, a selection of special songs from Gretchen Peters to mark a big milestone and news of Keith Urban is heading to Vegas and tour stops here in the UK from the Brothers Osbourne and Ashley McBryde.

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Week of the 24th October 2022 (CMA Awards Nominations Special)

Join Ben for this week's show, our 2023 CMA Awards nominations special. We'll bring you music from all the runners and riders for this year's awards and give you the lowdown on all you need to know about each category. Plus, how do you tune in to watch the awards themselves? Grab yourself a pen and paper to make your own predictions, buckle up and enjoy!

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