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.
Join Ben for another week of Ben's Country Music Show, featuring two hours of the best in country, roots, Americana and bluegrass music! Ben kicks the show off with some classic Brooks and Dunn, then there's tributes to Bill Withers, Little Richard and a celebration of Mothers Day (which is celebrated this week in the US). There's also music from Kelsea Ballerini, Tim McGraw, Reba and lots more!
Join Ben for this week's Ben's Country Music Show, bringing you two hours of the best in country, roots, Americana and bluegrass. This week, Ben has an album of the week from Kenny Chesney, his new release 'Here and Now'. You can hear songs from it throughout the show, plus there's a new track recorded in isolation by Luke Combs and Shannon McCombs checks in with all those artists who are keeping busy during their 'safer at home time'.
On this week's show, Ben features the brand new record from Sam Hunt, Southside, which has been many years in the making as Sam's debut album came out back in 2014. Ben plays songs from the album throughout the show, plus there's something new from Lauren Alaina, Keith Urban and your News From Nashville, Billboard Charts and This Week in Country Music History.
On this week's show, Ben brings you two hours of the best in country music, roots, Americana and bluegrass. There's new music from Kenny Chesney, Thomas Rhett and friends and the best songs to help you through this period of isolation. Ben also plays music from the Trio (Dolly Parton, Emmy Lou Harris and Linda Ronstadt) to celebrate a special documentary which aired in the UK last weekend. Plus, there's your News from Nashville, Billboard Charts and This Week in Country Music History.
In this special documentary written and presented by Ben Atkinson, we dive into the life and career of the late John Prine, arguably one of the greatest of American songwriters. In this special show, Ben takes you through John's career, from the early years in Chicago to his chance meeting with Steve Goodman and Kris Kristofferson. Throughout the story, you'll hear John's music and the music that influenced him. This documentary was recorded in the days following John's death from complications of Covid-19.
On this week's show, Ben has an album of the week from Ashely McBryde, her sophomore album 'Never Will'. You'll hear songs from the record throughout the show, plus Ben has new music from Keith Urban, Thomas Rhett's single raising money for MusiCares and featuring Reba McEntire and many others, and all the latest updates on the Coronavirus and how it's affecting the Country Music industry.
On this week's show, Ben is joined by his housemate Gareth to continue to the isolation theme. Together they bring you a tribute to the late, great Joe Diffie, plus news of John Prine and Gareth picks four of his favourite country songs to feature on the show. There's also your News from Nashville, This Week in Country Music History and the Billboard Charts.
In this special show, a change to the advertised programme, Ben goes live for the first time in over a decade to allow listeners to request songs and send mentions. The show also features an album of the week from Kelsea Ballerini, her new record, Kelsea. You'll hear songs from it throughout the show. Plus there's classic tracks from Tennessee Ernie Ford, Conway Twitty and new songs from Hot Country Knights and the Dixie Chicks.
This week, there's another chance for you to enjoy a special programme originally broadcast last year to celebrate the release of Ken Burns' epic documentary film, Country Music. In the first hour of the show, we go behind the scenes with some of the team that produced the film, including Ken himself. Then, in hour two, Ben returns to take you on a journey through the changing British attitude to Country Music over the half-century.
On this week's show, Ben has an album of the week from James Taylor as he plays songs from James' new record, American Standard. Expect to hear some of the greatest songs from American music and theatre, reimagined in James' signature style. Plus there's plenty of News from Nashville, This Week in Country Music History and your Billboard Charts!
