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 20th May 2018

On this week's show, the album of the week is Gretchen Peters new record 'Dancing With The Beast', and Gretchen joins Ben for an interview recorded on the first night of her 2018 UK tour at the Corn Exchange in Stamford. There's also new music from Sam Hunt, classic tracks from Tammy Wynette and George Jones and your Billboard Charts for this week and This Week in Country Music History.

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Week of the 14th May 2018

On the show this week, there's new music from Lori McKenna, a review of Mary Chapin Carpenter's recent Birmingham concert and an album of the week, Restoration: The Songs of Elton John and Bernie Taupin. Plus you can hear your Billboard Charts and This Week in Country Music History.

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Week of the 7th May 2018

On this week's show the album of the week is the brand new record from UK country band The Shires, "Accidently on Purpose". Hear tracks from the album throughout the show, plus Ben's own review. In this episode there is also a new song from Keith Urban, plus classics from George Jones and Johnny Cash. You can also hear your Billboard Charts and This Week in Country Music History.

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Week of the 30th April 2018

Ben's Country Music Show features the best in country music, roots, americana and bluegrass across the UK for two hours each week. This week on the show, there's a sneak peek at the new Keith Urban album GrafittiU, plus we go to church with Brad Paisley, there's an early hit from Kenny Chesney and new music from Maddie and Tae and Mason Ramsey, the yodelling kid! You can also hear your This Week in Country Music and Billboard Charts on the show!

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Week of the 23rd April 2018

On this week's show we're rocking along to the new album from Jason Aldean, Rearview Town, plus new music from Sugarland feat. Taylor Swift from the upcoming album 'Bigger' out later this year, and we've got songs from all your winners at the recent ACM Awards which took place in Las Vegas. If that wasn't enough you can also hear your This Week in Country Music History and the Billboard Airplay and Album charts.

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Week of the 16th April 2018

Join Ben for two hours of the very best in country, roots, americana and bluegrass and on this week's show it's all about the girls in country music! Expect to hear new music from Carrie Underwood and Gretchen Peters, plus other great tracks from Lori McKenna, Ashley Monroe, LeeAnn Womack and duo Maddie and Tae. Plus, there's your This Week in Country Music History and Billboard Airplay and Album Charts.

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Week of the 9th April 2018

Join Ben for this week's show featuring the very best in country music, roots, americana and bluegrass from the USA and the UK. There's new music from the Elton John tribute album, Restoration, courtesy of Dierks Bentley and classic tracks from The Oak Ridge Boys, Crystal Gayle and Kenny Rogers. The show also features your This Week in Country Music and Billboard Album and Airplay charts.

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Week of the 26th March 2018 (Kenny Foster Interview)

On this week's show, Ben Atkinson speaks to Nashville singer-songwriter Kenny Foster about his new album "Deep Cuts" as part of his UK tour. There are songs from the album and conversation with Kenny about his writing, influences and musical journey. The show also features new music from Gretchen Peters and details of the upcoming Black Deer festival in the UK this summer.

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Week of the 19th March 2018

Ben's Country Music Show features the best in country, roots, americana and bluegrass each week. In this show Ben features the new album from Scotty McCreery, "Seasons Change", which is his first album in 2013. For Ben Scotty's music brings back happy memories of when he lived in the USA and this album is no different. The show also features your Billboard Charts and This Week In Country Music History.

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Week of the 12th March 2018

On this week's show, Ben reviews the recent C2C Country2Country Festival and plays songs from some of the performers. There's also classic tracks from The Band, Patsy Cline, George Strait and many more. The show also includes your This Week in Country Music History and Billboard Charts for this week.

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