Ben's Country Music Show Week of the 11th August 2025 – The Country Side of Paul Carrack and the Long Road Festival

This week on Ben's Country Music Show, Ben prepares for the upcoming Long Road Festival by previewing the headliners and what makes the event so special. He confirms performances by Drake Milligan, Midland, and James Bay, highlighting the festival's family-friendly atmosphere. The show pays tribute to the late Jeanie Seely, sharing details of her upcoming memorial service at the Grand Ole Opry House. We also get the latest news from Nashville, including details on Dolly Parton's new musical, which is set to head to Broadway next year. Our Album of the Week is the number one album on the UK country charts, Paul Carrick's The Countryside of Paul Carrick Volume 1. Ben praises the album, which features country versions of his classic hits. We also have major tour news, and feature music from our Artist of the Month, Shania Twain, and hear new songs from Luke Combs, Maddie & Tae, and Will Hogue.

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