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Ben's Country Music Show Week of the 8th July 2024 - Honouring Tom Petty: A Country Perspective
This week, Ben continues his focus on Petty Country, a tribute album celebrating Tom Petty’s influence on country music, featuring tracks from Lady A and Willie & Lukas Nelson. Opening with Brad Paisley’s American Saturday Night, the show includes music from Michelle Wright, Joe Diffie, George Strait, and Tim McGraw, alongside discussions on the growing success of Canadian women in country music. The programme also covers major UK events, including Shania Twain’s Glastonbury performance and Morgan Wallen’s record-breaking BST Hyde Park show, featuring his duet with Post Malone, I Had Some Help. “This Week in Country Music History” recalls milestones from the Twister soundtrack and LeAnn Rimes’ early career. Willie Nelson’s return to the stage for a July 4th performance with Lukas Nelson is featured, along with tour updates from Jason Isbell and Brothers Osborne.