Country curious: Is the UK experiencing a Nashville takeover?

While British fans have embraced the biggest US country stars in the past, an indication that the genre is here to stay is the emergence of homegrown country musicians too, such as duo The Shires, AKA Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes, Megan McKenna (yes you read that right, the The Only Way is Essex star has pivoted and is being taken seriously as an emerging country artist), country trio Remember Monday and another duo, Ward Thomas, comprising twin sisters Catherine and Lizzy Ward Thomas. One of the UK’s most exciting talents is Kezia Gill, a Derby-based singer-songwriter who combines country and Irish music influences.