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Tigirlily Gold release breakup track ‘I Tried A Ring On’

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Powerhouse duo Tigirlily Gold released their debut EP ‘Blonde’ last summer, establishing sisters Krista and Kendra Slaubaugh’s as certified entertainers with rowdy and empowering songs inspired by the years they spent performing in bars on Nashville’s Lower Broadway. Building on the success of the project’s top 40 track ‘Shoot Tequila’, the duo today unveils a new side to their songwriting, with their emotional new single, ‘I Tried A Ring On’. ‘I Tried A Ring On’, written by Kendra and Krista, alongside Pete Good and Josh Jenkins, and produced by Pete Good, was inspired by their real-life heartbreak. Adding depth to their evolving story, ‘I Tried A Ring On’ conveys a heartfelt tale of love’s illusion and the sobering aftermath of shattered expectations. “We were noticing how many of the breakup songs in country music talk about how hard it is to get over someone, but another extremely hard part of heartbreak that not a lot of people talk about is the gut wrenching feeling of having to start over again when you truly thought you had forever with someone,” Tigirlily Gold shares. “‘I Tried A Ring On’ tells that side of the story, and we are excited for people to discover this whole other side of who we are as writers and as artists.”   To read more exclusive articles and latest news, see our last issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Instagram: @Maverick.mag Twitter: @Maverick_mag Facebook: Maverick Magazine Media Contact Hannah Larvin, Editor, Maverick Magazine Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 920 Email: editor@maverick-country.com

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Elvie Shane will release new album ‘Damascus’ in April

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Singer/songwriter Elvie Shane has announced that he will release his sophomore album ‘Damascus’ on 19th April. Shane co-wrote all but one of the songs on the project produced by his frequent collaborator, Oscar Charles. Speaking about his upcoming release, Shane said: “I feel like I’ve grown a lot since ‘Backslider’. I’ve attained just about everything I ever dreamed of…seen the world and made a living with music. I’ve been on top and back down in the mud. In that travel and experience, I’ve paid close attention to people more than anything. I’ve seen a lot of struggle, but in that struggle I found common ground and inspiration. ‘Damascus’ is a record that aims to pick a fight with what holds people down. Normal every day Blue Collar America…my people. These are not all my stories, but they are all stories I believe to be true. But ‘What do I Know.’” He’s given listeners a taste of the project with releases of ‘Baptized’, ‘Jonesin’’ and ‘Forgotten Man’, with the latter dubbed “an ode to blue-collar workers that exposes the heart-aching realities of the working class” and with his latest track “Pill,” critics praised its gripping honesty as it “further cements Shane as a new voice of the damaged, addicted, and lost in country music”. Building his reputation as an artist “that would do Merle Haggard proud”, Elvie Shane reminds us that we’re more alike than different with “What Do I Know,” written by Shane, Oscar Charles, Dan Couch and Jonathan Sherwood. Full of lived-in honesty and fundamental truths, Shane puts his gritty, powerful vocals on display with a mid-tempo version of his classic country-rock sound.   To read more exclusive articles and latest news, see our last issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Instagram: @Maverick.mag Twitter: @Maverick_mag Facebook: Maverick Magazine Media Contact Hannah Larvin, Editor, Maverick Magazine Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 920 Email: editor@maverick-country.com

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Priscilla Block makes her debut supporting Old Dominion on tour

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Priscilla Block made her name like many artists do, cutting her teeth in Nashville, a grueling schedule of playing the bars on Broadway and sitting in rounds night after night and hoping one day to take the big stage in Nashville. For years, Priscilla performed at Pete & Terry’s Tavern at Bridgestone Arena, telling her bandmates that one day they would make it inside and play that stage. On Friday 15th December, Priscilla’s dreams came true as she took the stage in support of Old Dominion during their ‘No Bad Vibes Tour’ stop at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.   Read more exclusive articles and latest news, see our last issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Instagram: @Maverick.mag Twitter: @Maverick_mag Facebook: Maverick Magazine Media Contact Hannah Larvin, Editor, Maverick Magazine Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 920 Email: editor@maverick-country.com

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Watch the making of The Rolling Stones’ ‘Stoned Cold Country’ now

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In celebration of The Rolling Stones’ 60th anniversary, country’s biggest stars came together for ‘Stoned Cold Country’, released earlier this year and a documentary of the album’s in-studio creation. The documentary, available now to rent or purchase, takes fans behind-the-scenes and into the creation of this love letter to The Rolling Stones from Nashville. Filled with reimagined versions of the legendary rock band’s catalogue, enlisting the help of country stars Brooks & Dunn, Brothers Osborne, Eric Church, Steve Earle, Elle King, Marcus King, Little Big Town, Ashley McBryde, Maren Morris, Elvie Shane, Koe Wetzel, The War and Treaty, Lainey Wilson and Zac Brown Band, to sit down with each to dive into the Stones influence on their individual careers. All of these artists share the same spirit as The Rolling Stones – rule breakers and trailblazers. Music is in these artists’ make up, fame or no fame, each of them would be playing music even if they didn’t have a record deal. ‘Stoned Cold Country’ also illustrates the recording process of each of the songs with each artist. Take a deep inside the studio and how all the tracks and vocals were recorded in the same room. The Stones created their music together and by doing so, you can feel the intimacy and connection when it’s done that way. Singers, musicians, engineers and producers are working fully together and feeding off their combined creative energy. Long fascinated by the The Rolling Stones – and specifically their country roots – Deaton, long-standing executive producer of the CMA Awards, spent the past several years on a specific mission: namely to shine a light on the Stones’ influence not only on country music at large, but more specifically on some of its most convention-busting contemporary artists.   To read more exclusive articles and latest news, see our last issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Instagram: @Maverick.mag Twitter: @Maverick_mag Facebook: Maverick Magazine Media Contact Hannah Larvin, Editor, Maverick Magazine Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 920 Email: editor@maverick-country.com

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Fresh face Mikala Fredriksson releases debut single ‘End In Your Tears’

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Up and coming British country music artist Mikala Fredriksson released her debut single ‘Ends In Your Tears’, which is the first track to be lifted off of her forthcoming inaugural EP, which is coming your way in early 2024.   As the British country music scene grows, Fredriksson’s first single shows off her powerful vocals and blues-influenced country inspiration. Having been performing across the world for over 15 years the Blackpool native is an accomplished artist and performer adds a unique perspective to the genre.   Speaking about her career so far, and the inroads she’s making into country, Fredriksson says: “To share my own stories by writing songs has always been my dream, I didn’t wanna give up on my music career until I had my own songs out there. To let people in, to really get to know me and share my ups and downs, is scary yet therapeutic and also so much fun! I would love for people to enjoy my music and live and breathe country music especially, as much as I do”     To read more exclusive articles and latest news, see our last issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Instagram: @Maverick.mag Twitter: @Maverick_mag Facebook: Maverick Magazine Media Contact Hannah Larvin, Editor, Maverick Magazine Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 920 Email: editor@maverick-country.com

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C2C reveals the Introducing Nashville lineup for 2024

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After a huge amount of enthusiasm from audiences in 2023, CMA’s international touring series, ‘Introducing Nashville’, returns to the main stage of C2C for the third year in a row. Conner Smith, Karley Scott Collins and Lauren Watkins will take to the stage for a Nashville-style songwriters round. Launched in 2019, ‘Introducing Nashville’ provides a platform to introduce exciting current artists to international audiences. Music fans around the world have long loved the Nashville-style writer’s round with artists appearing on stage together in an acoustic lineup, introducing their songs and sharing stories about their careers and personal lives. Since its launch, ‘Introducing Nashville’ has delivered performances to fans worldwide including Amsterdam, Auckland, Berlin, Dublin, Glasgow, Hamburg, London, Oslo, Stockholm, Tokyo and additional cities in the U.K. and Australia, with lineups featuring a variety of artists including Priscilla Block, Danielle Bradbery, Tyler Braden, Brandy Clark, Devin Dawson, Travis Denning, Lindsay Ell, Caylee Hammack, Walker Hayes, Lauren Jenkins, Tiera Kennedy, Logan Mize, Alana Springsteen, Tenille Townes, Morgan Wade and Rachel Wammack. Alongside this, C2C Festival has announced that Lily Rose will complete the line-up for 2024’s Spotlight Stage, joining Carter Faith, Chapel Hart, Colbie Caillat, Fancy Hagood, Mason Ramsey, Restless Road, Tigirlily Gold and Wyatt Flores. Both Introducing Nashville and the Spotlight Stage highlight developing country music and provide an opportunity for the genre’s rising stars to perform in front of thousands. C2C 2024 will be headlined by Kane Brown, Brad Paisley and Old Dominion with Carly Pearce, Jake Owen, Brothers Osborne, Lauren Alaina, Brian Kelley, Elle King, Priscilla Block and Drake Milligan also performing on the main stage across the weekend in London, Glasgow and Belfast.     To read more exclusive articles and latest news, see our last issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Instagram: @Maverick.mag Twitter: @Maverick_mag Facebook: Maverick Magazine Media Contact Hannah Larvin, Editor, Maverick Magazine Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 920 Email: editor@maverick-country.com

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‘Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90 Live’ track listing is announced

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On 15th December, ‘Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90 Live At The Hollywood Bowl’ will be released in a special digital edition of his live birthday performance. The digital edition of ‘Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90 Live At The Hollywood Bowl’ features 52 performances including 13 digital-only bonus tracks exclusive to this release. So far, four preview tracks have been released including Dave Matthews doing ‘Funny How Time Slips Away’, The Avett Brothers performing ‘Pick Up The Tempo’, Willie’s son Lukas delivering a gorgeous version of ‘Angel Flying Too Close To The Ground’ and a just-released, all-star chorus of dozens of guests joining Willie for a rendition of ‘On The Road Again’ coupled with ‘Happy Birthday’. 2023 has proved a banner year for Willie, who recorded two new studio albums for ‘Legacy: I Don’t Know a Thing About Love’ (Willie’s musical tribute to legendary American songwriter Harlan Howard, released in March) and ‘Bluegrass’ (Willie performing 12 of his favorite self-penned classics with a bluegrass ensemble). Released 15th September, Willie’s ‘Bluegrass’ entered the Billboard Bluegrass Albums chart at number one, marking his first appearance on the chart in its 21-year history. Willie’s roots-inspired album has been nominated for the Grammy Award in the Best Bluegrass Album category. ‘Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90 Live At The Hollywood Bowl’ is the definitive music release of the star-studded concerts celebrating Willie’s 90th Birthday. The concerts were recorded live on April 29 & 30 at the legendary Hollywood Bowl and feature once-in-a-lifetime performances by Willie Nelson, Allison Russell, Beck, Billy Strings, Bobby Weir, Booker T. Jones, Buddy Cannon, Charley Crockett, Charlie Sexton, Chris Stapleton, Daniel Lanois, Dave Matthews, Dwight Yoakam, Edie Brickell, Emmylou Harris, Gary Clark Jr., George Strait, Jack Johnson, Jamey Johnson, Keith Richards, Kris Kristofferson, Leon Bridges, Lily Meola, Lukas Nelson, Lyle Lovett, Margo Price, Micah Nelson (Particle Kid), Miranda Lambert, Nathaniel Rateliff, Neil Young, Norah Jones, Orville Peck, Rodney Crowell, Rosanne Cash, Sheryl Crow, Snoop Dogg, Stephen Stills, The Avett Brothers, The Lumineers, Tom Jones, Tyler Childers, Warren Haynes, Waylon Payne, and Ziggy Marley. The star-studded special, recorded live earlier this year across two nights before a sold-out crowd at the Hollywood Bowl, celebrates Nelson’s milestone 90th birthday and the country icon’s contributions to popular culture and music. ‘Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90 Live At The Hollywood Bowl’ track listing: 1. Billy Strings – Whiskey River 2. Billy Strings – I Gotta Get Drunk 3. Charley Crockett – Yesterday’s Wine 4. Orville Peck – Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond of Each Other 5. Edie Brickell w/ Charlie Sexton – Remember Me (When The Candle Lights Are Gleaming) 6. Lyle Lovett – Hello Walls 7. Lyle Lovett – My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys 8. Allison Russell & Norah Jones – Seven Spanish Angels 9. Particle Kid & Daniel Lanois – The Ghost 10. Particle Kid & Daniel Lanois – Die When I’m High (Halfway To Heaven) 11. Dwight Yoakam – Me And Paul 12. Margo Price & Nathanial Rateliff – I Can Get Off On You 13. Margo Price & Waylon Payne – Georgia On A Fast Train 14. Beck – Hands On The Wheel 15. Beck – Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain 16. Norah Jones – Down Yonder 17. Norah Jones & Kris Kristofferson – Help Me Make It Through The Night 18. Rodney Crowell, Emmylou Harris, Waylon Payne – It Ain’t Over Yet 19. Warren Haynes – Midnight Rider 20. Lukas Nelson – Angel Flying Too Close To The Ground 21. Leon Bridges & Gary Clark Jr. – Night Life 22. Gary Clark Jr. – Texas Flood 23. Rosanne Cash w/ Kris Kristofferson – Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I’ll Ever Do Again) 24. Jack Johnson – Willie Got Me Stoned 25. Tyler Childers and The Food Stamps – Time Of The Preacher 26. Lukas Nelson & Shooter Jennings – Good Hearted Woman 27. Ziggy Marley – Still Is Still Moving To Me 28. Tom Jones – Opportunity To Cry 29. The Avett Brothers – Pick Up The Tempo 30. The Avett Brothers – Heaven And Hell 31. Bobby Weir – Blue Eyes Crying In the Rain 32. The Chicks – Bloody Mary Morning 33. The Lumineers – Pretty Paper 34. Nathaniel Rateliff – City Of New Orleans 35. Nathanial Rateliff – A Song For You 36. Sheryl Crow – Crazy 37. Dave Matthews – Funny How Time Slips Away 38. Miranda Lambert – Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys 39. Chris Stapleton – Always On My Mind 40. Jamey Johnson, Warren Haynes & Booker T Jones – Georgia On My Mind 41. Willie Nelson & Booker T Jones – Stardust 42. Willie Nelson & Lily Meola – Will You Remember Mine 43. Willie Nelson & Buddy Cannon – Something You Get Through 44. Willie Nelson & Billy Strings – California Sober 45. Willie Nelson & Sheryl Crow – Far Away Places 46. Willie Nelson & George Strait – Sing One With Willie 47. Willie Nelson & George Strait – Pancho & Lefty 48. Willie Nelson & Snoop Dogg – Roll Me Up And Smoke Me When I Die 49. Willie Nelson, Stephen Stills & Neil Young – Are There Any More Cowboys? 50. Willie Nelson & Keith Richards – We Had It All 51. Willie Nelson & Keith Richards – Live Forever 52. All Sing – On The Road Again & Happy Birthday   To read more exclusive articles and latest news, see our last issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Instagram: @Maverick.mag Twitter: @Maverick_mag Facebook: Maverick Magazine Media Contact Hannah Larvin, Editor, Maverick Magazine Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 920 Email: editor@maverick-country.com

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CMA announces the nominees for 2023 CMA Touring Awards

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The Country Music Association has announced the nominees for the 2023 CMA Touring Awards, which highlight vital behind-the-scenes members of the Country Music touring industry. Final Round voting for the 2023 CMA Touring Awards opens Wednesday, Dec. 13 and closes Thursday, Dec. 28. This year’s CMA Touring Awards will again be hosted by Country superstar Keith Urban and will take place Monday, Feb. 12 in Nashville, TN. Additionally, Ron Baird, industry veteran and former head of Creative Arts Agency’s (CAA) Nashville office, will be posthumously honored with the CMA Touring Lifetime Achievement Award. The award is given to an individual who has positively impacted and contributed to the growth of touring throughout the years.   Find a list of nominees below: CATEGORY 1 – CREW OF THE YEAR • “All American Road Show Tour” Crew – Chris Stapleton • “The Outsiders Revival Tour” Crew – Eric Church • “I Go Back Tour” Crew – Kenny Chesney • “Country On Tour” Crew – Luke Bryan • “2023 World Tour” Crew – Luke Combs • “One Night At A Time World Tour” Crew – Morgan Wallen • “No Bad Vibes Tour” Crew – Old Dominion • “Home Team Tour 23” Crew – Thomas Rhett CATEGORY 2 – BACKLINE TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR • Jason Baskin – Zac Brown Band • Melvin “Melvis” Fults – Kenny Chesney • Carlos Gutierrez – Dierks Bentley • Jason Herndon – Blake Shelton • Joel “Tico” Jimenez – Thomas Rhett • Jeremiah Langdon – Jelly Roll • Chris Miller – Keith Urban • Zach Rickard – Brothers Osborne CATEGORY 3 – BUSINESS MANAGER OF THE YEAR • Renee Allen – Arnie Barn, Inc. • David Boyer – Flood, Bumstead, McCready & McCarthy, Inc. • Duane Clark – Flood, Bumstead, McCready & McCarthy, Inc. • Catherine Morris – Farris, Self & Moore, LLC • Caleb See – Curo Financial, LLC • Michael Vaden – Vaden Group/Elliott Davis • Kris Wiatr – Wiatr & Associates, LLC CATEGORY 4 – COACH/TRUCK DRIVER OF THE YEAR • Ronnie Brown – Zac Brown Band • Josh Easter – Morgan Wallen • Rhett Evens – Thomas Rhett • Caleb Garrett – Luke Bryan • Justin Pullin – Old Dominion • Erin Siegfried – Lainey Wilson • Chris Simms – Jelly Roll • Wayne “Wayno” Sullivan – Blake Shelton/Keith Urban CATEGORY 5 – FOH (FRONT OF HOUSE) ENGINEER OF THE YEAR • Brendan Hines – Jelly Roll • Aaron Lain – Morgan Wallen • Todd Lewis – Luke Combs • Ben Rigby – Eric Church • Arpad Sayko – Chris Stapleton • Trey Smith – Thomas Rhett • Ian Zorbaugh – Old Dominion CATEGORY 6 – LIGHTING DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR • Zac Coren – Morgan Wallen • Philip Ealy – Kenny Chesney • Kevin Lichty – Old Dominion • Mac Mosier – Chris Stapleton • Kevin Northrup – Luke Combs • Taylor Price – Miranda Lambert • Austin Strain – Jelly Roll • Alec Takahashi – Thomas Rhett CATEGORY 7 – MANAGER OF THE YEAR • Narvel Blackstock – Starstruck Entertainment • Virginia Bunetta – G-Major Management • Martha Earls – Neon Coast • Kerri Edwards – KP Entertainment • Clint Higham – Morris Higham Management • Marion Kraft – ShopKeeper Management • Mandelyn Monchick – Red Light Management • John Peets – Q Prime South CATEGORY 8 – MONITOR ENGINEER OF THE YEAR • Bryan “Opie” Baxley – Kenny Chesney • Mark Davis – Jelly Roll • Logan Hanna – Brothers Osborne • Andy Hill – Zac Brown Band • Nathan Lowe – Eric Church • Jimmy Nicholson – Thomas Rhett • Dean Studebaker – Old Dominion • Scott Tatter – Dierks Bentley CATEGORY 9 – PRODUCTION MANAGER OF THE YEAR • Chris Alderman – Blake Shelton • John Garriott – Chris Stapleton • Meesha Kosciolek – Eric Church • Erik Leighty – Miranda Lambert • Chris Nathan – Jake Owen • Earl Neal – Jason Aldean • Kevin Twist – Thomas Rhett • Ed Wannebo – Kenny Chesney CATEGORY 10 – PUBLICIST OF THE YEAR • Janet Buck – Essential Broadcast Media • Paul Freundlich – PFA Media • Quinn Kaemmer – Big Machine Label Group • Tyne Parrish – The GreenRoom PR • Carla Sacks – Sacks & Co. • Jessie Schmidt – Schmidt Public Relations • Wes Vause – Press On Publicity • Jennifer Vessio – 1220 Entertainment Publicity CATEGORY 11 – STAGE MANAGER OF THE YEAR • Sam “Sambo” Coats – Eric Church • Donnie Floyd – Morgan Wallen • Todd Green – Chris Stapleton • Matt Hornbeck – Luke Combs • Josh “Dude” Marcus – Jason Aldean • Tom Nisun – Kenny Chesney • Richard Rossey – Old Dominion • Justin Sumrall – Thomas Rhett CATEGORY 12 – SUPPORT SERVICES COMPANY OF THE YEAR • 4 Wall Entertainment • Clair Global • Dega Catering • Master Tour by Eventric • Moo TV • Richards & Southern CATEGORY 13 – TALENT AGENT OF THE YEAR • Meredith Jones – CAA • Joey Lee – WME • Jonathan Levine – Wasserman Music • Darin Murphy – CAA • Adi Sharma – The Neal Agency • Aaron Tannenbaum – WME • Elisa Vazzana – UTA • Jay Williams – WME CATEGORY 14 – TALENT BUYER/PROMOTER OF THE YEAR • Bradley Jordan – Peachtree Entertainment • Patrick McDill – Live Nation Nashville • Louis Messina – The Messina Group • Rich Schaefer – AEG Presents • Aaron Spalding – Live Nation Nashville • Ed Warm – Joe’s Concerts • Adam Weiser – AEG Presents CATEGORY 15 – TOUR MANAGER OF THE YEAR • Matt Anderson – Old Dominion • Jason Hecht – Chris Stapleton • Luke Holton – Brothers Osborne • Chuck Hull – Keith Urban • Meg Miller – Lainey Wilson • Ethan Strunk – Luke Combs • Chris Thacker – Dierks Bentley • Jon Townley – Thomas Rhett CATEGORY 16 – TOURING MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR • Rob Byus (Bass Guitar) – Blake Shelton • Paul Franklin (Steel

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Cash & Carter announce their debut EP to be released in January 2024

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Formed through a combined love of and skill for songwriting, Birmingham musician Shaun Smith (aka Stealth) and London producer, singer and writer Ross O’ Reilly have come together to release a set of songs under the moniker Cash & Carter. Paying tribute to the legendary country icons both through name and musicality, the duo present their debut EP ‘No Use Praying’, inspired by classic artists such as The Eagles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Crosby Stills & Nash, as well as the likes of Chris Stapleton and Alabama Shakes, offering a refreshing and honest take on country and Americana.   “The writing of the EP has, in truth, taken years. It’s very much a project that has been led by the fact we had a collection of unreleased music that had a concurrent sound running through it and it was a damn shame not to have it out in the world. So in that sense getting the tracks together has taken a long time, but once we put the dots together, the project came together very quickly.   “This is a very proud moment for us both. We have always been hugely proud of these songs and it’s a pleasure to share them with the world. We just hope listeners enjoy the music as much as we had making it.” – Cash & Carter   Describing previous single ‘Americana (Letting Her Go)’ as ‘cathartic to write’, the EP allows Cash & Carter to present a tender side, a muffled guitar line opening an ode to a friend lost to suicide. It’s a difficult yet beautifully moving track that manages to both pay tribute to their memory and act as a cathartic exploration of the grieving process of such a profound loss.   Following the delicately buoyant ‘Ballad of Talulah’, in a bold move, the duo close the EP with an inspired take on a classic by The Cure, ‘Just Like Heaven’. In their hands, it becomes an eerie pensive stomp which slowly builds with lead singer Shaun’s atmospheric vocal delivery, Ross’s skillful guitar and some powerful percussion taking the original into a much darker realm. Just as Cash & Carter show their capability of constructing a powerful ballad, they demonstrate their knack of extracting something hidden within a popular song to make it their own.   Explaining why they decided to record their own version, Shaun simply says it’s because “We loved it. The reason we chose to do that song as a cover is because we felt we could really change its feel. The original is such a fast, major song, there are a lot of things to play around with.”   With their modern mix of UK country and flashes of traditional Americana the duo have been hotly tipped for success since releasing their debut single in 2023, which catapulted straight onto the US New Music Friday Country Playlist on Spotify.     To read more exclusive articles and latest news, see our last issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Instagram: @Maverick.mag Twitter: @Maverick_mag Facebook: Maverick Magazine Media Contact Hannah Larvin, Editor, Maverick Magazine Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 920 Email: editor@maverick-country.com

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UK West Coast Folk Festival will be in Blackpool in 2024

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Coming to Blackpool’s Winter Gardens this January, The UK West Coast Folk Festival 2024 is set to bring 33 acts across 3 stages to the iconic seaside resort, topped off by a rare headline set from the legendary guitarist Richard Thompson. From January 12th – January 14th, Blackpool will be taken over by some of the finest purveyors of British Folk, including sets by the incredible Eddi Reader, Tom Robinson Band, Cara Dillon, The Webb Sisters, Kiki Dee & Carmelo Luggeri, Dean Friedman and many more. In tribute to the legacy of British Folk Rock, the weekend will be topped off by a rare headline set from the legendary guitarist Richard Thompson. Holding a coveted spot in Rolling Stone’s “Greatest Guitarists of All Time”, Thompson counts Lifetime Achievement Awards from both the Americana Music Association and the BBC amongst his many accolades. Having performed at Glastonbury earlier this year, this will be a rare appearance from an icon of British Folk Rock; a show not to be missed. Three time winners of Scotland’s “Live Act of the Year” Award, Skerryvore are also set to appear, having evolved from their humble beginnings into one of the country’s leading forces in a thriving live music scene. Celebrating over 40 years in the business – and having developed into one of popular music’s most thrilling and affecting performers – Eddi Reader has joined the lineup too, fresh from an extensive UK tour with Jools Holland’s Rhythm & Blues Orchestra. She’ll be joined by the equally storied Tom Robinson Band, alongside newer and emerging talent of the genre, in the form of BBC Folk Singer of the Year, Bella Hardy, as well as Joshua Burnell and Honey & The Bear.     To read more exclusive articles and latest news, see our last issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Instagram: @Maverick.mag Twitter: @Maverick_mag Facebook: Maverick Magazine Media Contact Hannah Larvin, Editor, Maverick Magazine Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 920 Email: editor@maverick-country.com

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