Episodes
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On episode nine of The Country Line Up , hear the stories of the rising country star straight out of a tractor in Western Kentucky... it's Sean Stemaly.
From supporting names including Chris Lane, HARDY and Riley Green he's now on the road with Dustin Lynch.
Hear stories of how he found country music growing up in a rock-loving family, life growing up on the family farm, and how he made his own success as he puts together his dream line up with hosts Sophia Franklin.
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On episode eight of The Country Line Up, it's two for the price of one, as we talk to our very first duo, who are also flying the flag for the UK in the country music scene... The Shires.
Singer-songwriters Ben and Crissie are about to head back on the road for one huge tour, and they have a brand new album on the way to mark 10 years as a band.
But before they get to all of that, they've joined our hosts Sophia and Tim as they are challenged to create their very own Country Line Up - and try and out do each other in the process!
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On episode seven of The Country Line Up , we talk to a man who is a phenomenal song writer - and an artist in his own right... it's Eric Paslay.
The Friday Night singer has a brand new album out, as he prepares to head back to the UK on tour with The Shires - and cannot wait to return to the place he loves.
He chats about new music, writing with legendary country stars, and shares in some of his favourite artists, as he creates his very own Country Line Up with our hosts Sophia Franklin and Tim Prottey-Jones.
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On episode six of The Country Line Up , we talk to a man who has grown up surrounded by incredible music - and one publishing amazing original music... it's Ryan Kinder.
His debut album, Room To Dream, is his first as an independent artist - and he's got a collection of collaboration on the way too spanning all the genres - which makes him the perfect pick to create his very own country music festival with our hosts Sophia Franklin and Tim Prottey-Jones.
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On episode five of The Country Line Up , we talk to a rising country music star who, arguably knows the Grand Ole Opry better than most (for reasons you'll soon find out) who has been gracing Nashville for many years... it's Candi Carpenter.
From performing for Dolly Partner as the Queen of Country celebrated a career highlight, to producing her latest EP with the much loved Brandi Carlile - her life experiences, song writing talent, and a voice that's taken her around the world have all afforded her with a musical palette that results in one outstanding dream festival line up, as she joins our hosts Sophia Franklin and Tim Prottey-Jones.
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On episode four of The Country Line Up , we talk to a southern beauty who lived in a camper for three years in Nashville until she got her break and now tours the world with some huge names... it's Lainey Wilson.
From performing alongside Ashley McBryde, to opening for Jason Aldean, and about to embark on a new venture with Dierks Bentley in 2022, she is a voice loved by country fans right across the world and is tipped to be "one to watch" with her stage presence, incredible song writing and phenominal voice.
Lainey Wilson shares stories from growing up in Louisiana to performing at the Ryman, as she puts together her dream festival line up with our hosts Sophia Franklin and Tim Prottey-Jones.
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On episode three of The Country Line Up , hear the soulful and inspirational tails of Alabama's Drake White.
From opening for the likes of Eric Church, Luke Bryan and Lynyrd Skynyrd - to touring solo shows that have crowds encapsulated - Drake shares in his journey as he puts together one show stopping dream festival line up.
Hear stories of singing growing up, big breaks and returning to the stage after tragedy struck from Drake White as he joins our host Sophia Franklin.
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On episode two of The Country Line Up , hear the dulcet southern tones, talent and awesome personality of Ashley McBryde.
29th April – Dublin, Ireland – Academy Dublin30th April – Belfast, Northern Ireland – Ulster Hall 1st May – Glasgow, Scotland – Academy4th May – London, England – Roundhouse 6th May – Leeds, England – Stylus 7th May – Manchester, England – O2 Ritz 9th May – Brighton, England – Chalk 10th May – Bristol, England – SWX
From her own solo show, to opening for Luke Combs, to headlining festivals in the UK, Ashley brings a powerful energy to every performance (just wait 'til you hear the one in this podcast!!) and also admires so many when they take to the stage.
Hear stories of gigs growing up, being out on the stage, and much more from Ashley McBryde as she puts together her dream line up with hosts Sophia Franklin and Tim Prottey Jones.
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Ashley McBryde will be returning to the UK in 2022: -
Kicking off the very first episode of The Country Line Up is a Canadian country star that knows how to put on a show, Tenille Townes.
From headlining huge shows of her own - to touring with the likes of Garth Brooks and Dierks Bentley - Tenille knows a thing or two about being part of a show stopping line up - but what about creating one?
Hear stories of gigs growing up, being out on the stage, and much more from Tenille Townes, as she puts together her dream line up with hosts Sophia Franklin and Tim Prottey Jones. -
Country music fans - this is the podcast for you. Join our hosts broadcaster Sophia Franklin and UK country artist Tim Prottey-Jones, as they put some of the biggest stars in country music in the hot seat and ask them to create their dream festival line up.
