Produced and co written by Brian Collins who will be appearing at Country Calling 2026 in his performing role, is the latest single from Makie, "Will You Love Me When" which features a guest appearance from Shawn Mullins. If you are looking for a warm southern soul sound then surely there is no better place to check in than Brian's Real To Reel studios in Georgia.

Come Sunday at C2C, there was really only one place to be first thing and that was at the Round Up Stage to see Alyssa Flaherty. She made such an impression during Country Calling and Long Road in 2025, but that was no surprise to #TEAMw21 as we have been reporting on her activities since her first single and meeting her in Nashville. Alyssa in 2026 seems a slightly different prospect, she is still remarkably young and is trying to live as normal a life it is possible to lead

Fresh from supporting Jonny Morgan & The Moral Support in Leeds comes the new single from Amy Jo - with the somewhat intriguing title "Hypocrite ( La Da Di Da), the first release from her forthcoming album. With an EP and assorted singles over the last few years, now seems a good time to become acquainted with Amy Jo as she heads for a more raw and energetic feel.

2026 seems to be becoming an exemplary year for the classic pop country single, and with My Girl The River's "Up The Mountain", you can chalk up another one. It comes with an outstanding cover photo but most of all outstanding musicality.

About two years ago #TEAMw21 said to Rhiannon Paige that we'd come along and see her, the next time she was on in London. It may have taken a little longer than we intended, but we are always true to our word and it has to be said judging by today's performance the loss has been all ours. Appearing in the slightly unusual, though highly effective combo of guitar, with Lily on keyboards, Rhiannon sporting a cowboy hat for the occasion, would prove to be delightful company on t

With the title sounding like something Neil from the Young Ones might say and a musical opening that deliberately evokes the feeling of being in a church almost threatening to head off into a hymn that you can't quite put your finger on is Widnes wonder, Jenny Colquitt's new single "Peace Man". It is only the slightly distorted electronica effects that alert you to the fact that you have not somehow mistuned to Songs of Praise.

In the UK, it's fairly safe to say that anyone competing on The Voice is only temporarily delaying the return to their day job at Tesco's. Looking at the list of ten years of winners is a testament to the abject failure of the format. It is also worth remembering that these programmes are entertainment shows not talent shows despite what they may claim.

Quite possibly the evening began with a little bit of Green Note history, for as the queue of patrons for the evening formed, stretching far down Parkway, 19 of the first 20 were there to see an act in the Green Note Basement in the form of Manchester based Neeve Zahra, while only one was there to see late 70's popsters, Sniff & The Tears, most famous for their rather excellent hit "Driver's Seat".