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Artist - Riley Green 5

The ‘Different ‘Round Here’ hitmaker has teased a plethora of tracks that are expected to feature on his upcoming record. 

Riley Green New Album 2023: Release Date and Tracklist

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Big Loud's latest signing teams up with Hailey Whitters on his new EP and talks to Holler about the unusual influences behind his country sound

New Artist of the Week: Stephen Wilson Jr.

Writer on country music and fear for Holler, The Line Of Best Fit, Nashville Over Here, Rough Trade magazine and Riposte. Also a singer and songwriter with The Boy Least Likely To and Legends Of Country. Lives in London.

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Exclusive premiere of the latest taster for his forthcoming album from the next truly authentic cowboy of country music

Premiere: Chancey Williams - 'Only the Good Ones'

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The singer songwriter from New Braunfels, Texas, has had just about enough of this world in this strangely optimistic slice of honky tonk-blues flavoured Stax-country soul

Video Premiere: Dallas Burrow - 'Out My Window'

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The tour will also feature special guests, Jackson Dean, Randall King and Ella Langley. 

Maxim is a Holler staff writer based in London, UK. He also runs a music and wellbeing magazine (Mindful Melody). He loves going on long drives soundtracked by his Kenny Chesney CDs, and he’s incapable of completing a conversation without referencing at least one George Strait song.

Artist - Taylor Swift 2

Taylor's latest slew of releases includes ‘All Of The Girls You Loved Before’, ‘Eyes Open (Taylor's Version)’, ‘Safe & Sound’ and ‘If This Was A Movie (Taylor's Version)’. 

Taylor Swift Shares Four Unreleased Songs to Celebrate Start of 2023 Eras Tour

Artist - Bailey Zimmerman 15

The country prodigy's upcoming project is due to be released on May 12, and will feature previously released singles, ‘Rock and A Hard Place’, ‘Get To Gettin’ Gone’ and more. 

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The ‘Die A Happy Man’ hitmaker played the track during his recent tour of the UK and Ireland. 

Thomas Rhett Performs New Unreleased Song Written for His Wife, ‘Feelin’ Country’ 

Artist - Margo Price & Sierra Ferrell

The track originally appeared on Price's acclaimed 2023 album, 

Margo Price Recruits Sierra Ferrell for Acoustic Version of ‘Change Of Heart’

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Celebrating all of country's rockin' leading ladies

Ciara Bains is a music journalist, radio host and musician from London, currently working as the Assistant Editor of Holler. She's a lover of all things disco, rock and roll and cosmic country. 

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All the best new tunes we're spinnin' here at Holler HQ in 2023.

Ross Jones is a London-based Editor from the UK. He's also a producer, broadcaster, DJ and events promoter. You'll find him playing The Chicks' 'Landslide' at any opportunity.

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Take life with a pinch of salt. And a shot of tequila and a wedge of lime.

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Brad Paisley, Elvie Shane and Lainey Wilson discuss the influence of the Rolling Stones on country music, following the release of Stoned Cold Country. 

Stoned Cold Country: Nashville Takes on the Rolling Stones

Mark Hagen is one of the UK’s leading media producers, a former country music TV & radio presenter and member of the Country Music Association’s board of directors. He is a double CMA winner, a BCMA winner and some of his work with Bruce Springsteen won a Grammy.

He has been blessed by Little Richard, kissed by Paul McCartney, slapped by Dolly Parton and told the meaning of life by Jaren Johnston of the Cadillac Three which he later forgot due to beer.

He believes that Billy Joe McAllister was throwing the body of Emmett Till off the Tallahatchie Bridge, that Prince’s Hot Chicken has the superior recipe and that consequently country music is best served with a little spice, preferably ginger.

Mark

Artist - Merle Haggard 2

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Book - David Cantwell - The Running Kind: Listening To Merle Haggard

Writer David Cantwell speaks to Will Groff about his new book on country icon Merle Haggard.

The Running Kind: Reconsidering Tradition Through Merle Haggard

Will Groff is a music and culture writer whose work has appeared in The Boot, Country Queer, Taste of Country, and beyond.

Artist - Rissi Palmer Color Me Country Apple 

Artist - Rissi Palmer 

 have completely changed the game in country music. The work that it's doing for Black, Indigenous and other artists of color is incredible". 

Rissi Palmer's Color Me Country: Championing Change

Matt Wickstrom is a freelance journalist based at the foothills of Appalachia in Waco, Kentucky. His passion for the music of Tyler Childers, Kelsey Waldon and other acts from his home state is only rivaled by his love of mountain drives, auto racing, University of Kentucky basketball and a good bourbon (on the rocks).

Matt

John & Fiona Prine - Oh Boy Records

John Prine's Oh Boy Records has always been - and always will be - all about the song; creating a space for songwriters and storytelling to flourish.

Oh Boy Records: The Spirit of Independence

Artist - Brett Eldredge 2

Ahead of his UK tour in May, Eldredge reflects on his journey to find self-love and two years spent in deep reflection.

Brett Eldredge: A Self-Love Work-In-Progress

Bee Scott is a West Virginia-based freelance music, culture and horror film journalist with four cats and an always-percolating coffee pot.

Artist - Gram Parsons 1 

Almost 50 years on from his death in a Joshua Tree motel, Gram Parsons' legacy is still paramount. Holler looks back on some of his most important recordings.

Nathan McLaren-Stewart is a freelance journalist and photographer based in Brighton, England. Alongside writing, Nathan runs Bad Luck Magazine and is fuelled by coffee and Mexican food.

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Graham Nash Photography 6: 'Self-portrait at The Plaza Hotel, 1974. New York City'

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Graham Nash joins Holler to discuss his new photo journal, recalling music, memories and magic. 

A Life In Focus: The Photography of Graham Nash

Lee Zimmerman is an accomplished writer, blogger and reviewer. He contributes to several publications but remains most proud of his work with 

Americana Music: Voices, Visionaries and Pioneers of an Honest Sound

 — is published by Texas A&M University Press.

Artist - Martina McBride 2

Album - Martina McBride - Greatest Hits: The RCA Years

Martina had barely unpacked her bags from Blake Shelton’s Friends and Heroes tour when she sat down to talk about her new Greatest Hits album, 'Independence Day' and being a conduit for her songs to flow around the world.

Emmy-winning TV Anchor and Radio Personality Kelly Sutton has been the "go-to” for all things Nashville since 2001. She currently hosts the “Connected with Kelly” vlog and podcast.

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Album - Nobody's Nobody - Brothers Osborne

The dynamic duo are gearing up to release three brand new tracks on April 7. 

Brothers Osborne New Album 2023: Release Date and Tracklist

Artist - Ashley McBryde 2

The Arkansas native released the project's vulnerable lead single, ‘Light On In The Kitchen’, in February. 

Ashley McBryde New Album 2023: Release Date and Tracklist

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Up-to-date line-up rumours, date announcements and ticket information for Nashville's Country Radio Seminar 2024.

Country Radio Seminar 2024: Line-Up, Dates & Tickets

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The label has been home to Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley, Megan Moroney and more. 

Sony's Arista Nashville Label is Dissolved

Most notably, there are moments here where Combs transcends the limits of his own dependability.

Album: Alana Springsteen - Twenty Something: Messing It Up

This EP may well be an accurate reflection of a large portion of your twenties. But for Alana’s sake, let's hope she got to experience some of the hedonism too - and that we get to hear more about it next time. 

Alana Springsteen - Twenty Something: Messing It Up

Holly is a London-born-and raised country music lunatic, who co-hosts the podcast Strokes of Country and spends 90% of her time in an existential crisis brought on by country music lyrics.

Album - Carly Pearce - 29: Written In Stone: Live From Music City

 chapter has truly shown is Pearce’s artistic bravery, authenticity and glowing respect for Country music’s traditions, all of which shine bright on these live recordings.

Carly Pearce - 29: Written In Stone: Live From Music City

Brummie country music aficionado, videographer and full-time food lover, commonly spotted at gigs, festivals and any other country-related gatherings!

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All the highlights from another unique experience at Willie Nelson's luck ranch in Spicewood, Texas.

Photographer and content writer based out of Dothan, Al and Austin, TX.

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A list of the 10 best things to see at Country 2 Country festival in London, Glasgow and Dublin in March

Artist - Blaze Foley 1

Get to know Blaze Foley with these 15 Holler-picked essentials.

Alabama-based freelance journalist, Alli Patton, is deeply passionate about music, storytelling, Dolly Parton, and chicken wings.

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Album - Kelsey Waldon - No Regular Dog

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A selection of 15 of the best from the pride of Monkey's Eyebrow, West Kentucky 

Hal has been a professional music journalist since 1994, writing predominately about country, blues, Americana, roots rock and singer/songwriter genres for a variety of publications.

Artist - The Secret Sisters 3 

The very best Country, Americana and Roots music to shout about.

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