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June 4, 2025, 1:00 - 1:35 PM

Country Music in the UK: Growth and Influence

Over the past five years, Country music has surged in popularity across the UK to emerge as the fastest-growing genre in the region. This isn’t a fleeting trend - so what started this barndance?

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Alexandra Hannaby

Alexandra Hannaby

Country: United Kingdom

Bob Harris OBE

Bob Harris OBE

Country: United Kingdom

Madeleine Derungs

Madeleine Derungs

Country: United Kingdom

Breland

Breland

Country: United States

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Alexandra Hannaby

Head of UK

Big Machine Label Group

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Bob Harris OBE

Radio Presenter

BBC

Moderator

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Madeleine Derungs

Digital Partnerships at Universal Music Group & Country Radio Presenter at W!ZARD Radio

Universal Music Group/W!ZARD Radio

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Tuesday, Jun 3rd 9:45 AM - 11:45 PM - (14 hours)

Colours Hoxton (Bar)

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