Grab your Stetsons! How country music is taking over the UK
Country music is rapidly gaining popularity in the UK, with 50,000 fans expected at the new State Fayre festival in Chelmsford this weekend. The genre has become the fastest-growing in the UK, driven by modern artists like Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs. Live music spending reached a record £6.68 billion, reflecting country’s significant cultural impact.
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Published 26 Jun 2026, 14:38 UTC · Updated 26 Jun 2026, 15:00 UTC
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