Country music surges in the UK as festival attendance and US artist tours boom
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Katie Hawthorne
Summary
Country music is experiencing a surge in popularity in the UK, becoming the fastest-growing genre for three consecutive years according to the Country Music Association. The article explores this phenomenon through the lens of State Fayre, a new UK festival in Chelmsford styled like the American South, expected to draw 50,000 attendees. It examines how British and Irish audiences are embracing "the full Southern experience," with US artists selling out tours and a shift from legacy acts to contemporary country music.
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bskyCountry music surges in the UK as festival attendance and US artist tours boomtheguardian.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledThere's a certain magic with country music in the UK right now
Country is the UK's fastest-growing genre, according to data from the Country Music Association (CMA), and has been for three years in a row
Until 2023, UK tastes leaned towards legacy acts, but now moder
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