We round up all the country music news that you might have missed from the first week of November 2020. The news will also be available on the podcast.
1. Destination Country is proud to announce the launch of DC Family their new Patreon site
Pre-existing Patreon subscribers will need to cancel their existing membership on Patreon and subscribe again to the Destination Country platform here.
2. Destination Country is excited to welcome Ward Thomas as the next artists in their ‘A Night In With…’ series, with support from Foreign Affairs
Ward Thomas are the next artists to join Destination Country for their ‘A Night In With…’ series, supported by Foreign Affairs. Let us know you’re coming here.
3. The CMA Awards Take Place This Week
You will be able to listen to the show live on BBC Radio 2, with a shortened version of the show available on BBC Radio 4 on the 19th November. Jon Pardi is set to honour Joe Diffie at the Awards show and Little Big Town will offer a tribute to Kenny Rogers.
Release Radar
Dan + Shay, ‘Take Me Home for Christmas’ – This is everything a country Christmas track should be, light, effervescent, originally written and stunning harmonies.Â
Josh Kerr, ‘Pick Up Where We Left Off’ – Again, Kerr kicks it out of the park with this deliciously juicy new release about reconnecting with a  past lover.Â
Mackenzie Porter, ‘Drinkin’ Songs – A Collection’ – A phenomenally catchy and energetic new release from Porter, ‘The One’ may be her best track so far.