Did Beyoncé and Ed Sheeran Make Country Cool Again? | The Open Road Episode #1
Did Beyoncé and Ed Sheeran Make Country Cool? | The Open Road Ep. 1 Join Joey and Si as they explore their passion for country music, sharing personal stories, festival experiences, and insights into the genre's rising popularity in the UK. This episode is perfect for fans and newcomers alike who want to understand what makes country music so special. In this episode: 🎤 How Joey and Si first got into country music — first gigs, favourite artists, and the moments that hooked them 📈 UK country music is up 10.9% in the last year — we dig into why 🌟 The pop crossover effect — how artists like Ed Sheeran and Beyoncé have pulled country into the mainstream 🎪 Festival talk — our experiences at Buckle and Boots, Long Road, and smaller local festivals 📱 How social media and streaming are reshaping the genre and giving new artists a platform Whether you've been into country for years or you're just starting to notice it everywhere, this one's for you. 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every 2 weeks 📸 Instagram & TikTok: @openroadpod 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts: The Open Road