In this issue

The UK's leading country music magazine.

Old Dominion MATTHEW RAMSEY TALKS TRICKY SOPHOMORE ALBUMS.

Jarrod Dickenson THE LYRICS BEHIND ‘CALIFORNIA’ AND MORE.

American Young

Country duo American Young have now toured the UK so many times, it’s become like a second home, Megan Gnad speaks to the band about their experiences

4 mins

Kelsea Ballerini

On her first trip to the UK, the record-breaking artist is still flying high on the success of her debut album, whilst preparing to release her much-anticipated second. Maverick’s Danielle caught up with Kelsea on her first day in London to discuss her incredible success so far, what to expect from her next album, and the rise of women in country.

10 mins

Ramblin' Man Festival 2017

Ramblin' Man fair is one event on the lengthy festival calendar that you do not want to miss - or at least that's the impression that I received after a weekend spent bellowing out some of my all time Country favourites alongside other epic Country fans.

3 mins

Thomas Rhett Life Changes

Thomas Rhett’s latest album is his most iconic yet. Bursting with classic country, as well as more experimental tracks the star is pulling out all the stops...

10+ mins

Fiona Culley Country's answer to Adele

Staffordshire-raised Fiona Culley has done her homework and is ready to attack the country scene with everything she has, Maverick's Megan Gnad catches up with her before she hits the big time...

3 mins

Worry Dolls

UK Country at it's finest

2 mins

Catch up with: Rachael Sage

Maverick's Lauren Barnett catches up with Rachael to find out what 2017 has in store...

3 mins

Brandy Clark

Perhaps one of the most honest and open songwriters in the genre today, Brandy Clark’s unique form of storytelling has seen her nominated for countless awards. Maverick caught up with the singer to discuss her journey from songwriter to recording artist, her latest live album, and her upcoming UK tour.

5 mins

Kenny Rogers The Gamblers Last Deal

Mavericks Lauren Barnett catches up with country icon Kenny Rogers on taking his final bow in the world of country music….

5 mins

The Shires

We're showing people it can be done.

10+ mins

Sarah Darling

Out of her comfort zone and heading over the horizon to her ‘Dream Country’.

7 mins

Hayley McKay

Hayley McKay's new single 'The Bottom of My Heart' draws on inspiration and clarity after a painful period. Here, the singer shares with Maverick the instruments and influences that make up a gripping Country composition.

5 mins

Chris Young

It must be Christmas.

6 mins

Reba McEntire Where faith and country collide

With her headline performance at C2C only a few months away Reba is back with her brand new album SING IT NOW: SONGS OF FAITH AND GOD, Maverick’s Lauren Barnett catches up with her to find out what it takes to become the biggest female hit maker in country music history.

10+ mins

Megan McKenna

As Maverick's Editor Holly Payne discovers, the shackles binding reality television star Megan McKenna are slowly falling away…and the world is about to see it.

5 mins

Two Ways Home

Hot off the release of their third EP, CLOSEST STRANGER, Maverick’s Danielle caught up with the duo taking the UK country scene by storm. Sitting down ahead of their headline gig at the Green Note in Camden, Two Ways Home discussed their journey so far and their drive to bring a little bit of Nashville to the capital.

5 mins

Russell Dickerson

Set for release October 13, Russell Dickerson’s LP ‘Yours’ comes hot on the heels of his mind blowing headline performance at this year’s Nashville meet London festival and arena tours with Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Bellerini.

5 mins

Old Dominion

Multi-talented songwriter Matthew Ramsey talks to Maverick’s James Daykin about tricky sophomore albums, the Eagles and their upcoming tour of the UK with Thomas Rhett.

7 mins

Justin Moore

An Arkansas native, Moore is a Platinum record selling artist who’s most recent album 'Kinda Don’t Care' continues to bare chart-topping fruit. Maverick recently caught up with the white hat wearing Country artist to talk about his life and music.

5 mins

Why We Did It For The Party

Even in a town as artistically fertile as Nashville, Big and Rich carries weight. The powerhouse twosome Big Kenny and John Rich started making music together in the 90’s, twenty years later they're still going strong and have just released a new album 'Did it for the Party', released on September 15th.

5 mins

Flash Hearth

As The Orange Circus Band builds its reputation on the continent, Maverick caught up with lead vocalist Flash Hearth to talk about new video Gold 'n' Rum and the UK bluegrass scene.

3 mins

Zac Brown Band : Zac Of All Trades

Simultaneously reinventing his sound and going back to his roots with two new and distinct projects, Zac Brown has got a lot to cover in our latest interview. Maverick caught up with the artist, businessman, and dad-of-five to discuss Zac Brown Band’s latest album, his new direction with Sir Rosevelt, and what being an artist means to him.

10+ mins

Chloe Foy

PRESENTING HER NEW EP 'ARE WE THERE YET?'"I love lyrics and I love a good melody and I am quite easy to please in that respect"

3 mins

Brand New Day For The Mavericks

Eric Dahl speaks to The Mavericks about their new album, Brand New Day.

5 mins

Little Hurricane

For those who believe it, fate can work in mysterious ways. Two kindred spirits with a passion for music - combined with the help of Craig’s List and some skilled musicianship - was just the right formula to create this two piece band, Little Hurricane.

4 mins

Little Big Town

Fresh from their ACM award for Best Vocal Group, Phillip Sweet talks to James Daykin about the new album, ‘The Breaker’. About song choices, album titles and how the band decides who sings what!

8 mins

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MAVERICK Magazine is the leading independent country music magazine and was established in 2002. With a large and dedicated editorial team, the magazine is renowned for its detailed features and engaging interviews. The editorial also maintains a balance between the most renowned names in country music and the exciting newcomers, and features an extensive CD review section of all the latest releases. Maverick has a dedicated fan base of music enthusiasts, professionals and musicians. MAVERICK Magazine is available from WH Smiths stores across the UK, Barnes & Noble in the US and across Scandinavia. The publication is also closely aligned with the CMA Fan Fair Music Festival in Nashville and the Country 2 Country Festival in the UK. MAVERICK Magazine makes a stand as the only country music magazine to embrace all manner of crossovers within the country music genre.