The Shires

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The Shires

About The Shires

Comprised of singer/songwriters Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes, the Shires are a British duo with a knack for crafting pitch-perfect American country-pop in the vein of Lady A, Kacey Musgraves, and Florida Georgia Line. Emerging in 2015 with the U.K. country chart-topping Brave, the Shires have enjoyed success both at home and across the pond, where they became the first English country artists to sign with a major Nashville label. The duo issued their fifth album, 10 Year Plan, in 2022. The Shires came into existence in 2013 after Hertfordshire guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Ben Earle, a struggling solo artist who had toured with KT Tunstall, posted "there must be a country singer somewhere" on his social media. A response came from nearby Bedfordshire in the form of Crissie Rhodes, a talented vocalist who had been honing her craft at weddings, pubs, and clubs. The pair bonded over their mutual love of artists like Dolly Parton, Kacey Musgraves, and Alison Krauss, and began writing and performing together; they eventually inked a deal with Decca Records in the U.K. and Universal Music Group Nashville in the United States. Their first single, the aptly named "Nashville Skies," debuted in 2014 ahead of their full-length studio album Brave, which followed in February 2015. The duo promoted the record with a nationwide tour and returned in 2016 with their second album, My Universe, which entered the mainstream U.K. chart at number three. Their third effort, 2018's Accidentally on Purpose, recorded in Nashville with Lindsay Rimes, was their attempt at a proper crossover record, taking inspiration from the contemporary U.S. country scene with big pop hooks and choruses. Following the release of the album, the duo headed out on a lengthy U.K. tour before rounding out the year in support of Shania Twain. 2019 saw them return to Nashville to record what would become their fourth studio album, Good Years. The release was issued at the beginning of 2020 before the pair headed out on a U.K. tour. In 2022, they released 10 Year Plan, which like its four predecessors, soared to number one on the U.K. country charts. ~ James Christopher Monger, Rovi

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About The Shires

Comprised of singer/songwriters Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes, the Shires are a British duo with a knack for crafting pitch-perfect American country-pop in the vein of Lady A, Kacey Musgraves, and Florida Georgia Line. Emerging in 2015 with the U.K. country chart-topping Brave, the Shires have enjoyed success both at home and across the pond, where they became the first English country artists to sign with a major Nashville label. The duo issued their fifth album, 10 Year Plan, in 2022. The Shires came into existence in 2013 after Hertfordshire guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Ben Earle, a struggling solo artist who had toured with KT Tunstall, posted "there must be a country singer somewhere" on his social media. A response came from nearby Bedfordshire in the form of Crissie Rhodes, a talented vocalist who had been honing her craft at weddings, pubs, and clubs. The pair bonded over their mutual love of artists like Dolly Parton, Kacey Musgraves, and Alison Krauss, and began writing and performing together; they eventually inked a deal with Decca Records in the U.K. and Universal Music Group Nashville in the United States. Their first single, the aptly named "Nashville Skies," debuted in 2014 ahead of their full-length studio album Brave, which followed in February 2015. The duo promoted the record with a nationwide tour and returned in 2016 with their second album, My Universe, which entered the mainstream U.K. chart at number three. Their third effort, 2018's Accidentally on Purpose, recorded in Nashville with Lindsay Rimes, was their attempt at a proper crossover record, taking inspiration from the contemporary U.S. country scene with big pop hooks and choruses. Following the release of the album, the duo headed out on a lengthy U.K. tour before rounding out the year in support of Shania Twain. 2019 saw them return to Nashville to record what would become their fourth studio album, Good Years. The release was issued at the beginning of 2020 before the pair headed out on a U.K. tour. In 2022, they released 10 Year Plan, which like its four predecessors, soared to number one on the U.K. country charts. ~ James Christopher Monger, Rovi

The Shires's Concerts & Tour Dates

Date Event name Venue
19 Jul 2025 The Shires in Hampton Hampton Pool, Hampton, EN, United Kingdom
16 Aug 2025 The Shires in Lavenham Historic Lavenham 'Big Top' Theatre, Sudbury, EN, United Kingdom
06 Sep 2025 The Shires @ Inverness Northern Meeting Park in Inverness Inverness Northern Meeting Park, Inverness, SC, United Kingdom
06 Sep 2025 The Shires @ Inverness Northern Meeting Park in Inverness Inverness Northern Meeting Park, Inverness, SC, United Kingdom
06 Sep 2025 The Shires, The Wandering Hearts, Chris Andreucci in Inverness Inverness Northern Meeting Park, Inverness, SC, United Kingdom
30 Sep 2025 Darius Rucker, Jake Owen, The Shires in Glasgow OVO Hydro, Glasgow, SC, United Kingdom
02 Oct 2025 Jake Owen, The Shires in Birmingham Utilita Arena Birmingham, Birmingham, EN, United Kingdom
03 Oct 2025 The Shires in Manchester AO Arena, Manchester, EN, United Kingdom
05 Oct 2025 The Shires in East London The O2 Arena, Leytonstone, EN, United Kingdom

The Shires's Popular songs

  • Daddy's Little Girl
  • I See Stars
  • I Just Wanna Love You
  • Islands In The Stream
  • Lightning Strikes

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Some of The Shires's most popular songs include Daddy's Little Girl, I See Stars, I Just Wanna Love You, Islands In The Stream, Lightning Strikes. These tracks have impressed fans and helped cement their place in the music industry.

You can listen to The Shires's music on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. Their most popular songs include Daddy's Little Girl, I See Stars, I Just Wanna Love You, Islands In The Stream, Lightning Strikes, and more.

The Shires is known for their distinctive sound in the british country genre, often blending elements of uk americana, making them a unique voice in the music world.

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