Thousands of miles away from Nashville, the UK and Ireland are providing an outpost where country thrives and finds new forms and flavors—and this playlist is where you’ll find the latest essential tracks from homegrown artists. The annual C2C (Country to Country) festival in London, Glasgow, and Belfast is a real highlight for fans, where the UK and Ireland’s finest represent the best of contemporary sounds alongside the US giants. But behind the big headline gigs are artists who are pushing that unmistakable country sound forward with their own twists and plenty of storytelling, wit, and harmony. Saddle up to hear the best of them and keep an eye on this playlist as it’s frequently updated with new songs—so if one makes you tap your toes, add it to your library.