An uncompromising country traditionalist in the UK
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A traditional country artist from Oxfordshire, England, AGS CONNOLLY is widely considered to be one of the best singer-songwriters in the genre ever to emerge from the UK – but that doesn’t tell the whole story…
Ags’ songs have been recognised and lauded by artists and country music fans in the US, Canada and beyond since his debut album How About Now emerged in 2014. Three more highly acclaimed albums followed, each of which emulated his first in being named Album Of The Month by Country Music People magazine – the longest-running country music publication in the world. His third album, Wrong Again, was named Album Of The Year at the 2020 UK Country Music Awards.
A constant presence on the UK, Ireland and European touring and festival circuit – appearing regularly in the Netherlands, Germany and Scandinavia – Ags has also shared stages with country music icons such as Rosanne Cash, Asleep At The Wheel, Dale Watson and Jim Lauderdale. More recently he has opened shows for a newer batch of stars, including every date of Charley Crockett‘s major European tour in 2023.
Ags continues to build a reputation as an uncompromising country traditionalist in the UK and beyond. In an era when the pop and rock incarnations of country music are enjoying a surge in popularity, Ags continues to defend the last outpost of the genre’s traditional roots.
One of the most important and distinctive voices in UK roots music” – Ralph McLean, BBC Ulster
“Greatness is closer to home than you realise” – Lonesome Highway
“Modern day traditionalism of the very, very best kind” – Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2
“Killer…Ags has that old Lefty Frizzell feel in his voice” – Tom Russel
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