Nashville Sounds in the Round is teaming up with Live in the Living Room for a special collaborative event, uniting two of the UK’s most inclusive and long-standing platforms for Country, Americana, and singer-songwriters.

As Birmingham's premier country songwriter event, 'Nashville Sounds in the Round' is hosted by multi award-winning Gasoline & Matches. Artists are invited to tell the stories behind their songs in a Bluebird Café style ‘In The Round’ session, stripping the songs back to their origins and transporting the audience right back to the writing rooms.

Live in the Living Room
For over a decade, Live in the Living Room has been more than just a YouTube show and now country music platform. A passionate collective dedicated to showcasing the best independent country and americana artists while supporting meaningful causes. Since 2011, they have organised events across the UK and USA, all while raising funds for charities like Meningitis Now and Dementia UK through their charitable arm, 'Live in the Living Room Gives Back'. From the stages of the UK to the heartlands of Texas and Nashville, their mission remains the same: to uplift artists and give back to communities.
Their YouTube show has been a platform for over a thousand independent artists across the UK, US, and Canada. With 46 seasons of the first version of the show under their belt, they've reached audiences far and wide, spreading the joy of music and discovery.

Gasoline & Matches
Gasoline & Matches are a high energy, multi-award winning, dual fronted British band combining close harmonies, melodic guitar licks and serious musicianship. Fronted by Birmingham natives Sally Rea Morris and Stephen Marks, they are fierce entertainers known for their tongue-in-cheek and much-loved song "Never Have I Ever" described by Bob Harris as “Clever, funny, totally original…and it’s Country!” They built momentum after multiple spins on BBC Radio 2, and never fail to get festival goers on their feet to participate in the infamous drinking game which inspired the song. As resident hosts of Nashville Sounds in the Round, their Bluebird Cafe style songwriter round at Birmingham Symphony Hall, it’s clear to see their contribution & influence on Country and Americana music in the Midlands.

Savannah Gardner
New music with an old soul. California Cowgirl, Savannah Gardner, is rewriting the outlaw country genre and making it her own. Her freewheeling and raw performances are selling out venues all over the UK, solo and with her band. From the stages of festivals like Glastonbury and C2C to her London residencies, Savannah is a rising star on the British Americana & Country scene. Check out Savannah's debut album 'Recovering Good Girl,' released to great acclaim last September.

Lucy Shaw
Lucy Shaw is singer songwriter and guitarist from the West Midlands who seeks to take her listeners on a storytelling journey. Lucy is a BBC Introducing Artist who has amassed a 40,000 strong following on TikTok and has spent the last 10+ years performing around the UK from headline shows to festivals and supporting artists on their UK tours. In 2023 Lucy made her debut performance at the Bluebird Cafe, Nashville and released her first album the same year - which was also part-recorded in Nashville. Lucy aims to connect with her listener through her clever, relatable lyrics and heartwarming tales.

Mr Paul Adams

Meet “Mr” Paul Adams – the Country Music Outlaw with Texas grit and British charm. Born in Wichita Falls, Texas and raised in Aylesbury Vale, Paul’s 30-year musical journey blends classic country roots with modern edge. As co-founder of the UK act A Little Bit Country, he's earned nearly a million Spotify streams. Influenced by legends like Cash and Stapleton, Paul’s songs fuse storytelling, soul, and swagger. He’s recording his upcoming album Son Of A Redneck! for release in 2025. Offstage, Paul hosts the You Country podcast and serves proudly as a UK-CMA Ambassador, supporting grassroots country talent.

Nicole Allan
Nicole Allan is a Berkshire-based country singer-songwriter whose soulful fusion of country, rock, and blues has captivated audiences across Ireland, the USA, and Europe. With a rich background in live performance, she has shared the stage with acclaimed artists such as Ian McCulloch and Danny Worsnop. Known for her authenticity, Nicole delivers performances that resonate deeply with listeners.