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British Country Music Award International Act of the Year CHRIS YOUNG has quickly become an international ambassador for Country Music as he returns to Europe for his “I’m Comin’ Over” World Tour. Young, “one of country music’s most reliable hitmakers,” (USA Today) is headlining nine sold-out shows in England, Germany, Ireland, Scotland, Sweden and Switzerland through September 24. Earlier this year he played to audiences in Australia, South Korea and Japan.
Striking Matches (duo comprised of singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalists Sarah Zimmermann and Justin Davis) received two British Country Music Awards nominations in the following categories:
International Act of the Year:
Luke Bryan; Striking Matches; Brandy Clark; Lee Ann Womack; Darius Rucker
Joining the ranks of fellow nominees such as Lady Antebellum, Toby Keith and Taylor Swift, Irish country music sensation Pete Kennedy was honored to take home UK Album of the Year for The Nashville Sessions Volume 1 at the British Country Music Awards on Sunday. Pete was also nominated for Song of the Year for his upcoming single off of the album, “I Am The One.”Pete was presented UK Album of the Year by the special guest of the evening and country music sensation, Sonia Leigh. “To be awarded for doing what I love is a dream come true,” said Pete. “My fellow nominees all have great albums as well and I was truly humbled to have taken home the award.”
