Music star and songwriter James McVey is joining Smooth Country to host a five-night special in which he celebrates the very best country music artists. The A-Z of Country Music with James McVey will be broadcast on Smooth Country from Monday 18th to Friday 22nd October, 9pm to 10pm.

A country music superfan and member of the band The Vamps, earlier this year, James announced that it was his dream to be a presenter on Smooth Country one day. His campaign on social media including here and on television to host his own show worked, with James joining the station’s line-up next week.

Across five nights in The A-Z of Country Music, James will celebrate some of the biggest names in country music, featuring legends such as Dolly Parton, Taylor Swift, Garth Brooks and Johnny Cash. He will also cover the music of line dancing and the evolution of the genre from the rockabilly sound of the ‘50s to the ‘Bro Country’ phase in the early 2010s.

Launched in 2019, Smooth Country plays the very best in country music, featuring iconic artists including Dolly Parton, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Shania Twain and Lady A.

Sally Ardis, Smooth Radio’s managing editor, said: “An award-winning musician and songwriter in his own right, James is also a huge fan of Smooth Country. After seeing his campaign to become a presenter on our station, we are really excited to give him his own show. With a huge passion for the music we play, coupled with his infectious personality, he’s the perfect fit. I know that he will be a hit with our listeners, as well as introducing some brand-new fans to the music, so we are thrilled to welcome him to the Smooth family.”

Smooth Country is available across the UK on DAB digital radio, on Global Player on your smart speaker (“play Smooth Country”), iOS or Android device and SmoothRadio.com/Country.