Southern Roots Radio

Southern Roots Radio does something unexpected: it brings American roots music to a British audience without losing authenticity. The playlist leans hard on classic country, think Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton, but modern acts like Chris Stapleton and Sturgill Simpson get plenty of airtime too. Daytime shows can drag a bit, with too many ballads back-to-back. But stick around for the evening slots, which dig into alt-country and Americana, often featuring UK acts like The Shires or The Wandering Hearts. It's easily one of the best examples of a country radio station in the United Kingdom. The D…