“These shows are bucket list moments,” said Kentucky-born, Nashville-based musician Leah Blevins, who will be returning to the UK this month in support of her latest studio album, All Dressed Up.
With performances at BST Hyde Park, State Fayre and Rough Trade Denmark Street in the schedule, Leah spoke to Erazer ahead of her first UK shows in three years.
“I was an ultimate tourist in the early days making my way over the pond,” she said. “I was so not cultured at the age of 30 to 33. I learnt so much and made some lifelong connections with folks out in Glasgow. [Visiting] has always been a charming experience.”
Leah’s UK dates come after the release of her second album, All Dressed Up, the follow up to her debut, First Time Feeling. Reminiscent of the classic country sound, and packed full of pedal steel guitar, the album was released in March.
“The process of making the record was unlike any other before. Any time you put a body of work you are proud of out into the world, there’s such a rewarding and fulfilling emotion attached to it. We live in a world where everything is so fast paced and everyone’s so talented, so I’m grateful for anyone who adheres to the music.”
One highlight of the tour will be taking to the stage at BST Hyde Park 2026, where Leah will support country music icon Garth Brooks, alongside a lineup that includes Ashley McBryde, The Shires and the Zac Brown Band.
“What a career that man has had,” Leah said about the Friends in Low Places hitmaker, who coincidentally shares the same management company as her. “I think it’s going to be an eventful time. It’ll be a family affair of some sorts.”
Leah is one of the many artists benefitting from the rise in the popularity of country music on a global scale, and she told us the growth of the genre is ‘everywhere, not just in the UK.’
“I like to lead with the fact I’m not a cowgirl, I just like the fashion aspect of it,” she joked. “Y’all [in the UK] can sniff authenticity and I feel honoured to be accepted into all of that.”
Growing up surrounded by music, Leah has her family to thank for inspiration.
“My dad likes to think he’s got the voice of Elvis, but I just let him live his life,” she said. “My mum’s family are very musically inclined. There’s something about the connection you make with family over time. It’s almost like finishing someone’s sentence.”
On what to expect from the imminent UK shows, Leah promised the new album in full, and ‘just filling the time with songs that mean something to me.’
“It’s just fun to play new music so y’all are going to be in for a treat when it comes to that.”
Leah Blevins will tour the UK later this month, kicking off in Manchester to support The Black Crowes, headlining a show at Rough Trade Denmark Street and appearing at BST Hyde Park and State Fayre.
