Arts & Culture
Rising country stars to play Oxford

Country crossover stars Ward Thomas will be bringing their act to the Oxford O2 Academy in the new year as part of a 22 date UK tour.

The 22-year-old twins Catherine and Lizzy made history when their major label debut when it reached the top spot in the U.K. album charts - becoming the first ever UK country act to achieve the feat. The album, Cartwheels, stayed in the top five for three weeks.

Written in Nashville in 2014, ‘Cartwheels’ was the song that kick started the entire writing process for the album. Reflecting on experiences of young women (and men!) everywhere, it tells the sad tale of someone who refuses to accept that a relationship is over. The heartbreaking story is brought to life by the sisters’ stripped back vocals and beguiling harmonies.

Ward Thomas were barely out of their teens when they became country crossover stars with their independently released 2014 debut album ‘From Where We Stand’ which sold over 25,000 copies in the UK.

Ward Thomas announce these shows after completing an impressive run of 16 completely sold out UK dates in October.

Tickets go on sale on Friday 11 November for the show at the Oxford O2 Academy on Tuesday 9 May 2017.