The Country Mile

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The Country Mile · England

Modern;Gospel;Traditional;Progressive

About the show

Dave Watkins is an internationally recognized British broadcaster who has been bringing a premium hour of authentic roots music to global audiences for nearly a decade. Based in the scenic South West of England, Dave first launched his broadcasting journey in 2010 in Frome, Somerset. He initially made a major splash in the blues scene, earning the prestigious Independent Blues Broadcaster of the Year honor at the 2014 British Blues Awards. In January 2017, Dave shifted his immense musical knowledge toward his lifelong love for acoustic guitar and storytelling by launching The Country Mile. Built as a specialized syndication project direct from his private home studio, the program has grown into a global juggernaut. Driven by Dave's unique mix of online streaming platforms and digital DAB radio networks, the show has racked up over 200,000 plays and frequently hits the #1 spot on independent international country rankings. On-Air Style & Sound The "Proper Stuff" Only: Dave runs a strict no-pop, no-bro policy. The show is exclusively dedicated to authentic, traditional-style independent country, honky-tonk, western swing, outlaw roots, and americana. Bluegrass Double Play: True to his devotion to acoustic pickers, every single episode features a dedicated "Bluegrass Double Play" segment highlighting two high-energy tracks back-to-back. Fresh Discoveries: The playlist focuses heavily on brand-new independent releases, meaning listeners regularly get a bite-sized hour of tracks from artists they've heard of right alongside spectacular emerging talent they haven't discovered yet. Laid-Back Delivery: Adhering to Dave's core broadcasting philosophy—“a playlist full of good songs, with not too much talk”—the show moves at an incredibly smooth, listener-first pace.