
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: CHANEL YATES

Introducing Chanel Yates - a UK country artist who seamlessly blends soulful storytelling with dreamy vocals. Chanel brings authenticity to her lyrics, embodying country music's true spirit. Join us as we chat with Chanel about her sound, the rise of country music, and some exciting upcoming thingsā¦
Hey Chanel, thanks for chatting with us! First things first, how would you describe your music to someone whoās never heard it before?
āOoo, Iād say itās a ālil cross-genre blend between country and pop. Anything that happens in my or my bestieās lives will probably get written about! My aim with my music is to bring country music to the UK and show that British artists can absolutely do country too!ā
We love that! Is there anything or anyone that has inspired your sound?
āCountry music is of course the number one thing that inspires my sound. There are soĀ many powerhouse women in country who I absolutely adore; Megan Moroney, Kelsea Ballerini, and Lainey Wilson are just a few who bring so much heart and authenticity to their songwriting. Iām constantly blown away by how they push boundaries and stay true to themselves, itās iconic!ā
It is iconic - itās great to see so many powerful women dominating the country genre! What are your thoughts on the surge in popularity of country music this year?
āI absolutely LOVE it!! It might even be the best thing to come out of 2024 in my opinion! I also think in a post-pandemic era, there does seem to be a greater appreciation for music that feels grounded and sincere, which is so exciting for us songwriters because country hits those marks, being hugely based on life experiences and raw emotions.ā
Storytelling is such a key aspect of country music, and itās great that so many more are discovering the genre. What is a stand-out moment of your musical career so far?
āBeing on The Voice UK was of course a stand-out moment but this year, I actually sold out a show in London and I played my song āStudio Apartmentā live for the first time, and as I got to the chorus a bunch of my fans threw roses on stage for me and were singing the lyrics back and I honestly almost cried! It was such a special experience, I have some of the most incredible fans ever!ā
That sounds truly magical, definitely a stand-out moment! Is there a song or a project that youāre particularly proud of?
āHonestly this new era of country I am super proud of, Studio Apartment feels like my baby as it really helped me through a whirlwind time in my life! I am insanely excited for my upcoming release āCowboy For Christmasā coming November 15th! Itās a super cheeky and fun country Christmas song that people can use to spice up their festive playlists - itās aimed at the single girlies with commitment issues who are spending yet another Christmas alone - Tāis the season for cuffing after allā¦ā
Oh that sounds exciting! Speaking of exciting, tell us a bit more about Roadhouse Unplugged: Brighton - are you looking forward to performing?
āOh my gosh, this is the first time I will be playing with a band so itās gonna be epic! I will also be playing my new single āCowboy For Christmasā live for the FIRST time ever, gonna be a great show for sure!ā
Well, that is something, we canāt wait! Is there anyone who youād love to collaborate with in the future?
āOf course! There are so many - Tucker Wetmore, Jelly Roll, Bailey Zimmerman, Kelsea Ballerini, Zach Top and Luke Combs to name just a few, it would be a dream! Or imagine making a country banger with the Chainsmokers, I feel that would be wild.ā
Stranger things have happened! Is there anything else you want readers to know?
āJust that my song āCowboy For Christmasā is releasing November 15th and will be available on all platforms, and I will be at Roadhouse Unplugged: Brighton on 23rd November! I am also supporting Harleymoon Kemp on 29th November at a sold-out show in London!ā
You can pre-save Chanelās upcoming Christmas single, āCowboy For Christmasā by clicking here. Get your tickets for Roadhouse Unplugged: Brighton HERE!
Artist Spotlight Chanel Yates