SIX TIME #1 HITMAKERS PARMALEE TO MAKE UK DEBUT THIS WEEKEND AT COUNTRY CALLING FESTIVAL
Multi-platinum US country stars headline the main stage on Saturday night following historic chart success
NASHVILLE, TN. / LONDON, U.K. (August 12, 2026) – With more than 2.2 billion global streams, six No. 1 country singles, and a string of platinum-certified hits, Parmalee will make their long-awaited UK debut this weekend when they headline Country Calling Festival in Chelmsford, Essex on Saturday, August 15th.
Commenting on the upcoming performance, the band shared, “We can’t wait to get in front of a UK crowd! This is something we’ve dreamed about and worked toward our entire career. Knowing we’re going to play for our UK fans for the first time brings back the same feeling we had when we first started the band. It’s exciting, and we’re so ready for it!”
The North Carolina band, comprised of brothers Matt and Scott Thomas, cousin Barry Knox, and lifelong friend Josh McSwain, has firmly established itself as one of country music’s biggest success stories. Their latest single, ‘Cowgirl’ from their 2025 album Fell In Love With A Cowgirl, became the band’s longest-running No. 1 and the longest-running Billboard Country Airplay No. 1 by a band in nearly 14 years, marking their fifth consecutive chart-topper following hits including ‘Take My Name’, ‘Just the Way’ with Blanco Brown, ‘Girl In Mine’, and ‘Gonna Love You’.
Renowned for their explosive live performances, Parmalee continues to build momentum with recent releases including ‘I Need Somebody’ and current single ‘God Knew Better’ which is climbing the US country charts. With acclaim from the ACM Awards, iHeartRadio Music Awards and American Music Awards, Parmalee continues to prove they’re one of country music’s most consistent hitmakers – both on stage and on the charts.
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