Country Calling Festival 2025 Photo Gallery: A Look Back at Hylands Estate
Country Calling Festival 2025 Review: An Outstanding Weekend at Hylands Estate
Country Calling Festival returned to the beautiful Hylands Estate in Chelmsford for another unforgettable weekend celebrating the very best in country music.
Combining international stars with some of the brightest names from the UK scene, Country Calling once again delivered a festival packed with exceptional performances, a fantastic atmosphere and countless memorable moments.
Set against the stunning backdrop of Hylands Estate, fans travelled from across the country to enjoy two days of live music featuring artists from the United States, Australia, New Zealand and the UK. Whether watching established stars or discovering new favourites, there was something for everyone across the weekend.
What continues to set Country Calling apart is its welcoming atmosphere. some Artists regularly mingled with fans around the site, while the intimate festival setting created a genuine sense of community rarely found at larger events.
Headliners Deliver Across the Weekend
Kaylee Bell
Kaylee Bell delivered a polished and energetic headline performance that demonstrated exactly why she continues to establish herself as one of country music's fastest-rising international stars. Backed by exceptional musicianship and effortless stage presence, Bell kept the Hylands Estate crowd engaged from start to finish.
Dillon Carmichael
Dillon Carmichael brought authentic Kentucky country to Essex, showcasing his rich vocals and commanding stage presence. His blend of traditional country influences and modern sounds proved a huge hit with the Country Calling audience.
Craig Campbell
Craig Campbell delivered a thoroughly enjoyable set packed with strong songwriting and classic country storytelling. His relaxed stage presence and unmistakable voice made for one of the weekend's standout performances.
Kezia Gill
Festival favourite Kezia Gill once again proved why she remains one of the UK's leading country artists. Combining powerhouse vocals with endless energy, Gill had the crowd singing along throughout her set.
Maggie Baugh
Maggie Baugh showcased not only her impressive vocal abilities but also her outstanding musicianship. Her performance highlighted exactly why she continues to attract growing attention on both sides of the Atlantic.
Alli Walker
Alli Walker brought huge energy and personality to the stage, delivering a highly entertaining set that perfectly captured the festival spirit and drew one of the weekend's most enthusiastic crowd responses.
Rising Stars Continue to Shine
Jordan Harvey
Jordan Harvey impressed with a confident performance that further demonstrated why he is rapidly becoming one of the UK's most exciting emerging artists.
Fanny Lumsden
Australian singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden captivated the audience with her heartfelt songwriting and engaging stage presence.
Britnee Kellogg
Britnee Kellogg delivered a strong set packed with powerful vocals and genuine emotion, quickly winning over the Hylands Estate crowd.
Rissi Palmer
Rissi Palmer showcased the quality and depth that has made her such an important and respected voice within country music.
Sinead Burgess
Sinead Burgess brought energy, passion and exceptional vocals to Country Calling, delivering one of the weekend's most memorable performances.
Blake O'Connor
Blake O'Connor's traditional country influences and strong songwriting resonated strongly with the festival audience.
Morganway
Morganway once again proved why they are regarded as one of the UK's premier Americana acts, delivering a powerful and dynamic performance.
Jade Helliwell
Jade Helliwell delivered another polished set, combining infectious energy with strong vocals and undeniable stage presence.
First Time Flyers
First Time Flyers impressed with their trademark harmonies and outstanding musicianship, continuing to establish themselves as one of the UK's leading country groups.
Wood Burnt Red
Wood Burnt Red brought their distinctive blend of Americana and country influences to the festival, delivering an engaging and energetic set.
Alyssa Flaherty
Alyssa Flaherty delivered a heartfelt set packed with honest songwriting and impressive vocals.
Gina Larner
Gina Larner's superb songwriting and captivating performance style ensured she was one of the standout artists across the weekend.
Liam Cromby & The Morning Star
Liam Cromby & The Morning Star delivered an emotionally charged set full of powerful songs and outstanding musicianship.
Final Thoughts
Country Calling Festival 2025 once again proved why it has become one of the highlights of the UK country music calendar. Combining major international artists, emerging talent and a welcoming atmosphere, the festival delivered another unforgettable weekend at Hylands Estate.
Roll on 2026.
Looking Ahead to Country Calling Festival 2026
Following another hugely successful weekend at Hylands Estate, Country Calling is set to return from 14th-16th August 2026 bigger than ever.
For the first time, the festival will expand to a full three-day event, with on-site camping available, allowing fans to fully immerse themselves in the Country Calling experience across an entire weekend.
The 2026 line-up is already shaping up to be one of the festival's strongest yet, with Parmalee, Randy Houser and Tyler Halverson announced as international headliners. They will be joined by an impressive mix of established favourites and rising stars including Charlie Worsham, James Johnston, Erin Kinsey, Madeline Merlo, Alyssa Bonagura, Hannah Ellis, Twinnie, Janet Devlin, The Jackson Line and many more.
Alongside over 70 artists across five stages, festivalgoers can also look forward to meet and greets, line dancing, country DJs, writers rounds, American vehicles, shopping villages, live cooking demonstrations and family-friendly activities, with children under 16 going free.
If you've never experienced Country Calling before, 2026 looks set to be the perfect year to join the party.
Weekend, day and camping tickets are available now via the official Country Calling website, and with demand expected to be high following the move to a three-day format, fans are encouraged to secure their tickets early.
For tickets, camping information and the latest festival announcements, visit www.country-calling.com.
We'll certainly be counting down the days until Country Calling returns to Hylands Estate in August 2026.
