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Ward Thomas are the first UK country act to score a number 1 album
Ward Thomas, 22-year-old twin sisters Catherine and Lizzy, have made history with the first ever number 1 album by a UK country artist with their stunning major label debut Cartwheels.
The Hampshire-born twins who went to Nashville to perfect their blend of country and pop are delighted to have the number 1 album in the UK this week.
Catherine and Lizzy said, “we are absolutely thrilled to be number 1 in the album chart. A huge thank you to everyone who has bought it and for all the support that has helped us get there. We are incredibly excited and proud to be part of this first for country music. Today is a dream come true!”
Ward Thomas recently announced a run of 16 UK dates this autumn:
October
Wed 5th: BRIGHTON, Komedia
Thu 6th: OXFORD, The Bullingdon
Fri 7th: NORWICH, Open
Sun 9th: LEEDS, The Wardrobe
Mon 10th: GLASGOW, Oran Mor
Wed 12th: HULL, Welly
Thu 13th: CAMBRIDGE, The Portland Arms – SOLD OUT
Fri 14th: LIVERPOOL, East Village Arts Club – SOLD OUT
Sat 15th: GUILDFORD, Boileroom – SOLD OUT
Mon 17th: CARDIFF, The Globe
Tue 18th: BRISTOL, The Fleece
Wed 19th: LONDON, Bush Hall – SOLD OUT
Fri 21st: SOUTHAMPTON, Engine Rooms
Sat 22nd: MANCHESTER, The Deaf Institute
Mon 24th: LEAMINGTON SPA, The Assembly
Tue 25th: EXETER, Phoenix