American Connection with Brian Clough

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About the Show
Brian Clough – Presenter of The American Connection
Brian Clough has been the unmistakable voice of country music for thousands of radio listeners over an extraordinary 45-year broadcasting career.
Honoured by the Tennessee-based Country Music Association as International Country Music Broadcaster for Europe, Brian’s passion for the genre and deep knowledge of its roots have made him a beloved figure in country radio both in the UK and beyond.
Throughout his illustrious career on stations including Smooth Radio North East, Metro Radio, and Great North Radio, Brian has interviewed some of the biggest legends in country music — Johnny Cash, Don Williams, Tammy Wynette, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, and Randy Travis, to name just a few.
But Brian’s connection to country music goes far beyond the airwaves. As a performer himself, he spent many years playing with the band Country Life, and even recorded a duet he wrote with the legendary Billie Jo Spears. He has shared the stage with Lyle Lovett, and most recently, Californian duo The Smith Sisters recorded one of his early original songs, Sing Me A Country Song — the title track of Country Life’s album.
Brian now brings his passion and expertise to Affinity Radio North East with his programme The American Connection – a carefully curated mix of classic and contemporary country, album features, festival news, and memory tracks. It’s a show that truly celebrates the heart and soul of country music.