Issue 143 Mar 2026

The Country Special

Country music's global export growth; Nigel Hassler's 40 years; The Biffy Clyro Futique tour report; and more...

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How country music became a global export star

Once considered a niche genre, country music is now one of the fastest-growing musical genres. Lisa Henderson charts its global takeover

Making plans with Nigel

As he celebrates 40 years as an agent, Nigel Hassler tells Gordon Masson that his success in the business stems from a chance love affair with Canada

We can conquer it all

Gordon Masson finds out from those behind the scenes just how Biffy Clyro continue to grow their fanbase, as new generations discover their music

These boots are made for tourin'

Lisa Henderson takes a close look at country music’s success in markets across the world

Spain: The Superestrella

Adam Woods reports on Spain’s music industry as a European powerhouse—driven by touring, festivals and its role as LatAm artists’ gateway to Europe

High Fidelity: From encore to airborne

With tours going more global than ever, Eamonn Forde explores how private aviation experts manage the logistics that make extended touring possible

How country music became one of the biggest export stories of the last decade

IQ charts the takeover of country music, once considered a niche genre, but now one of the fastest-growing worldwide

Feature 10 April 2026

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Making plans with Nigel

As he celebrates 40 years as an agent, Nigel Hassler tells Gordon Masson that his success in the business stems from a chance love affair with Canada

Feature 30 March 2026

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We can conquer it all: The Biffy Clyro Futique tour report

Gordon Masson finds out from those behind the scenes just how Biffy Clyro continue to grow their fanbase, as new generations discover their music

Feature 30 March 2026

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These boots are made for tourin’: The Country Genre report

Lisa Henderson takes a close look at country music’s success in markets across the world

Feature 30 March 2026

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High Fidelity: From encore to airborne

With tours going more global than ever, IQ explores how private aviation experts manage the logistics that make extended touring possible

Feature 03 April 2026

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Milan: The engine of Italy’s live music boom

Feature 16 April 2026

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Venues: The key to unlocking more touring in Africa

Feature 30 March 2026

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Market Report: Spain 2026

Feature 30 March 2026

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WME’s Shannon Saunders on country’s long-term sustainability

Country music’s international story has shifted from experimentation to infrastructure

Shannon Saunders

WME's Shannon Saunders discusses country music's increasing sustainability – from experimentation to successful stadium adoption

COMMENT 22 May 2026

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Q&A: Rissi Palmer, Color Me Country Foundation

Money is left on the table when Black and Brown country music fans aren’t represented

Rissi Palmer

Rissi Palmer speaks about her experiences with racism, and how the industry can start to change to be better

COMMENT 15 May 2026

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Q&A: Sarah Trahern, Country Music Association

People respond to music that feels real, and that honesty is often carried through the storytelling

Sarah Trahern

CMA's Sarah Trahern speaks to IQ about country's next steps, as well as her next steps into retirement...

COMMENT 08 May 2026

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