ABOUT BEN EARLE
Country music performer who rose to fame as one-half of the English duo The Shires . He sings harmony vocals, plays piano, and plays guitar for the project. His band's 2015 debut album Brave become the first UK country act to chart in the Top 10 of the UK Albums Chart.
He performed as a solo artist prior to forming The Shires. He also competed on The X Factor (UK) .
He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of the Arts by the University of Bedfordshire. He signed with Universal Music Group Nashville.
He was born in the United Kingdom. He and his musical partner are often mistaken for a couple.
He performs alongside Crissie Rhodes as The Shires.
