Quick Info
| Profession | Country singer-songwriter |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 1989 |
| Birthplace | England, United Kingdom |
Latest News about Crissie Rhodes
23/10/2026
The Shires, the duo of Crissie Rhodes and Ben Earle, announced they are stepping away from performing together after 13 years and six albums. Rhodes said she chose to spend more time at home with her two young daughters, and the duo's upcoming UK tour will be their last for now. Earle said he will continue making music and working in radio.
03/07/2026
The Shires released their sixth studio album, Bonfire, on 3 July 2026, their first new album in four years. The album was preceded by the lead single 'Getaway Car' and topped the UK Country Albums chart.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Crissie Rhodes is a British country singer-songwriter best known as the lead vocalist of the country duo The Shires, formed in 2013 with songwriter Ben Earle. She grew up in Shefford, Bedfordshire. In October 2026 the duo announced an indefinite break from performing together after a final tour, with Rhodes stepping back to spend more time with her family. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Academy of Contemporary Music | Listed among the institution's alumni |
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| University of Bedfordshire | Honorary Doctorate of the Arts awarded jointly with Ben Earle in 2019 |
Personal Life
| Partner | Ryan Lewis |
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| Children | Twin daughters, Evelyn and Ada, born 23/09/2022 |
Relationships & More
| Partner | Ryan Lewis |
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| Musical partner | Ben Earle (The Shires) |
Family
| Father | she wrote the single 'Daddy's Little Girl' about him |
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Career
| Early career | Performed at weddings, pubs and clubs, including Dolly Parton songs, before forming The Shires |
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| X Factor | Competed on The X Factor in 2013 but did not get past the early rounds |
| The Shires | Formed in 2013 with Ben Earle; debut album Brave (2015) became the first British country album to enter the UK Albums Chart top ten |
| My Universe | Second album released in October 2016, described as the fastest-selling British country album |
| Awards and honours | Recipient of the CMA Jeff Walker Global Artist Award in 2017; Honorary Doctorate of the Arts from the University of Bedfordshire in 2019 |
| Bonfire | Sixth studio album, released 03/07/2026, reached number 1 on the UK Country Albums chart |
| Current status | The Shires announced an indefinite break after their forthcoming November 2026 tour |
Favourites
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| Covered artist | Dolly Parton |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Met Ben Earle after posting a message seeking another country singer to form a duo | |
| 2. Mentored by Nicole Scherzinger during her X Factor appearance | |
| 3. Many people mistake The Shires' members for a couple, but they are not |
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