- The Washington Times - Wednesday, October 28, 2026

British country music duo The Shires announced they are taking an extended hiatus after 13 years together and six albums.

Band member Crissie Rhodes said in a social media video that she made the decision to spend more time at home with her two young daughters. 

Fellow bandmate Ben Earle said he supports her decision, adding that they have not fallen out and might make music together again someday. 

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Their upcoming U.K. tour in November will be their last as The Shires “for the foreseeable future,” according to the duo’s Instagram caption.

The country pop duo are best known for their songs “Nashville Grey Skies” and “Daddy’s Little Girl.”

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