{"id":93855,"date":"2026-01-08T12:31:53","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T12:31:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/?p=93855"},"modified":"2026-01-09T18:52:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T18:52:47","slug":"janet-devlin-2026-begins-at-the-blackstaff-sessions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2026\/01\/janet-devlin-2026-begins-at-the-blackstaff-sessions\/","title":{"rendered":"Janet Devlin: 2026 Begins at The Blackstaff Sessions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As Janet Devlin looks beyond a landmark year, 2026 feels less like a reset and more like a natural continuation of an artist firmly in her stride. That sense of continuity has been underscored by her recent return to BBC Radio Ulster\u2019s Blackstaff Sessions. Following the success of Emotional Rodeo and its expanded deluxe edition Not My First Emotional Rodeo, Devlin enters the next chapter of her career with a clear sense of identity and creative confidence.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

January 2026 opens with Janet Devlin\u2019s voice ringing out from the BBC\u2019s Blackstaff Studios in Belfast. As part of The Blackstaff Sessions on BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Sounds, her live performances sit alongside a hand-picked selection of Northern Ireland\u2019s most respected and exciting artists, a celebration of songcraft designed to banish the winter blues. For Devlin, it\u2019s a fitting way to step into the new year: grounded, confident, and centred on the songs themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their performances will be played on Vinny & Cate (Mondays-Fridays at 10.30am), Connor Phillips (Mondays-Fridays at 3pm), Anne-Marie Wallace (Mondays-Thursdays at 6pm), Ralph McLean (Mondays- Wednesdays at 8pm) and Stephen McCauley (Fridays at 7pm), Saturday With John Toal (Saturdays at 11am) and Taylor Johnson, Saturdays at 6pm). See here<\/a> for further information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having spent 2025 reconnecting with audiences through high-profile festival appearances, headline shows from C2C and The Long Road Festival Devlin to her own standout live dates, Devlin has once again has reaffirmed her reputation as a compelling live performer. These moments, coupled with the warmth and intimacy of projects like My Little Christmas Special, suggest an artist increasingly comfortable balancing large stages with more personal, stripped-back storytelling. It\u2019s a balance that feels poised to shape her creative direction moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Above all, Janet Devlin heads into 2026 with momentum on her side and a fanbase that has grown alongside her. Grounded in storytelling, unafraid of vulnerability, and driven by a genuine love of the album experience, she stands at a point where the next chapter feels wide open, not defined by expectations, but shaped by instinct, authenticity, and an ever-expanding artistic vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As Janet Devlin looks beyond a landmark year, 2026 feels less like a reset and more like a natural continuation of an artist firmly in her stride. That sense of continuity has been underscored by her recent return to BBC Radio Ulster\u2019s Blackstaff Sessions. Following the success of Emotional Rodeo and its expanded deluxe edition Not My First Emotional Rodeo, Devlin enters the next chapter of her career with a clear sense of identity and creative confidence.<\/p>\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/path><\/path><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"author":48,"featured_media":92334,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"As Janet Devlin looks beyond a landmark year, 2026 feels less like a reset and more like a natural continuation of an artist firmly in her stride. That sense of continuity has been underscored by her recent return to BBC Radio Ulster\u2019s Blackstaff Sessions. Following the success of Emotional Rodeo and its expanded deluxe edition Not My First Emotional Rodeo, Devlin enters the next chapter of her career with a clear sense of identity and creative confidence.","jetpack_seo_html_title":"Janet Devlin: 2026 Begins at The Blackstaff Sessions","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"As Janet Devlin looks beyond a landmark year, 2026 feels less like a reset and more like a natural continuation of an artist firmly in her stride. That sense of continuity has been underscored by her recent return to BBC Radio Ulster\u2019s Blackstaff Sessions.","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[7,12133,12132],"tags":[33385,33386,33387,8384,18471],"class_list":["post-93855","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-music","category-news","category-radio-music","tag-bbc-radio-ulster","tag-bbc-sounds","tag-blackstaff-sessions","tag-janet-devlin","tag-polly-havelock"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-28-130458.png?fit=564%2C751&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p5yMhl-opN","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":88765,"url":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2024\/11\/janet-devlin-releases-breakthrough-country-rock-album-emotional-rodeo-in-career-milestone\/","url_meta":{"origin":93855,"position":0},"title":"Janet Devlin Releases Breakthrough Country-Rock Album ‘Emotional Rodeo’ In Career Milestone","author":"Polly Havelock","date":"15\/11\/2024","format":false,"excerpt":"Janet Devlin has carved out a pathway as an unlikely country star, transitioning from her Irish folk roots to the sweeping soundscapes of Nashville. After breakthrough single 'Emotional Rodeo', a triumphant anthem on re-owning mental health struggles, hit No.4 on the UK iTunes Country Chart, she has since gone on\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Album Reviews"","block_context":{"text":"Album Reviews","link":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/category\/music\/reviews\/album-reviews\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Janet-Devlin-Emotional-Rodeo.webp?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Janet-Devlin-Emotional-Rodeo.webp?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Janet-Devlin-Emotional-Rodeo.webp?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Janet-Devlin-Emotional-Rodeo.webp?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":91248,"url":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2025\/06\/country-star-janet-devlin-hints-at-new-music-with-abbey-road-studios-sneak-peek\/","url_meta":{"origin":93855,"position":1},"title":"Country Star Janet Devlin Hints At New Music With Abbey Road Studios Sneak Peek","author":"Polly Havelock","date":"04\/06\/2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Ireland\u2019s country queen Janet Devlin is back, and she\u2019s bringing new music with her.","rel":"","context":"In "Concerts"","block_context":{"text":"Concerts","link":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/category\/music\/concerts\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Red-Flag-Single-Artwork.jpeg?fit=1197%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Red-Flag-Single-Artwork.jpeg?fit=1197%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Red-Flag-Single-Artwork.jpeg?fit=1197%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Red-Flag-Single-Artwork.jpeg?fit=1197%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Red-Flag-Single-Artwork.jpeg?fit=1197%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":88924,"url":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2024\/11\/janet-devlin-unveils-her-country-rock-revolution-at-emotional-rodeo-launch-party\/","url_meta":{"origin":93855,"position":2},"title":"Janet Devlin Unveils Her Country-Rock Revolution at Emotional Rodeo Launch Party","author":"Polly Havelock","date":"08\/11\/2024","format":false,"excerpt":"Northern Irish singer-songwriter Janet Devlin has carved a unique space in the industry with her confessional songwriting, trademark wit and quirky folk origins. Yet, with her upcoming album \u2018Emotional Rodeo,\u2019 the artist has made a home in the country-rock landscape, infusing the traditional soundscapes of the genre with her unique\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Music"","block_context":{"text":"Music","link":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/category\/music\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/465813722_901886625251745_1721305728920825083_n.jpg?fit=961%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/465813722_901886625251745_1721305728920825083_n.jpg?fit=961%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/465813722_901886625251745_1721305728920825083_n.jpg?fit=961%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/465813722_901886625251745_1721305728920825083_n.jpg?fit=961%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":95055,"url":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2026\/04\/janet-devlin-delivers-a-fierce-country-rock-rebellion-with-working-for-the-man\/","url_meta":{"origin":93855,"position":3},"title":"Janet Devlin Delivers a Fierce Country-Rock Rebellion with \u2018Working For The Man\u2019","author":"Polly Havelock","date":"08\/04\/2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Janet Devlin rides back into the spotlight with \u2018Working For The Man\u2019, a riotous country-rock takedown of the rat race that perfectly captures the mood of the moment. Recorded in the heart of Nashville, this long-time live favourite arrives as a universal anthem against an unforgiving system, driven by Devlin\u2019s\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Music"","block_context":{"text":"Music","link":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/category\/music\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-03-24-101231.png?fit=416%2C599&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":93260,"url":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2025\/11\/janet-devlin-releases-deluxe-album-not-my-first-emotional-rodeo-still-in-the-saddle-still-breaking-hearts\/","url_meta":{"origin":93855,"position":4},"title":"Janet Devlin Releases Deluxe Album, ‘Not My First Emotional Rodeo’: Still in the Saddle, Still Breaking Hearts","author":"Polly Havelock","date":"05\/11\/2025","format":false,"excerpt":"There are some artists who reinvent themselves every album, and then there\u2019s Janet Devlin, who somehow reinvents the genre around her. With 'Not My First Emotional Rodeo', the Irish songstress returns to the dusty trail she carved last year with 'Emotional Rodeo', and this time, she\u2019s brought extra swagger, a\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Album Reviews"","block_context":{"text":"Album Reviews","link":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/category\/music\/reviews\/album-reviews\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/6336C675-0C92-4D6A-A937-4E540C416C05-scaled.jpg?fit=897%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/6336C675-0C92-4D6A-A937-4E540C416C05-scaled.jpg?fit=897%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/6336C675-0C92-4D6A-A937-4E540C416C05-scaled.jpg?fit=897%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/6336C675-0C92-4D6A-A937-4E540C416C05-scaled.jpg?fit=897%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":86775,"url":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2024\/05\/emotional-rodeo-janet-devlin-is-on-fire-with-ravishing-country-rock-single\/","url_meta":{"origin":93855,"position":5},"title":"\u2018Emotional Rodeo\u2019: Janet Devlin Is On Fire With Ravishing Country-Rock Single","author":"Polly Havelock","date":"22\/05\/2024","format":false,"excerpt":"There\u2019s a new country-rock girl on the block, none other than the electrifying songstress Janet Devlin. Fiercely inviting us into her upcoming Americana-inspired album, her new instant hit \u2018Emotional Rodeo\u2019 explores the effects of Borderline Personality Disorder, fearlessly magnifying its and ups and downs.\u00a0","rel":"","context":"In "Music"","block_context":{"text":"Music","link":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/category\/music\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/janet-bull.jpg?fit=700%2C700&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/janet-bull.jpg?fit=700%2C700&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/janet-bull.jpg?fit=700%2C700&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/janet-bull.jpg?fit=700%2C700&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x"},"classes":[]}],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93855","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/48"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=93855"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93855\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/92334"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=93855"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=93855"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=93855"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}