Grammy award-winning artists Brett James, Nanci Griffith and Kristian Bush are among the leading performers, with musical genres ranging from country to traditional folk.

BBC: Nashville festival gives NI musicians a chance to shine

Brett James, jailed for two years for unlawful wounding with intent, had previous convictions for battery, common assault, affray, disorderly behaviour, racially abusive behaviour and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

BBC: Indeterminate sentences 'breach human rights'

Mitchell Johnson and Shane Watson have been selected in place of Brett Dorey and James Hopes, who were part of the squad for the recent VB Series.

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