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Black Country

American

noun

a district in the English Midlands, around Birmingham: so called from the soot and grime produced by the many local industries.

Black Country British

noun

the formerly heavily industrialized region of central England, northwest of Birmingham

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Singer-songwriter Alex G will provide support on the tour’s North American leg, including the Inglewood dates, while former Black Country, New Road frontman Isaac Wood will support in Europe.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Amelia Kolpa, from Rowley Regis in the Black Country, is receiving palliative care for cancer and has been in and out of hospital since the age of two and a half.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

The band performed alongside a loose crew of like-minded acts like Black Country, New Road, Shame and Squid who were experimenting with noise, free jazz and textured art-rock, centered around the Brixton venue the Windmill.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026

We spoke to Asian women of different faiths in Birmingham and the Black Country who voiced concerns for their safety.

From BBC • Nov. 2, 2025

Have you ever heard of the "Black Country"?

From Story Lessons of Character Building (Morals) and Manners by Bates, Loïs

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