Category: Country Radio

Lady A Has Weekly Zoom Calls

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During this unprecedented time where staying connected is harder than ever, Lady A has taken up to doing weekly zoom meetings to help keep their creative juices flowing. Click here to listen to an interview with Hillary Scott as she talks about how they as a band have been able to stay close even through Covid-19!

Click below to listen to the band’s latest #1 hit, “What If I Never Get Over You”!

Country Music Takes NBC’s Show Songland By Storm

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NBC’s show Songland is a show dedicated to helping jump start the careers of the music industry’s future songwriters. The second season kicked off on April 13th with one of the biggest names in country music, Lady Antebellum, who had the opportunity to choose from four songs written by songwriters who submitted their original songs. The winning song entitled “Champagne Night” is a catchy, summer tune that is bound to be the perfect opener when the band is able to resume touring after the threat of Covid-19 has passed. Take a listen below but be warned – this song will stay in your head! Cheer’s to happier memories in the future with this hit!

Click here to read an article diving deeper into the song, written by Nash Country Daily.

Kelsea Ballerini Releases Self Titled Album “Kelsea”

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On March 20th, 2020, Kelsea Ballerini released her third album, titled simply “Kelsea”. Not only is this release self titled, but Kelsea also was a co-producer on this record.

According to Nash Country Daily, Kelsea stated : “I learned a lot [as co-producer]. I think on my first two albums, I was more of a student. I think I was learning more about musicality and being a musician. I hadn’t even played a full band show when I made my first album, so I think I had a lot to learn. But now, I trust myself a lot more. I’m more invested in this album. Not only did I write it all, but I was part of bringing it to life in the studio, too, which is the full journey of the songs.”

Click here to read the Rolling Stone’s review of “Kelsea”!

Joe Diffie Passes Away at 61

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The infamous 90’s country artist, Joe Diffie, passed away today, Sunday, March 29th, 2020. Diffie’s publicist confirmed rumors that the artist had contracted the Corona Virus later last week. His death is being confirmed as complications from Covid-19.

Read more about the story here .

Click below to listen to one of Joe’s greatest hits, “Pickup Man”. RIP, Joe Diffie. Thank you for all you contributed to country music.

2020 ACM Awards Host Revealed

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My boy Keith has been heavy in the news this week with not only the release of his new single “God Whispered Your Name”, but it was also just announced that he will be the host of the ACM Awards this year!! Last year, he took home his first ever ACM “Entertainer of the Year” Award and this year he is coming back to host the whole thing. I am elated for Keith. He is such a humble and genuine soul, and I am grateful that the Academy of Country Music is taking the opportunity to honor him and all his influence in helping shape country music to what it is today.

Click here to read all the nominations for this year. The ACM Awards will air on April 5th at 7:00 pm central!

Keith Urban Releases New Single: “God Whispered Your Name”

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So, I have known about this upcoming release for a few weeks now, and I am so excited to say that Keith Urban officially released a new single this morning! It’s a mixture of blues, country, and church. As always, Keith hit it out of the park with this new single. Take a listen and let me know what you think of “God Whispered Your Name”!

Click here to read a little bit behind the song: God Whispered Your Name

Little Big Town Takes Issue With Country Radio

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Little Big Town is speaking out on the hot topic of unfair radio play for female artists. This issue has been going on since the birth of country radio, but with the rise of rights for women in the “me too” generation, the injustice of unequal radio play for women is finally being brought to attention. Click to hear what Little Big Town had to say after 98 KCQ Country, a Michigan radio station, made the following comment: “We can not play two female artists back to back. Not even Lady Antebellum and Little Big Town.”
Little Big Town Argues Equal Radio Play for Women.

Little Big Town are not the only ones speaking out on this issue. Click below to read what other fellow artists are saying on this topic!
Kacey Musgraves and Kelsea Ballerini Slam Country Radio Station Airplay Rules.