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Jake Owen has been building a strong story at Country and he continues strong again in 2018. “I Was Jack” (Big Loud) is his latest and it’s getting a big thumbs up from our panel of music and program directors. I think it’s one of his best so far. Also getting back in the saddle […]
Dan & Shay are back with a new gem that is getting quite a buzz out there in the Country radio world. “Tequila” (WB/WEA) is the cut from one of our favorite duo’s and this one finds them at their very best. Luke Bryan keeps the hits rolling at the format and make no mistake […]
Brett Eldredge is closing out the year on a very upbeat note. His new and exciting “The Long Way” (Atlantic Nashville) is pulling in a great number of early believers. That’s the sign we look for that lets us know that he’s truly on the right track. I’m really loving the new Justin Moore single. […]
Luke Bryan continues as Country radio’s biggest star. He proves it once again as his new and powerful “Light It Up” (Capitol Nashville) takes off with rather impressive numbers. I’m also happy to see my favorite band in Country music today the Zac Brown Band picking up where they left off. “Roots” (Southern Ground/Atlantic) is […]
Kelsea Ballerini appears to be the darling of Country radio these days. She has a new single out and about entitled “Legends” (Black River Entertainment) that should keep her above the pack. She also appears in a national commercial that gets lots of play. Luke Combs is building his fortunes at Country radio and make […]
Brad Paisley is taking yet another gem out for a drive at Country radio. “Last Time For Everything” (Arista Nashville) is already picking up some big time out-of-the-box adds and it appears this could be his big Spring into Summer hit. Also getting some early activity is the latest from Jake Owen. His new “Good […]
With CRS 2017 finally in the books it’s now time to get back to the basics. Zac Brown and his boys put on quite a show at this year’s event, picked up a well deserved award just as their heartfelt “My Old Man” (Southern Ground/Atlantic) takes off. Zac and company could not have had a […]
Easton Corbin is back with a solid fast rising entry. “A Girl Like You” (Mercury Nashville) is quite stellar. Mo Pitney “Everywhere” (Curb) is one of his best and this one appears to have some solid legs to it. The pairing of Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood is being heralded as a real solid winning […]
Dierks Bentley returns to the Country format with a real gem to close out 2016. “Black” (Capitol Nashville) is the cut that you can expect will be riding high well into 2017 and you don’t want to be the last one on board this fast breaking hit. Luke Bryan is pulling in some big numbers […]
Carrie Underwood works her magic once again at the Country format. Her new “Dirty Laundry” (19 Recordings Limited/Arista Nashville) is getting a big thumbs up from radio programmers from coast to coast. Also getting in on new action is Eric Church. His new “Kill A Word” (EMI) appears to be off and running at full […]
