New Music Weeky’s Inside Country Radio focuses weekly on the hottest artist at Country college radio. Chart activity, new releases and where to find them at U.S. radio.
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 […]
Maren Morris is truly the hot new artist on the block. After a huge hit like “My Church”, she’s taking her new “80’s Mercedes” (Columbia Nashville) out for a Summer drive and our programmers are following along. Blake Shelton may have a lot going on in his personal life but that hasn’t affected his ability […]
Florida Georgia Line are back at it again with yet another smash. “H.O.L.Y.” (Big Machine/Universal) is the one that’s pulling in big adds and numbers “out of the box”. They have also been hitting some of the morning television shows, a sign that they want this one real bad. The ever fabulous Zac Brown Band […]
CRS 2016 is now in the books and what a great ride that was. It was a thrill to catch up to many of you and to see loads of new talent get ready to spring forward. We’ll be featuring bits and pieces from the grand event in this and future issues. Now let’s get […]
It is CRS time my friends and I will be on sight to cover all of the action. Look for me in the media room or by one of the Omni watering holes. Happy to report that Old Dominion is back at it with yet another monster hit single. “Snapback” (RCA Nashville) is the track […]
Country Radio Seminar (CRS) and the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum will partner to offer CRS 2016 attendees a private reception and free tour of the museum on Tuesday, Feb. 9 from 5-7 p.m. CT. This keystone event is one of the many new events planned to launch, “The New CRS Experience.” In […]
Eric Church is back at the format with one of his best to date. “Mr Misunderstood” (Universal Nashville) reminds us about what a solid contribution Eric is making to the Country format. Watch for some big weeks ahead for this monster single. I’m also loving the new Maddie & Tae single. “Shut Up And Fish” […]
Music superstar Tim McGraw has been announced as a featured guest speaker at the 2016 Country Radio Seminar in Nashville, Tenn. His program, Transcending / Evolving with Tim McGraw, will provide attendees with knowledge on how to rethink what you do, how you do it, and how to prioritize what’s important with your ‘eye’ on […]
Brad Paisley isn’t slowing up one bit. He’s now taking his new “Country Nation” (Arista Nashville) for a spin and many of our music and program directors are jumping all over this one. The same can be said about the new Dustin Lynch. “Mind Reader” (Broken Bow) is the cut that is getting a big […]
