Picturesque Official Video Available Now Fresh off his tenth career No. 1, multi-platinum recording artist Jake Owen is back on top this week, releasing his next single “up there down there” on country radio with 32 stations in the first week. “Country radio, thank you! Your support means the worldRead More →
Toby Keith’s “Oklahoma Breakdown” hit the airwaves on country radio Monday (September 26) and debuted as one of the most added tracks, just behind Maren Morris and Jake Owen. The Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee first announced the arrival of his new radio single in August on National RadioRead More →
Sep 18, 2022 – Max Homa competed from nearly 33 feet for a birdie on the closing hole, then watched as Danny Willette shocking three putts from inside 4 feet on Sunday to give Homa his second straight Fortinet Championship title. Homa clapped his caddy’s hands when his ball hitRead More →
Roger Federer retires from professional tennis at 41 after a series of knee surgeries, capping a career in which he won 20 Grand Slam titles, finished five seasons at number one and helped create a golden era in men’s tennis with rivals Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. “As many ofRead More →
The greater Washington, DC area has been home to many great musicians from the bluegrass and country music world over the years, but it has also been home to some truly pioneering and influential radio waves, personalities and shows. Saturday, September 10, at the historic Lucketts Old School a beautifulRead More →
Toby Keith’s “Oklahoma Breakdown” is set to hit the country music airwaves starting September 26. The Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee first announced the arrival of his new radio single in August on National Radio Day. He took to Instagram to say, “Get ready to start hearing #OklahomaBreakdown onRead More →
Sep 11, 2022 As good as it has been this year, Iga Swiatek came to the US Open not knowing what to expect. She complained that women use different, slightly lighter tennis balls than men at Flushing Meadows, where she had never made it past the fourth round. She wasRead More →
Toby Keith is gearing up to drop a brand new single on country radio later this month! The country superstar’s song “Oklahoma Breakdown” will hit the country music airwaves on Sept. 26, according to country radio insider Chris Owen on Twitter. On National Radio Day in August, the GRAMMY-nominated countryRead More →
Nick Kyrgios sitting in the Arthur Ashe Stadium locker room after the end Daniel Medvedevdefended his US Open title and remains No. 1 in the standings, and felt a mixture of pride and relief. Pride in the performance of big serves and solid returns that culminated in a 7-6(11), 3-6,Read More →
. Erik Jones gave the #43 car a historic 200th win – with perhaps some regrets to his former employers at Joe Gibbs Racing. Jones walked past when the JGR star Kyle Busch blew up an engine, then passed another former colleague of Gibbs in Denny Hamlin over the finalRead More →
It’s almost become fashionable to call out the powers that be in country music these days. I said almost… Whether it be by Kelly Clarkson ranting about the state of country music, The rejection of Tyler Childers of the term “Americana” for mainstream country artists that radio won’t play, orRead More →
In their first public comments for a a civil lawsuit was filed last week accusing the old San Diego State Punter Matt Araiza and two of his teammates from the time of the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl last year, sporting director John David Wicker and football coach BradyRead More →
“At The End Of A Bar” lands at No. 1 Chris Young and Mitchell Tenpenny rocketed their new duo to the top of the Billboard and Country Aircheck/Mediabase country radio charts this week with their hit song, “At The End Of A Bar.” Found on Young Famous Friends (Deluxe Edition)“AtRead More →
August 22, 2022 miami heat forward Udonis Haslem returns for his 20th NBA season. The 42-year-old made the announcement Sunday during his basketball camp in Miami. “I decided to continue what my dad and I talked about, and I’ll finish what I started and play 20 years,” said Haslem, sittingRead More →
Wade Bowen / Randy Rogers When Jamey Johnson took the stage on Friday, August 12 in Lincoln, Nebraska, and barked profanity at local radio station KX 96.9, he wasn’t just angry that they used “his” stage to promote their station, he was venting the pent-up frustration that many independent artists,Read More →
A privacy invasion lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Sheriff and Fire Department begins Wednesday in a U.S. District Court just over a mile from where Kobe Bryant played for the Lakers. Bryant’s widow, Vanessa, claims deputies did not take the photos for investigative purposes and shared them with firefightersRead More →
Dierks Bentleis the most added song on Country Radio today, with over 80 stations integrated as of the date “Gold” was added. Focusing on gratitude, presence and the treasures to be found in the moment you find yourself, “Gold” sets the tone for Dierks’ 10th LP, which willRead More →
Town Square host/executive producer Ernie Manouse (left) with former Houston KTHT-FM (Country Legends 97.1) radio hosts Dan Gallo (center) and Chuck Akers (right) live in the studio at Houston Public Media. Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in to 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe toRead More →
The Seattle Marinersseeking to end a post-season drought that stretched into 2001, acquired the best arm in the trade market on Friday night in a right-handed deal Luis Castillo of the Cincinnati Reds. “He’s one of the best pitchers in the game – he’s really established himself as a dominantRead More →
We already learned a few weeks ago that Cody Jinks was taking the unprecedented step of sending his single “Loud & Heavy” certified Platinum. on mainstream country radio as a true radio single – a clear power move to the format that generally ignores independent artists such as Cody JinksRead More →
After reaching number 1 on Country radio earlier this month, Morgan Wallen’s “wasted on youhit pop radio just days ago on July 19, and the track has already taken Wallen to the next level. The country hitmaker earned his first-ever solo career entry on Billboard’s Pop Airplay chart with “WastedRead More →
Noah Lyles crouched down, put his hands in his lap, and looked at the clock. Not seeing what he was hoping for, he waved his hand dismissively and returned to the track to celebrate what was yet another long-awaited victory in the 200 meters at the world championships. Oh, butRead More →
Juan Soto won $1 million on Monday with a swing that’s worth way more. Shaking off the trade rumors that threatened to smear his All-Star week, Soto beat a legend and held off a rookie to win the Home Run Derby and the big prize that came with it inRead More →
The new single follows Good things go platinum Dan + Shay are bringing “You” to country radio on Monday, July 18 with the release of their new single. The duo made their debut on the track Late Night with Stephen Colbert and at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards, where theyRead More →
Le’Veon Bell said on Tuesday he would not play in the NFL this season as he focused on boxing. The running back made the announcement to a press conference held by Social Gloves to promote his upcoming fight against another star Adrian Peterson at the Crypto.com Arena in Los AngelesRead More →
photos: Brad Coolidge/Warner Music Yes, just a day after Saving Country Music released a long-winded rant on why trying to woo mainstream country radio is a mistake, not one, but two interesting anomalies have surfaced on the format that are worth noting and watching closely. The first is that ZachRead More →
Today is the last day to vote in the Chevrolet 2022 MLB All-Star Ballot Finals to decide who will start the 2022 MLB All-Star Game Presented by Mastercard. You have until 2 p.m. ET to make your choice. The top vote-getter in every league in Phase 1 voting – YankeesRead More →
Jason Aldean maintains the moody, brooding themes with her upcoming single, “That’s what tequila does.” The song, which comes from Builder half his Macon, Georgia double album, is an agonizing and heartbreaking anthem that continues to search for one more night with the one it loves – with a littleRead More →
Country radio veteran Cadillac Jack joins Y108 Pittsburgh Cadillac Jack Country radio veteran Cadillac Jack joins WDSY-FM (Y108) in Pittsburgh for mornings. He will be part of “Y’d Awake” alongside co-hosts Kristen and Maria on weekdays starting July 11. Cadillac Jack was most recently the morning personality and deputy programRead More →
Luke Bryan is already making a big impact with his brand new single, “Country On”. The song that was just released is the most added song on country radio this week. According Country air control91 national radio stations added the song to rotation on its official impact date. LukeRead More →
The Country Radio Hall of Fame returned for 2022, held in person on June 30 as approximately 260 attendees celebrated at the Virgin Hotel in Nashville. The Country Radio Hall of Fame has officially celebrated a list of new inductees, including off-air honorees Becky Brenner and Barry Tuesdayas well asRead More →
Local radio stations are part of the fabric of a community and listeners become like members of the hosts’ extended family. So there was a lot of emotion Friday at KRTY’s San Jose studio, which shut down shortly after 9 a.m. — its 95.3 FM frequency taken over by theRead More →
Looks like Carly Pearce has another massive radio hit on her hands! The ACM and CMA Female Artist/Singer of the Year sent her brand new single, “What He Didn’t Do,” to country radio on Monday, June 13 and closed the official drop date as a song. most added to countryRead More →
Brooke Henderson closed with a 7-under 64 a year ago in the ShopRite LPGA Classic and finished second. The 24-year-old Canadian matched that performance in the final round this year, and she still had some work to do. This time, she got the job done on Sunday after overcoming aRead More →
Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver Devon Allen won the 110-meter hurdles at the USATF NYC Grand Prix on Sunday, finishing with a time of 12.84 seconds – the third fastest time in history. He was just four hundredths of a second off the world record (12.80), set by Aries MerrittRead More →
Trisha Yearwood will receive the 2022 CRB Artist Excellence Award during the CNational Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony on June 30 at the Virgin Hotel in Nashville. To honor Yearwood, a musical tribute featuring a surprise performer will take place during the evening. The CRB Artist Career Achievement AwardRead More →
Ingrid Lindblad decided months ago that she wanted to stay in college instead of turning professional. It may be a financial decision she regrets. The 22-year-old Swede shot the lowest round by an amateur in the 77-year history of the US Women’s Open, a 6-under 65 that left her oneRead More →
This song is a JAM. Hailey Whitter officially sends “Everything She Ain’t” to country radio as the very first single from his recent third studio album, Raised. The record is already one of my favorites of the whole year, and this song is easily one of the best on theRead More →
Michelle Wie West, who was the youngest player to qualify for an LPGA event at age 12, plans to step away from competitive golf after next week’s US Women’s Open at Pine Needles in Southern Pines, North Carolina, she told Golfweek in a published article. Thursday. Wie West, 32, saidRead More →
Singer-songwriter Joy Oladokun is set to add “radio host” to her resume, with the launch of Oladokun’s Apple Music Country radio show Light on the radio, Billboard can reveal. The show will air every two weeks, starting today (May 26) at 3:00 p.m. PT. The 12-episode radio series will spotlightRead More →
A neat description of Jelly Roll’s debut single “Son of a Sinner” is that Shinedown meets Morgan Wallen. There’s an undeniable rock edge to his voice, but that has no bearing on the bar story he’s telling. If he were alive, George Jones would approve of that kind of sadness.Read More →
After earning his first-ever No. 1 hit with the powerful track ”Til You Can’t”, Cody Johnson has just revealed his new country radio single: ‘Human’. Produced by Trent Willmon and co-written by Tony Lane and Travis Meadows, “Human” is the title track from the Texas native’s latest album. TheRead More →
-The way LPGA leader Minjee Lee played, winning was only a matter of time. The title came at the Cognizant Founders Cup on Sunday after a final round in which the Australian golfer didn’t play her best. Lee birdied just three on the back nine and held off Lexi ThompsonRead More →
Tennis great Boris Becker was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison on Friday for illicit transfer of large sums of money and concealment of assets after being declared bankrupt. The three-time Wimbledon champion was found guilty earlier this month of four counts under insolvency law and received a maximum sentenceRead More →
Dustin Lynch‘Thinking ‘Bout You’, featuring MacKenzie Porterrecords its 27th week in the top 10 of Billboardit is Country broadcast chart, setting a new longevity record in the region. On the list dated April 23, the collaboration ranks 8th with 17.9 million impressions during the tracking week ending April 17, accordingRead More →
Dustin Lynch’s “Thinking ‘Bout You” featuring MacKenzie Porter records its 27th week in the top 10 Billboard‘s Country Airplay Chart, setting a new record for longevity in the region. On the list dated April 23, the collaboration ranks 8th with 17.9 million impressions during the tracking week ending April 17,Read More →
April 21, 2022 Manchester United appointed Erik ten Hag as their new manager. ESPN reported in early April that United were to finalize the appointment of Ten Hag and the Dutchman agreed a three-year deal to take over at Old Trafford, with an option for a further year. Ten HagRead More →
This year’s version of Capital One’s The Match will feature a quartet of Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen. The 12-hole show takes place June 1 (6:30 p.m. ET on TNT) at Wynn Las Vegas, the only golf course on the Las Vegas Strip. It will beRead More →
When a american idol contestant took the stage with a performance of an original song, Idol judge and country hitmaker Luke Bryan said, “When you start singing, it sounds like daddy-gum country radio. He’s a really serious dad. Hunter Wolkonowskiwho passed huntressperformed “Heartbreak Down” on american idol. The 23-year-old fromRead More →
April 15, 2022 The XFL has finalized the hiring of all eight head coaches for its return to the field in 2023, owners Dany Garcia and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson announced Wednesday on ESPN’s Get Up! The list includes former NFL head coaches Wade Phillips and Jim Haslett, as wellRead More →
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A former North Texas radio host pleaded guilty and was sentenced on Tuesday for the sexual assault of a 17-year-old girl, Tarrant County records show. Justin Barrett Frazell, 48, of Mansfield will serve seven years of deferred trial, must register as a sex offender and cannot have firearms, use drugsRead More →
During a conversation with CBS Matinees‘ Nate Burleson Friday (April 8), Jimmie Allen reflected on the obstacles he faces as a black artist in the country genre, and how his family influence – in particular, the lessons learned from his mother – help him to combat the racism he facesRead More →
“Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)” by Elle King and Miranda Lambert has officially topped the charts. The song took No. 1 on the Mediabase Country Airplay chart on Sunday (April 10) and is expected to top the Billboard Country Airplay chart on Monday, according to radio insider ChrisRead More →
Another major market in the United States will no longer have a major country music radio station. New York City lost its last station in October 2021 when WNSH 94.7 Nash FM switched formats. Now, San Jose-based country 95.3 KRTY has been sold and will also sign on as aRead More →
Albert Pujol returns to where it all began – to the organization with which he carved out his Hall of Fame career and to the city that still adores him. On Sunday evening, Pujols and the Cardinals of St. Louis has agreed to terms on a one-year contract for theRead More →
KRTY was sold to a Christian broadcaster, leaving only one country music radio station in the Bay Area. Empire Broadcasting announced last week that it has sold San Jose-based KRTY to the Education Media Foundation. The sale comes two years after the death of Empire Broadcasting Chairman Bob Kieve, 98.Read More →
The song earns over 200 million streams COJO Music/Warner Music Platinum-selling Nashville recording artist Cody Johnson scores his first-ever #1 country radio with “‘Til You Can’t.” The news follows the song topping Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, which combines airplay, streaming and sales. Additionally, the song landed at No. 1Read More →
A jury on Monday convicted a Tennessee man of the murder of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright, whose bullet-riddled body was found in a field nearly 12 years ago in his hometown of Memphis. The 12-person jury deliberated for about two hours before convicting Billy Ray Turner of first-degree murder,Read More →
Kudos to you for Cody Johnson. He officially scored his first-ever No. 1 on mainstream country radio with “‘Til You Can’t” over the weekend. The song has already reached number 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart for airing, streaming, and songs based on sales about a month ago. ButRead More →
Khoukham Keomanivong, a Lao worker and member of the Free Lao Movement, was arrested by Thai police in Bangkok on January 29, 2022 for overstaying his visa, and was released on bail on February 1 with the help of a human rights lawyer. Now living in Canada, the human rightsRead More →
Major League Baseball’s long lockout this winter had no impact on Shane Biberwedding plans. He is always happy to get married. It also didn’t alter his desire for a long-term union with the Guardians. The 2020 Cy Young Award winner, limited to just 16 starts last season due to aRead More →
Cameron Smith was unflappable as ever on a TPC Sawgrass stage that causes so much anxiety. Through 13 holes in the final round of the Players Championship on Monday, Smith had just one par. With a 2-stroke lead on the par-3 17th hole and staring at an island green, heRead More →
– Tom BradyThe retreat lasted 40 days. Brady said Sunday he was returning to Tampa Bay Buccaneers for his 23rd season in the NFL. The seven-time Super Bowl champion announced his decision on Twitter and Instagram, saying he had “unfinished business.” “Over the past two months, I have realized thatRead More →
It’s been an absolutely crazy week for Parker McCollum. He won his first ACM for New Male Artist of the Year, covered a song from his musical hero George Strait, fulfilled a lifelong dream this weekend while performing at RodeoHouston (and sell it), and today he has his second #1Read More →
March 11, 2022 the Chicago Bears finalize trade that will send the defensive end to the Pro Bowl six times Khalil Mac to the Los Angeles Chargerssources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Thursday. The Chargers are expected to send a 2022 second-round pick and a 2023 sixth-round pick to theRead More →
ohio state offensive lineman harry miller announced on Thursday that he was retiring from football for medical reasons and shared that he intended to take his own life before the 2021 season. Miller, a fourth-year Buckeyes player, said he told head coach Ryan Day of his suicidal thoughts and DayRead More →
The Louisiana Hayride Show will take place at the Humboldt Convention Center within the Uniplex on March 16 at 7:30 p.m. HUMBOLDT – A tribute to a radio show that started many classic country music singers goes to Humboldt. From 1949 to 1960, the Louisiana Hayride featured legends such asRead More →
What’s an awards show without a bit of drama, right? Osborne Brothers won the ACM Duo of the Year award last night, and TJ mentioned in his acceptance speech that he was grateful for the win, mostly because of the boost something like this can give an artist . AndRead More →
Morgan Wallen’s “Wasted On You” is doing well on country radio, winning the title for most added song this week with 65 adds and 82 adds overall. On Monday, March 7, the East Tennessee native’s whiskey-soaked new anthem officially hit the airwaves on Country radio, marking the fourth radio singleRead More →
During the Osborne Brothers Duo of the Year acceptance speech at the Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, TJ Osborne was especially grateful for the boost an award can give an artist. “About a week ago they pulled our single from country radio, so I needed aRead More →
Before Joe Nichols got into country, he got fired playing country music. The singer recently opened up about his days as a radio DJ. It didn’t last long, and it ended with a touch of irony. The “Good Day for Living” singer was on a small Top 40 country radioRead More →
Serving as “market week” for the entire country music industry, this year’s annual Country Radio Seminar serves as a way for aspiring and current country artists to make an impression on radio chiefs around the world. country. At this year’s Country Radio Seminar in Nashville, Tennesee, diverse country artists cameRead More →
(By Mike McVay) First, everyone seemed happy to meet in person. In full transparency, I sit on the board of country broadcasters AKA CRB. It is this organization that organizes this conference and participates each year in the development and presentation of the Country Radio Hall of Fame. The CRBRead More →
February 28, 2022 – In a shocking gesture, Buccaneers Pro Bowl left guard Ali Marpet is retiring, he announced on Instagram. Marpet is just 28 years old and finished his first Pro Bowl season. He is arguably considered one of the best – if not the best – Buccaneers offensiveRead More →
Becky Brenner, Barry Mardit, Whitney Allen, Debbie Conner, Cathy Martindale and Rachael & Grunwald make up the Country Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2022. Jason Aldean revealed the class on Wednesday during the CRS Honors at CRS 2022. “This Radio Hall of Fame class made us all proud!” CRBRead More →
After earning his fifth No. 1 single with “Sand In My Boots”, Morgan Wallen selected a new single to send to country radio: “Wasted On You”. The song is the second track on Wallen’s record Dangerous: the double album and will serve as the project’s fourth single (after “SandRead More →
Country Radio Hall of Fame recipients for the Class of 2022 Country Radio Broadcasters include four on-air personalities and two off-air broadcasters. The induction ceremony will take place on June 30 at the Virgin Hotel in Nashville. Whitney Allen started her career in 1979 which included stops at KCBQ, KIISRead More →
When broadcasters and music professionals gather this week for the Country Radio Seminar at the Omni Nashville Hotel, the event will be unlike any of the 52 annual conventions that have come before it. From Callista Clark’s opening national anthem to Blake Shelton’s final panel and New Faces Show closingRead More →
Rising country powerhouse Ryan Hurd’s single “Pass It On” officially made an impact on radio yesterday, and with 25 radio stations on board, it’s one of the most added singles this week. The song, which he recently performed on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”, is from his critically acclaimed debut album Pelago,Read More →
In the week leading up to the country radio seminar, I took a break from my radio listening and started shuffling country songs on my phone. I know you are wondering what these songs are. In the first hour of music, these are just a few of the songs IRead More →
— Roger Penske had one rule at the Daytona 500 for its drivers: don’t destroy yourself. His orders were followed on Sunday evening when Austin Cindric worked with a teammate ryan blaney in the final laps to win the Daytona 500 to celebrate Penske’s 85th birthday. Just a year ago,Read More →
heir to the defense beleaguering the Bengals, the Rams needed something – anything – from their sleeping offense. How about a precise 79-yard drive to the Lombardi Trophy? It wasn’t a typical walk, aided by three successive Bengals penalties and bogged down by a few bad pitches. It doesn’t matterRead More →
The Country Radio Seminar app is now available for download CSR 2022 The official Country Radio Seminar 2022 mobile app is now available for registered attendees to download on iPhone and Android mobile devices. Access to the app is available through mobile app stores. Download the Cvent Events app, thenRead More →
Radio presenter Joe Cooney has been hosting his nightly country music show on Midlands 103 for almost two decades now. Here, he tells us how he fell in love with the genre and all about his favorite artists. “Crazy” by Willie Nelson was the first song I played on theRead More →
Another cliff-hanger at Pebble Beach, this one memorable for Tom Hoge deliver all the right shots on the back nine to get past Jordan Spieth and winning the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am for his first PGA Tour title. Hoge, one of seven players who had at least a share ofRead More →
Congratulations are in order for Chris Stapleton, who just landed his third career #1 on country radio: “You Should Probably Leave” by @Chris Stapleton is officially the #1 song on the Mediabase country chart this week. Stapleton’s third career No. 1 on country radio and a No. 1 hit forRead More →
Apple Music Country Radio — through broadcasters Hunter Kelly, Rissi Palmer and newcomer Fancy Hagood — is developing growth outside of terrestrial radio for marginalized country artists. The growing sonic and social diversity of mainstream country music extends beyond the stages of award shows, news headlines and Billboard sales charts.Read More →
In a never-ending showdown between two of the NFL’s top teams and two of its bright young quarterbacks, the Bills and Chiefs played a classic Sunday night game decided by one of them calling heads and the other making heads. Josh Allen’s decision on the overtime draw was his onlyRead More →
This year’s Country Radio Seminar in Nashville, scheduled for February 23-25 at the Omni Hotel Nashville, will continue to move forward as an in-person event, according to the Country Radio Broadcasters Board. Council leadership revealed the COVID-19 protocols it will follow in order to help create a safe environment forRead More →
Novak Djokovic faces deportation again after the Australian government revoked his visa for the second time, the latest twist in the ongoing saga over whether the No.1-ranked tennis player will be allowed to compete in the Australian Open despite not being vaccinated against COVID-19. Immigration Minister Alex Hawke said onRead More →