Global superstar Dolly Parton today announces What Would Dolly Do? Radio, a 4-part radio series airing exclusively on Apple Music’s global live-streaming radio station Apple Music 1.
This week Amazon Music kicked off Country Music Month, a celebration of music and entertainment, with the introduction of the new “Neon Stars” playlist and a variety of exclusive programming. “We Are Country” will celebrate a full spectrum of country music, including country’s biggest artists and most buzzworthy up-and-comers.
For the September edition of Carrie’s Countdown on SiriusXM’s CARRIE’S COUNTRY, the monthly show hosted by Carrie Underwood on her exclusive channel, Carrie is playing songs from her Denim & Rhinestones (Deluxe Edition) album which is out today. Continue reading Carrie Underwood talks Denim & Rhinestones With SiriusXM
Garth Brooks Launches Global Country Music Station The Big 615 to ‘Spread Love’ and ‘Inclusiveness’ and ‘Protect Country Music’ Continue reading Garth Brooks Launches Global Country Music Station The Big 615
In a surprising turn of events, Ford Motor Company has decided to backtrack on its plans to eliminate AM radio from newer model vehicles. The company’s decision comes in response to mounting pressure from Congress and the introduction of a bill advocating for the inclusion of AM radio in all new vehicles, proposed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This move showcases the power of public opinion and the vital role AM radio continues to play in our daily lives.
NASHVILLE-based internet audio channel GIMME RADIO will be shutting down, effective APRIL 29th, after six years of operation. According to a report in the NASHVILLE BUSINESS JOURNAL, and an APRIL 10th “epitaph” blog post on MEDIUM from company CEO TYLER LENANE, the company’s revenues of $1 million a year were not sufficient to sustain the operation, which has six full-time employees. This despite generating $6 million from investors, including iHEARTMEDIA, in a funding round disclosed in late 2021.
Congratulations to BIG LOUD/MERCURY/REPUBLIC RECORDS’ MORGAN WALLEN and his promotion team for landing the #1 single at Country radio this week with “Thought You Should Know.” The song ascends to the top of the MEDIABASE country chart in its 16th week, with all 156 reporting stations on board.
A new breed of country music competition show is on its way in the form of My Kind of Country. The project, helmed by actress Reese Witherspoon and country singer Kacey Musgraves in partnership with Apple, is a fresh take on a crowd-pleasing classic.
Curated playlists, brand-new artist content, and new Country Heat Weekly podcast episodes kick off the new year with the next generation of rising stars
Brantley Gilbert Tells Apple Music About Latest Album ‘So Help Me God,’ Writing “Heaven By Then,” Getting Sober and More. Brantley Gilbert joins Today’s Country Radio with Kelleigh Bannen for a charming and candid look at his latest album ‘So Help Me God.’ Gilbert shares the story of the late night karaoke outing with HARDY that lead to his collaboration with personal heroes Blake Shelton and Vince Gill on “Heaven By Then.” He and Kelleigh also dig into Gilbert’s journey through recovery from alcohol abuse and the inspiration for the album closer “So Help Me God.”
