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The uprising South African R&B singer/songwriter known as “Rueth”

Meet Mafapane Ruth Shai popular known as Rueth, a multi-multi-talented R&B/Soul singer and songwriter from Limpopo, South Africa. Born 27th January 2002, Rueth also graduated from Mafolofolo high school and went on to further her studies to study Psychology at the University Of South Africa (UNISA). Rueth discovered her singing talent at a young age […]

RADIO SPEAKS

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Tommy Charles “Second Chance”

Tommy Charles “Second Chance” (Crank Music) is strong here on WNHE” Ron Dale/Nashville, TN

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Olivia Rodrigo “Get Him Back!”

“Olivia Rodrigo “Get Him Back!” (Geffen/Interscope) remains a top hit on our KLZY FM” Dustin Williams (Minneapolis, KS)

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Bill Abernathy “Hide Away”

”Hide Away” (MTS) from Bill Abernathy is climbing here on KDOL” Jim Wolfe/Livingston, TX

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Jacaranda “Freedom, God And Family”

“Loving Jacaranda’s “Freedom, God And Family” (Freezeland Music) on  Sound Machine”   Tom Barstow/Moyock, SC

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Paul Russell “Lil Boo Thang”

“Paul Russell & “Lil Boo Thang” (Arista) is moving fast on Today’s Hottest Hits”    Bill Hennes/Pompano Beach, FL

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“Cruel Summer” Taylor Swift

“Cruel Summer” (Republic) from Taylor Swift is still a solid winner KPLT” Dano/Paris, TX

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Jeremy Parsons “Life Worth Dyin’ For”

”Jeremy Parsons and “Life Worth Dyin’ For” (MTS) is climbing here on KDOL” Jim Wolfe/Livingston, TX

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Ed Sheeran “Eyes Closed”

“Ed Sheeran “Eyes Closed” (Atlantic) remains a top hit on our KLZY FM” Dustin Williams (Minneapolis, KS)

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Taylor Swift “Cruel Summer”

“Taylor Swift’s “Cruel Summer” (Republic) is moving fast on Today’s Hottest Hits”   Bill Hennes/Pompano Beach, FL

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Fifty Fifty “Cupid”

“Fifty Fifty is a solid Top 5 here with “Cupid” (Warner/WMG) on KPLT” Dano/Paris, TX

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Clark Ford & Underground Tree “I Don’t Want To Work Today”

“Loving the new Clark Ford & Underground Tree “I Don’t Want To Work Today” (CFM)  on our Sound Machine”   Tom Barstow/Moyock, SC

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DK Davis “Don’t Cry Daddy”

“Don’t Cry Daddy” (AMG) from DK Davis is strong here on WNHE” Ron Dale/Nashville, TN

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Taylor Swift “Karma”

“Taylor Swift’s “Karma” (Republic) is powering up fast on Today’s Hottest Hits”    Bill Hennes/Pompano Beach, FL

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Old Dominion “Memory Lane”

”Old Dominion’s “Memory Lane” (Arista Nashville/SME) is already Top5 on KDOL” Jim Wolfe/Livingston, TX

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Robert Eskridge “Takes”

“Takes” from Robert Eskridge (Bucket List) is a chart-breaker on WOCO Country”   Larry Kasynski/Oconto, WI

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Kaylin Vela “Summer Bae”

“Loving the new Kaylin Vela “Summer Bae” (Ni Music) on our Sound Machine”    Tom Barstow/Moyock, SC

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More Than Words “Smile”

“Smile” (Angel Road) from More Than Words is strong here at WNHE” Ron Dale/Nashville, TN

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John McDonough “We’ll Answer The Call”

“John McDonough and “We’ll Answer The Call” (MTS) is now breaking on Absolute Pop”  Michael Johnson/Paonia, CO

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Eileen Carey “Land With You”

“Eileen Carey and “Land With You” (RolleyCstr) is now spinning on our Absolute Pop” Michael Johnson/Paonia, CO

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Richard Lynch “Better Off”

“Better Off” (MTS) by Richard Lynch is breaking fast on KGRS” Jason Kranz/Stillwater, OK

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Miley Cyrus “Flowers”

“Flowers” (Columbia) by Miley Cyrus is a “top prime mover” here on KPLT” Dano/Paris, TX

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Rihanna “Left Me Up”

“Rihanna’s “Left Me Up” (Roc Nation/Def Jam) is still powering on Today’s Hottest Hits”   Bill Hennes/Pompano Beach, FL

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Tommy Charles “Last Country Bar”

“Last Country Bar” (Crank) from Tommy Charles is strong here at WNHE” Ron Dale/Nashville, TN

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Davina Michelle “Heartbreak”

“Loving the Davina Michelle’s “Heartbreak” (8Ball) on our Sound Machine”   Tom Barstow/Moyock, SC

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DK Davis “You’re In The Country”

“DK Davis “You’re In The Country” (Route 66/AMG) is a chart-breaker on Country Bear”  Stan Edwards/Placid, FL

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Cole Swindell “Drinkaby”

“Cole Swindell and his new song “Drinkaby” (Warner Nashville) is already a Hit on KDOL” Jim Wolfe/Livingston, TX

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Rihanna “Lift Me Up”

“Rihanna with “Lift Me Up” (Roc Nation/Def Jam) is the big entry on Today’s Hottest Hits”   Bill Hennes/Pompano Beach, FL

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Kenny Chesney “Beer With My Friends”

“Beer With My Friends (WEA) from Kenny Chesney & Old Dominion is a Hit on KDOL” Jim Wolfe/Livingston, TX

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Taylor Swift “Anti-Hero”

“Taylor Swift is a “top prime mover” here with Anti-Hero” (Republic) on KPLT” Dano/Paris, TX

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See Your Shadow “Crazy Things Like That”

“Crazy Things Like That” (MTS) from See Your Shadow is strong here at WNHE” Ron Dale/Nashville, TN

WHAT’S HAPPENING @ RADIO?

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Turning The Page In Music History

It’s that time of year when we take a solid look at all things music for 2024. We can’t believe just how fast the year has gone. With a new President Elect, a new Senate and House, so much has gone on this year that it’s really hard to keep up on all of it. […]

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Country Radio’s Winning Streak Continues

Eric Church keeps his streak of Country hits alive and well and make no mistake about that. His new “Darkest Hour” (EMI Nashville) is really quite an anthem and our stations are loving this one big time. Also getting raves and praise these days is Bryan Martin. His single “Wolves Cry” (Avg Joes/New Revolution) is […]

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Adult Contemporary Radio: The Most Welcoming Format in Music Industry

Akon is finally back at the AC40 format and he is being welcome with open arms. “Beautiful Day” (Konvict Kulture) is the single that is putting him right back where he belongs and it is truly one of his best to date. David Guetta has joined forces with Alphaville & Ava Max for yet another […]

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Top40 Radio Flush with New Talent

Lady Gaga appears to be as strong as ever much to the surprise of a good many music industry insiders. Not only does she have a Hit with Bruno Mars, her new solo effort in “Disease” (Interscope) is off like a rocket. Should be of no surprise to those that actually program music from coast […]

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Lady Gaga: Experimenting with Sounds

Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta was born March 28, 1986. Known for her image reinventions and versatility across the entertainment industry as Lady Gaga, she is an influential figure in popular music and regarded as a pop icon. After signing with Interscope Records in 2007, Gaga achieved global recognition with her debut studio album, The Fame […]

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2024 Summer Hits at Country Radio

Kelsea Ballerini has teamed up with pop star Noah Kahan for a song that is breaking fast on Country radio. “Cowboys Cry Too” (Black River Ent) actually hit the top of the ”most added” at the format and now everybody is adding the song just to keep up. It’s a great new sound for Country […]

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Jill Desiree Releases New Single “Broken” as Lead Track from Forthcoming Solo Album

Jill Desiree Releases New Single “Broken” as Lead Track from Forthcoming Solo Album Jazz, soul, and R&B songstress Jill Desiree announces the release of her new single “Broken,” marking her first original release from her upcoming solo album, a project she describes as a heartfelt collection of songs she’s crafted over many years. Born in […]

ARTIST FEATURES

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Matt Oakley Finds His Equilibrium in the Contradictions of “Fire & Water” in New Song

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Bess Chew Releases New Single “Falling back to you”

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The One Eighties Return With “Backseat Devil” On January 17, 2024

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Ashley Elle Explores Lust, Love, and Heartbreak in New EP Say Something