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February 19, 2025

The Veer Union Release “Welcome To Dystopia” LP Featuring New Single “No Excuse”

The Veer Union have launched into 2025 with the release of the their album, “Welcome To Dystopia”. The 8 song, apocalyptic themed album by the Vancouver BC, Canada based group includes previously released hit singles “Empirical”; “Is This How It Ends”, and the title track, which included a guest appearance by rising rockers Silent Theory. […]

RADIO SPEAKS

Tommy Charles “Second Chance”

December 21, 2023

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

Olivia Rodrigo “Get Him Back!”

December 12, 2023

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

Bill Abernathy “Hide Away”

December 11, 2023

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

Jacaranda “Freedom, God And Family”

December 7, 2023

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

Paul Russell “Lil Boo Thang”

December 5, 2023

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

“Cruel Summer” Taylor Swift

November 23, 2023

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

Jeremy Parsons “Life Worth Dyin’ For”

November 1, 2023

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

Ed Sheeran “Eyes Closed”

October 30, 2023

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

Taylor Swift “Cruel Summer”

October 25, 2023

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

Fifty Fifty “Cupid”

October 17, 2023

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

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

October 12, 2023

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

DK Davis “Don’t Cry Daddy”

September 14, 2023

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

Taylor Swift “Karma”

August 23, 2023

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

Old Dominion “Memory Lane”

August 2, 2023

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

Robert Eskridge “Takes”

July 31, 2023

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

Kaylin Vela “Summer Bae”

July 26, 2023

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

More Than Words “Smile”

July 3, 2023

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

John McDonough “We’ll Answer The Call”

June 15, 2023

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

Eileen Carey “Land With You”

May 10, 2023

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

Richard Lynch “Better Off”

May 5, 2023

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

Miley Cyrus “Flowers”

May 2, 2023

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

Rihanna “Left Me Up”

April 26, 2023

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

Tommy Charles “Last Country Bar”

April 20, 2023

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

Davina Michelle “Heartbreak”

April 11, 2023

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

DK Davis “You’re In The Country”

April 6, 2023

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

Cole Swindell “Drinkaby”

April 3, 2023

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

Rihanna “Lift Me Up”

January 26, 2023

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

Kenny Chesney “Beer With My Friends”

January 16, 2023

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

Taylor Swift “Anti-Hero”

January 9, 2023

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

See Your Shadow “Crazy Things Like That”

January 3, 2023

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

WHAT’S HAPPENING @ RADIO?

February 14 2024

CRS Announces Hosts for New Faces of Country Music Show

February 7 2024

iHeartMedia Madison Names Monica Wittkopp Market President

CRS Releases Full Agenda At A Glance for CRS 2025

February 17, 2025

Country Radio Seminar (CRS) is proud to announce the full agenda at a glance for CRS 2025, scheduled for February 19-21, 2025. This year’s event promises to deliver a dynamic array of educational sessions, networking opportunities, and live performances for country music radio professionals, industry leaders, and artists alike. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025: 4:00 PM […]

New Music Weekly Magazine Announces 2025 NMA Nominees

February 11, 2025

New Music Weekly magazine has announced the nominations for the 2025 New Music Awards. Sabrina Carpenter, Benson Boone & Luke Combs are among the top major label nominees while artists DPB, John Jurney, Eileen Carey & Bill Abernathy are among the many independent artists nominated. Radio stations, programmers and industry professionals were also graced with New Music Awards […]

Turning The Page In Music History

January 13, 2025

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. […]

Country Radio’s Winning Streak Continues

December 30, 2024

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 […]

Adult Contemporary Radio: The Most Welcoming Format in Music Industry

December 24, 2024

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 […]

Top40 Radio Flush with New Talent

December 18, 2024

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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February 21 2025

Souls of the Working Class – Joseph Hosey

Haling from the shores of the great Lake Erie, Joseph Hosey is a singer/songwriter steeped in seventies rock and 90’s grunge, but his southern roots and early country music influences were what was always boiling just beneath the surface. Telling stories with music and lyrics was always his real passion. He began experimenting with songwriting […]

February 20 2025

New From UK Artist Boni Jane

Boni Jane is a singer/songwriter who has written over 100 songs. Her “Christmas Magic” was a huge holiday hit here in the US. This lovely song was written in the mountains of Spain after a heavy storm when the sun came out. And it’s all about being in love! With the release of Everyday” (Boni-Jane […]

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