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March 25, 2025

j.aaron Reveals Passionate New Track “Beautiful You Are”

J.Aaron’s new single, “Beautiful You Are” is a heartfelt exploration of love in its most fleeting and profound form. A tribute to his vacation romance, he encapsulates the raw emotions that persevere from a passing, yet powerful bond. Available on all major streaming platforms, “Beautiful You Are” highlights the bittersweetness of love that was never […]

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?

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CRS Announces Hosts for New Faces of Country Music Show

February 7 2024

iHeartMedia Madison Names Monica Wittkopp Market President

Lainey Wilson: A Whirlwind Of Success

March 25, 2025

Grammy, CMA and ACM Award-winning artist Lainey Wilson has earned her eighth #1 at country radio via Broken Bow Records with her current single, “4x4xU.” Hailed as “a breezy ode to lasting love” by Rolling Stone, “4x4xU” has quickly become a fan favorite since its release this past summer. Wilson’s nearly sold-out Whirlwind World Tour […]

NMAs: Another Banner Year of Crossover Hit Singles

March 13, 2025

Welcome to the New Music Awards nominees. This provides an opportunity for us to signal out the very best artists and bands over the past voting season from both the major an independent label arena. This also provides us all an opportunity to pay tribute to radio stations, music and program directors including industry professionals […]

Good Things Going On at Adult Contemporary Radio

March 7, 2025

The Weeknd appears to have so many songs on the chart at any given time that it’s actually hard to keep up with all of the titles. Regardless, his “Cry For Me” (XO/Republic) is one of his best to date and our music and programmers all agree that this one is one of the hottest […]

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. […]

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March 27 2025

Rob Georg “Last Call” now at radio: Radio/Media Download Here

Country music has always been regarded as an American sound bred in the southern regions, but if fans have learned anything from the likes of keith urban, country music can come up from anywhere in the world. This leads us to the German radio cowboy himself, Rob Georg. Very few would imagine a cowboy from […]

March 24 2025

A Park “Have You Ever” now at radio – Download Now

From the outset, music was his refuge, his solace in times of hardship. Drawing from personal struggles and the collective experiences of his community, A-Park found his voice in hip-hop and R&B beats, seamlessly blending heartfelt lyricism with infectious melodies. It’s in this fusion that his unique sound was born, a sonic tapestry that echoes […]

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