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Justin Bieber “Speed Demon”

“Justin Bieber is moving with “Speed Demon” (Def Jam) on Today`s Hottest Hits” Bill Hennes/Pompano Beach, FL

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Sabrina Carpenter “When Did You Get So Hot”

“Sabrina Carpenter “When Did You Get So Hot” (Island/Republic) is spinning at KYRC” Dan Mathews/Yuba City, CA

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Luke Combs “Sleepless In A Hotel Room”

“Luke Combs “Sleepless In A Hotel Room” (SMN/Columbia) gets calls on our Coyote Country” Russ Davidson/Sheridan, WY

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Katie Belle “Avoidant Attachment”

“Katie Belle “Avoidant Attachment” (KBA Entertainment) spins on the Sound Machine”   Tom Barstow/Moyock, SC

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Megan Moroney “Beautiful Things”

Megan Moroney “Beautiful Things (SMN/Columbia) is a solid breakout on KKUL Country” Michael D/Henderson, NV

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Ella Langley “Choosin’ Texas”

“Ella Langley “Choosin’ Texas” (Sawgod/Columbia) is Top10 on Country Bear” Stan Edwards/Lake Placid, FL USA  

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Michael Damian “Let Me Into Your Heart”

“Loving Michael Damian’s “Let Me Into Your Heart” (Weir Brothers/Virgin Music) on KSPI” Jason Kranz/Stillwater, OK

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Benson Boone “Mr Electric Blue”

“Benson Boone is on the move with “Mr Electric Blue” (Warner) on KYRC” Dan Mathews/Yuba City, CA

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Perfect Storm “Song For My Friends”

“Perfect Storm is building strong as  “Song For My Friends”(MTS) takes off on WOCO” Larry Kasynski/Oconto, WI

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Luke Combs “Days Like These”

“Luke Combs “Days Like These” (Columbia) is a top prime mover on our Coyote Country” Russ Davidson/Sheridan, WY  

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Eileen Carey “Carry Me Away”

“Carry Me Away” (Rolley Cstr) from Eileen Carey is a solid breakout on KKUL” Michael D/Henderson, NV  

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Eileen Carey “Carry Me Away”

“We are all over the new “Carry Me Away” (Rolley Cstr) from Eileen Carey on the Sound Machine” Tom Barstow/Moyock, SC

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Jelly Roll “Heart Of Stone”

“Jelly Roll’s Heart Of Stone” (BMG/Republic/Stoney Creek) is Top10 on our Coyote Country” Russ Davidson/Sheridan, WY

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Wrangle Up “Wrangle Up”

“Wrangle Up and their “Wrangle Up” (Wrangle Up) is a breaking hit here on WOCO” Larry Kasynski/Oconto, WI

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Kenneth Roy “Two Of A Kind”

“Kenneth Roy’s “Two Of A Kind” (Physico Records/WireonFire) is a solid breakout on KKUL” Michael D/Henderson, NV

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Buck McCoy “Paris Texas Man”

“Loving Buck McCoy’s “Paris Texas Man” (Weir Brothers) on Country KGRS” Jason Kranz/Stillwater, OK

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Lainey Wilson “Somewhere Over Laredo”

“Lainey Wilson “Somewhere Over Laredo” (This Is Hit/Broken Bow) is breaking on Country Bear” Stan Edwards/Lake Placid, FL USA

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Michele Bettencourt “Everybody Loves A Circus”

“Michele Bettencourt w/Vampire Time’s “Everybody Loves A Circus” (Licorice Pizza) tops WNHE” Ron Dale/Nashville, TN

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Morgan Wallen “What I Want”

“Morgan Wallen w/Tate McRae and “What I Want” (Big Loud/Mercury/UMG) is a hit on KYRC” Dan Mathews/Yuba City, CA

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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

WHAT’S HAPPENING @ RADIO?

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The Power of Independence: How Indie Artists are Reshaping Radio

Independent artists and labels are no longer just a footnote in the music industry-they are actively driving the conversation on radio. An increasing number of creators are choosing to step away from traditional major-label systems, trading rigid corporate structures for absolute creative freedom and direct ownership of their careers. Backed by massive advancements in digital […]

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Top40 Radio Report: Major Labels Hold the Line as Independent Artists Surge

The mainstream Top40 radio landscape continues to be a high-stakes battleground for chart position, characterized by an intense tug-of-war between major label powerhouses and a rapidly rising class of independent breakouts. As the summer season approaches, programmers are locking in their playlists, balancing massive multi-format collaborations with fresh indie singles that are capturing significant listener […]

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RAYE: Show-Stopper

RAYE has achieved extraordinary, trailblazing milestones over the course of her remarkable career, firmly establishing herself as an unstoppable powerhouse within the modern music industry. Her historic, record-breaking six-win sweep at the 2024 BRIT Awards—where she took home the coveted “Album of the Year” title from a total of seven nominations—and her widespread global certifications […]

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Randy C Moore: A Life Told in Songs, Stories, and Simple Truths

Randy C Moore has never chased trends, titles, or the noise of the industry. His compass has always pointed toward something quieter and far more enduring: honest songwriting rooted in everyday life. With a career shaped by legends and a creative spirit that refuses to be rushed, Moore stands as a modern Americana craftsman whose […]

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Inside the Country NMA Nominations: Tracking the Success of 2026’s Top Talent

Riley Green is making waves with “Change My Mind” from Nashville Harbor, revealing his signature storytelling and relatable themes. Tucker Wetmore is catching fans’ attention with “Brunette,” a catchy track from BBlocks/Merc/Mercury Nashville that showcases his unique sound. Gavin Adcock poignant ballad “Never Call Again,” released under Warner/WRN, captivates listeners with heartfelt lyrics and emotional delivery, […]

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Country Music Artist Knock it Out Of The Park At 2025 New Music Awards

Chris Janson is as hot as any country artist can be these days and he shows it with each and every release. His new and excellent “Me & A Beer” (Harpeth 60) is the pure talk of the format and after just one listen you will understand why. Cody Johnson is also getting quite a […]

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Paul Hager covers Madonna’s “Borderline” for Country radio: Radio/Media Download

Paul Hager was raised in Oconto, Wisconsin, and subsequently relocated to Dubuque, Iowa, where Hager attended high school and initiated my music career by recording his first song, ‘Broken Promises,’ at Roland Studios. During his high school years, Hager also studied music theory and had the privilege of performing with Andy Williams in a packed […]

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Multi-Award-Winning Country Artists Chris Chitsey & Bee Smith Unite For Their Highly Touted Duet – “Summer Before The Fall”

Fresh off the biggest radio success of his remarkable career, acclaimed American country music veteran Chris Chitsey is once again making waves, this time alongside one of the United Kingdom’s most exciting emerging country artists, Bee Smith. Their highly anticipated new duet, “Summer Before The Fall,” delivers an emotionally charged story of lifelong friendship standing […]

ARTIST FEATURES

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Turn Up Your Playlist With Trey Calloway’s New Single “Slide” Out Today

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Tim McGraw shares the tracks ‘Pawn Shop Guitar’ and ‘Song for America’

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Lucy Frost Redefines Infatuation In Cheeky Alt-Pop Single “Shit Kicker”

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Alt-pop’s Newest It-Girl Kiki Kramer Captures After-Hours Seduction and Fading Magnetism in “prom king”