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December 23, 2020

Country Artist Erin Cosgrove Gets In The Holiday Spirit with ‘Hey Baby, It’s Christmas’

Just in time for tree trimming and cookie baking, breakout artist Erin Cosgrove shows her excitement for the holiday season with festive single Hey Baby, It’s Christmas. This jingly and cheerful tune will put every listener in the holiday spirit. Like many classics, this original tune presents all the nostalgic feelings of a good-time Christmas […]

RADIO SPEAKS

Taylor Swift

”The Man”(Republic) Taylor Swift – New Add from KLMJ AC Mike Betten/Hampton, IA

Celeste Barbier

”Tidal Wave” (Independent) Celeste Barbier – Prime Mover at WNHE Ron Dale/Nashville, TN

Tones & I

“Dance Monkey” (Elektra) Tones & I – Closing in on #1 this week at KSPI Jason Kranz/Stillwater, OK

Luke Combs

”Even Though I’m Leaving” (Columbia) Luke Combs – #1 at WFLE Eddie Plummer/Flemingsburg, KY

Maren Morris

“The Bones” (Columbia Nashville) Maren Morris – Top10 @ WEDB Bobby Dee/Dublin, GA

Eileen Carey

”Finally” (RollyCstr) from Eileen Carey – New Add @ KOKX Brian Dougherty/Keokuk, IA

Kip Moore

“We’re all over the latest Kip Moore “She’s Mine” (MCA Nashville)” Eddie Plummer/WFLE (Flemingsburg, KY)

Lewis Capaldi

“Lewis Capaldi is at the top here with “Someone You Loved” (Capitol) Bobby Dee/WEDB (Swainsboro, GA)

Luke Bryan

“What She Wants Tonight” (Capitol) by Luke Bryan is doing well here” Mike Betten/KLMJ Country (Hampton, IA)

Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello

“The Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello “Senorita” (Island/UMG) is Top5 here” Dano/KPLT (Paris, TX)

Lizzo

“Lizzo “Good As Hell” (Atlantic) ranks #1 for us” Jason Kranz/KSPI (Stillwater, OK)

Joey Canyon

“Joey Canyon has something going with “Take Me Back” (Glo-dot)” Mojo Wilson/WMSR (Tuscumbia, AL)

Tower Circle

“We’re loving the new Tower Circle “Come A Little Closer” (Independent)” Nikki Thunder/KCHE (Cherokee, IA)

Johannes Linstead

“Christmas is fun again with Johannes Linstead’s “Tropical Christmas” Art Durivage/WIDE (Troy, NY)

Ron Ramsey Jr

“Ron Ramsey Jr. has a debut hit on his hands with “Comin’ Back Home” Mojo Wilson/WMSR (Tuscumbia, AL)

Post Malone

“Post Malone “Circles” (Republic/UMG) is fast becoming a solid favorite for us” Terry Haley/WAKQ (Paris, TN)

Rhett May

“Rhett May is on fire here with his new & exciting “Cocktails & Cannabis” (Independent)” Art Durivage/WIDE (Troy, NY)

Benny Marsella

“We’re all over the new Benny Marsella “A Special Kind Of Love” (Scheherazade)” Nikki Thunder/KCHE (Cherokee, IA)

Billy F Otis

“Just added “Front Page News” from Billy F Otis (CVB), a great follow-up to his last” Mike Betten/KQCR (Hampton, IA)

Ashley Best

“Ashley Best & “Nothing Ever Seems To Do” is starting to break here” Jason Kranz/KGFY (Stillwater, OK)

Joy Mover

“We’re loving the new Joy Mover single “Heaven In Your Heart” (Independent)” Nikki Thunder/KCHE (Cherokee, IA)

Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber

“Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber “I Don’t Care” (Atlantic) is closing in on #1 for us” Terry Haley/WAKQ (Paris, TN)

Garrett Young

“Garrett Young has a breakout Hit in “Stray Cat Call” (West Coast Collective)” Art Durivage/WIDE (Troy, NY)

Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello

“I Like Me Better” from Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello is a solid winner” Bobby Dee/WEDB (Swainsboro, GA)

Justin Moore

“Justin Moore ” The Ones That Didn’t Make It Back Home” (Valory/Big Machine/Universal) is almost #1 here” Larry Kazynski/WOCO (Green Bay, WI)

Ashley Best

“Ashley Best & “Nothing Ever Seems To Do” is starting to break here” Jason Kranz/KGFY (Stillwater, OK)

Miranda Lambert

“Miranda Lambert’s “It All Comes Out in the Wash” (Warner/RCA Nashville) tops our add list” Eddie Plummer/WFLE (Flemingsburg, KY)

Joy Mover

“We’re loving the new Joy Mover single “Heaven In Your Heart” (Independent)” Nikki Thunder/KCHE (Cherokee, IA)

Shawn Mendes

“Shawn Mendes “If I Can’t Have You” (Island/UMG) is breaking fast for us” Bobby Dee/WEDB (Swainsboro, GA)

Devi

“Just added the new Devi “Heart Stone”, a Great song and great follow-up” Mike Betten/KQCR (Hampton, IA)

New Music Weekly To Conclude 2021 New Music Awards Nominations

New Music Awards nomination ballot deadline is fast approaching. The leading radio industry publication New Music Weekly hosts an “open-ballot” where music industry VIPs, subscribers, and music fans have input on the voting process for its annual New Music Awards. Major and Independent record labels, artists, and bands which have been active at radio are […]

Gabby Barrett: Rewriting Country History

Barrett is one of eight children born to Blaise and Pam Barrett. After Barrett appeared on American Idol, she collaborated with songwriter and producer Allen Foster to write three songs on her extended play The Fireflies: “Fireflies”, “Your Name On It”, and “Missin’ Love”. Barrett has opened for Toby Keith as well as Keith Urban […]

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HENRIETTE Releases Emotional Homage To Father With Country Single “Remember That”

At the beginning of the Christmas season HENRIETTE starts her new cycle in the middle of the global pandemic, which she experiences as a creatively enriching time against all odds, with the acoustic ballad “Remember That”, to be released today on December 2nd, 2020, via Dr. Music Records and is probably her most personal song […]

Andrew Jannakos Win Top Honors In 25th Annual USA Songwriting Competition, Gets Signed To Sony Music

Andrew Jannakos won the top award (Overall Grand Prize) as well as Best Country Song award at the 25th Annual USA Songwriting Competition. Singer-songwriter Andrew Jannakos teamed up with co-writer Michael O’Neal Smith. “I was so shocked that my song got selected winner of the top prize in the USA Songwriting competition, I hope I […]

Artist Toni Land Releases New Single After No. 1 Hit “New Girl”

Who is Toni Land? Who are your biggest influences? What’s the craziest thing that has happened on tour? I don’t know. The whole thing of touring on a budget is crazy. What’s your songwriting process? I try to change up my songwriting process so I don’t get stuck in a box. Sometimes I start with […]

Randy C Moore: Texas Americana

Who are your biggest influences? Johnny Cash, George Harrison, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Tom T. Hall, Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins What’s the craziest thing that has happened on tour? I was a Star Search contestant in 1986 and I was hi-jacked by a man who claimed to be Bruce Springsteen’s security manager. He arranged for […]

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Ariel Bellvalaire Debuts Pop Single “Elastic”

Singer-songwriter and break-out star, Ariel Bellvalaire, has released her debut single, “Elastic.” The “Shrednastics” creator, a combination of aerial gymnastics and electric guitar performance, combined her love of pop music with her guitar shredding talents to create an upbeat pop/rock anthem. “Elastic” is now available to stream and download on all digital platforms worldwide. Ariel Bellvalaire […]

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T. Graham Brown Welcomes Tracy Lawrence To Octobers Live Wire On SiriusXM’s Prime Country

Country hit-maker T. Graham Brown’s LIVE WIRE on SiriusXM’s Prime Country Channel 58 will debut new episodes for October, starting Wednesday, October 7 at 10/9c PM, featuring an interview with Tracy Lawrence. LIVE WIRE is a one hour show that showcases live cuts & interviews with some of T. Graham Brown’s closest friends and heroes, sharing fun stories about life on the […]