"Smith is, without question, one of the most influential voices in sports media. He’s also one of its greatest entertainers. But his ongoing feud with James is more theater than journalism"
“You used to be able to just have a headline such as ‘30 Years Ago: This Band Puts Out This Album’ and it would do great,” says Wilkening. “But now if you don’t have some kind of an angle in the story, you’re dead in the water.”
There are things that the streaming platforms can never do that Country excels in. Community connection, cultural relevance, and making the music feel like your music.
"Bernstein is a well-known commodity that will drive audience with the new look and flashy sound, but will it resonate long-term with an audience while growing"