Tag: Country Radio

Browse our Latest articles!

YouTube Is Changing the Rules Again: What it Means For Broadcasters and Brands

"The playing field for platform dominance only gets harder from here."

Inside Jarrett Payton’s Decision to Leave WGN and Join 104.3 The Score

"When I'm speaking, I hope I'm speaking for the fans. Hopefully when you do say something, you have a loud enough microphone that you're being heard. If I'm being heard, the fans are being heard as well."

Bobby Bones Reveals Top 40 Most Influential Radio Personalities

I can acknowledge the impact of all of them in my lifetime. I'd have to put them at the top of any list.

Fox News Wins Big With Karoline Leavitt, But Does She Win Too?

For Fox News, the hire is a clear win. For Leavitt, the picture gets murkier. Her talents are undeniable, but the landing spot might not showcase them.

Paisley Dunn-Banks Announces Departure From Froggy 101.7/104.9

"Following a recent trip to Nashville for the Country Radio Seminar, she plans to return to Colorado, where she intends to begin a new chapter working in the fitness industry."

99.5 The Wolf Morning Hosts Nick Steele and Kristen Flowers Exit

The duo, who are married, said they were “honored to be part of the Portland community and be embraced by their listeners.”

Ella Langley, Jo Dee Messina to Sit For ‘The Conversation’ at CRS 2026

Previous installments featured Trisha Yearwood with Lainey Wilson and Eric Church with Jelly Roll. It's become a signature element of the CRS schedule.

61st Annual ACM Awards Nominees For Country Radio Announced

Winners of the ACM Awards in the radio portion will be announced at Country Radio Seminar (CRS) on March 18th through 20th in Nashville.

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Country Radio Program Directors of 2025

"Eighty eight (88) Country program directors appeared on ballots submitted by our voters this year."

Phil’s Future Five: Why Taylor Swift Looks Ready For Another Smash Hit

Phil’s Future Five is me doing the work for you and finding records currently outside the Top 30 in their respective formats that are positioned to break.

Justin Hammons Joins KICK 104 In Rapid City

"Haugo Broadcasting has hired Hammons for a dual on-air role in Rapid City, placing the veteran broadcaster in afternoon drive on KICK 104 while also assigning him to middays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on sister station Hits 102.7."

CRS 2026 to Honor Jelly Roll With Artist Humanitarian Award, Expand Focus on Growth, Inclusion, and Mentorship

"The award, established in 1990, has recognized many of the format’s biggest stars."

Dave Thomas Named Program Director, Morning Host At 96.9FM WSIG

"Thomas has also been a regular on-air presence at WSIG, making the move a natural extension of his existing responsibilities within the cluster."

Turning Point USA ‘All-American Halftime Show’ Earns More Than 5 Million Viewers

Blake Neff, a producer for The Charlie Kirk Show, said on social media that "the audience kept going up throughout the competing show."

Popular

Inside Jarrett Payton’s Decision to Leave WGN and Join 104.3 The Score

"When I'm speaking, I hope I'm speaking for the fans. Hopefully when you do say something, you have a loud enough microphone that you're being heard. If I'm being heard, the fans are being heard as well."

Bobby Bones Reveals Top 40 Most Influential Radio Personalities

I can acknowledge the impact of all of them in my lifetime. I'd have to put them at the top of any list.

Fox News Wins Big With Karoline Leavitt, But Does She Win Too?

For Fox News, the hire is a clear win. For Leavitt, the picture gets murkier. Her talents are undeniable, but the landing spot might not showcase them.

Why The Broadcast Booth Is Radio’s Next Untapped Digital Opportunity

"The radio booth has always been one of the most authentic places in sports media. If radio broadcasters are willing to go the extra mile to put cameras in the booth, they should go the added mile and stream those booths live."