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America’s Morning Show with Blair Garner, Chuck Wicks, Lee Ann Womack & More to Launch Tomorrow
When NASH FM 94.7 premiered last year, New Yorkers breathed a sigh of relief as country had finally returned to the Big Apple. As the station continues to strike a chord with listeners in the Tri-State Area, Cumulus announced that “America’s Morning Show” will be hitting the air TOMORROW. June 20. The all-star cast at the helm of this endeavor includes radio veteran Blair Garner and music stars Terri Clark, Sunny Sweeney, Chuck Wicks and Lee Ann Womack.
The new morning show will begin later this month, airing weekdays from 6-10am. The show will feature country’s biggest hits and stars, as well as New York traffic and weather. The show will originate in Nashville before a studio audience, with frequent broadcasts from the NASH FM studios in Manhattan.
No one is more excited to take on New York’s country fans than Garner. “I am thrilled to begin waking up the New York area’s Country listeners on NASH FM 94.7 with an uplifting Country start to the day,” He said. “New Yorkers are embracing NASH FM in an amazing way and I look forward to bringing the Country music lifestyle to the Big Apple straight from Nashville.”
For more information on “American’s Morning Show,” make sure to follow them on Twitter and Facebook. You can also follow the all-star cast: @blairgarner, @chuckwicks, @terriclarkmusic, @leeannwomack & @gettinsweenered.
Dwight Yoakam Ryman concert to be broadcast on Sirius/XM
Country fans who couldn’t snag a ticket for either of Dwight Yoakam‘s sold out concerts at the Ryman are in luck! Dwight, who will be returning to the historic Ryman Auditorium stage for the first time since 2005 this Friday. His live concert will be broadcast on Sirius/XM’s Outlaw Country channel starting at 10 pm EST. The concert had sold out in less than 30 minutes, so Dwight added a second date – which also sold out in under 30 minutes.
Fans can tune in to hear some of his classic hits as well as tracks from his brand new album “3 Pears” on Warner Music Nashville. If you miss the broadcast, it will re-air on Thursday, July 4th.
Will you be tuning in, or were you one of the lucky few that managed to score tickets?
Kenny Chesney to perform in NYC for Sirius/XM
Blue Chair/Columbia Nashville superstar Kenny Chesney will be performing a private show for Sirius/XM radio listeners in New York City. The concert, which will take place at the Highline Ballroom, is invitation-only, on May 1st, however the show will be broadcast live on Sirius/XM’s Highway 59 on Saturday, May 4th at 8 pm EST.
It’s a pretty big show for the company, who shares:
“As part of our unmatched offering of Country music, Kenny Chesney will give our subscribers a special performance,” said SIRIUSXM President/Chief Content Officer, Scott Greenstein. “Kenny is often playing stadiums and arenas, but for SIRIUSXM he’ll be doing a special intimate performance for a few hundred lucky subscribers who can see him perform live at the Highline Ballroom. Our national audience of subscribers will be able to hear the concert on SIRIUSXM, an unwavering supporter of all kinds of Country music. This special concert is another example of what we like to bring our listeners: the best Country music they can’t find anywhere else.”
SIRIUSXM subscribers will have the opportunity to win tickets to the event through an online contest, starting today. For info and rules visit siriusxm.com/thehighway. You can also win your way to the show by following The Highway’s Twitter account – @SXMTheHighway. Good luck!
The Bobby Bones Show is now in Nashville!
Last Tuesday, February 19th, we here at Keepin’ It Country had the pleasure of welcoming Mr. Bobby Bones to Nashville! The press conference took place at the Ford Theater in the Country Music Hall of Fame, where Bobby and his radio crew answered questions and took photos with some of Bobby’s favorite country stars, who were invited to help welcome him to his new city.
To start off the conference, Brad Paisley (although he couldn’t be there in attendance) shared a special video message announcing that he would be Bobby’s first guest on Monday, February 25th. The Big 98′s AntMan and Amy Paige then hosted a question & answer session with Bobby, opening up questions to anyone in attendance. Some of the country stars in attendance at the conference were Brett Eldridge, Charlie Worsham, Chris Janson, Craig Campbell, Dustin Lynch, Eric Paslay, The Farm, Gloriana, Greg Bates, Jake Owen, Jana Kramer, Joe Nichols, Joel Crouse, Josh Thompson, Jon Pardi, Kristin Kelly, and Parmalee.
“Thank you guys all for coming, it really means a lot to me and I’m gonna play your records a whole lot more since you’re here” Bobby joked, to all the artists who took their time to attend.
Bobby informed us that he grew up on country and he already feels at home in the transition from hosting on Top 40 radio to Country. ”To entertain and be with country music, it just feels so natural, and I feel like there is a big wide open avenue for a show like ours that makes people laugh, that relates and identifies with the new generation of country. I think that’s our goal and that’s what we’re set here to do.”
The Bobby Bones Show first started in Austin, TX in 2003. It debuted in Nashville on February 18th, 2013 and is now syndicated on Country radio stations nationwide. You can tune in Monday through Friday from 5 to 10am central time.
We’re glad to have you here in Nashville, Bobby! You can check out our photos from the event below!
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VIDEO: Casey James – I Got Mine (Black Keys Cover)
Country music’s own Casey James stopped by the Big D & Bubba show for a special acoustic session and interview. In one of the moments not broadcast on-air, Casey performed a cover of one of my favorite rock bands The Black Keys.
Check out Casey’s acoustic version of “I Got Mine” below and let us know if you think he can rock:
Joel Crouse releases debut single on Show Dog-Universal
Born and raised in Holland, Mass., Show Dog-Universal Music recording artist, Joel Crouse, penned his first song at the ripe age of 14, formed a band by age 15, graduated from high school by age 16, and signed a record deal by age 19. Now, at age 20, he has released his first single, “If You Want Some,” to country radio and iTunes on February 5. Crouse co-wrote the up-tempo party anthem alongside acclaimed songwriter Luke Laird (No. 1 Billboard singles include Blake Shelton’s “Hillbilly Bone,” Rodney Atkins’ “Take a Back Road,” Eric Church’s “Drink in My Hand” and Little Big Town‘s “Pontoon”) and his producer Jamie Houston (High School Musical, Christina Aguilera).
“My life has definitely changed in the past couple years,” states Crouse. “I’ve been on the road the last few months visiting country radio, and that’s just been incredible. I’m very thankful.”
Crouse grew up performing in his father’s church, but credits his grandfather for introducing him to country music.
“We called him ‘Big Guy,’ and he lived with us while I was growing up. I guess I was 12 years old when he first took me down to the music store, bought me a guitar and set me up with lessons,” shares Crouse.
Crouse was introduced to Houston through a mutual friend, Brandon Creed (Manager for Bruno Mars) shortly after Crouse graduated high school.
“We began working on music immediately and knew we both wanted to make a really cool sounding record,” Crouse reflects. “Jamie blows me away every time we’re in the studio because his ear is so unbelievable.”
Houston notes, “I think what was most unique about Joel — especially being the age that he is — was how hard of a worker he was in the studio. When we would write a song, he would sing in the room as we were writing it but then come back a few days later and he would have it all worked out — all the lifts, peaks and valleys — and he nailed it. I think he has a lot to contribute to country music stylistically.”
“For someone that young to know who they are as an artist is really impressive,” says Laird. “He’s just one of those that has a natural gift for the songwriting process, and just knows who he is as an artist.”
Crouse spent 2012 road testing his music for the fans, opening for Rodney Atkins, Sara Evans, the Goo Goo Dolls, Toby Keith, and Darius Rucker and will perform several shows with The Band Perry in 2013.
Emerson Drive releases Crazy new single
A tour. An album. And now the official release of a new single to American radio.
Canadian group Emerson Drive announces the release of a brand new single, “She’s My Kind of Crazy,” the lead single from ROLL, the band’s much anticipated new studio album. The song has had over 20,000 iTunes downloads, in just under three months, and sees over 40 spins per week on Sirius XM’s “The Highway.” The flurry of activity forced an earlier release date of ROLL to January 22nd.
“Our fans have been wonderfully loud in asking us for new music here in the U.S.,” said lead singer Brad Mates. “We knew ‘Crazy’ needed to be heard and we’ve worked hard the last few months to make it available digitally and now to ask our friends at radio to give us a shot.”
On YouTube, the video (directed Emerson Drive’s David Pichette) is closing in on half a million views!
Emerson Drive makes hit music, period. “I Should Be Sleeping,” “Fall Into Me,” and their emotional, chart-topping ballad, “Moments,” have all racked up nominations and awards in both the U.S. and Canada.
After taking some time off following their 2009 release, BELIEVE, Emerson Drive have propelled themselves back into the spotlight with a new album and a brand new single that is gaining notoriety in both the United States and Canada.
ROLL, contains 11 songs penned mostly by the members of Emerson Drive, was co-produced by Emerson Drive and David Kamulsky. The new release showcases the band’s growth and maturity with its lyrical content, vocal range and instrumentation, which has made them one of country music’s most loved bands.
Country Music Radio Comes Back to NYC
It’s about dang time! For the first time in 17 years, country music has officially found a home on the New York City radio dial. Launched Monday, Nash-FM 94.7 (WXRP) is off to a great start, receiving tweets of support from country music’s brightest stars and biggest fans in the Big Apple. The station transitioned to country with a spin of Randy Houser‘s new #1 hit, “How Country Feels.” So far, the station is mixing old country faves, such as Alan Jackson & Brooks & Dunn, with today’s hottest stars, such as Miranda Lambert, Dierks Bentley and more.
Not in the NYC area or need a country fix at your desk? You can stream NASH-FM here: http://www.nashfm947.com/
Bart Crow Releases New Single Nationally
Breakthrough Texas artist Bart Crow will be hitting the road this year in support of his full-length studio album “Dandelion”. The record had a number one debut on Billboard’s Heatseekers South Central Regional Chart and number twenty-five on Billboard’s Heatseekers Albums Chart. “Dandelion” was produced by Pat Green‘s drummer Justin Pollard. His Texas chart-topping single “Little Bit Of Luck” from the record will be hitting country radio across the United States today.
With one chart topper, two more Top 5′s, one Top 10 and four Top 20′s on the Texas Music Chart and over 30,000 albums and downloads sold, Crow has hit multiple milestones in his career, solidifying him as one of the most dynamic live bands in the Texas/Red Dirt scene and beyond. At the heart of a good show are great songs, and Crow is known for his honest and relatable writing. Songs like the No. 1 “Saying Goodbye,” “Run With The Devil,” and “Wear My Ring” are what keeps him burning it up on the road nearly 200 days a year and on the charts.
Check out a live performance of his new single below and let us know what you think:
Brantley Gilbert Dating Jana Kramer
Brantley Gilbert let a pretty big secret slip during a recent radio interview. Turns out the country rocker has been dating actress-turned-singer Jana Kramer. The pair met for the first time while at the CMT Awards this past June. During an interview with Atlanta radio station WKHX’s morning show, Brantley admitted that they were a couple. Cadillac Jack, one of the morning show personalities, saw a picture of Brantley in Jana’s bunk while interviewing her on her bus last week.
After much persuasion from the show’s hosts, Brantley finally said:
“To answer your question, yes. And and I’m a very, very happy man. Yes, I am with Jana Kramer.”
Listen to the full interview here on the podcast and let us know what you think about country music’s newest couple.
