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Jason Aldean brings his unmistakable Country sound back to radio with “Anytime Soon” (Broken Bow), while Blake Whiten adds another developing voice to the current mix with “Bet On That” (Warner). Continuing their successful genre-blending run, Kevin Powers and Shaboozey team up for “Move On.” Meanwhile, Koe Wetzel and Ella Langley reunite on “Jaded,” their latest collaboration and new single at Country radio. Blake Whiten LOCASH keeps things upbeat with “Talkin Bout” (Galaxy), while Luke Combs adds “Rethink Some Things” (Columbia) to his impressive radio catalog. Brantley Gilbert delivers his trademark Southern-rock edge with “GOOD DAMN,” and Chris Young gives programmers another strong contemporary option with “I Didn’t Come Here To Leave.” Rounding out the group, Corey Kent brings a modern Country-rock approach with “Empty Words,” released as his 2026 single from Blacktop. Megan Moroney adds a compelling female voice to the current conversation with “Medicine,” while Charles Wesl...
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There was always a kind of alchemy to her — a girl born in a one-room cabin on the Little Pigeon River, grown into American folklore, stitched from coat-of-many-colors patchwork and platinum records, from rhinestones and resilience. Dolly Parton never let anyone forget where she came from. Dirt poor, she called it — and she spun that hardship into her own mythology. “Coat of Many Colors” wasn’t just a song. It was a manifesto: poverty is not the same as poorness of spirit. She wore her rags, real and remembered, like armor. Later, she wore rhinestones the same way. Both said: I decide who I am. The world wanted every piece of her — “Jolene,” aching and pleading; “9 to 5,” a fist raised with a wink; “I Will Always Love You,” a farewell so tender it circled the globe twice, belonging fully to her and to Whitney both. It wanted the wit, quick as a blade, “It takes a lot of money to look this cheap,” she’d say, laughing first. But underneath the wigs was someone who built libraries out of ...
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Fresh off the international success of their global #1 duet, "Summer Before The Fall," Chris Chitsey and Bee Smith reunite with "Be Mary," a powerful new Country Christian Christmas single centered on faith, hope, and the extraordinary example of Mary. The release follows an extraordinary year for the U.S./U.K. pairing. "Summer Before The Fall" earned the 2026 World Songwriting Award for Best Music Collaboration and climbed to #1 on both the World Indie Music Top 100 Chart & the European Indie Music Chart. Most recently, Chitsey and Smith took home the coveted Vocal Event of the Year Award at the 12th Annual Josie Music Awards, held at Nashville's legendary Grand Ole Opry. The duet also received a nomination for Song of the Year, further cementing the pair's international success. "Be Mary" is unmistakably Country, unabashedly Christian and centered on the true meaning of Christmas. Written by Thornton Cline & Sami Jo Furniss, ...
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“Lawrence Cameron McGhee’s “I Want You Right” (Record High Music) is right for WNHE” Ron Dale/Nashville, TN #RadioProgrammers #Radiostations #RadioAirplay #RadioSpeaks #radioindustry #independentmusic #recordlabels #MusicIndustry #IndieMusic #LawrenceCameronMcGhee #AirplayAccess #IWantYouRight https://airplayaccess.com/?p=26680
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Just in time for the mid-term elections Michele Bettencourt and her Vampire Time Band have released "Taking Out The Trash" (Licorice Pizza). "No matter what side of the aisle you are on everyone should be able to relate to this song", said Michele during a recent interview. Her current single "How Close" featuring the brilliant Sari Greenberg is now a top10 hit and breaking all over New Music Weekly, National Radio Hits, Independent Music Network & Mediabase. Michele hopes that with the release of "Taking Out The Trash" (Licorice Pizza) that is can help bring a bit of humor into a very serious situation. Additional Artist/Song Information: Artist Name: Michele Bettencourt w/Vampire Time Song Title: Taking Out The Trash Publishing: Michele Bettencourt Music Publishing Affiliation: BMI Album Title: Taking Out The Trash Record Label: Licorice Pizza Record Label: Licorice Pizza Kerry Brown Radio Promotion: National Record Promotion Larr...
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Hi! I am Anuya, and I am a singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. From a young age, I have been drawn toward performing. I have sung, danced, and acted on stages countless times, and I have successfully performed at competitions. A fun fact about me is that I play three instruments, I speak four languages, and have a black belt in karate. I love to share my passions with others, and I especially love to spread joy through my art and my performances. I have a debut single in "Loose Ends" (Ni Music Group) so please check it out! Additional Artist/Song Information: Artist Name: Anuya Song Title: Loose Ends Publishing: Anuya Music Publishing Affiliation: ASCAP Album Title: Loose Ends Record Label: Ni Music Group Record Label: Ni Music Group Eric Johnson Radio Promotion: National Record Promotion Larry Weir 3236587449 larry_weir@sbcglobal.net #NewIndieMusic #NIMusicGroup #Anuya #NationalRecordPromotion #AirplayAccess #RadioAirplay #popmusic #LooseEnds #radio https://airp...
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The New Music Awards (NMAs) have officially launched the entry period for the 2027 awards season. Known across the industry as “New Music’s Biggest Night,” the annual awards show produced by New Music Weekly celebrates excellence by honoring outstanding achievements in radio, music, independent/major artists, and radio programmers. The upcoming awards will recognize excellence in music production, radio airplay, and industry contributions spanning October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. Nominations composed of music industry executives, programmers, fans and radio professionals will submit nomination ballots  to determine the nominees across all major categories, including Radio Station of the Year, Program Director of the Year, and Artist of the Year, among other categories. Winners will be announced and recognized by New Music Awards in early 2027. Participating radio stations, artists, labels, and industry professionals can submit their entries and nominations online via the o...
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