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February 16, 2018
Christmas WrapWe pause briefly from our series of pre- and post-CRS analysis to wax nostalgic and revisit the Christmas season, or what legendary crooner Andy Williams once declared in song, "The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year." But, is it? ... Really? For those of us in Country ...
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February 9, 2018
CRS 2018 Winners: Smart Speakers, Damned Good SingersWell, I'm 36 hours removed from CRS 2018, and I’ve just about finished unpacking the experience, both literally and emotionally. Here's what I've decided is the hands-down winner for CRS 2018: Smart Speakers. I declare these the CRS champ on two levels: the ...
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January 26, 2018
All Access Exclusive: Q&A With WUSN PD Kenny JayI wish Country radio had some equivalent of the Elias Sports Bureau so we could research this stuff, but it's quite possible Kenny Jay is the first person to program three major market Country stations within a two-year period: KMNB/Minneapolis, KMPS/Seattle, and – as ...
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January 19, 2018
CRS 2018: Get Smart!As I was prepping this column, which will preview the upcoming Edison Research study at Country Radio Seminar (CRS), a Google search of “Smart Speaker" turned up north of 2.8 million results. Yup, they're kind of a big deal. But, we all knew that, right? All Access ...
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January 12, 2018
CRS 2018: Plan, Learn, Share, Pace, Rinse, RepeatAsk anyone who has enjoyed long-term success in Country radio or on the label side of the business how they’ve been able to grow – then sustain – their career, and I’ll bet you’ll hear the same, three-word answer: Country Radio Seminar (CRS). CRS has been a ...
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January 4, 2018
Hello, And Welcome To 2018!I bring you terrific news to start the New Year: the music industry took a two-week breather over the holidays, and – apparently – decided to continue making music. No official statement about that as of yet from whomever the Prime Minister Of Twang is, but since ...
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December 15, 2017
Top Five Albums Of 2017 – According To UsIt's almost 2018, and I still haven't given up on the album. Call me old school, but I love spending quality time with a new, (mostly) never-before-heard collection of songs from one artist. I don’t think that will ever change. You can have your streaming services, and ...
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December 6, 2017
Shirt HappensAsk anybody involved with Country music – radio, artists, labels, writers, publishers, you name it – and they'd gladly give the shirt off their back to help the kids at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Ironically, it's the shirts they're putting ON their backs ...
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December 1, 2017
2017? You Said It!All I can say about the past 12 months is: “Wow, so THAT happened.” And, just like that, it's December. But, what can YOU say about 2017? Well, actually, you've already done that. Between our weekly "10 Questions" feature and here in "The 'Ville," so many people ...
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November 22, 2017
Pardi Like It’s 1989Ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters, friends and neighbors. As we inch closer to the conclusion of 2017 – anticipating a new year filled with hope, promise, and fresh beginnings – I have several names I want you to remember for 2018: Jon Pardi, Luke Combs, ...