Clear Channel Names SVP of iHeartRadio Programming

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Chris Williams

Chris Williams


Clear Channel Media and Entertainment has named Chris Williams as Sr. VP of iHeartRadio Programming, effective immediately. Williams will be based in New York City and will report to Darren Davis, Executive VP and General Manager of National Programming Platforms and work closely with Brian Lakamp President of Digital and his team.
In this newly created position, Williams will oversee all digital content programming, curation and marketing strategies for iHeartRadio, Clear Channel’s industry leading digital radio platform.
Williams will work closely with the National Sales, Marketing and Partnership team, the Digital team and the editorial and marketing teams to coordinate digital contesting and live streaming events like the iHeartRadio Music Festival, iHeartRadio Pool Party and iHeartRadio Album Release Parties.
Williams most recently served as VP of Programming for Clear Channel Cincinnati, where he oversaw all programming for the market’s seven stations. He has been with Clear Channel since 2005, serving in a variety of programming roles in both the Cincinnati and Atlanta markets. In 2011 Williams expanded his role with the company, becoming the Active Rock Brand Coordinator as Clear Channel’s in-house format expert.

Weekly Chart Report (11/8/13)

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Flying Island's Gwen Sebastian (L) recently visited with Premiere Radio's Rosemary Young (R) at this week’s radio remote.

Flying Island’s Gwen Sebastian (L) recently visited with Premiere Radio’s Rosemary Young (R) at this week’s radio remote.


On the heels of Wednesday night’s highly viewed CMA Awards, several winners and nominees appear on MusicRow’s chart. After spending 20 weeks on the chart, Eli Young Band’s “Drunk Last Night” surges to No. 1 with 3292 spins. Eric Paslay’s “Friday Night” jumps one spot, landing at No. 2. CMA winners Keith Urban and Miranda Lambert fall two places with “We Were Us” moving to No. 3. While Urban took home Musical Event of the Year for his work on Tim McGraw and Taylor Swift’s “Highway Don’t Care,” Lambert celebrated her fourth consecutive year as Female Vocalist of the Year. The Band Perry’s “Don’t Let Me Be Lonely” remains at No. 4, while Jake Owen’s “Days of Gold” continues to sit at No. 5. Rounding out the Top 10 this week is Cassadee Pope’s “Wasting All These Tears” at No. 6, Joe Nichols’ “Sunny and 75” at No. 7, Brad Paisley’s “I Can’t Change The World” at No. 8, David Nail’s “Whatever She’s Got” at No. 9 and Zac Brown Band’s “Sweet Annie” at No. 10.
Luke Bryan’s “Drink A Beer” is the week’s greatest gainer, debuting at No. 58 with 458 spins. Eric Church’s “The Outsiders” rises to No. 31 with another 381 spins, while Lady Antebellum’s “Compass” moves to No. 18 with an extra 316 spins. Florida Georgia Line’s “Stay” closes in on the top ten, jumping to No. 11 with an added 293 spins. The chart-topping duo recently added two CMA Awards to their mantle, including Vocal Duo of the Year and Single of the Year for their wildly successful hit “Cruise.” Finally, Toby Keith’s “Shut Up and Hold On” debuts at No. 59 with 269 spins.
MusicRow welcomes debuts from five Country crooners this week, with Bryan’s “Drink A Beer” debuting at No. 58, Keith’s “Shut Up and Hold On” at No. 59, Tyler Farr’s “Whiskey In My Water” at No. 74 , Joe Allen’s “Looks Like It’s Raining” at No. 77 and Ryan Broshear’s “Make Each Moment Last” at No. 80.
Frozen Playlists: KMKS, KIAI, KITX, KXKZ, WAAG
CMA Vocal Group of the Year Little Big Town recently visited with Premiere Networks personality Bobby Bones prior to the annual awards show in promotion of this week’s No. 26 Capitol Nashville single, “Sober.” Pictured (L-R): LBT's Phillip, Kimberly, Karen, Jimmy, and Bobby Bones.

CMA Vocal Group of the Year Little Big Town recently visited with Premiere Networks personality Bobby Bones prior to the annual awards show in promotion of this week’s No. 26 Capitol Nashville single, “Sober.” Pictured (L-R): LBT’s Phillip, Kimberly, Karen, Jimmy, and Bobby Bones.


Upcoming Singles
November 11
Chase Rice/Ready Set Roll/Dack Janiels-RPME
Luke Bryan/Drink A Beer/Capitol
Seth Hopkins/Til The Town Burns Down/Harvest
November 18
Toby Keith/Shut Up and Hold On/Show Dog-Universal
Thomas Rhett/Get Me Some of That/Valory
November 21
Kate McRae/ A Little Bit/HMG Nashville
November 25
Bush Hawg/More Than Corn/RCA Nashville
December 16
Lindsay Ell/Trippin’ On Us/Stoney Creek

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New On The Chart—Debuting This Week
Artist/song/label — chart pos.
Luke Bryan/Drink A Beer/Capitol Nashville – 58
Toby Keith/Shut Up and Hold On/Show Dog – Universal – 59
Tyler Farr/Whiskey In My Water/Columbia Nashville – 74
Joe Allen/Looks Like It’s Raining/Stubborn Horse Records – 77
Ryan Broshear/Make Each Moment Last/Painted Horse – 80
Most Added
Artist/song/label — New Adds
Luke Bryan/Drink A Beer/Capitol Nashville – 38
Toby Keith/Shut Up and Hold On/Show Dog – Universal – 23
Eric Church/The Outsiders/EMI Nashville – 18
Jerrod Niemann/Drink To That All Night/Arista Nashville – 13
Justin Moore/Lettin’ The Night Roll/Valory Music – 13
Tyler Farr/Whiskey In My Water /Columbia Nashville – 10
Austin Webb/Slip On By/Streamsound – 8
Little Big Town/Sober/Capitol – 8
Kacey Musgraves/Follow Your Arrow/Mercury Nashville – 7
Greatest Spin Increase
Artist/song/label — spin+
Luke Bryan/Drink A Beer/Capitol Nashville – 458
Eric Church/The Outsiders/EMI Nashville – 381
Lady Antebellum/Compass/Capitol – 316
Florida Georgia Line/Stay/Republic Nashville – 293
Toby Keith/Shut Up and Hold On/Show Dog – Universal – 269
On Deck—Soon To Be Charting
Artist/song/label — spins
Will Hoge/Strong/Prospector-Crescendo – 250
Aaron Watson/July In Cheyenne/HTK Records – 208
John Karl/Old River Road/Pour Boy – 207
Callie Bobsin/Back Then/ – 189
Angel Mary & The Tennessee Werewolves/Folsom Prison Blues/Verado – 176
Granger Smith/Miles and Mud Tires/Independent – 161

Hunter Hayes managed starstuck staff from WUSN and WMN stations during a recent Chicago stop on his CMT Let’s Be Crazy Tour in promotion of his No.21 Atlantic/Warner Bros. single, featuring Jason Mraz. Pictured (L-R): WUSN’s Liz Geerling, WMN’s Katie Bright, Hunter Hayes, and WUSN’s Marci Braun.

Hunter Hayes managed starstuck staff from WUSN and WMN stations during a recent Chicago stop on his CMT Let’s Be Crazy Tour in promotion of his No.21 Atlantic/Warner Bros. single, featuring Jason Mraz. Pictured (L-R): WUSN’s Liz Geerling, WMN’s Katie Bright, Hunter Hayes, and WUSN’s Marci Braun.


Warner Bros./WMN recording artist Sheryl Crow recently shared the stage with Kevin Fowler and Jerrod Niemann, whose Arista Nashville single “Drink To That All Night” lands at No. 42, for a recent performance for KCYY’s Guitar Pull. Pictured (L-R): KCYY PD Jeff Garrison, Sheryl Crow, Kevin Fowler and Jerrod Niemann

Warner Bros./WMN recording artist Sheryl Crow recently shared the stage with Kevin Fowler and Jerrod Niemann, whose Arista Nashville single “Drink To That All Night” lands at No. 42, for a performance for KCYY’s Guitar Pull. Pictured (L-R): KCYY PD Jeff Garrison, Sheryl Crow, Kevin Fowler and Jerrod Niemann

Charlie Cook On Air: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

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Charlie Cook

Charlie Cook


It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The last two months of the year are just so darn different than any other time of the year. It’s not just the holidays, that starts now with Halloween (not officially part of the last 61 days) as a big time holiday celebrated by every age group.
The note this week is really directed towards radio station program directors who are guiding their radio stations through what can be bumpy waters for the next two months.
We have two HUGE holidays this month. You’re thinking Thanksgiving but what else? I contend Black Friday is as big a day, and more anticipated by a majority of your listeners and sponsors.
The female portion of the audience tolerates Thanksgiving. It is filled with them having to cook and clean while their (mostly) lazy husbands, boyfriends or male relatives use the day as an excuse to over eat and watch 12 hours of Pro Football.
The tryptophan that immobilizes the male portion of the audience is the perfect way set up the shopping frenzy your female listeners look forward to starting at midnight Friday morning in many places.
Because Thanksgiving is as late this year as possible, Cyber Monday is a December holiday. It could be renamed “Goof Off Monday”.
The term is only eight years old, first being introduced in 2005. Last year over $1B was spent on Cyber Monday. Since it became a significant shopping day it has grown about 15 percent every year. Even with a soft economy again this year, retailers expect a double digit increases in 2013.
If you are not part of this incredible AMERICAN weekend, you are missing an opportunity to connect with your listener’s life. You need to insert yourself into this weekend.
1. Have your morning shows participate in local food bank/church activities on Thanksgiving.
2. Have your personalities at local malls on Friday.
3. Have your station giving tips all day Monday about sites with Cyber Monday sales.
As December progresses toward Christmas Day your programming begins to change and the listening levels begin to change. If you’re the Christmas Music station in town you are welcoming in new listeners. What are you doing on the air to keep those people into 2014 when the holiday music ends? If you compete against Christmas Music stations, what are you doing to make sure you get your fair share of listening through the holiday and then the listeners reset their listening habits in the new year?
Will you run promos the last couple of weeks reminding listeners you’ve been there for them for months and that come 2014 your plans include, A, B and C?  Any thought in going commercial-free the first of 2014, when spot loads are light to non- existent, to win back Christmas Music listeners? Better yet, how about a “pay your bills” contest during the month of January? Even $100.00 a few times a day to win back those listeners and get back into their old habits helps.
What are you doing between Christmas and New Year’s Eve to appeal to the listeners who are not travelling, but are easing back into their routines?
This is the most wonderful time of the year. It is also an opportunity to solidify your position as the most wonderful radio station partner.
(The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of MusicRow.)

'MusicRow' No. 1 Song

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Miranda Lambert and Keith Urban.

Miranda Lambert and Keith Urban.


Eight weeks is all the time Keith Urban needed to take “We Were Us,” his Capitol Nashville single featuring Miranda Lambert, to No. 1 on the MusicRow Chart.
As one of the best 2013 CD debuts (not to mention rockin’ tour), the deluxe version of Urban’s Fuse features 16 tracks including the album’s second single, written by Nicolle Galyon, Jimmy Robbins and Jon Nite. The American Idol judge, who rarely releases a duet, is currently enlisting video auditions to be a part of a fan mash-up for the song with a grand prize trip to Chicago, Il. for the Light The Fuse Tour, which extends through 2014.
Don’t miss this year’s Male and Female Vocalist of the Year-nominees perform the tune together on the Nov. 6 CMA Awards, live from Nashville. In the meantime, check out the first live performance of the title in Oklahoma City on Oct. 19.

Weekly Chart Report (11/1/13)

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Easton Corbin (center) recently visited with Pharr, TX’s JoJo Cerda (PD KTEX) and Patches (MD KTEX).

Easton Corbin (center) recently visited with Pharr, TX’s JoJo Cerda (PD KTEX) and Patches (MD KTEX).


Superstars Keith Urban and Miranda Lambert top MusicRow’s chart this week, with “We Were Us” reaching the No. 1 spot after only eight weeks on the chart. Meanwhile, Eli Young Band’s “Drunk Last Night” leaps to No. 2. Eric Paslay’s “Friday Night” rises to No. 3, while The Band Perry’s “Don’t Let Me Be Lonely” jumps to No. 4. Jake Owen’s “Days of Gold” breaks the Top 5, landing at No. 5. Rounding out the Top 10 this week is Cassadee Pope’s “Wasting All These Tears” at No. 6, Joe Nichols’ “Sunny and 75” at No. 7, Darius Rucker’s “Radio” at No. 8, Brad Paisley’s “I Can’t Change The World” at No. 9 and Zac Brown Band’s “Sweet Annie” at No. 10.
Eric Church’s “The Outsiders” is the week’s greatest gainer, racing to No. 48 with 478 spins. The singer recently announced plans to perform at a Gregg Allman tribute in January. Lady Antebellum’s “Compass” guides the band to No. 24 with another 329 spins. Florida Georgia Line’s “Stay” hits No. 15 with an extra 299 spins, while Urban and Lambert’s “We Were Us” reaches No. 1 with an added 274 spins. Finally, George Strait’s “I Got A Car” rises to No. 47 with another 230 spins.
Male artists dominate this week’s debuts, with Church’s “The Outsiders” debuting at No. 48,  Dan+Shay’s “19 You+Me” at No. 75, LoCash Cowboys’ “Best Seat In The House” at No. 78 and Josh Pruno’s “Cut Offs” at No. 80.
Frozen Playlists: WAKG, WKWS, WZZS
Toby Keith lands ‘on deck’ this week with his latest Show Dog-Universal single, “Shut Up and Hold On,” after recently visiting with Blair Garner and the NASH FM America's Morning Show. Keith’s new album Drinks After Work, became available this week. Pictured (L-R): Chuck Wicks, Keith, Terri Clark, Blair Garner

Toby Keith lands ‘on deck’ this week with his latest Show Dog-Universal single, “Shut Up and Hold On,” after recently visiting with Blair Garner and the NASH FM America’s Morning Show. Keith’s new album, Drinks After Work, became available this week. Pictured (L-R): Chuck Wicks, Keith, Terri Clark, Blair Garner


Upcoming Singles
November 4
Tyler Farr/Whiskey In My Water/Columbia Nashville
Luke Bryan/Drink A Beer/Capitol
George Strait/I Got A Car/MCA Nashville
November 11
Chase Rice/Ready Set Roll/Dack Janiels-RPME
November 18
Bush Hawg/More Than Corn/RCA Nashville
Toby Keith/Shut Up and Hold On/Show Dog-Universal
December 16
Lindsay Ell/Trippin’ On Us/Stoney Creek

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New On The Chart—Debuting This Week
Artist/song/label — chart pos.
Eric Church/The Outsiders/EMI Nashville – 48
Dan+Shay/19 You+Me/Warner Bros. – 75
LoCash Cowboys/Best Seat In The House/Average Joes Entertainment-Tenacity Records – 78
Josh Pruno/Cut Offs/Lawrence Music Group – 80
Most Added
Artist/song/label — New Adds
Eric Church/The Outsiders/EMI Nashville – 36
Toby Keith/Shut Up and Hold On/Show Dog – Universal – 18
George Strait/I Got A Car/MCA – 17
Lady Antebellum/Compass/Capitol – 13
Justin Moore/Lettin’ The Night Roll/Valory Music – 11
Jerrod Niemann/Drink To That All Night/Arista Nashville – 11
Leah Turner/Take The Keys/Columbia Nashville – 10
Tyler Farr/Whiskey In My Water/Columbia Nashville – 9
Greatest Spin Increase
Artist/song/label — spin+
Eric Church/The Outsiders/EMI Nashville – 478
Lady Antebellum/Compass/Capitol – 329
Florida Georgia Line/Stay/Republic Nashville – 299
Keith Urban feat. Miranda Lambert/We Were Us/Capitol Nashville-Hit Red Records – 274
George Strait/I Got A Car/MCA – 230
On Deck—Soon To Be Charting
Artist/song/label — spins
Ryan Broshear/Make Each Moment Last/Painted Horse – 234
Toby Keith/Shut Up and Hold On/Show Dog – Universal – 217
Joe Allen/Looks Like It’s Raining/Stubborn Horse Records – 203
Aaron Watson/July In Cheyenne/HTK Records – 201
Laura Bell Bundy/Two Step/Big Machine – 201

Eric Gunderson and Stephen Barker Liles of the CMA-nominated duo Love and Theft recently stopped by The Bobby Bones show in promotion of this week’s No. 12 RCA Nashville single “If You Ever Get Lonely.” Pictured (L-R): Eddie, Bobby Bones, Eric Gunderson, Amy, Stephen Barker Liles, Lunchbox

Eric Gunderson and Stephen Barker Liles of the CMA-nominated duo Love and Theft recently stopped by The Bobby Bones show in promotion of this week’s No. 12 RCA Nashville single “If You Ever Get Lonely.” Pictured (L-R): Eddie, Bobby Bones, Eric Gunderson, Amy, Stephen Barker Liles, Lunchbox


Brett Eldredge recently visited with WTHT and WPOR before his show in Portland, ME in promotion of his No. 46 Atlantic/WMN single “Beat Of The.” Pictured (L-R): Kevin Herring (WMN VP of Promotion), Corey Garrison (WTHT), Eldredge, Katie Bright (WMN) and Matty Jeff (WPOR).

Brett Eldredge recently visited with WTHT and WPOR before his show in Portland, ME in promotion of his No. 46 Atlantic/WMN single “Beat Of The Music.” Pictured (L-R): Kevin Herring (WMN VP of Promotion), Corey Garrison (WTHT), Eldredge, Katie Bright (WMN) and Matty Jeff (WPOR).

Charlie Cook On Air: Who Will Win a CMA Trophy?

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Charlie Cook

Charlie Cook


I like it when the critics, picking the Academy Awards and Emmy winners, say, “should win and will win.” This way they can voice their opinion, chastise the voters and still have all angles covered. Quite brilliant actually.
Not being quite brilliant myself, I am only going to tell you who I think is going to win next Wednesday night. Not necessarily my choices. I voted but failed to print off my choices so I really don’t remember who I picked.
Musical Event of the Year: “Cruise” was the most played of all of the nominees because of the Pop plays but I believe “Highway Don’t Care” is going to take the trophy. Three format superstars and a great song combine to make this tune the winner. The performance on the ACM show and the CMA Music Fest doesn’t hurt either.
Vocal Duo of the Year: Hmmm, let me think about this one. Florida Georgia Line? Unquestionably one of the best years in the format. Eighteen months ago they were playing free stages and today they sell out in minutes.
Vocal Group of the Year: The best competition of the entire night. All five acts had great years. Any of the five could win and the only surprise would be any one of the other four didn’t. I think it is going to be…heck…I am not totally committed to this…okay, The Band Perry.
Male Vocalist of the Year: I am not sure there is any way to stop Luke Bryan this year. Again, the format has abundant riches in this category. So much so that two of the formats biggest stars, Brad Paisley and Kenny Chesney, are not nominated here. This might be even more difficult to pick than the Group of the Year when I think about it.
Female Vocalist of the Year: I believe any one of three could win this award and any of the three would be a fine choice but I think Miranda Lambert continues her winning streak.
Song of the Year: This one goes to the writers. In all five cases there are at least two writers per song, and on four of the songs there are three writers. To those of you who have always wanted to write a hit song my suggestion would be to make sure you have a couple of friends. It seems like “Pontoon” has been around forever. That is because it has been around forever. At least since April of 2012, when it started getting radio play. It has already won awards and I believe that continues next Wednesday night.
Album of the Year: John Esposito and the WB staff have played the Based on a True Story CD like they were setting it up to win this award. I believe they did a great job doing just that. They will be rewarded for those efforts next week.
Single of the Year: I believe this comes down to the same two songs in the Musical Event of the Year and I think it is going to come out the same way.
Entertainer of the Year: The definition of this award is always in the voter’s eye. Some voters probably take into account touring, music sales, radio airplay and stature in the industry. This year is pretty tough to decipher. All five acts had hugely successful live shows. Will George Strait receive the award because of that and because we all know his touring is coming to an end next year? Blake is the most visible act with The Voice being one of TV’s most watched shows and he is the star of the show. His tour was great and sold out every stop.
Jason Aldean broke records this summer and has been on the radio continuously all year. Taylor is Taylor. She is the music industry’s number one star.
The wild card here is that the CMA EOY award is not fan-voted, like the ACM EOY award is, and if it was I would easily pick Luke Bryan to repeat from this spring’s Academy show. Earlier I said I didn’t think there was any way to stop the Luke train and I believe he is going to win the night’s biggest prize. This time he will not be surprised.
This is going to be a great show and I hope that, if you’re not there in person, you’re watching ABC-TV at 8p.m. ET and Pacific and 7p.m. CT Wednesday night.
(The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of MusicRow.)

CRS Accepting Applications For Rusty Walker Scholarship

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CRS2014-LogoCountry Radio Seminar is now accepting applications for the Rusty Walker Scholarship program, created in honor of Country Radio Hall of Fame member Rusty Walker. Applications are being accepted through Nov. 22 at CountryRadioSeminar.com.
Each scholarship includes a full CRS 2014 registration, airfare and accommodations for four nights (Feb. 18, 2014 – Feb. 21, 2014). Scholars will be recognized at the CRS 2014 opening ceremonies and will have the opportunity to choose from a select group of mentors, along with meeting CRS board members during the three-day seminar. Each applicant must fill out an online application and submit a paragraph explaining why he/she should be considered as a Rusty Walker Scholar. Eligible applicants must be a full-time radio station employee and a first-time CRS attendee. Three individual scholarships will be awarded.
The CRS Selection Committee will announce the winning recipients on Dec. 16, 2013. Country Radio Seminar 2014 will be held at the downtown Nashville Convention Center February 19-21, 2014.

'MusicRow' No. 1 Song

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Darius Rucker

Darius Rucker


Darius Rucker’s latest single, “Radio,” has made it to the No. 1 spot on MusicRow’s radio chart–imagine that! Ninety-nine reporting stations from around the country spun the title 3,111 times this week to land it at our chart’s pinnacle.
Written by Ashley Gorley, Luke Laird and Rucker, the Capitol Nashville title finds a teenager enjoying the freedom of the road with memorable songs blaring on the radio. MusicRow‘s Robert K. Oermann calls the title: “Thumpy and funky…Lively, romping and impossible to resist.”
Rucker is up for CMA Single of the Year at the Nov. 6 live telecast for his 2013 single “Wagon Wheel,” which is also nominated for Song of the Year. He will film with the CMA Country Christmas two days following (Nov. 8) for a Christmas program to be broadcast nationally on ABC-TV Monday, Dec. 2. Rucker is also featured on Sandra Boynton’s Warner Bros. Frog Trouble children’s project, singing “Beautiful Baby.”

Toby Keith, Hunter Hayes Among Latest After Midnite Hosts

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image001Toby Keith, Hunter Hayes, Little Big Town, Lee Brice, Randy Houser, and Tyler Farr will take turns at the mic next month as they help After MidNite celebrate its 20th anniversary. Brice and Farr will also be joined by special correspondents Jo Dee Messina and Craig Morgan, who will contribute live reports from the 47th Annual CMA Awards throughout the week.
After MidNite’s 20-week takeover began on Aug. 1 and runs through the end of the year.  Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Kenny Rogers, and Darius Rucker are just a few of the guests who have already stopped in to help the show celebrate its milestone over the past few months. The show is nationally syndicated by Premiere Networks and can be heard on more than 230 affiliates by 2.7 million people weekly.
after_midnite_20th_logo_0_1375348908Guest Host Schedule for November:
Toby Keith  – Oct. 28 – Nov. 3
Lee Brice and Tyler Farr (featuring CMA Correspondents Jo Dee Messina and Craig Morgan) – Nov. 4 – 10
Hunter Hayes – Nov. 11 – 17
Randy Houser – Nov. 18 – 24
Little Big Town  – Nov. 25 – December 1

Weekly Chart Report (10/25/13)

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Sony Music Nashville recording artist Angie Johnson recently performed at WEIO’s Barn Bash in promotion of this week’s No. 32 single, “Swagger." Pictured (L-R): RG Jones, Sony Music Nashville; Kelly Green, WEIO GM; Angie Johnson; WEIO on-air personality Ken Folkes; and Sony Music Nashville's Rusty Sherrill.

Sony Music Nashville recording artist Angie Johnson recently performed at WEIO’s Barn Bash in promotion of this week’s No. 32 single, “Swagger.” Pictured (L-R): RG Jones, Sony Music Nashville; Kelly Green, WEIO GM; Angie Johnson; WEIO on-air personality Ken Folkes; and Sony Music Nashville’s Rusty Sherrill.


After spending 15 weeks on MusicRow’s chart, Darius Rucker’s “Radio” rides the airwaves to No. 1 with 3,111 spins. Meanwhile, Keith Urban and Miranda Lambert’s “We Were Us” quickly approaches the No. 1 spot, landing at No. 2 in its seventh week on the chart. Eli Young Band’s “Drunk Last Night” climbs to No. 3, while Eric Paslay’s “Friday Night” falls to No. 4. The Band Perry’s “Don’t Let Me Be Lonely” sits at No. 5. Rounding out the Top 10 this week is Jake Owen’s “Days of Gold” at No. 6, Joe Nichols’ “Sunny and 75” at No. 7, Cassadee Pope’s “Wasting All These Tears” at No. 8, Brad Paisley’s “I Can’t Change The World” at No. 9 and Love and Theft’s “If You Ever Get Lonely” at No. 10.
Lady Antebellum’s “Compass” is the week’s greatest gainer. The song continues to head north on MusicRow’s chart, rising to No. 28 with another 368 spins. George Strait’s “I Got A Car” makes a solid debut at No. 61 with 310 spins. Florida Georgia Line’s “Stay” jumps to No. 18 with another 300 spins, while Urban and Lambert’s “We Were Us” reaches No. 2 with an added 246 spins. Finally, Jerrod Niemann’s “Drink To That All Night” hits No. 57 with an extra 233 spins.
MusicRow welcomes five stellar debuts this week, with Strait’s “I Got A Car” debuting at No. 61, Kacey Musgraves’ “Follow Your Arrow” at No. 64, The Sins Country’s “Muscadine” at No. 77, Will Hoge’s “Strong” at No. 78 and Taylor Made’s “Somewhere Between” at No. 80.
Frozen Playlists: KWCK, WUCZ, KDKD, KFTX, KIAI, WXXK, WAAG
Lee Brice celebrated the kick-off of his headlining "The Otherside Tour" with some radio and industry friends at the House of Blues in Boston, MA, on Oct. 10. Pictured (L-R): Ginny Rogers (WKLB) John Innamorato (Livenation), Brice and Haley McLemore

Lee Brice celebrated the kick-off of his headlining “The Otherside Tour” with some radio and industry friends at the House of Blues in Boston, Mass., on Oct. 10. Pictured (L-R): Ginny Rogers (WKLB,) John Innamorato (Livenation), Brice and Haley McLemore


Upcoming Singles
October 28
Little River Band/You Dream, I’ll Drive/Frontiers
Mitch Goudy/Blow These Speakers Out/Third Floor Records
Blackjack Billy/Get Some/Bigger Picture
Sheryl Crow/Callin’ Me When I’m Lonely/Warner Bros.-WMN
Eric Church/The Outsiders/EMI Records Nashville
November 4
Tyler Farr/Whiskey In My Water/Columbia Nashville
Luke Bryan/Drink A Beer/Capitol
George Strait/I Got A Car/MCA Nashville

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New On The Chart—Debuting This Week
Artist/song/label — chart pos.
George Strait/I Got A Car/MCA – 61
Kacey Musgraves/Follow Your Arrow/Mercury Nashville – 64
The Sins Country/Muscadine/GTR Nashville – 77
Will Hoge/Strong/Prospector-Crescendo – 78
Taylor Made/Somewhere Between/LG Records – 80
Most Added
Artist/song/label — New Adds
George Strait/I Got A Car/MCA – 27
Jerrod Niemann/Drink To That All Night/Arista Nashville – 17
Justin Moore/Lettin’ The Night Roll/Valory Music – 17
Kacey Musgraves/Follow Your Arrow/Mercury Nashville – 16
Eric Church/The Outsiders/EMI Nashville – 13
Lady Antebellum/Compass/Capitol – 13
Dan+Shay/19 You+Me/Warner Brothers – 12
Brett Eldredge/Beat Of The Music/Atlantic-Warner Bros. – 10
Greatest Spin Increase
Artist/song/label — spin+
Lady Antebellum/Compass/Capitol – 368
George Strait/I Got A Car/MCA – 310
Florida Georgia Line/Stay/Republic Nashville – 300
Keith Urban feat. Miranda Lambert/We Were Us/Capitol Nashville-Hit Red Records – 246
Jerrod Niemann/Drink To That All Night/Arista Nashville – 233
On Deck—Soon To Be Charting
Artist/song/label — spins
Josh Pruno/Cut Offs/Lawrence Music Group – 210
Laura Bell Bundy/Two Step/Big Machine – 202
Ryan Broshear/Make Each Moment Last/Painted Horse – 200
Aaron Watson/July In Cheyenne/HTK Records – 197
LoCash Cowboys/Best Seat In The House/Average Joes Entertainment-Tenacity Records – 188

Thomas Rhett stopped by Nashville Mornings at 103 WKDF in Nashville prior to his It Goes Like This release on The Valory Music Co. Tues., Oct. 29. Pictured (L-R): Becca Walls, Rhett, Marty McFly.

Thomas Rhett stopped by Nashville Mornings at 103 WKDF in Nashville prior to his It Goes Like This release on The Valory Music Co., which releases Tuesday, Oct. 29. Pictured (L-R): Becca Walls, Rhett, Marty McFly.


Lew Dickey (second from R) and JT Batson (R) pose with guests at the NASH Bash at Atlanta's Terminal West, which featured host Kix Brooks and performances by Kellie Pickler, Laura Bell Bundy, Jaida Dreyer and Kenny Rogers. (Photo credit: Austin Holt)

Lew Dickey (second from R) and JT Batson (R) poses with guests at the NASH Bash at Atlanta’s Terminal West, which featured host Kix Brooks and performances by Kellie Pickler, Laura Bell Bundy, Jaida Dreyer and Kenny Rogers. (Photo credit: Austin Holt)