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Podcast - Album Deep Dive: Wish You Were Here by Mark Wills
During a seismic sales boom in the late '90s, Mark Wills released one of the most successful albums from that era. Wish You Were Here spawned multiple top ten singles including the acclaimed "Don't Laugh at Me," which created a generational impact. This podcast outlines the state of country music in 1998, takes you back to the top hits playing on country radio at the time, includes interviews from the making of this record, and highlights historical moments from the album.
Podcast - 2023 ACM Award Recap
The Academy of Country Music Awards were once again streamed on Amazon Prime Video. Garth Brooks and Dolly Parton hosted and we saw the next generation of country music claim the night's top prizes. Find out the biggest moments, surprising performances, and how the show fared compared to year's past.
Podcast - Country Music Chart Talk for February 2023
Discussing the current trends at country radio for the month of February 2023. I’ll talk about how the slow-climbing nature of songs is affecting the longevity of artists. Plus, the rise in traditional country continues. See how the influx of new artists of today compares to decades past, too.
Recap: 2023 Grammy Awards
Talking all about country music’s big night at the Grammy’s. Find out the 2023 Grammy Award winners, who performed, and the big surprises of the night.
Preview: 2023 Grammy Awards
Predictions on the 2023 country Grammy Award nominees and what to expect on the show. Hear insights on past nominees and historical statistics, plus how exposure from the show benefits the country music genre.
Podcast:Best-Selling Debut Country Albums of the 90s
Country music saw a commercial explosion in the 90s and so many new artists like Alan Jackson, Shania Twain, Faith Hill, Pam Tillis, and more came on the scene. What were the best-selling albums by debut artists? Find out in this episode.
Faith Hill Cry Album Deep Dive
Faith Hill’s iconic Cry album turns 20 in 2022. Look back at this era in country and pop music in this deep dive.
2021 Country Music Hall of Fame Induction Predictions
Discussing the Modern Era Artist predictions for the Class of 2021 into the Country Music Hall of Fame.