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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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