Issue 634 - January 7, 2019 by Country Aircheck

January 7, 2019, Issue 634

CRS 50: People Get Ready

Five weeks and a couple days from now, the broader country music industry will gather in Nashville for the 50th Country Radio Seminar. In celebration of the milestone year, Country Aircheck spoke with 50 key players in compiling 22 consecutive pages of information for study. Luckily, that plan was scrapped in favor of the following much more concise (and digestible) preview of the biggest industry event of the year. Fifty Forward: Returning to its Wednesday-to-Friday configuration Feb. 13-15 at the Omni Nashville, CRS will continue to be focused on the challenges and opportunities of the present and future. CRB Exec. Dir. Bill Mayne says the event’s gold anniversary will Bill Mayne be marked throughout with celebratory moments and segments, but content will remain topical. “Our focus for this important year has been on moving the seminar into the next 50 years,” he says. “Progression is key. We have to stay relevant.” Attendee feedback from last year fuels the Agenda Committee’s efforts to push the event forward. “We heard from a lot of people that they wanted more content, especially on the first day of the seminar,” says Incoming Exec. Dir. RJ Curtis. “So we are including additional panels and presentations on the opening day this year. We have also added a mini-session to discuss Nielsen’s transformation to Continuous Diary Measurement for over 200 small markets. [Agenda Committee Chair] Judy Lakin and CoVice Chair Jay Cruze and Monta Vaden have excelled at building out this year’s agenda, along with their committee team.” A Look Around: CRS is kicking off with RJ Curtis a newly added luncheon sponsored by and featuring performances from Warner Music Nashville. “Blake Shelton is our Artist Humanitarian Award recipient, so we are (continued on page 7)

The Boys Are Back In Town: RCA’s Chris Young (c) stops by the debut broadcast of Cumulus’ The Ty Bentli Show in Nashville with Ty Bentli (l) and Chuck Wicks this morning (1/7).

Float Like A Promo Guy, Sting Like MD Picture a boxer, then ask if what you have in mind bears any resemblance to the two fellows to the right. Nevertheless, WKHX/ Atlanta’s Scott “No Pain No” Gaines and Pearl’s Chris “Shiney” Waters, among others, will lace up their gloves and come out swinging at the 15th Annual Ringside: A Fight For Kids gala March 1 in Franklin, TN. For Waters, the decision to participate came at a time when he needed a goal to work toward. “Life has come at me hard the past Scott Gaines five years, and I’ve made a lot of mistakes,” he says. “I’m on the backside of a separation and divorce that had really gotten me down. My focus will always be on my son, Gavin, and I want him to see me as a fighter – literally. And I will be five years cancer-free in March.” The build up to fights usually includes smack talk, insults and personal attacks (often in underChris Waters wear at weigh-ins), but Gaines has nothing but

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love for his opponent. “We’re really good friends,” he says. “That’s the reason we agreed to do it. There’s people who do this to try to kill each other, but that’s not us. We’re going to have some fun with it.” That doesn’t mean the pair are going to get in the ring and hug it out. Both have been training multiple times a week with coaches – sparring, running, lifting weights and watching what they eat. See Gaines with his coach here. And as for who they’d put their money on? “I’m not going to underestimate Scott ‘No Pain No’ Gaines,” says Waters. “He has really been training hard, but if I were you, I’d still put my money on Shiney.” Laughs Gaines, “Who would you put your money on? Someone with four years experience (me) or someone who has never been in a ring?” The card also features Sony/ Nashville’s Adam Davis, who will square off against MGC Sports founder Alan BullingPearl’s Garth Brooks (c) makes sure Gaines (l) and Waters save it ton. Davis signed up for two reafor the ring sons: 1. Kick some ass. 2. Take some names. JK. He primarily volunteered to help raise money and awareness for the Charley Foundation, but also, selfishly he admits, to challenge himself both physically and mentally. “I have never been in a fight or trained at this level, so it has been an extremely rewarding experience already,” Davis says. “Training and fighting in this event is something a lot of people think I am crazy for doing and, as I get older, I feel more compelled

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to do things that get me out of my comfort zone. This definitely accomplishes that.” Like Gaines and Waters, these two are taking the match, as well as the training and preparation, very seriously. Davis’ workouts include 60-90 min of high intensity exercises, and his trainer is Ghana’s former middleweight boxing champion Sena Agbeko. He hasn’t had a “Rocky getting knocked out by Clubber” moment yet, but will never forget his first sparring session with fellow Davis shows that bag participant, Riser House/Song Factory’s who’s boss Brandon Perdue. “I took a really hard hook to the head,” Davis says. “Brandon landed a clean shot on me. It was something I am glad I experienced and will try to minimize as best I can now that I know what it feels like ... not a fan.” Alan “The Bullpen” Bullington, as his friends are calling him, had a similar eye-opening experience. “Let’s just say I made a mistake during a sparring session with my fellow Rumble participant and training partner Andy Velo that I won’t make again.” Bullington is confident, but Davis warns, “You’d be a damn fool not to put your money on me! I am leaving everything in the ring that night on March 1. I am not busting my ass to go in there and lose. Plus, Sony is due for a win, and I figure it might as well be me.” Charley Foundation Founder/Chairman Carolyn Miller is ready to Rumble. “This year’s boxers are all fierce competitors in their industries, and we can expect them to bring the same intensity into the ring,” she says. “Their commitment to train hard and fundraise to help area children in need is a testament to their character. Nashville’s music industry has been especially instru-

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MY TUNES: MUSIC THAT SHAPED MY LIFE Opry Entertainment Producer & Host of The Set List Jill Wilderman discusses her most influential music: 1. Rick Springfield: He was my first show. I was in Kindergarten. I also had a massive crush on him. There’s actually a photo of my mom and I in which my head is buried into her shoulder. I got embarrassed when he came onstage, as if he knew about my crush. 2. Garth Brooks: I finally got to see him last year – and he didn’t disappoint. I appreciate the energy he Jill Wilderman always has for his fans, whether on or offstage. 3. Prince: I’m glad I got to see Prince a few years before his passing. I was like, “I can’t believe I’m hearing these classics come out of his mouth, and he’s here in the flesh.” The first note of each song made the crowd erupt. The show was flawless. 4. “I Hope You Dance”: After college, my roommate gave me a copy along with the lyric book, right as I was headed to Los Angeles to start a career. I still find the lyrics so powerful and such a good reminder to not fear the unknown. Opportunities will come and go but you have to keep knocking on those doors. To this day, I cannot hear it without getting emotional. 5. “The Dance”: This is another song on which I completely lose it. It reminds you to do your best with circumstances given and cherish everyone and every moment. The song is played in my friend’s documentary about his partner’s death, and the unbearable pain he went through losing him. He takes comfort in those precious moments. • Highly regarded song or album you’ve never heard: While I do know a couple of songs from each album, I hate to admit that I’ve never listened to Metallica’s Black or The Beatles’ Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club. • An album you played incessantly: Imagine was an older album I played over and over as a kid. I gained a true appreciation for John Lennon and how he expressed himself and his personal views. • Obscure or non-country song everyone should listen to right now: Santigold’s “Run the Road.” The lyrics express her experience with the highs and lows of being a musician on the road. She has such a unique sound and approach with her music. Also, any Michael Kiawanuka songs too! • Music you’d rather not admit to enjoying: Britney Spears. She’s on my workout playlist, of course!

mental in supporting our mission and helping us to give more than a million dollars to children’s charities these past 15 years.” Warner Chappell VP/A&R Ryan Beuschel will serve as the ring announcer, and additional bouts include artist Velo vs. Riser House/Song Factory’s Perdue and Phivestarr Productions’ Jenny Sciullo vs. Loeb & Loeb’s Farrah Usmani. Reserve tables and tickets here. –Caitlin DeForest

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Chart Chat

Congrats to Dan + Shay’s Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney, Kristen Williams, Tom Martens, James Marsh and the WAR promotion staff on bookending the break with a second week Dan + Shay at No. 1 for “Speechless.” The song is the second chart-topper from the duo’s current self-titled album. Writers are Jordan Reynolds, Laura Veltz, Smyers and Mooney. And kudos to Dennis Reese and the RCA crew on securing 64 adds for Kane Brown’s “Good As You,” topping this week’s board.

News & Notes

Neuhoff WKOA/Lafayette, IN has picked up Envision Networks’ Phone Jibba prank call feature. Listen to a sample of the feature here. Empire KRTY/San Jose has added Envision Networks’ AmeriCountry content service. For information on the service, contact Jennifer Weisfeld here. KMB/Escanaba, MI is selling Country WYKX & News-Talk WDBC-A and the construction permit for W233CT to Aurora for $400,000 plus a time brokerage agreement before closing. Gary and Clyde Darnell are selling their 75% stake of Morgan County licensee of Country WECO-F and Gospel WECO-A/ Wartburg, TN to Edward Andrew Knight and James Knight for $600,000 plus 75% of the balance of two bank accounts in the company’s name. Western South Dakota Broadcasting, LLC is selling Country KZZI/Belle Fourche, SD and K242BK/Rapid City, SD to Riverfront for $3.6 million plus a programming agreement before closing. The deal also includes various stations in Duhamel Broadcasting Enterprises’ portfolio throughout South Dakota. The Voice contestant Dave Fenley co-wrote and co-produced AJ McLean’s “Boy And A Man” for the Backstreet Boy’s upcoming country album. Fenley’s Coming Home To Texas tour kicks off Jan. 17 in Pflugerville. More here. Phil Vassar will headline Make-A-Wish Middle Tennessee’s seventh annual Stars for Wishes gala Jan. 19 at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. More here.

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CRS 50: People Get Ready

(continued from page 1) excited to kick off an action-packed week with Warner and Blake and offer attendees a high-energy way to get into the spirit of CRS 50,” Curtis says. Also new for 2019 is the addition of an educational presentation on the opening day. Explains Curtis, “A time management presentation was something our Agenda Committee was very passionate about, and I think all attendees will benefit from the information that is going to be delivered.” Mayne agrees, saying, “This will help everyone make the most out of their work day, their time at CRS and their life in general.” Opening ceremonies will include the presentation of the Tom Rivers Award honoring “Dollar Bill” Lawson, acknowledgement of this year’s Rusty Walker Scholarship recipients, the unveiling of the 2019 class of Country Radio Hall Of Fame honorees and all of the traditional pomp and circumstance. “Look for our opening ceremonies to be a bit different this year, as we tweak the day to include more content and performances on the front end,” says Curtis. Dynamic audio/visual packages, special effects, highlight reels and product giveaways will occur throughout seminar. And an as-yet-unannounced keynote speaker will round out opening day. Learning Is Fundamental: Responding to the aforementioned feedback, more educational panels will be offered and hands-on workshops are being added. “The agenda is stacked, honestly,” says Curtis. “We are continuing to tailor the event to attendees from all market sizes, company sizes and backgrounds.” Thursday kicks off with the return of separate Programming and Sales mentoring breakfasts. A soon-to-be-announced featured speaker will bring attendees in for a single-focus session before workshops get underway for music scheduling, voice and talent coaching and production. “The ‘Metrics That Matter’ panel is a continuation of a series we have done with [Stone Door Media Lab’s] Jeff Green in recent years,” Curtis says. “This will take a deep dive in to the metrics, what they mean, and how to implement them in a programming strategy.” Jeff Green A session on updating live events and remotes will also take place before the annual UMG/Nashville Ryman luncheon. “After the luncheon, it’s right back to content with a Small Market Boot Camp, Selling Digital Today, and a session on

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Grassroots Marketing,” explains Curtis. “We are also proud to present our annual research in conjunction with Edison. This year, it has been moved to the afternoon slot, which will allow for great discussion and debate to happen immediately following in a new format that includes – wait for it – beer.” The final day of CRS 50 features the return of the Women’s Mentoring, Digital & Tech and Label Mentoring breakfasts ahead of another featured speaker. The prior day’s hands-on workshops will be held again, allowing those unable to catch the first round to attend the second. “Friday will be filled to the brim with content,” shares Curtis. “Our Digital & Social Media Boot Camp will be exciting and informative. We also have panels focused on programmers working with their sales teams, best practices to react and recover to natural and other disasters and crisis, and the art of storytelling. The storytelling panel will be moving and emotional, as our Agenda Committee has gathered some amazing songwriters and storytellers to help attendees master the art and connect with their audience.” Another research-based panel, “The Hidden Demo,” will be held before a break for the BMLG label lunch and performance. Friday concludes with “Smart Programming for Smart Speakers,” a panel about perfecting the artist visit/interview and the always highly attended artist-focused session, this year featuring Jason Aldean. All Party The Experience: As any prior CRS attendee can attest, networking, label events and parties are integral. This year will be no exception with CRS After Hours events planned for all three nights of the event. Amazon reprises last year’s event with a new look and feel, among many other gatherings showcasing established artists and newcomers. And with Valentine’s Day falling during CRS 50, the CRB has again offered a spouse registration rate. “Bring your significant other, enjoy some great music and quality time in the city and do it all together for a discounted spouse rate,” recommends Curtis. As always, CRS will conclude with the CRS New Faces of Country Music dinner and performance, with Jimmie Allen, Russell Dickerson, Lindsay Ell, Lanco and Dylan Scott. The evening will also include the bestowing of 2019 CRS/Country Aircheck Awards, for which voting is currently underway here. But wait, there’s more! “I have some surprises in store that even RJ and the CRB staff don’t know about quite yet,” Mayne says. “It’s going to be a great year.” The registration rate goes up on Jan. 14; save $100 now by registering here. –Monta Vaden CAC

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AVAILABLE JOBS MIDWEST

NRG KFGE/Lincoln, NE has an immediate opening for an afternoon host. Materials to OM Steve Albertsen here. Cumulus/Detroit has a Dir./Digital Content opening for its three-station cluster, including Country WDRQ (NASH FM). Apply here. Marshalltown Broadcasting KXIA/Marshalltown, IA is searching for a morning co-host. Airchecks and résumés to PD JD Justice here. Townsquare/Grand Rapids, MI is searching for an OM. Airchecks and résumés to Rick Sarata here. Bliss WJVL/Janesville, WI has an opening for a part-time weekender. At least one year on-air experience is required. Airchecks and résumés to PD Justin Brown here. KSE Radio Ventures/Denver is searching for an engineer. Apply here. The cluster is also looking for a full-time traffic coordinator; details and application here. Summit/Springfield is looking for a permanent OM/PD for the cluster, which includes Country KTTS. Airchecks and résumés to Summit National PD John Olsen here. Mid-West Family WWQM/Madison, WI is on the hunt for a morning co-host. Email airchecks, résumés, and production samples here.

NORTHEAST

Townsquare WOKQ/Portsmouth, NH is looking for a Brand Manager. Joe Limardi will continue in the role until a replacement is found. Materials to Townsquare New England ROM Herb Ivy here. Aloha Station Trust WFRE/Frederick, MD has an opening for a weekend/fill-in talent. Those living in the Frederick, MD, Washington, DC and Baltimore MD area can send airchecks and résumés to PD Brian Mo here. Binnie/Portland, ME has an opening for an onair Promotions Asssistant. The cluster includes Country WTHT. Send airchecks and résumés to OM Stan Bennett here. Binnie Media/Maine is searching for a Dir./ Traffic and a part-time Sales Assistant in Portland, for its stations which include Country WTHT and WBQQ. Send materials here. Townsquare/Hudson Valley, NY has openings for part-time on-air talent and digital contributors. The cluster includes Country WKXP & WZAD as well as Hot AC WCZK & Classic Rock WPDH. Materials to OM Joe Limardi here.

SOUTHEAST

iHeartMedia/Tuscaloosa, AL has an opening for an OM and PD for Country WTXT. Airchecks and résumés to Area SVP/Programming Tom Hanrahan here.

SEARCHING •Jeremy Guenther Formerly with Riser House, Capitol and KSSN & KMJX/Little Rock jguenther01@gmail.com 501-590-4878 •Chris Matthews Formerly with KBEB/Sacramento, KMLE/Phoenix, KAWO/Boise chrismatthewsdj@gmail.com •David Dean Formerly with KMPS/Seattle, KMLE/Phoenix dave@daveandceej.com •Terry Cooley Former Radio Mankato Dir./Programming Sinjin62@gmail.com

SEEK & EMPLOY

Here’s a list of job seekers and open gigs. Not listed? Send info here and we’ll include you in a future update. Beasley WQYK/Tampa PD Travis Daily is seeking an experienced afternoon drive producer. Materials to Daily here. Max Media’s WGH/Norfolk has a morning opening. Airchecks and résumés to VP/Programming Rusty James here. Cumulus’ WSM-FM (Nash Icon)/Nashville has an opening for a part-timer. Duties will also include the Icon Network. Flexibility and on-air experience is required (no beginners). Materials to VP/Country Charlie Cook here. Cumulus’ WSM-FM (Nash Icon)/Nashville is in search of on-air traffic reporters. Materials to VP/ Country Charlie Cook here. Guaranty WTGE/Baton Rouge has an opening for a middayer. Three to five years experience in Country is required, along with strong production, digital and social media skills. Airchecks and résumés here. Average Joes Entertainment is seeking entry/ intermediate level graphic design and video production applicants for full-time employment. More info here; submit résumé and portfolio here. Cumulus WKDF/Nashville is seeking part-time air talent for weekends and fill-ins. Three years of on-air experience and residing in the Nashville area are required. Airchecks and résumés to PD John Shomby here. Bristol WXBQ/Johnson City, TN is still searching for a PD to succeed Bill Hagy. The right candidate will also have on-air responsibilities. A minimum of five years as a Country PD is required. Airchecks and résumés here. Entercom WPAW/Greensboro, NC has an opening for an afternoon jock. Apply here. Vallie Richards Donovan Consulting has an immediate PM drive opening at a legendary east coast Country station. Send airchecks and résumés to “Country Jobs” here. Summit WQNU/Louisville is looking for an APD/ MD/on-air host. Submit materials here. Entercom WUSY/Chattanooga is on the hunt for a midday on-air personality. Apply here.

SOUTHWEST

Cox/San Antonio is searching for a VP/MM. Reach out to RVP/Radio Rob Babin here. Cumulus KSCS/Dallas is searching for a morning co-host for Hawkeye In The Morning. Airchecks and résumés to PD Mac Daniels here. Cox Media Group/Houston is searching for a Digital Media Sales Specialist. Apply here. LCKM KTFW/Dallas has an unspecified part-time on-air opening for an experienced talent. Contact PD Mike Crow here. Noalmark KBIM/Roswell, NM has an opening for •James Anthony Former KRMD/Shreveport PD/on-air afternoondj@gmail.com 816-232-7915 •Rosey Fitchpatrick Promotion/Marketing industry vet (MCA, Decca, Indie promo, WME) roseyfitch99@gmail.com 615-944-7033 •Tommy & Joe Johnson Former KUBL/Salt Lake City morning co-hosts tommyjohnsonmail@gmail.com •Pam Russell Former UMG/Nashville VP/National Sales Pamwrussell@icloud.com •Shane Collins Former Summit Media/Louisville OM ShaneC1234@gmail.com

a morning host. Materials to GM Darryl Burkfield here. Entercom KILT/Houston has immediate openings for part-timers. Only applicants living in the Houston area are being considered at present. Send airchecks here; apply here. Entercom KILT/Houston is looking for a PD to succeed Bruce Logan. Résumés and airchecks to Country Format Captain Mike Moore here.

WEST COAST

Entercom KKWF/Seattle is searching for an afternoon drive host. Apply here. Cherry Creek/St. George, UT has an opening for a Dir./Production. The cluster includes Country KCIN and KIYK, and the job comes with co-host responsibilities on cluster AC KREC. Materials including production and imaging samples here. Redwood Empire KBBL/Santa Rosa, CA PD Carey Edwards tells Country Aircheck that the station is looking for a new on-air talent to add to its existing lineup. Applicants interested in this newly created position should send airchecks and résumés to Edwards here. Buck Owens KUZZ-A/Bakersfield, CA is on the hunt for a full-time news director. Five years’ anchor experience required. Send aircheck, résumé, cover letter, and photo here; no zip files, please. Bonneville KNCI/Sacramento is searching for a midday personality. Apply here.

OTHER

Johnstone Entertainment Agency is searching for an experienced agent to assist booking for the band Shenandoah. Send résumés to Cole Johnstone here. Consultant Joel Raab is looking for a Brand Manager for a Top 75 Market. Raab is also on the hunt for morning talent fro two different Top 50 Market stations. Send materials here. Cumulus is on the hunt for an on-air segment producer and sidekick for its nationally syndicated The Ty Bentli Show. Apply here. The Academy of Country Music (ACM) is seeking an Administrative Assistant. The position is based in Los Angeles and will work with the ACM Lifting Lives Exec. Dir. and Sr. Mgr./Strategic Partnerships. Apply here. Entertainment Marketing agency FlyteVu is on the hunt for a PR Co-Director who is passionate about all things music, brands and entertainment. Qualified candidates nationwide should contact FlyteVu’s Natalie Logan here.

•Ron “Keyes” Stevens Former KEKB/Grand Junction, CO morning host ronstvns@yahoo.com •Justin Taylor Former Broadway/Salt Lake City, UT PD/MD/on-air personality TaylorTracks99@gmail.com •Loyd Ford Radio programming veteran Ford@RainMakerPathway.com 864-448-4169 •Bo Matthews Former WIL/St. Louis PM Drive Host now offering voiceover services 1BoMatthews@gmail.com 636-575-6222

January 7, 2019 LW

Artist/Title (Label)

Total Points +/- Points Total Plays +/- Plays Audience +/- Aud Stations ADDS

DAN + SHAY

25190

7902

48.995

156

DUSTIN LYNCH/Good Girl (Broken Bow)

23396

7356

43.472

156

THOMAS RHETT/Sixteen (Valory)

22349

7003

42.945

156

DIERKS BENTLEY f/BROS. OSBORNE/Burning Man (Capitol)

22134

6786

42.113

156

JASON ALDEAN/Girl Like You (Broken Bow)

21230

6433

40.363

156

KIP MOORE/Last Shot (MCA)

21187

6679

39.928

155

SCOTTY MCCREERY/This Is It (Triple Tigers)

19800

6266

36.5

156

KANE BROWN/Lose It (RCA)

19518

5963

40.156

156

LUKE BRYAN/What Makes You Country (Capitol)

16358

5051

31.848

156

JORDAN DAVIS/Take It From Me (MCA)

16035

4750

29.518

155

CHRIS STAPLETON/Millionaire (Mercury)

15774

4912

29.262

154

MIDLAND/Burn Out (Big Machine)

15477

4775

27.86

155

RILEY GREEN/There Was This Girl (BMLGR)

13251

4061

23.324

156

JAKE OWEN/Down To The Honkytonk (Big Loud)

12351

3950

22.276

155

CARRIE UNDERWOOD/Love Wins (Capitol)

11143

3397

19.648

152

MICHAEL RAY/One That Got Away (Atlantic/WEA)

11049

3309

19.837

149

OLD DOMINION/Make It Sweet (RCA)

10693

3298

19.931

150

JON PARDI/Night Shift (Capitol)

9831

3059

16.894

152

MITCHELL TENPENNY/Drunk Me (Riser House/Columbia)

9811

3044

20.088

156

TIM MCGRAW/Neon Church (Columbia)

9517

2952

16.259

155

KEITH URBAN/Never Comin Down (Capitol)

9498

2888

16.14

147

LUKE COMBS/Beautiful Crazy (River House/Columbia)

9109

2619

17.577

139

BRETT YOUNG/Here Tonight (BMLGR)

8459

2521

14.004

144

CODY JOHNSON/On My Way To You (CoJo Music/WMN)

7644

2238

13.383

136

TYLER RICH/The Difference (Valory)

7003

2277

11.142

141

Speechless (Warner Bros./WAR)

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January 7, 2019 LW

Artist/Title (Label)

Total Points +/- Points Total Plays +/- Plays Audience +/- Aud Stations ADDS

KELSEA BALLERINI/Miss Me More (Black River)

6632

1956

9.088

140

ELI YOUNG BAND/Love Ain't (Valory)

6154

1916

9.507

133

BRETT ELDREDGE/Love Someone (Atlantic/WMN)

6145

1840

10.078

128

CHASE RICE/Eyes On You (Broken Bow)

5729

1679

8.355

129

RODNEY ATKINS/Caught Up In The Country (Curb)

4970

1626

6.094

117

LEE BRICE/Rumor (Curb)

4388

1225

6.199

112

LOCASH/Feels Like A Party (Wheelhouse)

4135

1366

5.39

105

MORGAN WALLEN/Whiskey Glasses (Big Loud)

4132

1325

5.182

120

GRANGER SMITH/You're In It (Wheelhouse)

3721

1178

4.395

121

FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE/Talk You Out Of It (BMLGR)

3694

1142

5.645

104

RASCAL FLATTS/Back To Life (Big Machine)

3682

1087

4.283

131

RUNAWAY JUNE/Buy My Own Drinks (Wheelhouse)

3511

1112

4.176

RANDY HOUSER f/H. LINDSEY/What Whiskey Does (Stoney Creek) 3470

1104

4.416

111

MADDIE & TAE/Friends Don't (Mercury)

3327

1075

3.906

110

BRANDON LAY/Yada Yada Yada (EMI Nashville)

2705

870

2.642

104

MORGAN EVANS/Day Drunk (Warner Bros./WEA)

2409

724

2.969

CARLY PEARCE/Closer To You (Big Machine)

2362

699

2.799

COLE SWINDELL/Love You Too Late (Warner Bros./WMN)

2343

609

3.121

BRAD PAISLEY/Bucked Off (Arista)

2165

619

3.712

BILLY CURRINGTON/Bring It On Over (Mercury)

2068

661

2.948

LAUREN ALAINA/Ladies In The '90s (19/Mercury)

2003

588

2.506

RUSSELL DICKERSON/Every Little Thing (Triple Tigers)

1938

525

2.826

BRANTLEY GILBERT & LINDSAY ELL/What Happens... (Valory)

1830

477

3.237

DAVID LEE MURPHY/I Won't Be Sorry (Reviver)

1800

552

2.217

JUSTIN MOORE/The Ones That Didn't Make It.. (Valory)

1745

525

2.657

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January 7, 2019 Country Aircheck Add Leaders

Adds

KANE BROWN/Good As You (RCA)

B. GILBERT & L. ELL/What Happens In A Small Town (Valory)

LUKE COMBS/Beautiful Crazy (River House/Columbia)

KELSEA BALLERINI/Miss Me More (Black River)

TOBY KEITH/Don't Let The Old Man In (Show Dog)

ASHLEY MCBRYDE/Girl Goin' Nowhere (Atlantic/WAR)

CARLY PEARCE/Closer To You (Big Machine)

PISTOL ANNIES/Got My Name Changed Back (RCA)

LEE BRICE/Rumor (Curb)

RUSSELL DICKERSON/Every Little Thing (Triple Tigers)

Country Aircheck Top Point Gainers Aircheck Point Gainers will return next week.

Country Aircheck Top Spin Gainers Aircheck Spin Gainers will return next week.

Country Aircheck Top Recurrents

Points

LUKE COMBS/She Got The Best Of Me (River House/Columbia) 21079 JIMMIE ALLEN/Best Shot (Stoney Creek)

19969

RUSSELL DICKERSON/Blue Tacoma (Triple Tigers)

12480

LUKE COMBS/One Number Away (River House/Columbia)

11542

CHRIS YOUNG/Hangin' On (RCA)

10972

KENNY CHESNEY/Get Along (Blue Chair/Warner Bros./WEA)

10728

OLD DOMINION/Hotel Key (RCA)

10526

KANE BROWN/Heaven (RCA)

10493

DAN + SHAY/Tequila (Warner Bros./WAR)

9453

Activator Top Point Gainers

JASON ALDEAN/You Make It Easy (Broken Bow)

8476

Activator Point Gainers will return next week.

BEBE REXHA f/FGL/Meant To Be (WBR/BMLGR)

7975

J. ALDEAN f/M. LAMBERT/Drowns The Whiskey (Broken Bow)

7592

D. L. MURPHY f/K. CHESNEY/Everything's... (Reviver/Blue Chair)

7363

SAM HUNT/Body Like A Back Road (MCA)

7139

LUKE BRYAN/Most People Are Good (Capitol)

7094

JORDAN DAVIS/Singles You Up (MCA)

7068

THOMAS RHETT/Life Changes (Valory)

6707

LUKE BRYAN/Sunrise, Sunburn, Sunset (Capitol)

6391

DUSTIN LYNCH/Small Town Boy (Broken Bow)

6372

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FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE/Simple (BMLGR)

5719

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COUNTRY AIRCHECK ACTIVITY BILLY CURRINGTON/Bring It On Over (Mercury) 2,068 points, 661 spins; no adds LAUREN ALAINA/Ladies In The ‘90s (19/Mercury) 2,003 points, 588 spins 1 add: WGH RUSSELL DICKERSON/Every Little Thing (Triple Tigers) 1,938 points, 525 spins 13 adds including: *KATM, KWBL, KYGO, *W1HC, WAMZ, WBEE, WBUL, WBWL, WCKT, WGH BRANTLEY GILBERT & LINDSAY ELL/What Happens In A Small Town (Valory) 1,830 points, 477 spins 36 adds including: KBEQ, KCYE, KEEY, KJUG, KMNB, KPLM, KRYS, KWNR, KYGO, *W1HC DAVID LEE MURPHY/I Won’t Be Sorry (Reviver) 1,800 points, 552 spins 1 add: WBEE JUSTIN MOORE/The Ones That Didn’t Make It.. (Valory) 1,745 points, 525 spins; no adds GARTH BROOKS/Stronger Than Me (Pearl) 1,730 points, 531 spins 8 adds: *KATM, *KIIM, KJUG, *W1HC, WBEE, WGNE, WTGE, WXBQ BROTHERS OSBORNE/I Don’t Remember Me (Before..) (EMI Nashville) 1,696 points, 488 spins 4 adds: KKGO, WAVW, WGH, WXTU PISTOL ANNIES/Got My Name Changed Back (RCA) 1,628 points, 507 spins 18 adds including: *KATC, *KATM, *KBQI, *KHEY, *KHKI, *KIIM, *KIZN, *KPLX, *KRST, *WCTO

A D D DAT E S January 14

ASHLEY MCBRYDE/Girl Goin’ Nowhere (Atlantic/WAR) DYLAN SCOTT/Nothing To Do Town (Curb) ERIC CHURCH/Some Of It (EMI Nashville) BRANTLEY GILBERT & LINDSAY ELL/What Happens In A Small Town (Valory)

January 21

MATT STELL/Prayed For You (Records/GCE/in2une)

January 28

JIMMIE ALLEN/Make Me Want To (Stoney Creek) TRAVIS DENNING/After A Few (Mercury) HALEY & MICHAELS/Taking Off (Reviver) CHRIS YOUNG/Raised On Country (RCA)

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Randy Houser Magnolia (Stoney Creek) Houser played guitar on many and cowrote all 12 songs featured on the project, which inspired and is being released along with his feature narrative film of the same name. Tracks include the lead single, “What Whiskey Does,” featuring Hillary Lindsey, and “Our Hearts,” featuring Lucie Silvas. January 18 Cody Johnson Ain’t Nothin’ To It (CoJo Music/Warner Music Nashville) Ronnie Milsap Ronnie Milsap: The Duets (Riser House/Sony) February 15 Florida Georgia Line Can’t Say I Ain’t Country (BMLG Records)

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January 7, 2019 LW

Artist/Title (Label)

Points

+/- Points

Plays

+/- Plays Stations ADDS

Speechless (Warner Bros./WAR)

DAN + SHAY

10349

2313

DUSTIN LYNCH/Good Girl (Broken Bow)

10318

2226

THOMAS RHETT/Sixteen (Valory)

10076

2123

KIP MOORE/Last Shot (MCA)

9685

2056

DIERKS BENTLEY f/BROS. OSBORNE/Burning Man (Capitol)

9505

2071

SCOTTY MCCREERY/This Is It (Triple Tigers)

8612

1827

JASON ALDEAN/Girl Like You (Broken Bow)

8393

1834

LUKE BRYAN/What Makes You Country (Capitol)

7333

1571

KANE BROWN/Lose It (RCA)

6901

1570

CHRIS STAPLETON/Millionaire (Mercury)

6857

1512

JORDAN DAVIS/Take It From Me (MCA)

6696

1445

MIDLAND/Burn Out (Big Machine)

6563

1416

JAKE OWEN/Down To The Honkytonk (Big Loud)

6049

1316

OLD DOMINION/Make It Sweet (RCA)

5348

1094

CARRIE UNDERWOOD/Love Wins (Capitol)

5318

1083

RILEY GREEN/There Was This Girl (BMLGR)

5264

1147

TIM MCGRAW/Neon Church (Columbia)

5177

1076

MITCHELL TENPENNY/Drunk Me (Riser House/Columbia)

4930

1091

KEITH URBAN/Never Comin Down (Capitol)

4725

948

MICHAEL RAY/One That Got Away (Atlantic/WEA)

4546

942

JON PARDI/Night Shift (Capitol)

4352

916

CODY JOHNSON/On My Way To You (CoJo Music/WMN)

4146

793

BRETT YOUNG/Here Tonight (BMLGR)

3512

711

LUKE COMBS/Beautiful Crazy (River House/Columbia)

3431

721

KELSEA BALLERINI/Miss Me More (Black River)

2983

564

ELI YOUNG BAND/Love Ain't (Valory)

2680

572

TYLER RICH/The Difference (Valory)

2588

566

BRETT ELDREDGE/Love Someone (Atlantic/WMN)

2048

421

RODNEY ATKINS/Caught Up In The Country (Curb)

1658

367

MORGAN WALLEN/Whiskey Glasses (Big Loud)

1580

282

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Artist/Title (Label)

Points +/- Points

LEE BRICE/Rumor (Curb)

1512

Plays

261

+/- Plays

Stations Adds

BRAD PAISLEY/Bucked Off (Arista)

1380

242

CHASE RICE/Eyes On You (Broken Bow)

1362

283

LOCASH/Feels Like A Party (Wheelhouse)

1199

261

RASCAL FLATTS/Back To Life (Big Machine)

1153

225

FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE/Talk You Out Of It (BMLGR)

1115

203

MADDIE & TAE/Friends Don't (Mercury)

966

201

BILLY CURRINGTON/Bring It On Over (Mercury)

957

152

ERIC CHURCH/Some Of It (EMI Nashville)

932

131

CARLY PEARCE/Closer To You (Big Machine)

894

160

PISTOL ANNIES/Got My Name Changed Back (RCA)

856

174

BRANTLEY GILBERT & LINDSAY ELL/What Happens In A Small Town (Valory)

842

120

RANDY HOUSER f/H. LINDSEY/What Whiskey Does (Stoney Creek)

837

173

GARTH BROOKS/Stronger Than Me (Pearl)

826

121

RUNAWAY JUNE/Buy My Own Drinks (Wheelhouse)

808

182

GRANGER SMITH/You're In It (Wheelhouse)

726

174

MADDIE & TAE/Die From A Broken Heart (Mercury)

690

ASHLEY MCBRYDE/Girl Goin' Nowhere (Atlantic/WAR)

631

126

TOBY KEITH/Don't Let The Old Man In (Show Dog)

612

206

CHRIS LANE/I Don't Know About You (Big Loud)

590

BRANDON LAY/Yada Yada Yada (EMI Nashville)

525

123

COLE SWINDELL/Love You Too Late (Warner Bros./WMN)

498

RUSSELL DICKERSON/Every Little Thing (Triple Tigers)

428

LAUREN ALAINA/Ladies In The '90s (19/Mercury)

403

CJ SOLAR/American Girls (Sea Gayle)

400

DAN + SHAY/All To Myself (Warner Bros./WAR)

400

KENNY CHESNEY/We're All Here (Blue Chair/Warner Bros./WEA)

390

WALKER HAYES/90's Country (Monument/Arista)

390

BRANDON RATCLIFF/Rules Of Breaking Up (Monumt/Columbia)

360

ADAM HAMBRICK/Rockin' All Night Long (Buena Vista/Capitol)

356

110

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