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April 16, 2023

Country Music News International Newsletter

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April 17., 18., 19., 21., 22. interviewed by Christian Lamitschka!

1. Monday live show will be in English with Presenter Big Al Weekley and the best in bluegrass music! 3:00 am – 6 am (GMT) UK, 4:00 pm – 7 am (CET) GER, 10 am – 1 pm (EST) USA

2. Monday / Tuesday live show will be in English with Presenter Big Al Weekley and the best in bluegrass music! 0:00 am – 3 am (GMT) UK (Tuesday), 1:00 am – 4 am (CET) GER (Tuesday), 7 pm – 10 pm (EST) USA (Monday)

Wednesday live show will be in English with Presenter Big Al Weekley and the best in bluegrass music! 4 pm – 7 pm (GMT) UK, 5 pm – 8 pm (CET) GER, 10 am – 1 pm (CST) USA

Friday live show will be in English with Presenter Big Al Weekley and the best in bluegrass music! 7:00 am – 10 am (GMT) UK 8:00 am – 11 am (CET) GER, 2 am – 5 am (EST) USA

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Tune In For Country Music News Internationanl Radio Show on Monday, April 17th, 7 pm – 9 pm (GMT) UK, 8 pm – 10 pm (CET) GER, 1 pm – 3 pm (CST) USA, with DJ Roman Jonny Oczko and Christian Lamitschka (Mr. Genglish) for Country Music & Bluegrass Music!

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Tune In For Country Music News Internationanl Radio Show on Friday, April 21st, 9 pm – 11 pm (CET) GER, 2 pm – 4 pm (CST) USA, 8 pm – 10 pm (GMT) UK , with Mark Huffine for Gospel Music!

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Morgan Wallen Celebrates U.S. Tour Kick-Off

Record-Setting 39,609 at American Family Field

For the second time in his career, Morgan Wallen walked onstage to a stadium full of fans last night (April 14), this time setting the attendance record as 39,609 packed the stands. Soaking in his first of 58 shows in North America this year, on night one of two back-to-back plays at Milwaukee’s MLB American Family Field Wallen’s energy-packed set encapsulated his excitement in returning stateside to once again deliver his hits to the very fans who made them a success.

Complete Story Morgan Wallen Celebrates U.S. Tour Kick-Off at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/morgan-wallen-celebrates-u-s-tour-kick-off/

Country Music News International Radio Show Playlist April 14th, 2023

9 pm – 11 pm (CET) GER, 2 pm – 4 pm (CST) USA, 8 pm – 10 pm (GMT) UK

Goodbye World Goodbye Anthony Burger

Climbing Higher and Higher Cathedrals

He’ll Take Care of You T Graham Brown and Vince Gill

Don’t let the Devil Dance Margo Smith and Holly

Your Blesser Ain’t Never Been Blessed Cathedrals

New Wine Greater Vision

I Don’t Wanna Go Back Kingdom Heirs

Come on In Del Way

The Wall Song Tim & Alice Lovelace

Oh Come Along Cathedrals

Complete Country Music News International Radio Show Playlist April 14th at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/country-music-news-international-radio-show-playlist-april-14/

Caitlyn Smith’s HIGH & LOW

Self-Produced Third Album Arrives One Day After Smith Receives Nomination for ACM New Female Artist of the Year

Monument Records’ powerhouse vocalist Caitlyn Smith arrives today with her self-produced album: High & Low, signaling the start of her “virtuoso creative era” according to The Tennessean. High & Low arrives after a week of celebratory moments and on the heels of Smith receiving a nomination for ACM New Female Artist of the Year.

Complete News Caitlyn Smith’s HIGH & LOW at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/caitlyn-smith-high-low/

Kelsea Ballerini Scores ACM Awards

Also Receives Academy of Country Music Visual Media Nod for “HEARTFIRST,” the Video Version of Her Acclaimed Single

Kelsea Ballerini: “You get so busy creating and making music, you sort of forget about awards and this kind of thing.”

Complete Story Kelsea Ballerini Scores ACM Awards at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/kelsea-ballerini-scores-acm-awards/

CD Review: Dave Adkins Dixieland Delight

By Stanley Mwene For Country Music News International Magazine

Dixieland Delight

We’re All Crazy

Dear Departed

Best I Have Never Been In

Cold Hearted Woman

Traveller

Blind Hawg

Friday Night Jesus

Headed For The Hills

Blue Grass State of Mind

Little History of Dave Adkins

Adkins was born in Pikeville Kentucky. When he was eight years old, he started playing and singing.

CD Review: Dave Adkins – Dixieland Delight – By Stanley Mwene For Music Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/dave-adkins-dixieland-delight/

Nicolle Galyon ACM Songwriter of the Year

Song of The Year with Miranda Lambert’s “Automatic” in 2015 and Dan + Shay’s “Tequila” in 2019

Award-winning songwriter Nicolle Galyon receives her second consecutive nomination for Academy of Country Music (ACM) Songwriter of the Year at the 58th ACM Awards taking place in Frisco, Texas on May 11. Nominated alongside fellow hit-writers Ashley Gorley, Chase McGill, Josh Osborne and Hunter Phelps, Galyon represents the only female in the category.

Complete News Nicolle Galyon ACM Songwriter of the Year at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/nicolle-galyon-acm-songwriter-of-the-year/

Michael Ray Smoky Country!

Michael Ray’s love of country music is well-documented. From 69 appearances at the Grand Ole Opry and a black belt in jukebox songs, the dark-haired vocalist from the heart of Florida understands that real country music often distills the hard stuff in ways that lend insight and community to life’s turns and twists.

Complete Story Michael Ray Smoky Country at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/michael-ray-smoky-country/

Country Music News International Radio Show Playlist April 12th, 2023

4 pm – 7 pm (GMT) UK, 5 pm – 8 pm (CET) GER, 10 am – 1 pm (CST) USA

Grass Stains – Carson Peters

Darlin Think Of What You’ve Done – Boone & Foster

This Time – Caleb Daugherty

Cruel Wind & Rain – Jim Lauderdale

What Crosses Your Mind – Danny Paisley & Sage Palser

A Large Detroit Automobile – Larry Cordle

Don’t Look Back – Becky Buller

You’ll Never Find Another So True – Fast Track

Restless Blue Eyed Lover – Larry Stephenson

Leslie County Blues – The Tennessee Bluegrass Band

Complete Country Music News International Radio Show Playlist April 12th at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/country-music-news-international-radio-show-playlist-april-12/

Olivia Lynn Interview By Alfred Weekley for Country Music News International Magazine & Radio Show

Throughout the course of her young musical career, OLIVIA LYNN has won over the hearts of music lovers from all walks of life. Performing from a young age, Olivia was born to sing and over the past years has been earning the admiration and affection of fans. Her love for country started at a very young age with a love for Dolly Parton, who she used to sing along to with her Nana. Yet, in teenage years Olivia found ‘POP Music’. So, always wanting to become an influential singer, she threw the boundaries aside and merged her music loves into one mix, with her unique Country Pop Sound.

Watch Olivia Lynn Interview By Big Al Weekley at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/olivia-lynn-interview-3/

Carly Pearce Celebrates 100th Grand Ole Opry Performance

GRAMMY® Award-Winning singer-songwriter and reigning ACM Awards Female Artist of the Year Carly Pearce notched another career milestone last night (4/11) as she made her 100th performance at the Grand Ole Opry since making her debut in 2015.

Read complete story Carly Pearce Celebrates 100th Grand Ole Opry Performance at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/carly-pearce-celebrates-100th-grand-ole-opry-performance/

Country Music News International Radio Show Playlist April 10th, 2023

7 pm – 9 pm (GMT) UK, 8 pm – 10 pm (CET) GER, 1 pm – 3 pm (CST) USA

Andrew Salgado – Why Didn’t I Call

Kelsea Ballerini – Legends

Lainey Wilson – Heart Like A Truck

Luke Bryan – Light It Up

Jordan Davis – Next Thing You Know

Morgan Wallen – 7 Summers

Dierks Bentley – Gold

Hailey Whitters – Everything She Ain’t

Kane Brown – One Mississippi

Bailey Zimmerman – Rock And A Hard Place

Complete Country Music News International Radio Show Playlist April 10th at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/country-music-news-international-radio-show-playlist-april-10/

Country Music News International Radio Show Playlist April 8th, 2023

3 pm – 5 pm (GMT) UK, 4 pm – 6 pm (CET) GER, 9 am – 11 am (CST) USA

Andrew Salgado – Why Didn’t I Call

Luke Combs – You Found Yours

Dan + Shay – You

Andrew Jannakos – Gettin’ There

Darius Rucker – Fires Don’t Start Themselves

Bailey Zimmerman – Fix’n To Break

Lindsay Ell – I’ve Got the Music in Me

Drew Parker – Middle Of Nowhere Class

High Valley – Whatever It Takes (Cottage Sessions)

Tracy Lawrence – Sticks And Stones

Complete Country Music News International Radio Show Playlist April 8th at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/country-music-news-international-radio-show-playlist-april-8/

Morgan Wallen Underway

With a run of six sold-out shows solidifying his international foothold, Morgan Wallen kicked off his One Night At A Time World Tour on March 15 at New Zealand’s Spark Arena, leaving the New Zealand Herald proclaiming “the atmosphere was electric.”

Complete story Morgan Wallen Underway at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/morgan-wallen-underway/

LeAnn Rimes & Tenille Arts Jealous of Myself

“LeAnn Rimes, The Chicks, Shania Twain and Kelly Clarkson were my idols growing up,” said Tenille. “LeAnn in particular has been a huge part of my story in Country Music since I was very young.

Complete News LeAnn Rimes & Tenille Arts Jealous of Myself at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/leann-rimes-tenille-arts-jealous-of-myself/

Legendary Singer Pat Boone Teams up with Country Icons for”Grits” Release

Boone Brings Together Deborah Allen, Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers, Dean Miller, Lorrie Morgan, and Ray Stevens in Unique Collaboration.

Complete News Legendary Singer Pat Boone Teams up with Country Icons for”Grits” Release at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/pat-boone-grits/

Cowboy Troy Announces “Away From You”

Cowboy Troy doesn’t want to be “Away From You” in his new heartfelt single, available April 14. The third release in three months, “Away From You” differs from his previous 2023 singles, adding Americana and soft-rock flairs to a Texas-country track.

Complete News Cowboy Troy Announces “Away From You” at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/cowboy-troy-away-from-you/

ALABAMA Reveals First Round

ALABAMA, the most successful band in country music history, recently announced the revival of the group’s legendary June Jam, set to take place in Fort Payne, AL at the VFW Fairgrounds on June 3.

Complete News ALABAMA Reveals First Round at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/alabama-reveals-first-round/

Karley Scott Collins Brain on Love

Sony Music Nashville artist Karley Scott Collins shares the next piece of her artistry with “Brain On Love”

Complete News Karley Scott Collins Brain on Love at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/karley-scott-brain-on-love/

GRAMMY-Winning Artist Colbie Caillat

Multi-platinum selling, Grammy-winning artist Colbie Caillat today announced that her new song “Worth It” will be released on Friday, April 21.

Complete News GRAMMY-Winning Artist Colbie Caillat at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/colbie-caillat-worth-it/

Michael Ray Road Hones – Dive Bars & Broken Hearts

Anywhere There’s A Dive Bar – Eustis, FL country singer Michael Ray grew up in the Sunshine State’s many dive bars, juke joints, honky tonks and the storied Sunshine Opry. For him, country music was the thing where people drinking after a long day, a tough break-up, a big win or just the need to get out of the house found their music mingled with neon, cigarette smoke, cold beer and enough heartache and high octane to siphon off whatever might be on your heart.

Complete Story Michael Ray Road Hones – Dive Bars & Broken Hearts – at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/michael-ray-road-hones/

Country Music News International Radio Show Playlist April 7th, 2023

9 pm – 11 pm (CET) GER, 2 pm – 4 pm (CST) USA, 8 pm – 10 pm (GMT) UK

Good By World Goodbye – Anthony Burger

I Am A Soldier – Three Bridges

He Lives – Allen Jackson

He’s So Good To Me – The Trio

Looking To Live – The Inspirations

He’s Alive – Dolly Parton

Gods Been Good – Lefevere Quartet

The Picture – Squire Parsons

Granny Did – Del Way

Mighty Deep Well – Kingdom Heirs

Complete Country Music News International Radio Show Playlist April 7th at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/country-music-news-international-radio-show-playlist-april-7th/

Country Music News International Radio Show Playlist April 5th, 2023

4 pm – 7 pm (GMT) UK, 5 pm – 8 pm (CET) GER, 10 am – 1 pm (CST) USA

Uncle Pen – Ricky Skaggs

Little Maggie – Nashville Bluegrass Band

Mighty Mississippi – Olivia Jo

Highway Of Love – Dalton Harper

Arkansas Without You – Darren Nicholoson

My Baby’s Gone – Tina Adair

Sunny Days – Michael Cleveland

Cuckoo Bird – Osborne Brothers

I Thought I Heard you Calling My Name – Jason Barie

Pass Me Not – Dale Ann Bradley & Larry Sparks

Complete Country Music News International Radio Show Playlist April 5th at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/country-music-news-international-radio-show-playlist-april-5/

Country Music News International Radio Show Playlist April 3rd, 2023

7 pm – 9 pm (GMT) UK, 8 pm – 10 pm (CET) GER, 1 pm – 3 pm (CST) USA

Blake Shelton Ft. Gwen Stefani – Nobody But You

Bailey Zimmerman – Rock And A Hard Place

Keith Urban – Long Hot Summer

Megan Moroney – Tennessee Orange

Dan + Shay – You

Parmalee – Take My Name

Kylie Morgan – If He Wanted To He Would

Corey Kent – Wild As Her

Eli Young Band – Love Ain’t

Hardy & Lainey Wilson – Wait In The Truck

Complete Country Music News International Radio Show Playlist April 3rd at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/country-music-news-international-radio-show-playlist-april-3/

Country Music News International Radio Show Playlist April 1st, 2023

3 pm – 5 pm (GMT) UK, 4 pm – 6 pm (CET) GER, 9 am – 11 am (CST) USA

Alexander Ludwig – That’s The Life I Want

Alana Springsteen – shoulder to cry on

Brooke McClymont & Adam Eckersley – Country Music, You And Beer

David Morris – I Hate This Job

Miranda Lambert – Strange

The Red Clay Strays – Good Godly Woman

Tyler Farr, Jelly Roll – Country As Shit

Colton Dixon, Gabby Barrett – Build a Boat

Tucker Knisell – Wrist Tattoo

Casting Crowns, CAIN – Desert Road

Complete Country Music News International Radio Show Playlist April 1st at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/country-music-news-international-radio-show-playlist-april-1/

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Complete News Country Music News International Radio Show now on FM and AM at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/country-music-news-international-established-in-the-usa/

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