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James Otto on Country Music News International Radio Show!
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
Saturday live show will be in German & English with Presenter Frank Hammer and the best in country music! 4 pm – 6 pm (CET) GER, 9 am – 11 am (CST) USA, 3 pm – 5 pm (GMT) UK!
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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/