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May 7, 2023

Country Music News International Newsletter

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Lee Greenwood on Country Music News International Radio Show!

May 8., 9., 10., 12., 13. 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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About Lee Greenwood:

Music has always been a part of Lee Greenwood’s life. He started playing the piano when he was seven and the saxophone at 12. In junior high, he started his first group called the Moonbeams. His sister Patricia was the piano player in the band. By the time, he finished High School he played most all the instruments in the orchestra and was the Drum Major for the marching band.

Greenwood was born in Los Angeles California & finished high school in Sacramento in June 1960. He passed on track & music scholarships to the College of the Pacific along with a professional baseball career to pursue his passion for music. He also elected to skip his high school graduation ceremony to begin work at the Golden Hotel & Casino in Reno Nevada with his own band, the “Apollos”. That turned out to be a great choice.

The California native was discovered in 1979 by Larry McFaden, who saw him performing in a show at the Nugget Casino in Sparks, Nevada. Larry was the bass player and bandleader for Mel Tillis. He brought the singer to Nashville and got him signed to the Halsey Agency, who booked The Oak Ridge Boys. He began working with producer Jerry Crutchfield who would record with Lee for the next 20 years.

“Choosing songs to record is always exciting,” says Greenwood. “I’m a songwriter as well and I love lyrics that have depth and emotion. I’m thankful for the many writers & artists who have contributed to my career”.

With seven #1 songs & 25 charted singles to his credit, choosing songs proved to be a success for Greenwood. His country hits include: “It Turns Me Inside Out”, “Ring On Her Finger Time On Her Hands”, ”She’s Lying”, “I Don’t Mind the Thorns If You’re The Rose”, “Dixie Road”, “Somebody’s Gonna Love You”, “Going Going Gone”, “You Got A Good Love Comin”, “Fools Gold”, and “Mornin Ride” while he already garnered several crossover hits such as “Touch & Go Crazy”, “IOU” and the duet with Barbara Mandrell, “To Me”.

Lee Greenwood has won numerous industry awards including, Male Vocalist of the Year from the Academy of Country Music in 1983, two Male Vocalist of the Year awards from the Country Music Association in 1983 & 1984 and a Grammy for Top Male Vocal Performance in 1985 for “I.O.U.”. The CMA also named “God Bless The U.S.A.” its Song of the Year in 1985.

“God Bless the USA” went far beyond what Greenwood expected when he wrote it in the back of his tour bus in 1983. The song has been in the top five on the country singles charts three times (1991, 2001 and 2003), giving it the distinction of being the only song in any genre of music to achieve that feat. It was also #1 on the pop charts after 9/11/01. In addition, CBS News voted “God Bless The U.S.A.” the most recognizable patriotic song in America.

In 2011, Beyonce offered her version of “God Bless the U.S.A.” as a download, with the proceeds going to the 9/11 firefighters fund in NYC. It has been performed by contestants on “American Idol” twice & was the winning song in the 2011 “Dancing with the Stars” competition on ABC. It is performed at all military and patriotic events throughout the year all across America. “USA” has also been in several movies and is now part of the film shown by The Department of Homeland Security when new citizens are sworn in to the United States.

Greenwood says; “USA is the song I always felt the need to write. I wanted to have something that would unite Americans from coast to coast and to instill pride back in the United States. The song represents my family, my community and those men and women who have paid the price for the freedoms we all love and enjoy.”

President George W. Bush appointed Greenwood to serve on the National Endowment of the Arts Council and his appointment was U.S. Senate approved. That Presidential Appointment continued under President Obama and still continues under President Trump.

In 2012, Greenwood released a children’s illustrated book, “Does God Still Bless the U.S.A.,” and ranked #1 on many of the notable Best Sellers Lists. It features a 30 day calendar, “Prayers of a Patriot” and includes two songs, written by Greenwood, free for download in the back of the book. One is a new version of “God Bless the U.S.A.,” and the other is a Praise & Worship song, “Show Me The Way”.

Lee and his wife, Kimberly, a former Miss Tennessee, fell in love on his 1989 USO/DOD tour. They were married in Nashville in 1992 and have two sons, Dalton and Parker.

Tune In For Country Music News International Radio Show on Monday, May 8th, 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 International Radio Show on Friday, May 12th, 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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Country Music News International Radio Show Playlist May 5th, 2023

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

Goodbye World Goodbye – Anthony Burger

Turn Your Back – Justified QT

I Serve a Savoir – Josh Turner

Justified – The Carolina Boys

It’s Who You Know – Carroll Robinson

Under the Ocean Floor – Kirk Talley

Older People – Greater Vision

Mighty Deep Well – Kingdom Heirs

Fire Away – Living Faith QT

I Don’t Want to get Adjusted – Kim Hopper

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

Randall King Releases “When My Baby’s In Boots”

See King Perform at the Academy of Country Music’s “ACM Country Kickoff At The Star”

With a healthy dose of charm and twang, Hereford, Texas native Randall King adds a boot stompin’ honky tonk tune to his set list with his new “When My Baby’s In Boots,” available everywhere now on Warner Music Nashville.

Complete News Randall King Releases “When My Baby’s In Boots” at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/randall-king-when-my-babys-in-boots/

Chris Clark Interview by Preshias Harris for Country Music News International Magazine

Chris Clark is an up-and-coming young singer/songwriter hailing from Northern California – and one of the most upbeat, enthusiastic people you could ever meet. After college, it looked like he’d be utilizing his degree in civil engineering but he was also moonlighting in music: laying down his own vocals over instrumental tracks he found online and even managing a rap group.

Chris Clark Interview by Preshias Harris at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/chris-clark-interview/

Taryn Papa No One’s Gonna Love You (Like I Do) – By Preshias Harris for Country Music News International Magazine

Taryn Papa has a rare talent: an ability to blend the classic sound of 1990s country with the style and sensibilities of the modern era.

Complete Story Taryn Papa No One’s Gonna Love You (Like I Do) – By Preshias Harris at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/taryn-papa-no-ones-gonna-love-you-like-i-do/

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

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

Life Without A Spare – Audie Blaylock

Leaving Song – Clay Hess

Head Over Hills – Boone & Foster

Mountain Dan – Darrell Webb

Hey Brother – Dan Tyminski

Take Me For Longing – Alison Krauss

Greener Grass – Billy Swinson

If I Didn’t Love You – Jana Mougin

Arkansas Without You – Darren Nicholson

Let The Children Pick The Flowers – Webb Pierce

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

Country Music News International Radio Show Playlist May 1st, 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

Brett Young – Like I Loved You

Parker McCollum – Handle On You

Kassi Ashton – Drive You Out Of My Mind

Zac Brown Band – Toes

Cody Johnson – Human

Luke Combs – Love You Anyway

Scotty Mccreery – Damn Strait

Morgan Wallen – One Thing At A Time

Keith Urban – Brown Eyes Baby

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

Synapse Publishing & Entertainment

Darice G., brings back the Synapse Star Search contest in 2023 by opening up the competition nationwide to not only singer/songwriters, but variety and dance performers as well.

Complete News Synapse Publishing & Entertainment at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/synapse-publishing-entertainment/

Chris Janson Announces Latest Focus Track “21 Forever”

Featuring Music Legends Dolly Parton and Slash

Multi-Platinum singer-songwriter, Chris Janson, has announced his upcoming focus track, “21 Forever,” featuring two musical icons and Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame members – Dolly Parton and Slash!

Complete News Chris Janson Announces Latest Focus Track “21 Forever” at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/chris-janson-dolly-parton-and-slash-21-forever/

CMA Awards Nomination – Submissions for the 2023 CMA

The Country Music Association has announced its ballot schedule for “The 57th Annual CMA Awards,” which takes place this November in Nashville, TN.

Complete News CMA Awards Nomination – Submissions for the 2023 CMA at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/cma-awards-nomination/

Dierks Bentley’s “Gold” w/ 22nd #1

“Made for the Outdoor Summer Concert Season,” Bentley Preps for GRAVEL & GOLD Tour Launching June 1, Tickets Available

Multi-platinum entertainer Dierks Bentley takes “GOLD” to the top of the Mediabase/Country Aircheck chart this week marking his 22nd career No. One.

Complete News Dierks Bentley’s “Gold” at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/dierks-bentleys-gold/

Parker McCollum Show-Stopping

McCollum Announces Additional West Coast Tour Dates

Multi-Platinum selling Country music artist, Parker McCollum, made his Stagecoach debut this weekend, thrilling thousands of fans during a show-stopping performance of some of his biggest hits including the Double-Platinum “Pretty Heart,” Platinum “To Be Loved By You” and his current radio single and Gold certified, “Handle On You,” off his upcoming album, Never Enough (via MCA Nashville) out on May 12th.

Complete News Parker McCollum Show-Stopping at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/parker-mccollum-show-stopping/

Country Music News International Radio Show Playlist April 30th, 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

Aaron Goodvin – Lonely Drum

Billy Strings, Willie Nelson – California Sober

Abbey Cone – If You Were A Song

Old Dominion – I Should Have Married You

Tracy Millar – Loose Change

Dusty Black – Them Boots

Blane Rudd – Nothing Is The Same

Don Louis – Watered Down Whiskey

Willie Jones – Something To Dance To

Complete Country Music News International Radio Show Playlist April 30th at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/country-music-news-international-radio-show-playlist-april-30/

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Country Music News International is now bringing you the very best in everything from country music to bluegrass music to line dancing music, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The online magazine founded by Christian Lamitschka in Bad Vilbel, Germany, in 2011 is one of the most successful country music magazines in Europe.

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One of the largest radio stations, WDIC 92.1, from Virginia, has been presenting the successful 3 hour CMNI radio show since the beginning of 2022.

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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