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January 7, 2024

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Daryl Mosley on Country Music News International Radio Show!

January 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th interviewed by Big Al Weekley!

Daryl performed for many years as part of the world famous Grand Ole Opry. He has shared his music on stages ranging from The Bluebird Cafe to West Point Military Academy and from churches that range from small, rural churches to mega churches like First Church of the Nazarene in Denver, Colorado and Second Baptist Church in Houston, Texas. Daryl released a solo album in 2020 (“The Secret of Life”) and another in 2021 (“Small Town Dreamer”). Both albums are filled with story songs about life, faith, traditional values, and nostalgia and each of the albums cracked the Top 10 on Billboard Magazine’s album chart.

His current album, “A Life Well Lived” features the hit single (and video) “Mayberry State of Mind” as well as #1 gospel songs “The Bible In The Drawer” and “Big God” (the latter featuring Southern Gospel legend Ronnie Booth.)

Daryl Mosley on Country Music News International Radio Show https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/daryl-mosley-on-country-music-news-international-radio-show-3/

Tune In For Country Music News International Radio Show on Monday, 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 Wednesday, 5pm – 7pm (GMT) UK, 6pm – 8pm (CET) GER, 11am – 1pm (CST) USA, Friday, 9 pm – 11 pm (CET) GER, 2 pm – 4 pm (CST) USA, 8 pm – 10 pm (GMT) UK , and Sunday, 1 pm – 3 pm (CET) GER, 6 am – 8 am (CST) USA, 12 pm – 2 pm (GMT) UK and 5 pm – 7 pm (CET) GER, 10 am – 12 pm (CST) USA, 4 pm – 6 pm (GMT) UK, with Mark Huffine for Gospel Music!

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The Grascals Interview By Nigel Sharpe For Country Music News International Magazine & Radio Show

Great musicians will always find a way to make good music, but for great musicians to make great music, they must form a bond – one that, more often than not, goes beyond the purely musical to the personal. For The Grascals, that bond has been forged at the intersection of personal friendships, shared professional resumes and an appreciation for the innovative mingling of bluegrass and country music that has been a hallmark of the Nashville scene for more than forty years.

Their cutting-edge modern bluegrass is delivered with a deep knowledge of, and admiration for, the work of the music’s founding fathers. Timely yet timeless, The Grascals make music that is entirely relevant to the here and now yet immersed in traditional values of soul and musicianship. It’s a unique sound that has earned three Grammy® nominations and two Entertainer of the Year awards from the International Bluegrass Music Association, as well as national media attention that seems to perpetually elude acts entrenched in niche genres. Such appearances include The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Fox & Friends, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, and CBS’ The Talk. Honors also include performing twice for President George W. Bush and at President Barack Obama’s inaugural ball at the Smithsonian.

The Grascals Interview By Nigel Sharpe For Country Music News International Magazine & Radio Show https://fb.watch/pq1jM5eU7Z

The Flying Buffaloes Interview By Christian Lamitschka For Country Music News International Magazine & Radio Show

Flying Buffaloes’ latest single, Breakaway, sets the band on a collision course with their rock and roll roots. The track’s driving, danceable aesthetics, coupled with an emotional performance from lead singer, Barry Stone, cement the band firmly in the world of modern rock music.

All born and raised in the Midwest but drawn to the allure of Music City, the band members met in Nashville, TN in 2015. In their formative years, Flying Buffaloes found themselves exploring the country-tinged Americana sounds growing ever more popular with acts like Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile, and Jason Isbell.

The Flying Buffaloes Interview By Christian Lamitschka For Country Music News International Magazine & Radio Show https://fb.watch/pp-MYmV83t/

TG Sheppard Interview by Nigel Sharpe for Country Music News International Magazine & Radio Show

TG Sheppard has always had an unstoppable passion for music. This passion, along with 21 number-one hits and being ranked among the top 100 country artists of all time, has made him one of the most popular live performers on tour today. It’s only natural with a show chock full of chart-topping hits like “Last Cheaters Waltz,” ”I Loved ‘Em Everyone,” ”Do You Wanna Go To Heaven,” and “Party Time” that TG has developed a reputation as a solid performer who delivers exactly what audiences want. All this and more, combined with a steadfast dedication to entertainment has truly made him one of the great Legends in country music.

TG Sheppard Interview by Nigel Sharpe for Country Music News International Magazine & Radio Show https://fb.watch/pp_S4W3NjI/

Marty Falle Interview By Big Al Weekley for Country Music News International Magazine & Radio Show

Marty Falle is an American Country/Bluegrass Singer-Songwriter and Nashville recording artist. Falle’s critically acclaimed music has drawn an international following through the years. Marty has released four LPs including the beautifully remastered “Ohio”, “Long, Long Road”, “Bloody Coal” and “Virgin on the Bluegrass” whose title track delivers with his storytelling, soulful style and takes us to the hollers of Eastern Kentucky with a melodic yet haunting and progressive Country – Bluegrass sound.

Marty Falle Interview By Big Al Weekley for Country Music News International Magazine & Radio Show https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/marty-falle-interview-2/

Teddi And Bobby Cyrus Interview By Nigel Sharpe For Country Music News International Magazine & Radio Show

Bobby Cyrus is no stranger to the many facets of the music industry, having quite literally grown up with it all around him in the little town of Louisa, Kentucky. His father, Bobby “Bob” Glenn Cyrus, is who Bobby says influenced him as an artist and songwriter more than anyone else.

He also pays Waylon Jennings, Ricky Skaggs, Larry Cordle, Kris Kristofferson and Keith Whitley, his respect among his professional influences, as well as the one individual that has had a particularly profound and personal impact in Cyrus’ life: the legendary Tom T. Hall.

Teddi Leigh Cyrus grew up in the hills of East Kentucky, in the tiny little town of Drift. Teddi first began singing with her family in her Papaw, Teddy Shannon’s church. She came by her talent honestly, with her Mother being both a pianist and vocalist, and her Father being a multi-instrumentalist. It was obvious to everyone from an early age that Teddi Leigh had been blessed with the gift of music. She was a natural talent and could hear and feel the music in her soul. She learned to play piano, banjo and bass, by ear alone. Her Father also helped Teddi hone her bass skills. And then… as she got older, Teddi’s undeniable, powerful voice showed up.

Teddi And Bobby Cyrus Interview By Nigel Sharpe For Country Music News International Magazine & Radio Show https://fb.watch/poCslHaYr8/

Taylon Hope Interview By Christian Lamitschka For Country Music News International Magazine & Radio Show

Taylon Hope is a singer, songwriter, musician from West Jefferson, NC, located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and now makes her home in Music City, Nashville, TN. She began singing at the young age of four years old and music has been her passion ever since. She loves singing and performing and making a difference to others through her music. Her musical influences include Dolly Parton, Vince Gill, Carrie Underwood, Martina McBride, among others. Taylon has a love for both traditional and modern Country Music and has a great appreciation for all kinds of music. Taylon Hope values her roots and believes in being who you are and country is who she is!

Taylon Hope Interview By Christian Lamitschka For Country Music News International Magazine & Radio Show https://fb.watch/poBev7KpJx/

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

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

Forever Young – Daniel Grindstaff
Arkansas Without You – Darren Nicholson
Blackbird – Special Consensus
Greener Grass – Billy Swinson
Ode To L8 – Marty Falle
Deeper In Love – Carley Arrowood
Holler – Wilson Banjo Co
The Price Of Falling – Chris Jones
Can’t Live Without Love – Bronwyn Keith Hynes
My Picasso – Edgar Loudermilk

Complete Country Music News International Radio Show Playlist January 3rd, 2023 at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/radio-show-playlist-january-3rd/

Taylor Rae Interview by Nigel Sharpe for Country Music News International Magazine & Radio Show

Born in the scenic coastal town of Santa Cruz, California, singer-songwriter Taylor Rae has swiftly made her mark on the Americana music scene with her debut album, “Mad Twenties,” released in October 2021. The record went on to become a fixture on the Americana Radio charts (AMA/CDX) for 31 weeks, marking the longest duration for any independently released album in 2022. The single, “Home On The Road,” which truly embodies her “Soul & Roll” sound, remained in the Top 10 of the Americana Music Singles Chart for five consecutive weeks.

The positive response to “Mad Twenties” catapulted Taylor Rae onto a series of nationwide tours, performing to sold-out crowds alongside luminaries like Sierra Hull, John Craigie, Pokey LaFarge, as well as headlining shows with her own band. One of the unique aspects of the album is its fusion of various genres, which has allowed Taylor Rae to captivate a wide range of audiences across the country.

Henry Carrigan of No Depression described Taylor Rae’s musical prowess, noting, “Taylor Rae’s edgy vocals slide easily from tender to tough, from a gentle whisper on folk ballads to soaring shouts on the blues and blues-rock striders. The album introduces a singer fully in command of her vocal gifts and a songwriter who enfolds her lyric sensibility in haunting musical sketches.”

Taylor Rae Interview by Nigel Sharpe for Country Music News International Magazine & Radio Show https://fb.watch/pnmRvuZP3O/

T Graham Brown Interview By Christian Lamitschka For Country Music News International Magazine & Radio Show

Brown’s initial entry to Country Radio was the sad and soulful “Drowning In Memories.” That Top-40 single helped him to establish himself, and by the winter of 1986, he had warmed up to audiences with the bluesy hit “I Tell It Like It Used To Be.” Other hits quickly followed, with his first self-penned release “Hell And High Water,” which became his first number one song. “I Wish That I Could Hurt That Way Again” and “Don’t Go To Strangers” were the next releases, which all became chart-toppers.

The soulful vocal stylings of T. Graham Brown were all over the airwaves, as his sophomore release Brilliant Conversationalist added more titles to his arsenal of hits, such as the seductive “The Last Resort,” and “She Couldn’t Love Me Anymore.” It was a time period that Brown sums up as something of a blur.

T Graham Brown Interview By Christian Lamitschka For Country Music News International Magazine & Radio Show https://fb.watch/pnlla3yWHF/

Stephanie Quayle Interview By Nigel Sharpe For Country Music News International Magazine & Radio Show

Stephanie Quayle is a touring recording artist based in Nashville, whose music resonates with audiences worldwide. Additionally, she’s a successful entrepreneur, proudly owning her own record label, Big Sky Music Group. Rolling Stone Country called her “an artist you need to know,” CMT named her as part of its “Next Women of Country” franchise, and she’s appeared on popular programs like The Kelly Clarkson Show and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. As an indie artist with two Billboard charted singles, “Selfish” and “Whatcha Drinkin ’Bout,” she has repeatedly performed at CMA Fest and the Grand Ole Opry. The Montana native has teamed up with recognizable brands like Wrangler, Harley-Davidson, Bass Pro Shops, Montana Silversmiths, as well as Lucchese Bootmaker in the creation of her exclusive boot line. Quayle’s latest album On the Edge chronicles her personal experience in a toxic relationship and the healing she’s gone through since —inspiring others and redefining her future.

Stephanie Quayle Interview By Nigel Sharpe For Country Music News International Magazine & Radio Show https://fb.watch/pnk1BtVdkb/

Jack Blanchard Interview By Big Al Weekley for Country Music News International Magazine & Radio Show

Jack Blanchard & Misty Morgan were an American country music duo from Florida consisting of guitarist/keyboardist/vocalist Jack Blanchard (born May 8, 1942) and his wife, keyboardist/vocalist Misty Morgan (May 23, 1945 – January 1, 2021). The duo recorded for several labels in the 1970s, including the charting albums Birds of a Feather and Two Sides of Jack and Misty. Between 1969 and 1976, the duo also released fourteen singles, including “Tennessee Bird Walk”, a Number One country hit and No. 23 pop hit in 1970.

Jack Blanchard Interview By Big Al Weekley at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/jack-blanchard-interview/

Country Music News International Radio Live Show Playlist January 1st, 2024

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

Randy Houser Runnin’ Outta Moonlight
Nate Smith World On Fire
Kane Brown One Mississippi
Chris Stapleton White Horse
Morgan Wallen Thought You Should Know
Keith Urban Long Hot Summer
Jameson Rodgers Some Girls
Riley Green Ft Luke Combs Different ‘Round Here
Brian Kelley See You Next Summer
Cole Swindell Ain’t Worth The Whiskey

Complete Country Music News International Radio Live Show Playlist January 1st, 2024 at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/radio-live-show-playlist-january-1st/

Lynn Anderson Interview By Big Al Weekley for Country Music News International Magazine & Radio Show

Lynn René Anderson (September 26, 1947 – July 30, 2015) was an American country singer and television personality. Her crossover signature recording, “Rose Garden,” was a number one hit internationally. She also charted five number one and 18 top-ten singles on the Billboard country songs chart. Anderson is regarded as one of country music’s most significant performers.

Born in Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States, she was raised in California by her mother, Liz Anderson, who was also a country music artist. Daughter Lynn was signed to a recording contract to Chart Records in 1966 after she was heard singing along with her mother at an industry function. Previously she had recorded some demo tapes of her mother’s songs and appeared on television in California on regional country music shows. In 1967, she had her first top ten hit with the single “If I Kiss You (Will You Go Away)“. Soon after, Anderson joined the cast of The Lawrence Welk Show, where she performed country music weekly to a national audience.

Lynn Anderson Interview By Big Al Weekley at Country Music News International Magazine & Radio Show https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/lynn-anderson-interview/

SouthBound 75 Interview By Nigel Sharpe For Country Music News International Magazine & Radio Show

Southbound 75 is Old Dominion meets Keith Urban with the guitars turned up; the assembly was a brainstorm encouraged by the late Bill Scull (a prominent radio promotion vet known for his work alongside Clive Davis).

The five-member band [made up of Mark Lorenzo (lead vocals/acoustic guitar), Justin Pietrowski (lead guitar), Vance Eskesen (bass), Jessee Allen Porter (fiddle) and Gregg Giacobbe on drums], formed in 2018 and has quickly made a name for itself with show dates spanning throughout Florida and across the Midwest.

As an early testament to the authenticity, talent and promising career forecast for the Florida-based group, the must-see, worth-the-price-of-admission, powerhouse of musicians and vocalists was recognized as “Best New Country Band” by the Tampa Bay Musicians Network, 2023 Country Band of the Year by the Mississippi Music Foundation and has been spotlighted on The Country Network and CMT.com.

Mark Lorenzo’s songs have been featured on various television shows, sports programming, cartoons, DVDs and more including: “ESPN College Football,” “Shark” (CBS); “90210” (CW), “Threshold” (CBS), “Girlfriends” (CW) and “3lbs” on (CBS).

SouthBound 75 Interview By Nigel Sharpe For Country Music News International Magazine & Radio Show https://fb.watch/pjj5uiLq1K/

Shari Rowe Interview By Christian Lamitschka For Country Music News International Magazine & Radio Show

A Southwestern troubadour with a Southern Belle charm, Shari Rowe is a musical force for good. Her magnetic stage energy has captivated audiences across the globe, performing in festivals in Poland, charity events and opening for big name artists like Wynonna Judd, Jimmie Allen, Diamond Rio and Aaron Carter. Her uplifting and inspiring music is a testament to her dedication to faith, family and charity, as she is also a Celebrity Ambassador for the Scott Foundation and the Red Note Foundation.

Her recent singles “The Heavy” and “Southwest” are testaments to her emotive delivery and overall storyteller nature. Her feel-good lyricism and smooth but strong vocals are a warm combination, sure to leave any listener smiling. Rowe’s impact on the music industry can be summed up in these lyrics from her single “Long Hugs”: “Life is a canvas so color it up”.

Shari Rowe Interview By Christian Lamitschka For Country Music News International Magazine & Radio Show https://fb.watch/pjhZeSy9zU/

Shane Owens Interview By Nigel Sharpe For Country Music News International Magazine & Radio Show

Shane Owens makes traditional country music for the modern world that is both timeless and timely. Owens delivers a classic country sound mixed with a contemporary edge, and driven forward with his good, old-fashioned art of storytelling, his authentic southern charm, Bible Belt twang, and signature booming baritone voice. Growing up in southern Alabama, Shane hand-built his career in the honky-tonks and country barroom clubs throughout the Southeast, building a loyal fan base the old fashioned way by playing shows and just sharing his genuine love for playing music.

Owens shines a light on those old-school values in his catalog of original songs such as “Everybody Dies,” “Hard Luck Girl,” “Love Me To Death,” “Love To Try Them On” “All The Beer In Alabama,’ “19,” “Country Never Goes Out Of Style” and more. He has mastered the art of blending the classic country sound with today’s modern style in working closely with a roster of country music’s top songwriters — including Galen Griffin, as well as Monty Holmes, Greg Barnhill, Phil O’Donnell, Gary Hayes, Wynn Varble, Chris Dubois, and Grand Ole Opry hitmaker, Joe Diffie.

Shane Owens Interview By Nigel Sharpe For Country Music News International Magazine & Radio Show https://fb.watch/pigGyOT1fC/

Country Music News International Gospel Radio Show

Official: Gospel Show with Mark Huffine on Radio Wolfsbude!

The Country Music News International shows are making great strides forward. After the shows have already been broadcast on The Bluegrass Jamboree, Radio WDIC, Country-Roads-58 and many other radio stations, Radio Wolfsbude is now presenting the Country Music News International Gospel Radio Show with Mark Huffine.

Complete News Country Music News International Gospel Radio Show at Country Music News International Magazine: https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/country-music-news-international-gospel-radio-show/

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2022 was one of the most successful years for Country Music News International and will go down as a milestone in the history of country music and bluegrass music. The number of readers exceeded the magic limit of 6,000,000 readers. The radio shows, which cover every genre of music from country music to bluegrass music to gospel music, achieved a total audience of 3,000,000 in 2022.

Complete News New Country Music News International Radio Show at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/new-country-music-news-international-radio-show/

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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.

You can hear the music of Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Garth Brooks, Shania Twain, George Strait, Dolly Parton, Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs, Willie Nelson, Lady Antebellum, Brad Paisley, Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean, Morgan Wallen, Zach Bryan, Luke Combs, Cole Swindell, Ingrid Andress among others.

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Country Music News International Radio Show now on FM and AM!

The Germany-based online magazine, Country Music News International, with its associated radio shows, is now available not only online, but also on FM and AM in the US.

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.

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