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January 4, 2026

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January 10th interviewed by Nigel Sharpe for Country Music News International Radio Show

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!

From Flint to the Opry: The Unstoppable Rise of Madison Olivia!

In an industry often defined by rigid labels and predictable paths, Madison Olivia is a breath of fresh Michigan air. A powerhouse vocalist who seamlessly blends the storytelling of classic country with the rhythmic pulse of R&B and the grit of rock, Olivia has spent the last few years transforming from a “one-to-watch” independent artist into a formidable presence in the Nashville landscape.

Madison Olivia on Country Music News International Radio Show: https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/madison-olivia-on-country-music-news-international-radio-show/

Amanda Page Cornett rocks with Cajun Kirk and Bella – By Alan Shipston for Country Music News International Magazine

Bringing southern rock n soul to the table, Cornett rocks hard with Cajun Kirk and Bella, her new single release.

Amanda Page Cornett rocks with Cajun Kirk and Bella – By Alan Shipston at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/amanda-page-cornett-cajun-kirk-and-bella/

The Whythouse releases Whiskey – By Alan Shipston for Country Music News International Magazine

The Whythouse, an urban country collective fronted by Chris Hale, has released a new single, Whiskey, a song about being overwhelmed by a chance meeting with a celebrity.

The Whythouse releases Whiskey – By Alan Shipston at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/the-whythouse-whiskey/

Gravity in the Moonlight: Southpaw Redefines Distance in New Single “You Are My Moon” – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

There is a specific kind of ache that only exists in the space between two area codes—a quiet, persistent gravity that pulls at the heart when the sun goes down.

Gravity in the Moonlight: Southpaw Redefines Distance in New Single “You Are My Moon” – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/southpaw-you-are-my-moon/

Riley Green is Reaching New Heights: Two Solo-Written No. 1s and a CMA Clean Sweep! – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

In the world of modern country music, many artists rely on a “village” of songwriters to reach the top of the charts. Riley Green, however, is proving that a good ol’ boy from Jacksonville, Alabama, can do it all himself.

Riley Green is Reaching New Heights: Two Solo-Written No. 1s and a CMA Clean Sweep! – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/riley-green-cma-clean-sweep/

A Rodeo Romance Frozen in Time: Brock County’s ‘Akubra Bands’ – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

In the world of country rock, the “rodeo song” is a hallowed tradition.

A Rodeo Romance Frozen in Time: Brock County’s ‘Akubra Bands’ – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/brock-county-akubra-bands/

Digital Soul, Heartland Heart: River East River West Reimagines the Country Narrative – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

In the ever-evolving landscape of the music industry, the line between tradition and technology is blurring in fascinating ways.

Digital Soul, Heartland Heart: River East River West Reimagines the Country Narrative – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/river-east-river-west-too-many-whiskeys-under-the-bridge/

Borders Dissolve in a High-Energy Homage: Brothers/Irmãos Tackle ‘Just Because’ – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

In a world that often feels divided, music remains the ultimate universal language. No project embodies this sentiment more hearteningly than Brothers/Irmãos, an international collective that proves the distance between America’s Midwest and the heart of Brazil is only as long as a guitar cable.

Borders Dissolve in a High-Energy Homage: Brothers/Irmãos Tackle ‘Just Because’ – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/brothers-irmaos-just-because/

Embracing the Mystery: Della Mae Finds Cosmic Connection on ‘Magic Accident’ – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

Della Mae has never been a band to play it safe. Since their formation in Boston in 2010, the Grammy-nominated quartet has consistently shattered the “novelty” label often unfairly applied to all-women groups in bluegrass.

Embracing the Mystery: Della Mae Finds Cosmic Connection on ‘Magic Accident’ – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/della-mae-magic-accident/

A Global Stage for Country’s Newest Icon: Tucker Wetmore Rings in 2026 on “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

The year 2026 has officially begun, and if the first few hours are any indication, it belongs to Tucker Wetmore.

A Global Stage for Country’s Newest Icon: Tucker Wetmore Rings in 2026 on “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/tucker-wetmore-rings-in-2026/

The Final Chapter: Greylan James Ties the Knot on a Songwriting Masterpiece with “Hold It Down” – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

Nashville has long been a city of storytellers, but few contemporary artists possess the narrative patience of Greylan James.

The Final Chapter: Greylan James Ties the Knot on a Songwriting Masterpiece with “Hold It Down” – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/greylan-james-hold-it-down/

Seizing the Present: Bandana Cheyenna and Adam Wendler Find Magic in the Mundane with “Anyhow” – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

In the high-stakes world of Nashville songwriting, few names have ascended as rapidly as Bandana Cheyenna.

Seizing the Present: Bandana Cheyenna and Adam Wendler Find Magic in the Mundane with “Anyhow” – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/bandana-cheyenna-adam-wendler-anyhow/

From Inmate to Icon: Jelly Roll Receives Surprise Invitation to Join the Grand Ole Opry on The Joe Rogan Experience – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

In a moment that perfectly encapsulates the redemptive power of music, Jelly Roll was stunned with the ultimate honors in country music.

From Inmate to Icon: Jelly Roll Receives Surprise Invitation to Join the Grand Ole Opry on The Joe Rogan Experience – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/jelly-roll-join-the-grand-ole-opry/

A Voice for the Lost: Susanna Colley Finds Purpose in “Bring Me Home” – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

In an era where pop-country often leans into the predictable comforts of rural life, Susanna Colley arrives with something far more urgent and profound.

A Voice for the Lost: Susanna Colley Finds Purpose in “Bring Me Home” – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/susanna-colley-bring-me-home/

Horsepower Meets Harmony: Kane Brown Launches “The Miles On It Tour” Automotive Experience in Nashville – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

Kane Brown has spent his career breaking molds. Whether it’s becoming the first artist to lead all five Billboard country charts simultaneously or selling out Fenway Park, the Multi-Platinum superstar is known for pushing boundaries.

Horsepower Meets Harmony: Kane Brown Launches “The Miles On It Tour” Automotive Experience in Nashville – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/kane-brown-the-miles-on-it-tour/

The Sound of Redemption: Catherine Britt Lays It All Bare in Her Career-Defining Album, The Hardest Thing – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

There are artists who play at vulnerability, and then there are artists like Catherine Britt.

The Sound of Redemption: Catherine Britt Lays It All Bare in Her Career-Defining Album, The Hardest Thing – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/catherine-britt-the-hardest-thing/

Chasing the Wild Side: Jake Whittaker Delivers a Flirtatious Country Anthem in “Trouble With You” – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

Brisbane’s own Jake Whittaker is no stranger to the spotlight. After capturing the hearts of viewers across the nation during his standout run on Australian Idol.

Chasing the Wild Side: Jake Whittaker Delivers a Flirtatious Country Anthem in “Trouble With You” – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/jake-whittaker-trouble-with-you/

The Sacred Disruption: Jeremy Grey Reclaims the Soul of Roots Rock in “Neon Lights” – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

In an era where the music industry often feels like an assembly line of polished perfection and algorithmic predictability, a voice like Jeremy Grey’s doesn’t just emerge—it pierces through.

The Sacred Disruption: Jeremy Grey Reclaims the Soul of Roots Rock in “Neon Lights” – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/jeremy-grey-neon-lights/

Breaking Chains in the Outback: Daisy Cotton Swings the Axe on “Family Tree” – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

In the vast, sun-drenched landscape of Australian country music, few voices possess the specific blend of grit and grace found in Daisy Cotton.

Breaking Chains in the Outback: Daisy Cotton Swings the Axe on “Family Tree” – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/daisy-cotton-family-tree/

A Future-Forward Manifesto: Hunter Hayes Reclaims His Narrative on Evergreen – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

For an artist who has spent over two decades in the spotlight—from performing for presidents at age seven to achieving platinum-selling status as a country-pop prodigy—Hunter Hayes has always been a musician in a state of becoming.

A Future-Forward Manifesto: Hunter Hayes Reclaims His Narrative on Evergreen – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/hunter-hayes-evergreen/

Highway Rhythms and Guitar Royalty: Trey Hensley Teams Up with Steve Wariner for “One White Line at a Time” – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

When the reigning IBMA Guitar Player of the Year joins forces with a Certified Guitar Player (CGP) designated by Chet Atkins, the results are bound to be electric.

Highway Rhythms and Guitar Royalty: Trey Hensley Teams Up with Steve Wariner for “One White Line at a Time” – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/trey-hensley-steve-wariner-one-white-line-at-a-time/

Legacy, Charity, and the Mother Church: Tracy Lawrence Announces 2026 Ryman Headline Date – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

After a landmark week celebrating the 20th anniversary of his Mission:Possible Turkey Fry, country music legend Tracy Lawrence is keeping the momentum high.

Legacy, Charity, and the Mother Church: Tracy Lawrence Announces 2026 Ryman Headline Date – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/tracy-lawrence-at-ryman-auditorium/

Cinematic Romance Meets Texas Dance Floors: Jet Jurgensmeyer Shines on “Nothing On You” – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

In the ever-evolving landscape of Nashville’s young talent, few artists bridge the gap between the silver screen and the recording studio as seamlessly as Jet Jurgensmeyer.

Cinematic Romance Meets Texas Dance Floors: Jet Jurgensmeyer Shines on “Nothing On You” – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/jet-jurgensmeyer-nothing-on-you/

A Masterclass in Modern Traditionalism: The Shannon Slaughter Band Digs Deep with Plowin’ It To The Fence – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

In the world of bluegrass, there is a fine line between honoring the “high lonesome” traditions of the past and forging a path that feels relevant today.

A Masterclass in Modern Traditionalism: The Shannon Slaughter Band Digs Deep with Plowin’ It To The Fence – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/shannon-slaughter-band-plowin-it-to-the-fence/

Grit, Grace, and the Great Divide: Lorn Doiron Redefines Resilience in “She’s A Cowboy” – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

In an era where country music often leans toward polished suburban anthems, Lorn Doiron arrives with a staggering dose of reality wrapped in the vintage crackle of Rockabilly.

Grit, Grace, and the Great Divide: Lorn Doiron Redefines Resilience in “She’s A Cowboy” – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/lorn-doiron-shes-a-cowboy/

Nashville Heads to the Heartland: Nicolle Galyon Returns to Kansas for Second Annual Benefit Concert – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

In the music industry, they say you can never truly go home again—unless you bring a busload of hitmakers with you.

Nashville Heads to the Heartland: Nicolle Galyon Returns to Kansas for Second Annual Benefit Concert – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/hits-from-the-heartland/

A High-Lonesome Tribute: The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys Deliver an Instant Classic with “Let ’em Know I’m From Virginia” – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

In the world of bluegrass, songs about home and heritage often run the risk of falling into cliché.

A High-Lonesome Tribute: The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys Deliver an Instant Classic with “Let ’em Know I’m From Virginia” – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/the-po-ramblin-boys-let-em-know-im-from-virginia/

Emerging from the Legacy: Tyler Reese Tritt Defines Her Sound on “Wild at Heart” – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

For many artists, a famous last name is a golden ticket that comes with heavy baggage.

Emerging from the Legacy: Tyler Reese Tritt Defines Her Sound on “Wild at Heart” – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/tyler-reese-wild-at-heart/

Pardi Time in 2026: Jon Pardi Announces “Honkytonk Hollywood” Tour Dates Across US and UK – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

Multi-Platinum country hitmaker Jon Pardi is officially kicking his live show into overdrive.

Pardi Time in 2026: Jon Pardi Announces “Honkytonk Hollywood” Tour Dates Across US and UK – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/jon-pardi-2025-2026-concerts/

Bluegrass Heist: The Edgar Loudermilk Band Strikes Gold with “Train Robbery Of The River Bridge” – By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine

The Edgar Loudermilk Band is back, and they aren’t just playing music—they’re spinning a cinematic tale at breakneck speed.

Bluegrass Heist: The Edgar Loudermilk Band Strikes Gold with “Train Robbery Of The River Bridge” – By Christian Lamitschka at Country Music News International Magazine https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/the-edgar-loudermilk-band-train-robbery-of-the-river-bridge/

From the Heart of Europe: How Country Music News International Radio Became a 24/7 Oasis for Americana Sounds

In a world increasingly saturated with fleeting trends and genre-bending experiments, there’s a comforting steadfastness in the enduring appeal of country, bluegrass, and gospel music. For enthusiasts of these authentic American sounds residing in Europe and beyond, a beacon has emerged from an unlikely locale: Bad Vilbel, a charming town nestled in the heart of Germany. Country Music News International Radio, or CMNI Radio as it’s affectionately known, has blossomed from a local endeavor into a 24/7 online haven, offering a continuous stream of the music they love, accessible via app, direct stream, and their dedicated website. While the term “overnight success” often implies a sudden, almost magical rise, the story of CMNI Radio is one of passion, dedication, and a keen understanding of a dedicated, yet perhaps underserved, audience.

From the Heart of Europe: How Country Music News International Radio Became a 24/7 Oasis for Americana Sounds https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/from-the-heart-of-europe/

Country Music News International Radio: A Global Hub for Country Music

Country Music News International Radio is more than just a radio station; it’s a vibrant platform dedicated to celebrating and promoting the rich tapestry of country music around the world. With a focus on delivering a diverse listening experience, the station caters to fans of all sub-genres, from classic country to the latest hits, and everything in between.

Country Music News International Radio: A Global Hub for Country Music https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/country-music-news-international-radio-20/

Country Music News International Magazine: A Top 5 Hit on FeedSpot

For ardent followers of the country music scene, staying updated on the latest happenings, emerging artists, and industry trends is paramount. In this digital age, online magazines have become a go-to source for such information, and among them, Country Music News International Magazine has carved a niche for itself. Recently, the magazine has been recognized for its excellence yet again, securing a spot in the top 5 country music magazines on FeedSpot, a leading platform for curating and ranking online content. This accolade is a testament to the magazine’s commitment to delivering high-quality content and its significant contribution to the country music community.

Country Music News International Magazine: A Top 5 Hit on FeedSpot https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/country-music-news-international-magazine-a-top-5-hit-on-feedspot/

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