Chris Janson is as hot as any country artist can be these days and he shows it with each and every release. His new and excellent “Me & A Beer” (Harpeth 60) is the pure talk of the format and after just one listen you will understand why. Cody Johnson is also getting quite a […]
Celebrated Canadian drummer, songwriter, and producer Michael Hanson has been officially inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame as a founding member of the legendary rock band Glass Tiger—a group that helped shape the Canadian music landscape throughout the 1980s and beyond. Hanson, whose legacy includes four Juno Awards, a Grammy nomination, and numerous multi-platinum and gold records worldwide, was honored in […]
Kelly Clarkson’s latest single, “Where Have You Been,” debuted globally on May 2, 2025, on her newly formed label, High Road Records. The track draws inspiration from a heartfelt moment in Hulu’s hit series “Only Murders in the Building,” where Martin Short’s character, Oliver Putman, asks Meryl Streep’s character, Loretta Dunkin, “Where have you been?” […]
The magical pairing of Lisa with Doja Cat and Raye has turned into a real solid winner at the Top40 format. “Born Again” (Lloud Co/RCA) is the jam that I’m referring to and many music and programmers from across the USA are singing the praises of this track “big time”. Lady Gaga is back with […]
Morgan Wallen continues to rule the Country world at every turn. His current hit single in “I’m The Problem” (Big Loud/Mercury/Republic) moves past a crowded field in record time. He has so many songs on the charts these days at any given week that it is really hard to keep pace. I’ll try regardless. Riley […]
The Weeknd appears to have so many songs on the chart at any given time that it’s actually hard to keep up with all of the titles. Regardless, his “Cry For Me” (XO/Republic) is one of his best to date and our music and programmers all agree that this one is one of the hottest […]
Grammy-winning artist and cultural innovator Chance the Rapper has reached an extraordinary milestone with the Diamond certification of “I’m the One,” his 2017 collaboration with DJ Khaled, Quavo, Justin Bieber, and Lil Wayne. Certified by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), this honor signifies over 10 million sales and stream equivalents in the U.S., […]
Eric Church keeps his streak of Country hits alive and well and make no mistake about that. His new “Darkest Hour” (EMI Nashville) is really quite an anthem and our stations are loving this one big time. Also getting raves and praise these days is Bryan Martin. His single “Wolves Cry” (Avg Joes/New Revolution) is […]
Akon is finally back at the AC40 format and he is being welcome with open arms. “Beautiful Day” (Konvict Kulture) is the single that is putting him right back where he belongs and it is truly one of his best to date. David Guetta has joined forces with Alphaville & Ava Max for yet another […]
Lady Gaga appears to be as strong as ever much to the surprise of a good many music industry insiders. Not only does she have a Hit with Bruno Mars, her new solo effort in “Disease” (Interscope) is off like a rocket. Should be of no surprise to those that actually program music from coast […]