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November 13, 2017, Issue 576 CMAs: Radio Reacts A big ratings win for the 51st CMA Awards pales next to the emotional win the artists and producers managed in a turbulent time for country music and the nation. At least, that’s the way our annual survey of radio reactions has it. “I cannot remember a better broadcast,” says Hall WCTK/Providence’s Bob Walk- er. “The tribute to Troy Gentry and Eric Church’s open with ‘Amazing Grace’ were top notch all around. It was all about the music.” KNIX/Phoenix’s Lois Lewis was finish- Bob Walker ing up at the station as the show started. “I played catch-up,” she says of not being in the building for the first time in a while. “I loved seeing Darius Rucker leading the charge in the open. It set the tone for the night – coun- try, community and family. It seems like every- Here’s Your Sing: Broken Bow’s Jason Aldean encourages fans one geeked-out playing with him.” to donate to relief efforts for victims of the Las Vegas shooting In the pleasantly-surprised camp is WLHK/ and recent hurricanes at the Country Rising benefit concert Indianapolis’ Fritz Moser. “With all the last night (11/12) at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. The event raised more than $4 million; donations are still being accepted. Lois Lewis chatter over the last couple weeks, I really ex- pected this show to be somewhat depressing,” he says. “That was so not the case. In many Quotebook: Awards Night ways it felt stronger than last year’s 50th.” Heard backstage and onstage at the 51st CMA Awards: As Advertised: “The show served up the • “This has been a year marked by tragedy, impacting countless emotional gamut Carrie Underwood prom- lives, including so many in our country ised in the monologue,” says KSOP/Salt music family. So tonight, we’re gonna do Lake City’s Jim Mickelson. “Tears, laughs what families do: come together, pray and great music, with some very powerful together, cry together and sing together, performances and tributes.” Adds WPOC/ too.” –Carrie Underwood Fritz Moser Baltimore’s Jeff St. Pierre, “[Hosts] Carrie • “The way we see it, the best way to and Brad Paisley have come so far since their honor our fans is to play our music loud first show and they were on fire. The opening monologue was and proud. Our music lifts people up, their best yet.” Lewis agrees, “Carrie and Brad are flawless togeth- and that’s what we’re here to do tonight. er. I love how he brings her out of her shell.” So this year’s show is dedicated to all Sequencing may have been a key to success. “The CMA de- those we’ve lost, and to all of those who serves an awful lot of credit for keeping are still healing. We love you and we will Brad Paisley and the memorial segments separate,” says (continued on page 5) never forget you.” –Brad Paisley Carrie Underwood ©2017 Country Aircheck™ — All rights reserved. Sign up free at www.countryaircheck.com. Send news to [email protected] November 13, 2017 Page 3 • “This is the year my family doesn’t News & Notes have to stop the recording to find me Pandora’s Up Close with Luke Bryan will take place Dec. 6 in the audience.” –New Artist of the at NYC’s Altman Building. Year Jon Pardi The Mentoring & Inspiring Women in Radio Group • “We’re overwhelmed. I know he’d application window is open for the 2018 program. Apply here by be smiling down on us. He had a bucket Jan. 12. list of songs he wanted to record and this Renegade Radio Nashville and the Healthy Trucking is one of them. It brought him joy. I think Association of America have partnered with the American he showed the world that even after a Jon Pardi Association of Diabetes Educators to raise awareness, diagnosis there is still life to live. I wish conduct screenings, expand coverage and promote education Willie was here tonight.” –Kim Campbell about her late husband and enrollment through the National Diabetes Glen Campbell’s win with Willie Nelson. Prevention Program. • “It struck me while we were up there that we’re a harmony Sound Healthcare & Financial has formed a group health band, and harmony is what we need.” –Vocal Group Little Big insurance policy plan with Blue Cross Blue Shield of TN avail- Town’s Karen Fairchild. able exclusively to members of Nashville Musicians Associa- • “Funny seeing you here.” –Jennifer Nettles tion, AFM Local 257. • “Feels like we’ve been here before.” –Kristian Bush, teas- Tanya Tucker, Lucas Hoge and Gene Watson have signed ing a Sugarland reunion before presenting Vocal Duo. with Adkins Publicity. • “It’s fantastic that the fans dig that deep. I learned that from Tom John Anderson has signed with Absolute Publicity. Petty, [who] made my favorite album Wildflowers. No song should be a Moe Bandy has signed with 117 Publicity. throwaway.” –Chris Stapleton on fans singing along with album cuts. Delbert McClinton: One of the Fortunate Few, written by • “After winning and more money and having some notoriety, it Texas music journalist Diana Finlay Hendricks, will be released really opened my eyes to what mattered most, what I had all along Dec. 6. – my family and friends. “ –Brothers Osborne’s TJ Osborne • “I feel truly like there’s a family in this room tonight. We’re bonded and banded together more than we ever have been. I feel The Week’s Top Stories like country music is winning right now.” –Miranda Lambert Full coverage at www.countryaircheck.com. accepting Female Vocalist. • SESAC’s Nashville Music Awards honored Justin Ebach, • “I’ve got a band and crew that works their butts off. We are Kenny Rogers, Cary Barlowe and Lady Antebellum. in the middle of 12 shows in 10 days. We call it being ‘wired and (11/6). tired.’ Look at Miranda Lambert, you’d think she would come out • Shawn Stevens joined Beasley KCYE/Las Vegas as PD (11/6). and play it safe. She stuck country music in all our faces.” –Enter- • Jimmy deCastro was named SVP/MM at WUSN/Chicago tainer of the Year Garth Brooks (11/6). • ASCAP Country Music Awards were presented to Rodney Crowell, Ashley Gorley and Kelsea Ballerini (11/7). Chart Chat • Ben Kline and Torie Nugent were promoted at Warner Music Congrats to Carly Pearce, Kris Lamb, Nashville (11/7). Erik Powell and the Big Machine promo • Keith Urban, Ross Copperman, Bob DiPiero, Busbee staff on securing this week’s No. 1 with “Every and Nate Cyphert earned BMI Country Awards (11/8). Little Thing.” The song is Pearce’s first chart • iHeartMedia reported a $248 million loss for Q3 2017 (11/8). topper and lead single from the album which • The 51st CMA Awards show reached 14.29 million viewers (11/9). shares its title. Songwriters are Emily Shack- • The Entercom/CBS Radio merger was approved by the FCC elton, Busbee and Pearce. (11/9). And kudos to Bobby Young and the Capi- • Mike Moore was named Entercom Country Format Captain (11/13). tol team on landing 95 adds for Keith Urban’s “Female,” topping this week’s board. Carly Pearce ©2017 Country Aircheck™ — All rights reserved. Sign up free at www.countryaircheck.com. Send news to [email protected] November 13, 2017 Page 5 MY TUNES: MUSIC THAT SHAPED MY LIFE CMAs: Radio Reacts (continued from page 1) CAA’s Elisa Vazzana discusses her most WGTY/York PD/morning host Scott Donato. “There were a good influential music: many tributes, and each had its own space and was done tastefully 1. The Patsy Cline Story: It was a double and beautifully. No corners were cut.” WNCY/Appleton-Green album and the first CD I purchased with my Bay’s Randy “Shotgun” Shannon agrees. “The tributes were chore money at six years old. My neighbor’s amazing, especially the one for Troy Gentry,” he says. mom used to play her a lot. I remember Standout performances were numerous. Mickelson: “Brothers hearing “Leavin’ On Your Mind” one day and Osborne, Little Big Town, Chris Stapleton, Keith Elisa falling in love with the emotion in her voice. Urban, P!nk, Miranda Lambert and Carrie’s Vazzana From that moment on, I was the lone country ‘Softly And Tenderly.’” St. Pierre: “That incred- ible show opening, Kelsea Ballerini singing listener in my house. with Reba McEntire and, my personal favorite 2. Michael Bolton’s Time, Love & Tenderness Tour, 1992: moment of the night, Maren Morris with Niall Everyone has a first concert and this was mine (thanks to my soft Horan. It was one for the ages.” Donato: rock-loving Mom). Plot twist: Celine Dion was support. “Brothers Osborne’s multi-layered single and 3. Dixie Chicks’ Wide Open Spaces: To me, this album is tribute performance really stood out, but Eric absolute country perfection from start to finish. I love a distinct Church’s open packed a big punch, too.” Jeff St. Pierre vocal. These women were the soundtrack to my teenage years. What You Say: “The speeches seemed to 4. Patty Griffin’s “Let Him Fly”: Nothing like having your have a common theme of peace, unity, and togetherness as a format,” Donato says. “Hard heart ripped out of your chest for the first time. I love the to ignore Little Big Town’s words, which carried healing power of a damn good country song. The rawness of that chord to the max.” He adds praise for Jon the cut with the siren in the background makes it that much Pardi’s acceptance.