Bits & Pieces: While playing a show in Terre Haute, IN, Walker Hayes met Richard Goodall, a janitor at a local school who had recently sang "Don’t Stop Believin'" on America’s Got Talent. The performance earned Goodall a "golden buzzer" entry to the live shows. Back home, Goodall was unable to drive himself to an interview with the local news station because he didn’t have a reliable vehicle. Watch Hayes surprise him with a new car here.
Tracy Lawrence, the Mandrell Sisters and Roy Orbison were inducted in the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame on Aug. 10 in Carthage, TX. More details here.
Rich Broadcasting KWFI & KWFO/Idaho Falls, ID won Radio Promo of the Year at the 2024 Idaho State Broadcasters Association Awards for its "Send Momma To Maui" promotion.
The Year End Print Special
featuring:
The Year In Music:
Morgan, Ella & More
CMA Radio Winners
Recap The Week
Label Of The Year
Big Loud Turns 10
BMG's Jon Loba:
The Interview
The 2026 Grammy
Voter's Guide
A quick reference guide to the 2026 Grammy Nominees
Inside This Issue:
Exstream: What Is Mainstream Country?
You Never Forget Your First … Cousin
Survey Says: NuVoodoo Research