Programmer's Corner

I have said it before and I will say it again…I LOVE MY JOB! 

After being a successful Program Director in commercial radio, I became frustrated with the lack of control I had to play the music I knew was good.  When you try to play something that isn’t “approved” you were criticized and voted off the island.

One of the greatest things about The Country Network is the fact that WE PLAY VIDEOS while other outlets are playing reruns of sitcoms.  Since we play so many videos it opens up the opportunity to discover new music from not only the independent talent but Artist’s that radio doesn’t give a fair chance anymore.

New Artist to TCN:

Lisa Matassa – Me Time

Who says New Yorkers don’t know country?  Lisa is all NY and her music is a country with a rock infusion.  She’s a true delight in person and very energized by her music and sharing it.

Kelly Lang – I’m Done

Kelly is a great person with a smile that will melt you to the core.  The music is straight ahead country with style and grace.  Kelly is married to country superstar TG Sheppard and he is just as excited with this video, maybe even a little more.

Maggie Sajak – First Kiss

I know what your thinking, it’s Pat Sajak’s daughter, of course people will play her song…I will not deny it will open several doors for her but once those doors are open she needs to stand on her own two feet.  Maggie does that very well.

Jesse James – When You Say My Name

OK!  I will just say this up front…this video is not hard to watch!  Jesse approaches country from the pop side and it is very infectious.

Jana Kramer – Why Ya Wanna

OK!  Another video that is not hard to watch and after you do watch it you will find yourself humming and singing it the rest of the day.

Neal McCoy - A-Ok

You gotta love Neal, I've known Neal since 1990 and never seen him without a smile.  This new video is infectious and fun, he has his son and daughter in the video with him and it was shot in his home town of Longview Texas.