Apple Music Launches Country Radio Shows with Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, Florida Georgia Line & More
Apple Music is rebranding its flagship radio station, Beats 1, to Apple Music 1.
Additionally, the streaming service is launching its first-ever country music station, Apple Music Country, with brand new radio shows from some of country’s biggest artists.
On August 18, Apple announced that, in addition to rebranding its global radio station, Beats 1 to Apple Music 1, they’d be launching two new radio stations, one of which is totally and completely devoted to country music.
“Radio is part of the fabric of country music culture, and Apple Music Country amplifies that experience for the modern fan,” the company stated in a press release. “As country music evolves and expands around the world, Apple Music Country aims to be the definitive place for every lane of an increasingly diverse genre. The station offers a mix of the best music of today while introducing fans to the stars of tomorrow and reminding them of the legendary artists and tracks that have shaped and defined country music along the way.”
Oh, and it only gets better. Along with keeping fans up to speed with all the greatest country hits, Apple Music Country will also provide listeners with brand new radio shows hosted by some of Nashville’s greatest stars. Think: Carrie Underwood, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, and many more. Here are a few of the shows we're particularly excited about:
Carrie Underwood's 'XO' Radio
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“The day is finally here…I’m thrilled to be hosting my very own radio show on Apple Music!” Carrie exclaimed on Instagram. “Check out my new show #XORadio on Apple Music Country!”
Kelsea Ballerini's 'kelsea' Radio
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“The magical thing about music is [that] everyone hears it differently,” Kelsea Ballerini shared in her debut post about her new radio show. “Certain songs are unexplainably connected to memories, people, hometowns. Certain songs tell your story so perfectly you swear they’re written just for you. Beyond the banjos and the beat drops, there are stories that make me cry, make me dance, and mainly… just make me feel like I’m not alone. So, for the music lover that grew up on Garth AND Britney…that can recite Cowboy Take Me Away AND No Diggity word for word…that really just wants to continue to find and play their life’s soundtrack….Welcome to kelsea radio—the way I hear music. On Apple Music.”
Luke Bryan's 'Party Barn' Radio
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“Look out world they are letting me host my own radio station,” Luke wrote on Instagram to share the big news. “Check out #PartyBarnRadio only on Apple Music. It’s gonna be fun!”
Florida Georgia Line's 'FGL House Party' Radio
A post shared by Florida Georgia Line (@floridageorgialine) on Aug 18, 2020 at 10:10am PDT
“Big day y’all!” Florida Georgia Line captioned their celebratory post. “So excited to announce your boys are bringing #FGLHousePartyRadio to Apple Music Country! Kick off the weekend with good tunes and good vibes every other Friday, starting this week at 4pm PT/6pm CT/7pm ET. Only on Apple Music!!”
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Find Apple Music Country's entire roster of artists and industry figures below:
"Apple Music Country’s talent roster boasts a wide range of country’s most exciting voices, including daily on-air hosts Kelleigh Bannen, Ty Bentli, Bree, Alecia Davis, Ward Guenther, Nada, and Tiera, plus weekly shows from Ashley Eicher and Kelly McCartney. Fans can also enjoy new exclusive shows from artists like Jimmie Allen, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, BRELAND, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Morgan Evans, Florida Georgia Line, Pat Green, Willie Jones, Chrissy Metz, Midland, Rissi Palmer, The Shires, Carrie Underwood, and Morgan Wallen, alongside exclusive shows from legendary producers and songwriters like Dave Cobb, Jesse Frasure, and Luke Laird, and journalist Hunter Kelly."
Needless to say, we know what we’ll be streaming from here on out!
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