From Variety · Chris Willman · · 50s
Garth Brooks buys Nashville radio spot for new country station
Garth Brooks to launch country station with female artists spotlight.
In brief
Garth Brooks to launch country station with female artists spotlight. Garth Brooks is buying a Nashville radio spot to create a new country station that will feature more female artists. Originally reported by Variety.
Garth Brooks' new country station
Garth Brooks announced his Sevens Network LLC company will purchase a Nashville radio spot currently held by Lightning 100 at WRLT-FM/100.1 to establish a new country station.
Station moves to new spot
When the sale goes through, Lightning 100 will move to another spot on the dial held by a different company, creating a win-win for fans of both indie-rock and country.
Female artists get prominent shot
The new station promises to give female artists a more prominent shot in the country music scene.
What matters most
Garth Brooks is buying a Nashville radio spot to create a new country station that will feature more female artists.
