Wednesday, 04 November 2020 01:26

WYNN - Country In Good Hands - The Big Three - Maren, Kelsea and Carly

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There are thousands of things I love about our Country Format. I have played country music on the radio for over 40 years, and one thing that is constant with us is transition. We've been through lot of it, and seems it transitions more every few years  I wrote an article about it a few weeks ago  (That Ain't Country).

But even though we are nimble, we are still the best, and we have some great new stars that are set to guide us through the next number of years. There will be more of course, but as of this writing here are some of the pillars that show that indeed, even though you can't please all the people all the time, Country is in good hands -  The Big Three

Maren Morris / Kelsea Ballerini / Carly Pearce

These three are really a great example of today's country in both the sound and their appeal.  And even though their overall styles are different, they are all very popular with their very loyal fan bases.  And with their individual syles, they are expanding our appeal outside of our tightly knit format.

Maren Morris

I have been a fan since the beginning. She was on our show a few years ago, Scott And Sarah, and we all loved what we heard.  My Church is a GREAT song, and I loved 80's Mercedes. Morris is more about great music than just country music.  Her songs do well for us and trend to other charts, because they are good, relatable songs.  Morris is one of those rare finds that finds an audience in many corners, and for some reason, no one seems to mind.  She is not pigeonholed into any one format, all while not alienating another.  Her universal appeal is a good thing. She takes us with her to other charts and genres and fan bases, and I think she brings them back to us. Incredible song choices, a very distinct voice and personal stories told through music.  She's a star.

Love This Song!

 

Kelsea Ballerini

She too was on our show a few years ago, Scott And Sarah, and no one had ever heard of her.  When she sings a country song, I think everyone listens.  She made history in many ways with her early successes from her first big album. All kinds of number one songs.  There is no question that she has been infuenced by pop singers growing up, but she is from Tennessee and her country roots show well too.  She has also had a ton of outside exposure on TV that helps us in many ways.  She is very likable, and much of her music is as well.  She sings directly to her fans in her music, and that's always a good thing.

Fun, Country Song

 

Carly Pearce

I'm a fan.  When she broke in back in 2017, I liked her first few releases.  Every Little Thing, and Hide The Wine are big favs of mine.  Her most recent success with Lee Brice, I Hope You're Happy Now is a terrific song.  I'm a fan of her voice and of her country roots.  I have overall liked her song choices and how she delivers a song.  I also enjoy that many of her song choices are life based, as it seems she has been to the places she sings about.  Well done! 

Fantastic Song!

 

There are of course others that are insuring country moves on and remains on top, but these three seemingly, from the women's side are leading a real nice charge.

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