Is Country Radio in Trouble?
Something interesting happens when taking a look at the various country music charts. While most people take "Billboard" as the gospel and 'taste maker' for chart 'supremacy' the chart often doesn't take into accout many of the stations which play country music. One chart, Music Row Magazine's "Country Breakout" chart does and the charts are often different. Why?
The Problem With Reality Shows?
Why do country music labels decide to sign and foster reality show contestants at the expense of nuturing and promoting talent organically? We come up with a couple reasons and a solution to the problem.



