McCreerian
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Post by McCreerian on Apr 15, 2014 20:52:42 GMT -5
I don't really buy WKKT's theory. Kacey may not be popular with the particular demographic country radio is currently targeting (males 18-34), but eventually radio is going to have to realize that they need to please more than just the one demographic to be sustainable. To me, the hugely differing peaks of "Follow Your Arrow" on the Hot Country Songs chart versus the Country Airplay chart speaks volumes. FYA went all the way to #10 on Hot Country Songs, proving that there was a significant audience out there wanting to hear the song. However, radio only pushed FYA to #43 on the Country Airplay chart. That's a difference of 33 spots - huge. Kacey has sold over 1.4 million singles and almost 400k albums. There are several male artists who've generated much less fan support than Kacey, but who are getting much more radio support. There is obviously a disconnect, at least in Kacey's situation, between what fans want to hear and what radio thinks fans want to hear. Exactly. And WKKT says that "polls of listeners-majority rules" determine who and what they play. But polls can be manipulated by whatever people they chose to ask. Just like "left leaning" or "right leaning" polls during elections. Polls can say anything the poll giver wants them to say if it is done way that drives their agenda.
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Post by onebuffalo on Apr 16, 2014 10:45:42 GMT -5
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Post by Marv on Apr 16, 2014 17:29:19 GMT -5
The #1 demo for country radio has been women 35-44 since 1996 according to Lon Helton, followed by women 25-54 and adults 25-54.
The format currently ranks #1 in total listeners among males 12-24, and #2 behind top 40 to women of that same age bracket, and has been tops in total listeners since 'Achy Breaky Heart' ruled the airwaves back in 1992!!!
Then you look at the top ten country singles of 1996 according to American Country Countdown, and compare those tunes to what you hear today.
My Maria
Blue Clear Sky
Like The Rain
It Matters To Me
Time Marches On
If You're Not In It For Love (I'm Outta Here!)
I'll Try
Daddy's Money
No News
Tall, Tall Trees
Those indeed were the good ole days, weren't they, friends?
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Post by McCreerian on Apr 16, 2014 18:58:10 GMT -5
The #1 demo for country radio has been women 35-44 since 1996 according to Lon Helton, followed by women 25-54 and adults 25-54. The format currently ranks #1 in total listeners among males 12-24, and #2 behind top 40 to women of that same age bracket, and has been tops in total listeners since 'Achy Breaky Heart' ruled the airwaves back in 1992!!!Then you look at the top ten country singles of 1996 according to American Country Countdown, and compare those tunes to what you hear today. My Maria Blue Clear Sky Like The Rain It Matters To Me Time Marches On If You're Not In It For Love (I'm Outta Here!) I'll Try Daddy's Money No News Tall, Tall Trees Those indeed were the good ole days, weren't they, friends? Ironically in the 90s that was the peak of solo females stars on radio, but only 1 is in this list, and it's the only Pop-Country song too.
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Post by onebuffalo on Apr 17, 2014 10:41:42 GMT -5
The #1 demo for country radio has been women 35-44 since 1996 according to Lon Helton, followed by women 25-54 and adults 25-54. The format currently ranks #1 in total listeners among males 12-24, and #2 behind top 40 to women of that same age bracket, and has been tops in total listeners since 'Achy Breaky Heart' ruled the airwaves back in 1992!!!Then you look at the top ten country singles of 1996 according to American Country Countdown, and compare those tunes to what you hear today. My Maria Blue Clear Sky Like The Rain It Matters To Me Time Marches On If You're Not In It For Love (I'm Outta Here!) I'll Try Daddy's Money No News Tall, Tall Trees Those indeed were the good ole days, weren't they, friends? Ironically in the 90s that was the peak of solo females stars on radio, but only 1 is in this list, and it's the only Pop-Country song too. Only one? It Matters To Me by Faith Hill and If You're Not In It For Love I'm Outta Here by Shania Twain. Remember I had a 30 week run of listing the top ten hits according to the American Country Countdown back in 2010?
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Post by McCreerian on Apr 17, 2014 11:31:55 GMT -5
Ironically in the 90s that was the peak of solo females stars on radio, but only 1 is in this list, and it's the only Pop-Country song too. Only one? It Matters To Me by Faith Hill and If You're Not In It For Love I'm Outta Here by Shania Twain. Remember I had a 30 week run of listing the top ten hits according to the American Country Countdown back in 2010? Oops i missed Faith.
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