Key Networks’ Shawn Parr Across The Country has announced the addition of 13 new affiliates its has added since the start of the year bringing the show to 47 affiliates nationally.
The new affiliates include seven stations owned by Dockins Broadcast Group: “92.5 The Grove” KELE-FM Mountain Grove MO, “Froggy 95.9” KYLS Farmington MO, “Kickin Country 104.9” KPWB-FM Piedmont MO, “Froggy 93.5” WFDZ Perry FL, “Kickin Country 104.9” WOAB-FM Ozark AL, “Power Country 102.1” WQLC-FM Lake City FL, and “Best Country 92.5” 1230 WMAF Madison FL.
The other new affiliates are Telemedia’s “Thunder 104.5” WGRX Fredericksburg VA, Cumulus Media’s “K92.9” WVLK-FM Lexington KY, Pacific Empire Radio’s “Hot Country 94.1” KCLK-FM Clarkston WA and “98.7 The Ranch” KUBQ-FM La Grande OR, WVNW Inc.’s “Star Country 96.7” WVNW Lewistown PA, and Regional Media’s “I’m Country 95.9” 1580 KNIM Marysville MO.
Key Networks, a next generation radio syndication company, announces that popular Country radio host Shawn Parr’s weekday show, Shawn Parr’s Across the Country, has signed 13 new affiliates since the beginning of the year, including a group deal with Dockins Broadcast Group. The additions bring the show to 47 total affiliates in 40 U.S. markets.
New Shawn Parr’s Across the Country affiliates from Dockins Broadcast Group include:
- KELE-FM, Mountain Grove, MO
- KYLS-FM, Farmington, MO
- KPWB-FM, Piedmont, MO
- WFDZ-FM, Perry, FL
- WOAB-FM, Ozark, AL
- WQLC-FM, Lake City, FL, and
- WMAF-FM/AM, Madison, FL.
Other new affiliates of Shawn Parr’s Across the Country are:
- KUBQ-FM, La Grande, OR
- WGRX-FM, Fredericksburg, VA
- WVWZ-FM, Lewistown, PA
- WVLK-FM, Lexington, KY
- KCLK-FM, Lewiston, ID
- KNIM-FM, Marysville, MO
The four-hour localized Country music entertainment program features Parr’s trademark warmth, wit and love for Country music, and is available for stations Monday-Friday via FTP delivery. The show is customized to air anywhere in a station’s lineup between 6am-Midnight – Mornings, Middays, Afternoons or Nights. Shawn Parr’s Across the Country delivers exclusive access to Country artists and showcases the best of Country music in a highly entertaining and PPM-friendly format.
Rob Koblasz, Chief Executive Officer, Key Networks, said: “Approaching 50 affiliates already is a testament to how great the show is.”
Dennis Green, Chief Operating Officer, Key Networks, said: “We are delighted to welcome 13 new affiliates in the first two months of 2022. Shawn is providing affiliates the best in Country radio with a show that does more for local stations than any show of its kind in syndication. We’ve saved you a seat on the PARR-V across the country. Time to hop on board!”
Shawn Parr, Host, Shawn Parr’s Across the Country, commented: “I have never been more excited about Country radio than I am today. Being able to work closely with so many incredible affiliates is such a blessing. I am looking forward to visiting so many new markets in 2022!”
Known as “The Ambassador of Country Music”, Shawn Parr is one of Country radio’s brightest and most familiar voices. With 30 years in Country radio, including 12 years as a nationally syndicated on-air host, Parr takes Country fans front row-center to Country’s biggest stars and hottest music. Based in the Music City, Parr is widely known for his work as the voice of The Academy of Country Music Awards, The Golden Globes, American Music Awards, and many other national television specials.
Key Networks delivers Shawn Parr’s Across the Country to stations of all market sizes. All network advertising is included with the show, with no additional barter units for stations to run.
For more information and to get Shawn Parr’s Across the Country for your station, contact Dennis Green, Chief Operating Officer, Key Networks, at 844.KEY.NETS or dennis@keynetworks.com. For advertisers and sponsors, contact Deidra Hoye, SVP, Ad Sales, Key Networks, at 310.739.8015 or deidra@keynetworks.com.
This story first appeared on radioinsight.com