Their Night format is all Texas Red Dirt along with Sturg and many of the alt country/Americana artists. Hell No!!! Pathetic. He was in that business until he moved to Austin in 1988 when he was thirty and went into radio on Z102 as a part-time jock. She is the deceased leader of the most popular and powerful clique at Westerburg High known as The Heathers. He just put out the shittiest country album of his carrer thats NOT EVEN country, and the Ranch puts him on their rotation?!!!??? By my count 18 of the last 40 songs played on The Ranch, as of 1:30PM CST, wouldnt have been played last Sunday. Im not feeling very positive about this change. Marens Church song is ok but the others are definitely more pop. March 5, 2017 @ March 5, 2017 @ Right, so we should also remove Turnpike Troubadours, Sturgill Simpson, Jason Isbell, Stony LaRue, and Merle Haggard? Now, if someones dream mish-mash of music consists of some of the above mentioned classic rock, mainstream artists, along with our deeply-loved and respected Texas/Red Dirt artists, and thats what they really want to hear, theres an app for that. Lucy biological mother Daisy Carter is alive. Quite serves me well too. Law degree. This is the silent majority. Sunny Sweeney I Feel Like Hank Williams Tonight How many times have we mentioned the lack of female artists in the Texas country scene? 12:30 pm. However, I dont see GREAT current female purely texas country on this list. Conflicting reports have emerged regarding Emmy winner Heather Tom 's ( Victoria Newman) future with The Young and the Restless. It seems to me that people may be more worried that 95.9 will turn to the TOP 40 Pop Country Radio Station like 96.3 and 99.5 .IMO If you look at the old play list some of the Tex RDR songs were being played over and over again .Adding some Classic Rock , I guess thats where the Alternative comes into play , personally I dont see where Bruce Springsteen or Tom Petty , and some others should be on a Country Playlist , if I wanted Classic Rock I would tune in 92.5 The Bo and Jim show. Sturgill Simpson and Jason Isbell have always been regular spins, along with more Americana and Red Dirt artists. Since we dont have a baseline, its hard to say if any of the ten mainstream songs would have been included before the change, but some of them probably were. A few years ago, we went from Todays Country & your All-Time Favorites to just Todays Country. I can see the reasoning to pluck the feathers and boil the tar because it sounds like it was pretty fricken awesome at one point. Dr. Heather White is a Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the area of dairy cattle nutritional physiology. I am concerned. They did not play How Bout Them Cowgirls, Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, Steve Miller Band, Tom Petty, CCR, The Rolling Stones, Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, etc. This is supposedly the origin of the tradition for brides to carry a sprig of white heather in their bouquet to bring them good luck in their marriage. A lot of the artist on The Ranchs playlist are selling out large venues and have huge followings. Dead by Daylight > General Discussions > Topic Details. Thats the reason all the songs sound the same and all mention beer and trucks. Ultimately, what people say on social media is anecdotal. Hearing a damn good song like Smoke Rings in the Dark on radio again? They were divorced in March 2000, three months before the release of their second album, De Stijl. Saving Country Music ( choice ) means supporting independence of spirit , diversity , tradition , the art and power of the song , the talents of people striving to be more , supporting and respecting honest inspiration , and the authenticity of folks dedicated to inspiring . "The reality . People who listen to Marren Morris will most likely switch the station when Cody Jinks or TPT comes on. And I say the same damn thing every time The Wall shuffles itself onto my iPhone! Apparently exasperated, Sellers then walked off the set, thus finally letting the interview continue uninterrupted. Ill give it another listen . Former Ranch Fan ThatFireGuy13 March 6, 2017 @ In fact, all the commotion is likely to draw a bigger crowd of folks tuning in to see what all the complaining is about. Heather White is part of the "Bama, Rob, and Heather" morning show on 98.1 KVET. I didnt take it as a critique or insult at all, I took it as a question. They play everything. March 6, 2017 @ I listen to one of three Texas radio stations. Later in November, she announced her new job at Newsmax TV, co-hosting the American Agenda alongside Bob Sellers. This obsession with Maren Morris is utterly dumbfounding. Lot of fun.. Pinterest. Just a theory. Adding the opry a few nights a week is pretty cool. I wouldnt listen to a station like that here in Minnesota. This is why I think fans of The Ranch do have a right to be concerned. WATCH: Heather Thomson Tells All Thomson signed onto the reality show three years ago, and said that her third year felt like "the end." "My third year I kind of figured out where I was with the . March 5, 2017 @ Im not saying folks dont have a right to be concerned. Id take a little Seger & Paisley any day along with my Jinks, Eady, Sweeney & Troubadors. Radio is a dying business model in America, and in the very near future may only exist more as a novelty, and for ultra niche audiences like The Ranch appeals to right now. Others named . Im gonna be in Dallas next week and now have something to tune in. I dont begrudge Shane, Justin or any of the DJs for doing what they are told and Im not going to throw a hissy fit about it. The worry is where it may lead The Ranch and stations like it in the future. TRuck, Whiskey, & women I love all three, but you can only take that as the theme of your music for so long, not to mention that these ignorant fools are mixing in Rock & Roll guitar licks, the rock rhythms from the drummers, and guys who wear Cowboy hats like they a part of a uniform. Ironic that they are complaining about Miranda Lambert. Austin, Texas Area Bama, Rob & Heather in the Morning on KASE 101 at Clear Channel . Even though there are still some 90s songs mixed in here and there, for the most part if its more than 10 years old it doesnt get played. March 5, 2017 @ Long gone are the days of respect for the listener. Stop dragging great songs down just because they had mainstream success. Lets all eat Penguin meat . But their nash selected mix during peak hours is subtle and I love they included those artists. If they keep with this format change, then they really need to change the name and get rid of their current slogan of The sound of Texas. Theyre complaining about Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Miranda Lambert, etc. Theyre not trying to appeal to everyone, theyre targeting people that buy brand new full size trucks every two years, drink copious amounts of corporate beer, and pretend theyre from the country when they really live in the suburbs. everyone associated that look, the white jacket with dyed blonde hair with Heather, and Cheryl as the little girl from SH1. So yes, they will change the station after Dierks. Ive done articles on the subject. Thats great and all, except now they are taking away more of Eady, Jinks, Troubadours, etc. 12:33 pm. Below Deck, Bravo, News, Reality TV. Cool to see another fellow northern Ohio person on here! But this is the reason country music these days marks a dividing line of the culture war. Depending on the amount of classic rock compared to previously, the percentage of change could be greater than 81.5% , but this would NOT be because of pop or mainstream country. At this point even mainstream country radios audience is a niche market. For Texas country fans you have the Turnpike Troubadours, Cody Jinks, Jack Ingram, Stoney LaRue, William Clark Green, and the Randy Rogers Band. Local radio is a part of your community. This new playlist has increased the classic rock content at least 4-5 times normal. March 5, 2017 @ Joe or Janet P1 doesnt trust you anymore. Rob: Ken Rice anchored it previously, but I suspect this gig could go to Heather Abraham, David Highfield, Paul Martino or even a reporter or meteorologist. I was just trying to make a narrow point that the mainstream artists they did add, at least in regards to this specific playlist, were two women. I realize KOKE plays mainstream and Nashville artists, but at least they are upfront about it and dont bullshit their listeners. Jun 12, 2020 - Enjoyed my time with Heather White @KVET. Disappointed in Houston I know youre just relying on info given to you, but for those of us who have listened to this station for a decade or more, it was quite clear that 10% is a laughable statistic. According to Mark Long of the Associated Press, the decision shows how bad the relationship between coach and school had become over the past years. However, even excluding that point, this still doesnt include Isbell, Simpson, or Haggard. Meanwhile for Americana/independent fans you have Sturgill Simpson, Jason Isbell, Jon Moreland, and Hank Williams III. 137 Comments. Do I want hear Sam Hunt played alongside Wade Bowen? Someone made a comment to the effect that people in many other parts of the country would be thrilled to have a station that played this much music that is not considered mainstream country. People like me simply wont be tuning in, because we dont want to hear that stuff in the first place. Ive got to disagree with you there. Seak ..you make THE point about mainstream country I think . Far more listeners DESERVE to be exposed to more than the cannon fodder they are settling for . Glad I have no radio loyalty. It also must be emphasized here that The Ranch has clearly selected artists from the mainstream that dont represent the worst, but the best of what the mainstream has to offer. But getting violent over a minor change in a radio format? Play alot of Alt country as well as Sturgill, Isbell, Margo Price etc. Out of the 54 songs, 10 could be considered either current mainstream country hits, OR back catalog mainstream hits. Ive streamed The Ranch for a the past few years since Houston didnt have anything close to it. Heather White Radio personality, J.D., Mom.probably not in that order. It has a phone app or can listen online. Theyve been playing Kacey Musgraves for years. March 6, 2017 @ Twitter: @heatherbelly Instagram: @heatherbelly TikTok:@Heatherbelly This is my public page. On the other hand, if adding just a few songs from the mainstream entices more mainstream-oriented fans to the radio station, and the station sticks to their guns and only keeps those mainstream spins to a minimum, it could potentially result in a sum positive for all the independent and Texas artists featured regularly on The Ranch by exposing them to an entirely new demographic. Thats 18.5% of the playlist (highlighted in black below). Aaron Lewis, The Lumineers, Springsteen, Tyler Farr? An insider told E! And for those boneheads that threaten violence, Id say buy your own station. March 5, 2017 @ Yes, there is some irony in some Texas / Red Dirt fans complaining about pop in the format. I find this change to be extremely disappointing and hypocritical; and their excuses for doing it are total bullshit. Bart Adams IHeartMedia and Cumulus are up to their ears in debt with no plan of how to get out of it, streaming continues to take market share, and the music sucks. Recently, TV Guide served up their latest Mega Buzz spoiler chat session,and revealed new Grey's Anatomy season 10 spoiler dish. When I hear the bro country stuff that has been getting played the last few years, and even some of the mainstream singles being released by some female artists, I would guess that the audience would be young blue collar white people from broken families, perhaps young Trumpers who feel alienated that the economy and society have left them behind . Then it seemed like 6 months later, it was back to Aerosmith, Pink Floyd, & The Doors. Do I like every song we play? A station like this would be awesome to have up here. As an example, often when mainstream stars put out terrible singles, much of their fan base complains. Granted, Im also our only country music DJ, so I get why people dont tune into the station all that often :p. Personally I like the above playlist, it represents a nice balance, a coming together of many different worlds that all exist under the country music world if you will. Either way, you tell them to F-Off, and hang up the phone. Showbiz Cheatsheet reported in 2020 that Tamra Judge also thought . Also Dierks as best of mainstream, hahahhaa, he used to be, but not sure anybody has sold out harder lately. Sam Riggs high on a country song and Mike Ryans new hometown are absolutely Nashville pop country songs that they are peddling under the Texas Music banner. Im fine with Miranda. Duh? New Slang posted an analysis that is even more in-depth (and accurate) than mine. 12:27 pm. it gets to be much more than 10%. Heather White joined the show in 2008 and the trio moved to KVET-FM in 2013. 10:06 pm. Adding a little Americana and some classic rock, and even a 10-year-old Brad Paisley song might chase away some of the pop. This uproar is giving them free publicity for the format change which will have a greater negative impact on the playlist than just walking away. Have to say that Wide Open Country on WYRK still gets played in my house on Saturday mornings, though. 5:09 am. Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. And those two songs, highlighted in red below, which are My Church by Maren Morris, and Vice by Miranda Lambert, are both critically acclaimed singles from women, both of which were nominated for Best Country Song at the 2017 Grammy Awards, both artists are from Texas, and both arguably represent some of the best music in the mainstream. the pistolero Orgirl1 There was a demand for Reckless Kelly, Jason Borland, Ragweed, Jack Ingram etc. Thats 42.5% of the playlist!!!!!!! If you have a small niche group of listeners that doesnt grow, the station will eventually be forced to change the format to get more listeners and advertisers. Anngelle Wood exits as a weekend host at WZLX and 101.1 WGIR-FM Manchester NH. Dr. Garcia's beautiful smile makeovers are completed in as little as two weeks, in just two visits. QC Kinetix received an endorsement from Heather White, co-host of KVET-FM radio show in Austin, TX. She reappeared in July after marrying her husband, Thomas Zban, in June. ***UPDATE: According to some listeners, The Ranch has also added much more classic rock than what was played on the previous format. 2016 Speaker. They can probably now show that client that their listener base WAS this, but now with a slight format change it is NOW this Reach more demographic, thats more potential sales, more revenue, which allows the necessary funds to always upgrade and provide a better product I am the music programmer for 18 radios stations across 2 states. Bama and Heather in the Morning on 98.1 KVET iHeartMedia Feb 2013 - Aug 2021 8 years 7 months. Nonetheless, I can appreciate the fans who loved the station because it was unique and played a more narrow, and Texas-oriented playlist. They have always played Miranda from the beginning and played Maren Morris since she dropped her single My Church. As a frequent KOKE listener, I have literally never heard them play Luke Bell. Farmer Brian This. I welcome a slight change in format to fill the airplay with really good music, even if some are from the Nashville scene. She is a radio morning show host, a lawyer and mom to two special needs children. March 5, 2017 @ March 5, 2017 @ I would guarantee they have Aaron Watson, Cody Johnson, and Sunny Sweeney in the rotation too. Has anyone heard of the Josh Abbott Band? Trigger, I share your perspective. The ones they gain from this switch to mainstream will eventually demand even more of the Tyler Farr, Dierks, Miranda Lambert crap to where it wont be distinguishable from 99.5 or 96.3. At night on occasion I can get it here in buffalo, ny over 725 miles away on the dial. Previously they had Ray Bensons version of KOKE station identifications, whereas now they have a much more modern or urban identification. I dont like these changes, but if the Ranch starts sucking Im sure all the Texas country fans (and me) will listen elsewhere. I worked for a Country independent in Kentucky that wouldnt let me play Kentucky Headhunters because they didnt TEST well in SEATTLE!!! If you havent lived that far for the stockyards you dont realize how lucky we are to have great country music. Thats less than 4% of the playlist. So the Ranch alienates female listeners and then starts playing Dierks Bentley???!! I like that theyre playing Dwight Yoakum now. Might as well be 95.9 Jack FM now. Amanda All Texas, All The Time does not include Brad Paisley. March 5, 2017 @ Occasionally you hear a mainstream song that fits in wellusually around ten years old or more. Just realized there had been a format change when the Lumineers came on. 6:59 pm. Music News. But if a Song like Kiss Tomorrow goodbye by Luke Bryan was followed by 7&7 by Turnpike Troubadours on commercial radio I probably wouldnt hate either one near as much as I currently do. March 5, 2017 @ But lets be honest here about the motivations behind this format change by 95.9 The Ranch: MONEY. The influx of top 40 country over the past year and a half or so is astonishing. If they want to play classics from current mainstream artists, they should stick to songs like Should Have Been a Cowboy or Where the Green Grass Grows.. As per Page Six, Kelly Dodd said that Heather left in 2017 " because she had too much 'ego' after being demoted ". Jackson Burnes exits as the Executive Producer for "Karlson, Mckenzie and Heather" at Classic Rock 100.7 WZLX. New York City is officially down one housewife. As Austin rapidly changes and loses its distinct Texas feel KOKE is just laying over by the wasteside. Maybe thats just me. This is partly because for years The Ranch has been such a pristine gem, staunchly ignoring current trends and Top 40 hits, so even including one Dierks Bentley song every other hour is an affront to the entire institution to these listeners. Why. Heather Thomson and Leah McSweeney feuded on Season 13 of 'RHONY.'. I hurt for The Ranch fans. But I do have a life and didnt want to spend my entire Saturday/Sunday compiling a 200-plus playlist. Coaltrain 1:39 pm. I use Outlaw Nations app a lot as well, although it seems glitchy at times and seems to get a bit repeative after a while. Support Texas ladies on Texas radio! Lot of fun.. Jun 12, 2020 - Enjoyed my time with Heather White @KVET. For me, its not so much that they have made a change, but the songs that dont fit into what I have been groomed by the Ranch to believe is the sound of Texas just really, really dont fit. Honors/Awards. KVET's White Departs. Trigger Also, thats not what anyones complaining about. An endorsement from Heather White is part of the playlist ( highlighted in black below ) of. In-Depth ( and accurate ) than mine comes on Zban, in June they are taking away more Eady! 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