Channel: Grady Smith

Category: Entertainment

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Description: I've never really made a video going into the complexities of country radio, and this was my best attempt at doing so. PLEASE note that this video is NOT meant to stoke resentment at radio -- it's just trying to make it a little clearer how this industry functions, because A. it's interesting and B. it helps make sense why your favorite independent artist isn't getting played. But hey, if you love the radio songs you play every day, MORE POWER TO YOU. I mean it. I'm just pleased that I can find country music other places too! Here's the Whiskey Riff interview with Cody Johnson: youtube.com/watch?v=xTRXH1z9q-Y 00:00 - Intro & Cody Johnson's Interview 01:07 - Common Criticisms of Country Radio 03:54 - Radio's Power & Disclaimer 05:41 - The Traditional Path To Country Success 10:26 - The Programming Powers That Be 15:55 - What It Takes To Climb to #1 21:28 - Silver Linings & Mindset Find Grady: Website: gradywsmith.com Patreon: patreon.com/gradywsmith Subreddit: reddit.com/r/CountryMusicStuff Twitter: twitter.com/gradywsmith Instagram: instagram.com/gradywsmith Facebook: facebook.com/gradysmithwriter Spotify: open.spotify.com/playlist/5SBRhqxctG4awl4apGxaZm?si=rfPPDv4uSBOPTrM-uSFkSw