Shawn Parr’s Gone ‘Backstage Country’
• Beasley Media Group and Key Networks have joined forces to launch Shawn Parr‘s new Country radio show, Shawn Parr’s Backstage Country, into syndication across America. This new product extends the syndication partnership between Beasley and Key Networks and merges two popular syndicated Country brands — Backstage Country and Shawn Parr’s Across the Country, into a freshly produced show that delivers the best of both shows.
Known as “The Ambassador of Country Music,” Shawn Parr is one of Country radio’s best-known personalities. With over 35 years in the format, including 13 years as a nationally syndicated host, Parr is also known as the voice of the ACM Awards, The Golden Globes, American Music Awards, and many other national television specials.
The four-hour localized show is available on a market-exclusive basis from Key Networks, delivered weekdays via FTP and customized to air anywhere from 6am-midnight. Shawn Parr’s Backstage Country will debut Monday, Feb. 27, on over 70 affiliates, including Beasley’s WKLB/Boston; WXTU/Philadelphia; WQYK/Tampa; KCYE/Las Vegas; WSOC/Charlotte; WKXC/Augusta, GA; and WKML/Fayetteville, AR. Fans will be able to get the latest news, interviews, music and more on-air and through the new backstagecountry.net.
“We are absolutely thrilled to partner with Key Networks in presenting Shawn Parr’s NEW Backstage Country,” said Brian Beasley, EVP/COO of Beasley Media Group. “Shawn is an incredible talent and a highly respected voice in the Country radio format. We look forward to joining Key Networks in offering it to stations across the United States.” Beasley’s Chief Content Officer, Justin Chase commented, “It’s a pleasure to partner with Key Networks to bring two great Country brands together and more than double our reach. We’ve been longtime fans of Shawn Parr and couldn’t be prouder to have him host the NEW Backstage Country show alongside some of the biggest national recording artists!”
Dennis Green, Chief Operating Officer of Key Networks, remarked, “What do you get when you combine Shawn Parr, Beasley Media Group, 70+ plus stations, and the hottest stars in Country music week in and week out? Simple. A juggernaut! This is THE must-have show for Country music stations across the U.S. and we have saved you a front row seat. We can’t wait to get this PARR-TY started!” Shawn Parr added, “We have built an amazing team with Beasley Media Group, Key Networks, and Shawn Parr Productions and there will be no stopping this train once it leaves the station. Having BACKSTAGE access to Country’s incredible list of stars is such a big bonus to the quality and fun we put on the air daily. I could not be more excited!”
To snag Shawn Parr’s Backstage Country for your market, visit keynetworks.com or contact Dennis Green at 844.KEY.NETS or dennis@keynetworks.com.
