TuneIn & Garth Launch ‘Tailgate Radio’
• TuneIn announces the launch of Tailgate Radio from Garth Brooks‘ SEVENS Radio Network to bring the greatest of all genres of music to sports fans’ next tailgate party. Hosted by Maria Taylor, the host of Football Night in America on NBC Sports, Tailgate Radio is the second channel from the SEVENS Radio Network exclusively available on TuneIn. The network’s first station, The BIG 615, hosted by Storme Warren launched on TuneIn in June.
“Working closely with Garth and his foundation as we created the PowHER program, which mentors middle school girls, has been nothing short of amazing,” says Taylor. “And now, we are embarking on Garth’s extraordinary vision to connect sports and music fans with Tailgate. It’s such an honor to be chosen by greatness to be a partner in the radio space.”
Tailgate Radio launches with several new shows, including: Tailgate Top 20 with Maria: Maria Taylor anchors this weekly countdown highlighting the 20 biggest songs across genres from a specific year while running through some of the biggest sports stories from that year; Block Party: A four-hour Saturday night mix show featuring everything from Luke Combs to Beyoncé to Eminem; Tailgate Takeover: Starting with Garth Brooks, celebs & athletes will take turns as guest host of the program, giving listeners a window into the music and playlists that set the vibe for their favorite stars.
Brooks commented, “This is one of those ideas someone says, ‘Why didn’t we do this a long time ago?’ This combines everyone’s passion for sports and music. It also allows you to enjoy your tailgate, barbeque or poolside party without doing the work. There’s so much music on this channel, Tailgate Radio will be everyone’s favorite.”
Set to launch just in time for college football season kickoff, fans can pair Tailgate Radio with TuneIn’s extensive global coverage of nearly every sport through a new integration created exclusively for the station. TuneIn Switch allows listeners to easily jump between the music driving their pre- and post-game celebrations and the games themselves. To download the TuneIn App go to iTunes, Google Play, or visit TuneIn.com.
