WW1 & Billboard Reconnect
“We could not be more excited to have Billboard‘s Country radio chart back on the air, exclusively with American Country Countdown,” said a clearly excited Silvio Pietroluongo, Billboard VP of Charts and Data Development. “Our partnership with Kix Brooks, a chart-topping legend himself, and the Westwood One team, will give country fans everywhere unparalleled insight into the week’s biggest Country songs.” Later, Silvio told RAMP, “Many thanks to Charlie Cook, John Shomby, Bryan Switzer and Susan Stephens of Cumulus and Westwood One, and Billboard‘s own Jim Asker, on working tirelessly to make this happen.”
Bryan Switzer, Westwood One’s VP/GM Music & Entertainment/Country, added, “We’re thrilled to have reunited two iconic brands with American Country Countdown with Kix Brooks and Billboard. Through the years, both have earned the trust and respect of the listening public and the industry. It will be great to hear them together again each and every weekend.” Stations interested in American Country Countdown with Kix Brooks can contact Country@westwoodone.com.