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Shawn Parr launches syndicated country music show

 Beasley Media Group, LLCa leading multi-platform media company, Key Networks, a next generation radio syndication company, and Shawn Parr Productions announce the launch today of Shawn Parr’s Backstage Country, a new nationally syndicated Country music show hosted by Shawn Parr, on 75 U.S. radio stations and in 27 of the top 50 DMA markets.  

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Parr, one of Country radio’s most familiar and beloved personalities and “The Ambassador of Country Music,” kicks off today’s inaugural program in a big way as he goes backstage with special guest, Country superstar Ashley McBryde

Shawn Parr’s Backstage Country will also take Country fans backstage with guests scheduled to appear in the coming weeks including Country superstars Carly Pearce, Jason Aldean, and Luke Combs. The show’s new website also launched today at: backstagecountry.net. 

Shawn Parr’s Backstage Country affiliates include Beasley Media Group stations WKLB-FM, Boston, MA; WXTU-FM in Philadelphia, PA; WQYK-FM in Tampa, FL; KCYE-FM, Las Vegas, NV; WSOC-FM, Charlotte, NC; WKXC-FM, Augusta, GA; and WKML-FM, Fayetteville, AR.  

Shawn Parr, Host, Shawn Parr’s Backstage Country, added: “We are so blessed to launch Shawn Parr’s Backstage Country with these 75 incredible affiliates, and I am overwhelmed with gratitude.

We are getting off to a great start with AMAZING stars. Thrilled to welcome Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce, Jason Aldean, and Luke Combs in the first few weeks, with some incredible BACKSTAGE stories you will only find HERE!” 

Shawn Parr’s Backstage Country is available in multiple dayparts on a market-exclusive basis from Key Networks. The four-hour localized Country music entertainment program offers Country stations and their listeners unmatched access to Nashville’s biggest Country music stars, rising stars, and new artists, and showcases the best of Country music in a highly entertaining and PPM-friendly format. 

Paired with Parr’s trademark warmth, wit, and love for Country music, Shawn Parr’s Backstage Country is available to stations Monday-Friday via FTP delivery.

The show is customized to air anywhere in a station’s lineup between 6am-Midnight – Mornings, Middays, Afternoons or Nights. In addition, fans will be able to get the latest news, interviews, music and more on-air and through the new backstagecountry.net website.  

Based in Music City, Parr has been one of Country radio’s brightest personalities for over 35 years and is widely known for his work as the voice of The Academy of Country Music Awards, The Golden Globes, American Music Awards, and many other national television specials.  

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