Ed Benson Country Quotations

One of our aims was to encourage a country format station in Manhattan. ... Not having a station there makes it difficult in a lot of ways,

We look forward to Joan and Melissa bringing their unique mix of glamour and humor to the CMA Awards Red Carpet as they interview Country Music's biggest stars, ... We are thrilled to have TV Guide Channel share all the excitement leading into 'Country Music's Biggest Night' with their viewers.

Country Music is thriving on the talent and creativity of an outstanding group of artists and they are well represented with our nominees, ... These talented performers, musicians, songwriters and producers demonstrate the artistic depth and creativity driving the burgeoning growth of our format. It is an exciting time for Country Music and the 2005 CMA Awards will definitely reflect that in November.

Country Music crosses genres and touches people with stories that speak to the heart and performances that touch the human spirit.

Alabama brought a new energy and a broader audience to country music in the 1980s, becoming the most successful band in our format's history.