Cumulus Media Country Stations Turn Up Kenny Chesney’s New Single, “Just To Say We Did” on “Your Music Plus” Audio Feature Premiering Today Across the U.S.
ATLANTA, GA – August 19, 2024 — Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces the launch today of the latest installment of its exclusive multi-part audio series, Your Music Plus, featuring stories behind the making of Country superstar and eight-time Entertainer of the Year Kenny Chesney’s new single, “Just To Say We Did.” The audio feature shares with listeners Chesney’s own observations on his musical journey thus far and personal insights on how the song came to life. The new Your Music Plus feature will run for eight weeks on Cumulus Media’s Country stations across the U.S.
“Just To Say We Did” is the latest release from Chesney’s 20th studio album, ‘Born,’ out now on Warner Music Nashville, with tracks that reflect on Chesney’s roots and matters of spirituality, all while facing the future.
Greg Frey, VP of Music Partnerships, Cumulus Media, said: “Kenny Chesney is one of the biggest stars in Country music history. His new song, “Just To Say We Did,” encapsulates everything people love about his music. It’s an anthem about grabbing life with both hands, and it’s a song designed to blast out of radios and stadiums across America. Combined with exclusive audio from the man himself talking about his life and music, this will be an amazing Your Music Plus campaign. Cumulus Media is beyond proud to partner with Warner Music Nashville to bring this to our listeners.”
Your Music Plus highlights new music in a unique way by sharing with radio listeners the thoughts of the biggest stars in different formats in a series of revealing and exclusive vignettes across AC, Alternative, CHR, Country, Hot AC, Rock and Urban formats. The shows feature artist commentary on the song, with artists presenting different aspects of their song’s personal meaning, the inspiration behind the music, and insights on their life and career.
About Kenny Chesney
Eight-time Entertainer of the Year Kenny Chesney is the only country artist to appear on Billboard’s Top 10 Touring Artists of the Last 25 Years, each of the last 14 years. The East Tennessee songwriter is known for his high-energy live shows and playing to over a million people every full-scale tour he’s done. With more Billboard No. 1 Country Songs than any other artist, his rock/country hybrid has been the sound of coming of age in the 21st Century; his groundbreaking singles include “American Kids,” “Here & Now,” “Get Along,” “You & Tequila,” “Somewhere With You,” “Save It For A Rainy Day” and “Beer In Mexico.” Purveyor of No Shoes Radio, which now exists on SiriusXM as a home for his eclectic AOR/island/songwriter blend, Chesney has been called “The King of the Road” by the Wall Street Journal and “The People’s Superstar” by the Los Angeles Times.
About Cumulus Media
Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) is an audio-first media company delivering premium content to over a quarter billion people every month — wherever and whenever they want it. Cumulus Media engages listeners with high-quality local programming through 400 owned-and-operated radio stations across 84 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, CNN, AP News, the Academy of Country Music Awards, and many other world-class partners across more than 9,800 affiliated stations through Westwood One, the largest audio network in America; and inspires listeners through the Cumulus Podcast Network, its rapidly growing network of original podcasts that are smart, entertaining and thought-provoking. Cumulus Media provides advertisers with personal connections, local impact and national reach through broadcast and on-demand digital, mobile, social, and voice-activated platforms, as well as integrated digital marketing services, powerful influencers, full-service audio solutions, industry-leading research and insights, and live event experiences. Cumulus Media is the only audio media company to provide marketers with local and national advertising performance guarantees. For more information visit www.cumulusmedia.com.
Contact: Lisa Dollinger, Dollinger Strategic Communication for Cumulus Media, 512.633.4084, lisa@dollcomm.com.