Beasley Media, Key Networks Launch New Shawn Parr Show

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, February 6, 2023 | 1:04am CT

Shawn Parr

Beasley Media Group and Key Networks have partnered to bring veteran Country radio personality Shawn Parr and his new Country show, "Shawn Parr's Backstage Country," to stations across the U.S. The program extends the syndication partnership of Beasley Media Group and Key Networks and merges two syndicated Country offerings, "Backstage Country" and "Shawn Parr's Across the Country," into a produced alchemy that delivers the best of both of the previously shows.

Known as "The Ambassador of Country Music," Parr is one of Country radio's best-known personalities. With over 35 years in Country radio, including 13 years as a syndicated host, Parr takes Country fans backstage with access to Country's biggest stars and hottest music. Based in Music City, Parr 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.

Parr's program showcases the best of Country music in an entertaining and PPM-friendly format. The four-hour localized Country music entertainment program is available for stations, weekdays via FTP delivery. The program is customized to air anywhere in a station's lineup between 6am-midnight in mornings, middays, afternoons or nights.

Shawn Parr's Backstage Country will debut on Monday, February 27th, on over 70 affiliates from coast to coast, including Beasley Media stations WKLB-FM/Boston, WXTU-FM/Philadelphia, WQYK-FM/Tampa, KCYE-FM/Las Vegas, WSOC-FM/Charlotte, WKXC-FM/Augusta and WKML-FM/Fayetteville AR. The show is available in multiple dayparts on a market-exclusive basis from Key Networks.

"We are absolutely thrilled to partner with Key Networks in presenting Shawn Parr's New Backstage Country," said Beasley Media Group Executive Vice President and COO Brian Beasley. "Shawn is an incredible talent and a highly respected voice in the Country radio format. We look forward to joining Key Networks in offering it to stations across the United States."

Beasley Media Chief Content Officer Justin Chase commented, "It's a pleasure to partner with Key Networks to bring two great Country brands together and more than double our reach. We've been longtime fans of Shawn Parr and couldn't be prouder to have him host the NEW Backstage Country show alongside some of the biggest national recording artists."

Key Networks COO Dennis Green remarked, "What do you get when you combine Shawn Parr, Beasley Media Group, 70+ plus stations, and the hottest stars in Country music week in and week out? Simple. A juggernaut. This is the must-have show for Country music stations across the U.S. and we have saved you a front row seat. We can't wait to get this parr-ty started."

Parr added, "We have built an amazing team with Beasley Media Group, Key Networks, and Shawn Parr Productions and there will be no stopping this train once it leaves the station. Having backstage access to Country's incredible list of stars is such a big bonus to the quality and fun we put on the air daily. I could not be more excited!"