''Original Country Gold with Rowdy Yates'' Returns

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, April 8, 2013

On the heels of last weekend's win as an Academy of Country Music Award recipient, Country radio's request show host Rowdy Yates returns to national syndication with "The Original Country Gold with Rowdy Yates," represented by Focus 360. The five-hour weekend specialty program will be available to stations and national advertisers starting April 20.

"Rowdy's high energy and upbeat presentation drive appointment listening," stated Focus 360 VP/Affiliate Sales and Programming Todd Alan. "For thousands of listeners across the country, 'The Original Country Gold with Rowdy Yates' is a weekend institution, and we are proud to offer it to our affiliate radio stations."

"Rowdy's reputation for creating fun radio has made him one of country's radio's most popular personalities," added Focus 360 VP/Advertising Sales Dick Silipigni. "Our national advertisers can deliver their message and connect with listeners in a highly receptive environment that triggers audience engagement."

"I am very excited to be back hosting The Original Country Gold and about my new association with Focus 360," said Yates. "Their understanding of the importance of my relationship with listeners, and how to maximize that for advertisers, is essential for the success of our affiliate radio stations and our advertisers. I am looking forward to working with them."

Rowdy Yates is a 2013 Academy of Country Music Award radio winner and a member of the Texas Radio Hall of Fame. "The Original Country Gold with Rowdy Yates" highlights music from "Urban Cowboy" to "Hot Country." Each hour is provides country hits from the mid-70s to the mid-90s.