CountryLine Radio Partners with Garth Brooks to Bring Nashville to the UK
- by Adam Bailey
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TuneIn, the global leader in live audio, has teamed up with CountryLine Radio to announce the launch of The BIG 615, the first global country music station curated by Garth Brooks, in the U.K. Now accessible through CountryLine’s digital audio broadcasting and streaming platforms, The BIG 615 brings a fresh lineup of programming to country music enthusiasts across the pond.
Headlining the station is The Storme Warren Show, hosted by renowned country music radio personality Storme Warren. With over three decades of experience in radio broadcasting and accolades such as the CMA Media Achievement Award and the 2024 Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award from Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB), Warren promises engaging interviews with superstar artists like Dolly Parton, Brothers Osborne, and Brad Paisley.
Garth Brooks expressed his excitement about the collaboration, noting, “It's an honor to team up with CountryLine to have The BIG 615 broadcasting throughout the U.K.,” said Garth Brooks. “Hearing the same broadcast on two different continents brings us ALL a lot closer.”
Simon Walker, CEO of CountryLine, hailed the partnership, declaring, “This is huge for U.K. country fans – Nashville has landed!”
With The BIG 615, CountryLine aims to introduce British listeners to the best of country music, showcasing both established stars like Luke Combs and emerging talents like Bailey Zimmerman.
Listeners can also enjoy The Nathalie Cox Show, hosted by CountryLine co-founder Nathalie Cox, offering a British perspective on country music every Sunday morning.
Rich Stern, CEO of TuneIn, emphasized the partnership's mission to provide authentic and global radio experiences. “Together, we are bringing a truly global country music station to audiences through a trusted, regional partner for an authentic experience,” Stern said.
CountryLine is the largest independent country radio station in the U.K.
Listeners in the U.K. can begin streaming The BIG 615 and The Storme Warren Show here. To learn more about TuneIn and The BIG 615, visit TuneIn.com.
