SINGER-SONGWRITERS KALIE SHORR AND SAVANNAH KEYES TO HOST NEW DAILY FEATURE ON RADIO DISNEY COUNTRY
“Let The Girls Play” Features News Bits and Songs from Female Artists
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (December 6, 2018) – Not only are Kalie Shorr and Savannah Keyes two of the most prominent “ones to watch” on the country music scene today, but they’re also taking on a brand-new role at Radio Disney Country – one of radio’s biggest supporters of women in country music.
The pair have been tapped to host “Let the Girls Play,” a new daily feature on Radio Disney Country that highlights the latest news and songs from country music’s top ladies and rising stars, who aren’t otherwise supported heavily on a radio format. “Let the Girls Play” premiered yesterday on Radio Disney Country.
You can listen to Radio Disney Country on the Radio Disney App, iHeartRadio App, KRDC FM/AM – Los Angeles, TuneIn, the Radio Disney Country ‘Spotlight’ on Radio Disney and SiriusXM, Apple Music and Spotify playlists.Unlike a more traditional radio show, “Let the Girls Play” will be a series of features that air throughout the day, every day on Radio Disney Country.
“We are excited to launch ‘Let the Girls Play,’ a daily feature spotlighting talented women in country music talking about other talented women. In line with today’s millennial and Gen Z listening habits, these engaging features will air multiple times daily.
Female voices are integral to Radio Disney Country, and we are thrilled to be working with two of our favorites – Kalie Shorr and Savannah Keyes.” – Phil Guerini, vice president, Music Strategy, Disney Channels Worldwide and general manager, Radio Disney Network.Says Shorr, “From the very beginning, Radio Disney Country has been a massive champion of women in country music. When programming, they never factor in gender – only the integrity of the songs and artists themselves. This show is another example of their unwavering support, and Savannah and I are so lucky to call ourselves Radio Disney Country artists – and now hosts, too.”
“I am so excited to be bringing ‘Let the Girls Play’ to Radio Disney Country! Empowering women, highlighting up-and-coming artists that I’m lucky enough to have played with at Song Suffragettes, and covering all things country music is something I am so passionate about, and the fact that I get to do it with my best friend makes the experience even sweeter. I still can’t believe that this is happening!” – Savannah Keyes
Kalie Shorr just wrapped headlining the 2018 “Road to the CMA Awards” Tour, visiting Walmart stores across the U.S. to promote the 52nd annual CMA Awards. Savannah Keyes was recently a contestant on the first season of USA Network’s new series “Real Country,” where she competed on panelist Jake Owen’s team. Shorr and Keyes have performed together during Nashville’s only all-female singer-songwriter round, Song Suffragettes.
About Kalie Shorr
Kalie Shorr burst onto the Nashville music scene in 2016 with her self-penned hit “Fight Like A Girl”. The Portland, Maine singer-songwriter became a Sirius XM Highway Find and was praised by Spotify, CMT, Radio Disney Country, Taste of Country, and even Billboard magazine.
In 2017, Kalie released her Slingshot EP to rave reviews and was named “New Artist You Need to Know” by Rolling Stone, “The New Nashville” by Teen Vogue, and one of “2017’s Hottest Artists Under 25” by Taste of Country. Her first 2018 single “Two Hands” garnered airplay on Sirius XM, Radio Disney Country, Pandora and TuneIn with prominent placement on Apple Music’s Breaking Country and Cool Country playlists.
Named a CMT Next Women of Country and a “Top 10 Country Artists To Watch In 2018” by the Huffington Post, Kalie released her latest EP Awake to critical acclaim and recently toured with Sara Evans and RaeLynn on the CMT Next Women of Country Tour.
On March 31, 2018, Kalie fulfilled a life-long dream when she made her Grand Ole Opry debut calling it “one of the most emotional experiences of my life” and has since gone on to play the Opry 7 times. Kalie just wrapped headlining the Walmart/Pepsi “Road to the CMA Awards” Tour raising awareness for the 52nd annual CMA Awards telecast. Playing over 100 shows a year, Kalie’s message of female-empowerment has led to her being called the “next ‘Women of Country’ generation” [CMChat] and a “modern country woman [who will] continue to inspire in 2018”
About Savannah Keyes
Country Pop Artist/Songwriter, Savannah Keyes, has been writing songs in Nashville since the age of thirteen after appearing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Moving to Nashville at the age of sixteen allowed her to home in on her craft and develop around some of the most influential artists and songwriters in the Nashville community.
Her writing style influences range from the storytelling of Pat Monahan to the pop melody sensibility of Ryan Tedder. From her influences in the pop world to her roots in country music, she brings a new mix for the country genre. Last year, she teamed up with Taylor Guitars and American Girl Doll as a spokesperson for the new Taylor Guitar built for their singer/songwriter doll, Tenney Grant.
She has recently been invited by Jake Owen to appear on “Real Country” on USA Network. With a tv show, a debut single, and securing a slot as a cohost on a new women empowerment radio show on Radio Disney Country with her friend Kalie Shorr, she is looking forward to sharing her music and perspective with country music fans.About Radio Disney Country
Radio Disney Country, part of the Radio Disney Network, is a modern, multi-platform country music-focused destination for families. The 24/7 millennial targeted playlist features chart-bound developing artists and today’s biggest country hits including Kelsea Ballerini, Dan + Shay, Carly Pearce, Florida Georgia Line, Marren Morris, Sam Hunt and RaeLynn.
Radio Disney Country is produced by Radio Disney, a multi-platform music brand known for introducing new artists and playing the music of many of today’s most popular young artists.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
