Former Nash Nights Live host Shawn Parr will return to syndication on June 1 as host of “Across The Country” via Key Networks.
The four hour show is set to run in any daypart from 6am-12am and will be delivered by FTP. Parr hosted Westwood One’s Nash Nights Live from its debut in January 2014 until exiting at the end of 2019. The program has since been relaunched as “Nights with Elaina” hosted by Parr’s former co-host Elaina Smith.
Parr also hosted mornings at Mount Wilson FM’s “Go Country 105.1” KKGO-FM Los Angeles and spent two stints at Country “Z93.9” KZLA Los Angeles.
Key Networks, a next generation syndication company serving the radio industry, announces that it has signed popular national Country radio personality Shawn Parr to its roster, launching his new weekday show, Shawn Parr’s Across the Country on June 1, 2020, in markets across the U.S. The four-hour localized Country music entertainment program features Parr’s trademark warmth, wit and love for Country music, and is available for stations Monday-Friday via FTP delivery. The show is customized to air anywhere in a station’s lineup between 6am-Midnight – Mornings, Middays, Afternoons or Nights. Shawn Parr’s Across the Country delivers exclusive access to Country artists and showcases the best of Country music in a highly entertaining and PPM-friendly format.
Known as “The Ambassador of Country Music”, Shawn Parr is one of Country radio’s brightest and most familiar voices. With nearly 30 years in Country radio, including 10 years as a nationally syndicated on-air host, Parr takes Country fans front row-center to Country’s biggest stars and hottest music. Based in the 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.
Jim Higgins, President & COO, Key Networks, said: “Key Networks is excited to bring Shawn Parr back to Country radio. His track record, enthusiasm, relationships and humanity make us proud to be working together.”
Dennis Green, Chief Revenue Officer, Key Networks, added: “We are delighted to bring one of the true talents of Country radio back to the airwaves where he belongs. Shawn is ready to roll with a unique format where stations can run Shawn Parr’s Across the Country morning, noon or night! Shawn’s also ready to come to affiliate markets across the country to give stations a great marketing tool as part of the affiliation. Get ready, America – Shawn is back, and he’s bringing Nashville’s biggest Country artists with him!”
Shawn Parr commented: “My entire career has always been about the Country listeners and they will lead the way with this show as well! Teaming up with Key Networks is like a dream come true. Together we have worked so hard to get this show on the air and trust me when I say I am fired up and can’t wait for you to feel the energy Across The Country!”
Key Networks delivers Shawn Parr’s Across the Country to stations of all market sizes. All network advertising is included with the show, with no additional barter units for stations to run.
For more information and to get Shawn Parr’s Across the Country for your station, contact Dennis Green, Chief Revenue Officer, Key Networks, at 844.KEY.NETS or dennis@keynetworks.com.
For advertisers and sponsors, contact Rich Baum, EVP, Ad Sales, Key Networks, at 847.502.8329 or rich@keynetworks.com.
