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Meet the Kickin’ Kountry On-Air Team

Get to know the voices that bring you the best country hits, fun banter, and lively conversation!

Fish With Friends

Start your day with Fish on Kickin Kountry, bringing energy, personality, and plenty of country to your morning routine. From today’s biggest hits to laughs, stories, and everything in between, Fish keeps mornings fun and moving.

Whether you’re headed to work or just getting your day started, Fish has you covered.

Catch Fish weekday mornings from 6 to 10 on Kickin Kountry—streaming worldwide on the FREE iHeartRadio app.

Tune In Weekdays 6-10 AM EST

Austin James

Austin James brings high energy and a passion for country music to your workday on Kickin Kountry. From today’s biggest hits to rising artists and quick-hit country news, he keeps things moving and keeps you connected.

With a major-market background and a sharp feel for what listeners want, Austin delivers a clean, upbeat show that fits right into your day.

Catch Austin James weekdays from 10 to 3 on Kickin Kountry—streaming worldwide on the FREE iHeartRadio app.

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Road show w/ Steele

Shannon Steele brings high energy, big personality, and real interaction to The Road Show on Kickin Kountry. From hot topics and listener calls to giveaways and country’s biggest hits, this is where the day turns up.

Known for connecting with listeners across the country, Shannon keeps afternoons fun, unpredictable, and always entertaining.

Catch The Road Show with Shannon Steele weekdays from 3 to 7—only on Kickin Kountry, streaming worldwide on the FREE iHeartRadio app.

The Kickin Night Show with Murph

ason Murphy takes you through the night on Kickin Kountry with a smooth mix of today’s biggest hits and country favorites. Whether you’re winding down or just getting started, Jason keeps the music flowing and the vibe just right.

Catch Jason Murphy weeknights from 7 to midnight on Kickin Kountry—streaming worldwide on the FREE iHeartRadio app.

Weekday Overnights With Lauren - The Country Barbie

Lauren, better known as The Country Barbie, keeps Kickin Kountry rolling through the overnight hours with a mix of today’s hits, throwbacks, and just the right amount of attitude. Whether you’re working late, driving all night, or up way too early, she’s got the perfect soundtrack to keep you company.

Catch The Country Barbie weeknights from midnight to 5 AM on Kickin Kountry—streaming worldwide on the FREE iHeartRadio app.

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Mel B

Mel B keeps the party going all weekend long on Kickin Kountry, bringing you the perfect mix of today’s hits and country favorites through the overnight hours. Whether you’re out late or up early, she’s got you covered with the soundtrack to your night.

Catch Mel B weekends from midnight to 6 AM on Kickin Kountry—streaming worldwide on the FREE iHeartRadio app.

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Cornbread & Honey In The Morning

Kick off your Saturday with Cornbread & Honey on Kickin Kountry—serving up a down-home mix of country hits, good laughs, and feel-good vibes to start your weekend right.

From early risers to road trippers, they’ve got the perfect blend of music and personality to keep your morning moving.

Catch Cornbread & Honey Saturday mornings from 6 to 10 on Kickin Kountry—streaming worldwide on the FREE iHeartRadio app.

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Weekends With Pat

Pat Milan brings a laid-back, feel-good vibe to your weekends on Kickin Kountry, serving up a mix of today’s biggest hits and country favorites to keep your day moving.

Whether you’re on the road, at work, or just taking it easy, Pat’s got the perfect soundtrack for your weekend.

Catch Pat Milan weekends from 10 to 2 on Kickin Kountry—streaming worldwide on the FREE iHeartRadio app.

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Weekends With Lew Hastings

Lew Hastings brings a true passion for country music to Kickin Kountry every weekend, mixing today’s hits with the songs and stories that make the genre special. From laid-back afternoons to high-energy moments, Lew keeps your weekend rolling.

He also hosts Backroads Breakouts from 5 to 6 PM, spotlighting local and independent artists and giving them a platform to be heard nationwide.

Catch Lew Hastings weekends from 2 to 6 on Kickin Kountry—streaming worldwide on the FREE iHeartRadio app.

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Breakin' Indies Country Countdown

Breakin’ Indies Country Countdown hosted by Jeff McMahon (former keyboardist for Tim McGraw and current keyboardist for Chris Cagle) and Maddye Trew brings you the hottest independent country music in the nation. Every weekend from 6 to 7 PM Eastern, we count down the Top 10 songs on the Indie Charts, based on airplay and chart performance from Mediabase, MusicRow, CDX, and Kickin Kountry. It’s the artists making waves outside the mainstream and the songs leading the future of country music — all right here on Kickin Kountry, America’s Best Country.

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Dance Time In Texas

Grab your boots and hit the dance floor!
Dance Time in Texas with DJ Mike brings you the best Texas Country and Red Dirt dancehall hits every weekend from 7–8 PM Eastern on Kickin Kountry.

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Saturday Night Kickbacks W/ Johnny A

Saturday nights are all about the Kickbacks with Johnny A on the Saturday Night Kickback Show on Kickin Kountry.
Johnny digs deep into the legends, the line-dancing anthems, the heartbreakers, and the honky-tonk hits that defined the ’80s and ’90s. It’s pure nostalgia, pure twang, and pure country—exactly the way Saturday night should sound.

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Kountry Faith With Emma

Start your Sunday with heart and purpose on Kountry Faith with Emma.
Emma brings encouragement, inspiration, and the best in faith-filled country to help you reset, recharge, and refocus for the week ahead. It’s real stories, real hope, and real country—only on Kickin Kountry.

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Sunday Nights With Pete Moss

Pete Moss brings that easy, smooth, back-porch country vibe every weekend.
He’s the guy who keeps it real — great songs, great stories, and that laid-back charm that makes you feel like you’re hanging out with an old friend. Whether you’re working, relaxing, or rolling down the backroads, Pete Moss sets the perfect weekend soundtrack on Kickin Kountry 101.

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