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Beginning today, the weekly interview series is available on iHeartRadio,YouTube and all major podcast platforms with all-new episodes releasing on Saturdays

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NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES (June 1, 2023) – iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, announced today that “The Aarthi and Sriram Show” — the hit podcast hosted by veteran technologists Aarthi Ramamurthy and Sriram Krishnan — will join iHeartPodcasts. Each Saturday, listeners hear optimistic conversations with influential people building and creating new products and technologies.

"Our show is all about optimism and telling the stories of unique individuals who have reached the top of their fields after starting on the outside. We are grateful to our community for supporting us and helping us grow. We are excited to partner with iHeartPodcasts in this next chapter and collaborate on exciting content for our audience," said Ramamurthy and Krishnan in a joint statement.

The tech power couple initially launched the show on Clubhouse in December 2020, and the series quickly became one of the most influential programs on the app. In 2022, Ramamurthy and Krishnan pivoted “The Aarthi and Sriram Show” to a weekly podcast series -- interviewing luminaries such as Elon Musk, Virgil Abloh, Indra Nooyi, A. R. Rahman, Rob McElhenney and Diane Von Furstenberg.

“Aarthi and Sriram have created an impressive show featuring insightful conversations with top minds across industries,” said Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts. “These two have also built a highly engaged community, and we are thrilled to welcome ‘The Aarthi and Sriram Show’ to iHeartPodcasts -- and help the show to reach an even wider audience.” The show has amassed millions of downloads and views across YouTube and social media since launch – reaching a global audience spanning the United States, India, United Kingdom and the Middle East.

“The Aarthi and Sriram Show” is now distributed by iHeartPodcasts and available on the iHeartRadio app and all major podcast platforms.

About Aarthi Ramamurthy & Sriram Krishnan

Aarthi Ramamurthy and Sriram Krishnan are a tech power couple. They grew up in India where they met as teenagers and went on to have leadership roles in the heart of Silicon Valley running organizations at Meta, Twitter, Microsoft and more. Sriram is currently an investor at a leading venture capital firm and Aarthi is Chief Product Officer at a large commerce company.

The Event Will Feature a Performance by Flo Rida Including His Current Single “What A Night” and Special iHeartLand Experiences Including a Flo Rida House

Select iHeartRadio Stations Across the Country Will Also Broadcast the Performance on June 10

NEW YORK – May 31, 2023 – iHeartMedia announced today that iHeartLand, the premiere metaverse destination and always-on entertainment space, will host a special performance by Flo Rida at State Farm Park in Fortnite and on Roblox.  The six-song performance will feature his current single “What A Night” alongside his biggest hits on Friday, June 9 at 7 p.m. ET and will be available to fans in iHeartLand through Sunday, June 11. In addition, the event will include all-new interactive features and experiences including Flo Rida’s House available May 31 through June 11.

On iHeartLand In Fortnite, Flo Rida’s House will join the island as an escape room-style game where players will travel through Flo Rida’s game room, movie room and culminate in iHeartLand’s exclusive Fortnite backyard that has a pool party feel with a photo station, outdoor stage and pool to collect gold and compete for the fastest time on the State Farm leaderboard. Players can send a screenshot with their time to @AtlasCreativeFN on Twitter to appear on the leaderboard and try to overtake Jake from State Farm’s high score.

New to iHeartLand: Radio Star Simulator on Roblox, users will embark on a scavenger hunt in Flo Rida’s House, located in the State Farm Neighborhood. moving through the movie room, jacuzzi room, music studio and outdoor pool collecting the letters F-L-O-R-I-D-A to earn daily rewards. Rewards will increase each day and will include a Flo Rida radio pet; Flo Rida hoverboard to ride around iHeartLand; an exclusive avatar accessory that users can wear throughout Roblox when the scavenger hunt is completed for seven days in a row – exclusive gold and black Flo Rida oversized sunglasses; and more. Plus, Jake from State Farm will be stationed outside of the house to host the scavenger hunt details and welcome users. Plus, Flo Rida’s single “What A Night” will be added to the simulator’s sound fields for users to find and collect.

Fans can visit iheartradio.com/iheartland now to check out the Flo Rida House experiences and stop by on June 9 for Flo Rida’performance celebrating his single “What A Night.” iHeartRadio Contemporary Hit Radio (CHR) and select Hot Adult Contemporary (AC) stations will also broadcast the performance on June 10 at 7 p.m. local time.

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The 10-part series peels back the layers of the case surrounding the serial murders carried out by cult leader Cecilia Steyn and her criminal enterprise, Electus Per Deus

“Queen Havoc and Her Murder Cult” Now Available On iHeartRadio  

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WHAT: iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally, according to Podtrac, and School of Humans today announce “Queen Havoc and Her Murder Cult,” a new true crime podcast hosted by award-winning filmmaker Kurt Kubicek. The 10-part narrative series follows the mayhem caused by the woman known as the Charles Manson of South Africa. The cult leader Cecilia Steyn and her devotees in Electus Per Deus (Chosen by God) murdered 11 innocent people over the course of four years.

In “Queen Havoc and her Murder Cult,” Kubicek travels to Krugersdorp, South Africa: the mining town just west of Johannesburg that was terrorized by these brutal serial killings. Kubicek peels back this twisted story to reveal exploitation of belief systems, leveraging the occult as a scapegoat for murder, and how repeated abuse and fear can push seemingly normal people to unspeakable violence. He uncovers new information and a trail of police corruption through exclusive interviews with detectives from the South African Police Service, journalists who covered the case and ensuing trial, and even some of the former cult members themselves. Those who managed to stay alive. “Queen Havoc and her Murder Cult” is a podcast about manipulation, murder, and the longing to belong.

“Queen Havoc and Her Murder Cult” is distributed by the iHeartPodcast Network and will be available on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are heard.

WHO: Host Kurt Kubicek, born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago, is an International Award-Winning Filmmaker (Best Director, Best Drama). He has been producing and directing films, documentaries, commercials, comedy specials and music videos over the last decade. His films can be streamed on multiple platforms, including "1/10 of a Second,” "Un Regalo Esencial (An Essential Gift), " and Jamie Kennedy's latest comedy special, "Stoopid Smart". In Kubicek’s podcast debut, “Queen Havoc and Her Murder Cult,” he explores the human condition and the extreme lengths to which individuals will go to find a sense of belonging.

WHEN: The first two episodes of “Queen Havoc and Her Murder Cult” will be available today with new episodes launching every Tuesday.

WHERE: Listen to “Queen Havoc and Her Murder Cult” on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

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About School of Humans

School of Humans is a multi-platform production company producing series for television (Dirty Jobs, Stuff You Should Know). The company launched its audio division with the hit true crime podcast HELL AND GONE. The perennial top ten podcast is now in its fourth season, with over 16 million downloads to date. School of Humans Audio now boasts a slate of successful non-fiction titles distributed under a multi-year deal with iHeartMedia. Among them, “Unreformed: The Story of the Alabama Industrial School for Negro Children (#1 Apple and Spotify History Podcast charts); Sanctum Unmasked (with VOGUE Sex Columnist Karley Scirotino) ; ASTRAY ( #15 on Apple podcasts); and RACKET (A Vulture “Best New True Crime Podcasts” pick). School of Humans’ first scripted podcast, Sisters of The Underground starring Dania Ramirez (X-Men, Sweet Tooth) and Judy Reyes (Succession,Scrubs) was produced in conjunction with My Cultura and Eva Longoria.

About iHeartMedia

iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading audio media company in America, reaching over 90% of Americans every month. iHeart’s broadcast radio assets alone have more consumer reach in the U.S. than any other media outlet; twice the reach of the next largest broadcast radio company; and over four times the ad-enabled reach of the largest digital only audio service. iHeart is the largest podcast publisher according to Podtrac, with more downloads than the next two podcast publishers combined and has the number one social footprint among audio players, with seven times more followers than the next audio media brand, and the only fully integrated audio ad tech solution across broadcast, streaming and podcasts. The company continues to leverage its strong audience connection and unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms, products and services. Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.

Over 700 Unique Experiences and Deals Available for First Annual Access Day on June 1

NEW YORK – May 24, 2023 – On the first-ever Access Day, June 1, 2023, iHeartMedia, the No. 1 audio company in the United States which reaches nine out of 10 Americans every month, will provide unprecedented access to the hottest music, artists, one-of-a-kind experiences and unmissable deals across the U.S. The 24-hour broadcast radio takeover event is iHeartMedia’s way of saying thank you to the hundreds of millions of listeners who tune into the company’s 860+ radio stations across the U.S. every month.

iHeartMedia’s Access Day will give listeners access to hundreds of epic prizes that only iHeart can deliver, such as concert tickets, giveaways and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to meet some of today's biggest artists touring this summer and the most popular on-air personalities. Reaching more than a quarter of a billion listeners monthly, Access Day will demonstrate to brands iHeartMedia’s ability to reach all Americans, everywhere.

"Access Day is more than a celebration of radio, it’s a showcase of how iHeartMedia - the ultimate access company - can break down the walls between creators, fans and brands in a way no one else can,” said Greg Ashlock, CEO of iHeartMedia Multiplatform Group. “We give consumers unmatched access to the most amazing content, experiences and talent, and this Access Day we’re going all-in across 860 live broadcast stations in 160 markets across America.”

The full list of prizes will be announced June 1 on-air and will include once-in-a-lifetime experiences with artists, bands and influencers such as Beck & Phoenix, Dierks Bentley, DJ Envy, Big Time Rush, Bobby Bones, Steve Covino & Rich Davis, Colin Cowherd, Elvis Duran, Mario Lopez, Dan Patrick, P!NK, Charlie Puth, Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire, Enrique Santos, LL COOL J, Tyler Florence and Wells Adams and Angela Yee. Access Day will offer fans nationwide more than 700 deals and experiences including all-expense-paid VIP trips and front row access to festivals and shows such as the Hot Summer Nights Tour with TLC & Shaggy and special guests En Vogue & Sean Kingston, and the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Festival hosted by Ryan Seacrest. Other offerings include discounts and promotions from participating brands such as Daily Harvest, Gametime, Legacybox, Live Nation, P&G Swiffer, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Temu, Wayfair and more.

“iHeartMedia is the multiplatform leader in audio, built on the unparalleled connection and power of radio, and with a reach that is far larger than any other audio company,” said Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer of iHeartMedia. “Access Day not only showcases our reach -- it also demonstrates our ability to connect directly with consumers across the country in meaningful and authentic ways – through our trusted on-air personalities and offering exclusive access to incredible deals and experiences like no other company.”  

For more information on how to participate in Access Day, please visit iHeartRadioAccessDay.com or tune into any of your local iHeartMedia Radio Stations.

iHeartMedia and P&G Announce Star-Studded Lineup for “Can’t Cancel Pride 2023 – The Future Starts Now”

iHeartRadio’s National Flyaway with Lauren Daigle Runs from May 15 to May 21

NEW YORK, N.Y. – May 19, 2023 – iHeartMedia celebrated new music and artists recently with World Premiere debuts and more. On May 19, Jason Aldean’s "Try That In A Small Town" had a World Premiere debut across all iHeartCountry stations, Maroon 5’s "Middle Ground" had a World Premiere debut across all iHeartRadio Hot AC stations and Post Malone’s “Mourning” had a World Premiere debut across all iHeartRadio Rhythm CHR stations.

Additionally, Mainstream iHeartCountry stations will host an “iHeartLand Takeover” from May 19 to May 20, promoting Bailey Zimmerman’s performance over the same two days in the metaverse by featuring songs from the singer. Zimmerman’s performance in iHeartLand will stream for two days only following the release of his debut album “Religiously. The Album.” last week. During "Bailey Zimmerman in iHeartLand," the country singer/songwriter will perform songs from his new album, as well as talk about the project and more during a special Q&A hosted by iHeartRadio's Anne Hudson. Fans can experience "Bailey Zimmerman in iHeartLand" starting Friday, May 19 at 7pm ET/4pm PT. Visit iHeartLand for more information.

This week, iHeartMedia announced the star-studded lineup for P&G and iHeartMedia’s “Can’t Cancel Pride 2023 – The Future Starts Now,” an evening recognizing the LGBTQ+ community and celebrating organizations creating a more inclusive and equal world. The special event will feature performances from some of today’s hottest artists and appearances from influential voices in the LGBTQ+ community, including Elton John Impact Award Recipient Brandi Carlile, Adam Lambert, Big Freedia, Ciara, Billy Porter, Hayley Kiyoko, Kesha, Kelsea Ballerini and more. Hosted by singer, actress and social media phenom JoJo Siwa, the one-hour benefit special will stream iHeartRadio’s YouTube and Facebook pages as well as iHeartRadio’s PrideRadio.com, Revry, The Roku Channel and The Advocate Channel on June 15 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. 

iHeartMedia’s latest National Flyaway Sweepstakes kicked off on May 15, giving fans the chance to win a trip to see Lauren Daigle on her upcoming “The Kaleidoscope Tour.” By listening to “Coffee Shop Radio” on the iHeartRadio app, fans can qualify to win a prize package that includes two VIP tickets to see Lauren Daigle on “The Kaleidoscope Tour” in the city of their choosing, with roundtrip airfare and a two-night hotel accommodation for two included. The winner and their guest will also have a backstage meet & greet with Daigle. Listen to the “Coffee Shop Radio” on the iHeartRadio app through May 21 for the chance to win.

For the latest news, music fans can follow iHeartRadio on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube, and visit iHeartRadio.com.

WHAT: iHeartPodcasts and Shondaland Audio today launch “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, The Official Podcast,” to coincide with the new Bridgerton prequel series Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. Gabrielle Collins, host of the original “Bridgerton: The Official Podcast,” will now explore the cast and creative minds behind Queen Charlotte, dissecting each episode of Shondaland’s stellar prequel for devoted fans. 

This series unveils the behind-the-scenes details of the epic love story with cast and crew, including writer and creator Shonda Rhimes, executive producer and series director Tom Verica, and actors India Amarteifio, Corey Mylchreest and Arsema Thomas. No detail goes unchecked as each episode unpacks the one-of-a-kind story for character deep-dives, hilarious tales of off-the-clock rendezvous and the creative processes that brought the show to life.

WHEN: Today, May 18 with new episodes available on Thursdays.

WHERE: “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, The Official Podcast” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

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About Shondaland Audio

Shondaland Audio is the home for entertaining, inclusive and informative podcasts. We aim to tell new stories and foster discussions that allow the audience to feel seen no matter who they are. Comprised of both scripted and unscripted podcasts, the various series encourage our storytellers to bring their unique voice and perspective to a wide array of topics and conversations.

The Event Will Honor Icon Brandi Carlile with the Elton John Impact Award for Her Humanitarian Work Through the Looking Out Foundation

“Can’t Cancel Pride” Will Stream on iHeartRadio’s YouTube and Facebook Pages, PrideRadio.com, Revry, The Roku Channel and The Advocate Channel

Benefit Will Raise Visibility and Funds for GLAAD, SAGE, The Trevor Project, the National Black Justice Coalition, CenterLink and OutRight Action International

New York – May 18, 2023 – This June, Procter & Gamble® (P&G) and iHeartMedia invite people everywhere to join “Can’t Cancel Pride 2023 – The Future Starts Now,” an evening recognizing the LGBTQ+ community and celebrating organizations creating a more inclusive and equal world. The special event will feature performances from some of today’s hottest artists and appearances from influential voices in the LGBTQ+ community including Elton John Impact Award Recipient Brandi Carlile, Adam Lambert, Big Freedia, Ciara, Billy Porter, Hayley Kiyoko, Kesha, Kelsea Ballerini and more on June 15 from the iHeartRadio Theater Los Angeles and remote locations across the country. This year, the event will once again be hosted by singer, actress and social media phenom JoJo Siwa.

“Can’t Cancel Pride” was started during the COVID-19 pandemic when so many Pride events were forced to cancel around the world and has raised over $11 million for six participating LGBTQ+ charitable organizations including, GLAAD, The Trevor Project, National Black Justice Coalition, SAGE, CenterLink and OutRight Action International. In 2022 alone, Can’t Cancel Pride reached 20 million viewers and listeners.

Now in its fourth year, the event will focus on the achievements of the past, the urgency of the present moment and the hope for the future of the LGBTQ+ community. The show will explore how leaders of the past addressed LGBTQ+ issues and provided the foundation for change; how advocates are expanding opportunities today; and how the next generation is building the groundwork for a safe, equitable and joyous future.

This year, Brandi Carlile will be honored with the Elton John Impact Award for her humanitarian work with the Looking Out Foundation (LOF), which amplifies the impact of music by empowering those without a voice by funding causes and organizations that often go unnoticed. Founded by Brandi Carlile, Tim and Phil Hanseroth in 2008, the organization bands together with fans, non-profits and female LGBTQ+ owned businesses to translate voices of song to voices of action.

“The return of ‘Can’t Cancel Pride’ is always an exciting time, as we bring iHeartMedia’s audiences together across broadcast, podcasts and social to celebrate the strength of the LGBTQ+ community,” said Gayle Troberman, Chief Marketing Officer for iHeartMedia. “This year we shine a spotlight on how far we’ve come and how much more there is to do to fuel equality and inclusion in support of these important organizations making the world better for the LGBTQ+ community everyday around the nation.”

With support from P&G brands including, Always®, Bounty®, Cascade®, Charmin®, Dawn®, Downy®, Febreze®, Gillette® Intimate, Metamucil®, Pantene®, Swiffer®, Tide® and OLAY®, the one-hour benefit special, produced by iHeartMedia and P&G, will stream on iHeartRadio’s YouTube and Facebook pages as well as iHeartRadio’s PrideRadio.com, Revry, The Roku Channel and The Advocate Channel on June 15 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. The event will be available on-demand throughout Pride Month until Friday, June 30.

“What began as an effort to provide relief for the community’s most vulnerable amid the Covid pandemic, remains just as important today,” said Brent Miller, Can't Cancel Pride Co-Founder and P&G Senior Director, Global LGBTQ+ Equality & Inclusion. “I’m proud that Can’t Cancel Pride has raised over $11 million to help fund organizations that offer critical support, from youth services to elderly care, and to continue to partner with some of the world’s best and brightest LGBTQ+ and ally performers to support and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community!”

The event is a month-long Pride celebration throughout June. iHeartMedia radio stations will air spots encouraging listeners to tune into the livestream on June 15 and watch the event on demand. Fans can follow along on social media using the hashtag #CantCancelPride and support the participating nonprofits by visiting cantcancelpride.com or texting “RAINBOW” to 513-654-2622.

Additional proud partners of “Can’t Cancel Pride” include Harris Teeter, Native, OLAY®, Walmart and Vicks®, with more to be announced.

Executive Producers for “Can’t Cancel Pride” are John Sykes, Tom Poleman, Bart Peters and Gayle Troberman of iHeartMedia; “Can’t Cancel Pride” Co-Founder Brent Miller of P&G; David Collins, Michael Williams, Rob Eric, Renata Lombardo and John Wehage of Scout Productions and Executive Producer and Showrunner Larissa A.K. Matsson of Scout Productions.

About P&G

P&G serves consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always®, Ambi Pur®, Ariel®, Bounty®, Charmin®, Crest®, Dawn®, Downy®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Gain®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Lenor®, Olay®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, SK-II®, Tide®, Vicks®, and Whisper®. The P&G community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide. Please visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and information about P&G and its brands. For other P&G news, visit us at www.pg.com/news.

Join host and Miami sports journalist Israel Gutierrez to relive all the top moments in the “Big Three” era of Miami Heat 

Rapper, record producer and Miami Heat super fan DJ Khaled joins Gutierrez throughout the series sharing his unique fan perspective of the team’s epic four-year run

WHAT: iHeartPodcasts and the NBA today announced a new limited-series narrative podcast, "Four Years of Heat," which will dig into the “Big Three” era of Miami Heat. The podcast will dive deep into the story of what happened during the four years LeBron James spent with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh on the Miami Heat, and will chronicle the top NBA moments ranging from “The Decision,” to the loss to the Mavericks, to the back-to-back titles in 2012-13 to LeBron’s return home to Cleveland and more. Hosted by sports journalist Israel Gutierrez, "Four Years of Heat" will leverage the NBA’s vast collection of behind-the-scenes and archival game footage to give listeners a never-before-seen look at the franchise’s legendary four-year run. 

Throughout the 8-episode series, Gutierrez will recount his first-hand experiences covering the team and will share perspectives from former and current players, coaches, media personalities, and celebrities (including Miami Heat Super Fan DJ Khaled) in and around the Heat organization at the time. In episode one, Israel sits down with Miami sports media legend, Dan Le Batard and former Miami Heat guard and two-time NBA champion Mario Chalmers to discuss the Miami sports landscape in 2010 and the events that led to the most important summer in Miami Heat history. Other guests include three-time NBA Champion Udonis Haslem; veteran sports journalists Jim Gray, Jackie McMullan and Rachel Nichols; two-time NBA Champion and Hall of Famer Ray Allen; and two-time NBA Champion Shane Battier.

WHEN: Episode one will debut Tuesday, May 23, with subsequent episodes following every Tuesday. Listen to the trailer now. 

WHERE: “Four Years of Heat” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

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About Israel Gutierrez 

Israel Gutierrez is a sports reporter and commentator for ESPN. Before joining the staff at ESPN, he covered the Heat for the Miami Herald as well as The Palm Beach Post. He is a South Florida native and University of Florida graduate.

About the NBA

The NBA is a global sports and media business built around four professional sports leagues: the National Basketball Association, the Women’s National Basketball Association, the NBA G League and the NBA 2K League. The NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 215 countries and territories in more than 50 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 100,000 stores in 100 countries on six continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2020-21 season featured 107 international players from 41 countries. NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, http://NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass. The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with 1.9 billion likes and followers globally across all league, team, and player platforms. Through NBA Cares, the league addresses important social issues by working with internationally recognized youth-serving organizations that support education, youth and family development, and health-related causes. 

The Event Featured Luke Bryan, Kane Brown, Carly Pearce, Sam Hunt, Elle King, Parker McCollum, Justin Moore, Jordan Davis, Mitchell Tenpenny, special guest Bailey Zimmerman, Plus Surprise Guest Brothers Osborne

The Daytime Village at the iHeartCountry Festival Featured Performances from Jordan Davis, Mitchell Tenpenny, Priscilla Block, Cooper Alan and Bailey Zimmerman

New York, N.Y. – May 15, 2023 – The tenth annual “iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One” celebrated Country music’s hottest artists including Luke Bryan, Kane Brown, Carly Pearce, Sam Hunt, Elle King, Parker McCollum, Justin Moore, Jordan Davis, Mitchell Tenpenny, special guest Bailey Zimmerman and surprise guest Brothers Osborne on May 13 at Moody Center in Austin, Texas. iHeartMedia’s Country music radio stations broadcasted the event live in their local markets and on iHeartRadio.com.

The Daytime Village at the iHeartCountry Festival featured performances from Jordan Davis, Mitchell Tenpenny, Priscilla Block, Cooper Alan and Bailey Zimmerman.

The music of the iHeartRadio app came to life with an extraordinary lineup and these special moments:

• Luke Bryan kicked off the 2023 iHeartCountry Festival with an electric performance of some of his biggest hits throughout his career. Bryan opened up his set with the throwback hit “I Don't Want This Night to End,” then brought the crowd to their feet with “One Margarita,” and ended his set with “Country Girl.”
• Mitchell Tenpenny took fans to “church” with his biggest hits including “We Got History,” “Drunk Me” and “Truth About You,” and then explained to the crowd, “It feels like a church out there. You can feel the energy in here.”
• Carly Pearce lit up the stage with her bold breakup anthem, “Diamondback,” and she delivered an unforgettable performance of her hits including “Never Wanted To Be That Girl” and “I Hope You’re Happy Now.”
• Jordan Davis got candid with fans as he revealed the song “Buy Dirt,” “changed [his] life forever.” He went on to perform songs like “What My World Spins Around,” “Singles You Up,” “Slow Dance In A Parking Lot,” “Next Thing You Know,” and “Take It From Me,” the star sang unforgettable hit, stating that this was the song that changed his life forever.
• Bailey Zimmerman kicked off the “iHeartRadio We're all Country Guitar Pull,” followed by Carly Pearce. To finish the guitar pull, Brothers Osborne shocked the crowd with a surprise performance.
• Elle King made her iHeartCountry Festival debut delivering an epic performance. During her performance, she treated fans to her hit “Ex's & Oh's,” in addition to putting a country flare on “America's Sweetheart,” as well as her high-energy anthem “Drunk (And I Don't Wanna Go Home).”
• Justin Moore surprised fans with Priscilla Block to perform “You, Me, And Whiskey.” Moore also performed hits including, “Why We Drink,” “Til My Last Day,” “Bait a Hook” and “Small Town USA.”
• Parker McCollum took over the stage right in his hometown, and the crowd went wild. The Austin, Texas native kicked off his set with “To Be Loved By You,” “Stoned,” “Handle On You,” “Pretty Heart,” and concluded with his favorite song off his latest album, “Burn It Down.”
• Sam Hunt brought the “House Party” straight to the fans. Sam Hunt sang many of his hits throughout his career-spanning set, but he kicked things into high gear right away after he went into the crowd to sing fan-favorite “House Party.” Hunt also performed “23,” “Hard To Forget,” “Body Like A Back Road” and “Break Up In A Small Town.”
• Kane Brown closed out the night with “Lose It,” “Like I Love Country Music,” “One Mississippi,” “Heaven,” “Bury Me In Georgia,” and “Good As You.” Just when fans thought the show was over, he brought out his wife, Katelyn Brown, to help him sing “Thank God.”

The “iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One” is an iHeartMedia Production. Proud partners of this year’s event include presenting partner Capital One, IHG Hotels & Resorts, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Lone River Ranch Water, Mattress Firm, Ram Trucks, and Wild Turkey ®. For more information visit iHeartRadio.com/countryfestival.

iHeartCountry stations reach more than 100 million country listeners every month, making it the largest Country radio group in America. The “iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One” is a part of iHeartMedia’s roster of nationally recognized events including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, iHeartRadio Music Awards, the nationwide iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina, iHeartRadio ALTer Ego Presented by Capital One, iHeartRadio Wango Tango and iHeartRadio Podcast Awards.

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iHeartCountry Celebrates New Music from Parker McCollum

NEW YORK, N.Y. – May 12, 2023 – iHeartMedia celebrated new music and artists recently with World Premiere debuts and more. Thirty Seconds to Mars’ new single “Stuck” had a World Premiere debut on May 8 across all iHeartRadio Alt stations. On May 12, Lil Durk featuring J. Cole’s new single “All My Life” had a World Premiere debut across all iHeartRadio Hip Hop and Rhythm CHR stations, while Janelle Monáe’s new single “Lipstick Lover” had a World Premiere debut across all iHeartRadio R&B stations.

Additionally, iHeartCountry celebrated Parker McCollum’s new album “Never Enough” on May 12, its release date, with an “Album Takeover” feature across all stations. One song from the album was played across a five-hour span, local time. McCollum will also perform at the 2023 iHeartCountry Festival on Saturday, May 13 in Austin, Texas.

For the latest news, music fans can follow iHeartRadio on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube, and visit iHeartRadio.com.