Garth Brooks is set to purchase a Nashville radio frequency now used by Lightning 100 and intends to move that slot on the FM dial toward a country music format. Rolling Stone reports that the change will shift programming away from the station’s current artists—such as The War on Drugs and Fontaines D.C.—toward country.
Variety adds more detail on the business plan and the intended programming mix. It says Brooks’ Sevens Network, LLC will buy WRLT-FM/100.1 after the transaction is approved, and that the resulting station will feature a combination of younger acts and more established names. Variety also highlights Brooks’ stated commitment to giving female artists a more prominent opportunity, framing that promise as a key part of how the new station will differ from what is currently on the frequency.
Across the two outlets, the core points align on the acquisition, the Lightning 100 frequency being the one affected, and the direction change toward country programming, with Variety emphasizing the company behind the deal and the gender-focused programming promise.
