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Following the tragic passing of Bill Cody, WSM Radio, home of the Grand Ole Opry, announced that longtime Nashville media personality Kelly Sutton will take over as host of “The Kelly Sutton Show” beginning Monday, August 10. Sutton is also the first-ever female announcer for the Grand Ole Opry. 

“The Kelly Sutton Show” will air weekdays from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and will feature the CMA and ACM Award-nominated broadcaster alongside longtime WSM Radio personality and Grand Ole Opry host Charlie Mattos, who will serve as producer and co-host. WSM Studio Director Annie Ney will also join the team, while WSM personality and Kelly’s Amazon Music co-host Amber Anderson will make regular contributions to the program.

Segments from “The Kelly Sutton Show” will also be streamed across WSM’s social media platforms, giving fans additional ways to connect with the new morning program.

“I am truly honored to be entrusted with carrying on the incredible legacy of WSM Radio. Being part of Coffee, Country & Cody for the past five years has been one of the greatest privileges of my career. Bill Cody was so much more than a coworker—he was a dear friend, a mentor, and someone who helped shape both my career and my love for this audience. Our listeners have always felt like family, and that won’t change,” Sutton shared. “I’m excited to help create a morning show that’s filled with laughter, great music, and genuine connection. Charlie, Annie, Amber and I can’t wait to wake up with our listeners each morning and continue the tradition of making WSM feel like home.”

“Kelly’s personality, her passion for the music community, and the genuine relationships she’s built with artists and fans is exactly what our listeners connect with,” WSM General Manager Eric Marcum added. “We’re excited to continue WSM’s long tradition of live, local programming that connects with audiences around the world. The Kelly Sutton Show will carry on the authentic Nashville storytelling that have been at the heart of WSM and The Grand Ole Opry for more than 100 years.”

The new morning show will combine country music news, exclusive interviews and more. During its debut broadcast, Sutton will welcome special guests Vince Gill and Amy Grant.  

“The Kelly Sutton Show” will debut Monday, Aug. 10, airing live weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CT. Fans can listen on 650 AM WSM, stream the show online at WSMRadio.com, tune in through the free WSM App, or access it via iHeartRadio. 

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Koe Wetzel and Ella Langley first joined forces in 2023 with their RIAA Gold-certified collaboration “That’s Why We Fight,” which showcased their powerful musical connection and quickly became a fan-favorite. Now, three years later, with even more success behind them, the pair of country stars have reunited for Wetzel’s latest Country radio single, “Jaded.”

In the days leading up to the release, a Nashville billboard, a mysterious voicemail and a few cryptic social posts had fans theorizing that the two might be working together again. Wetzel officially confirmed the duet via social media, leading to a plethora of excited reactions from listeners who were eager to hear their voices come together for the first time since “That’s Why We Fight.”

Co-written by Wetzel, Langley, Jordan Schmidt and ERNEST, the vulnerable new duet finds Wetzel and Langley carrying the emotions of two people who are burdened with the scars of past heartbreak. The mid-tempo track features a rhythm of twangy electric guitars, a laid-back groove and emotionally charged vocals that highlight Wetzel’s raw-edged sound and Langley’s soulful tone.

Both of the artists speak with patience and empathy while trying to understand the walls the other person has built, in hopes of creating a space for healing.

“How’d you get so jaded?/ Who made you like this?/ Who gave you these problems?/ Even I can’t seem to fix/ How’d you get so lonely? /How’d you get so cold?/ I don’t wanna hurt you, baby/ I just wanna know/ How’d you get so jaded,” they sing on the chorus.

Speaking on the duet, Wetzel claimed that Langley has been one of his “favorite people to write and sing with for a long time” and it was only a matter of time before they got back into the studio together.

“We recorded ‘That’s Why We Fight’ early on in both of our careers, and getting back in a room together was something we talked about every time we saw each other. When she sings, you believe it and I’m excited we could get this one out there to the fans.”

Langley echoed the “High Road” singer’s excitement, noting that they have “known each other and been friends for a long time.”
 
“He was one of the first artists I ever got to collaborate with and one of the first I went out on the road with back in 2022. Getting to write and record another song together is special,” she shared.

Since their first collaboration, both artists have experienced significant career growth. “Jaded” comes at a pivotal moment for Langley, who has quickly emerged as one of country music’s most exciting rising stars with a string of chart successes and esteemed accolades.

Meanwhile, Wetzel is entering a new chapter following the release of his critically acclaimed album The Night Champion in June. After the project arrived, he dropped five additional songs that were written and recorded alongside the album’s original 11 tracks. 

Koe Wetzel’s The Night Champion World Tour continues across the U.S., Canada and Australia, with a setlist featuring new music as well as some of the biggest songs from his catalog. The tour also features special guests Shane Smith & The Saints, Ole 60, Wyatt Flores, Corey Kent, Wade Bowen, Bayker Blankenship, Kolby Cooper and Logan Jahnke across select dates.

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