If you told me when I was a kid that one day I be in radio, I would be ecstatic. If you said I'd be on the station I grew up with I would say no way...but here I am! I grew up in north Amherst but have lived in Hamburg and currently reside in South Buffalo. I'm engaged to the love of my life Ariel, who couldn't care less I'm on the radio...keeps me humble! My mom and dad are a huge reason I kept chasing what I wanted to do, which was always country radio. Other than family and friends, country music is my biggest passion. You'll hear me talk about fun facts and the charts a lot, so be prepared! haha. You can hear me babble during the overnights during the week. Find me on Twitter, Chris Owen (@fiddlesabre).
Chris Owen
Who Is Catie Offerman? 5 Things You Need to Know
From the moment Offerman starts singing, you’re reminded of the great female country artists of the 1990s and early 2000s.
Who Is Larry Fleet? 5 Things You Need to Know
One of the goals of every musical artist is to connect to listeners: through pinpoint vocals and meaningful lyrics. Larry Fleet does it in spades.
Who Is Ashland Craft? 5 Things You Need to Know
From the moment Ashland Craft’s voice starts coming through your speakers, you’ll gravitate to the lyrics she’s singing.
Country Chart Chronicles: Brad Paisley’s ‘Letter to Me’ Reaches All Generations + More
Written by Brad Paisley by himself, “Letter to Me” is an original idea that is not only cleverly written but also connects to a mass audience in a way that few songs can.
Country Chart Chronicles: The Time Alan Jackson Blocked George Strait From a No. 1 Hit + More
George Strait's "Run" could have been another No. 1 hit for the icon -- if it hadn't been for Alan Jackson.
Country Chart Chronicles: Carrie Underwood Launches Into a New Career Stratosphere + More
At the start of 2006, Carrie Underwood had an 'American Idol' victory and two No. 1 hits to her name -- but by the end of the year, her career had reached a new height, thanks in part to her mega-hit "Before He Cheats."
Country Chart Chronicles: Kenny Chesney’s ‘The Boys of Fall’ Capitalizes on Football Fever + More
The country music songbook includes a few songs about football, but there's none better than Kenny Chesney's 2010 hit "The Boys of Fall."
Country Chart Chronicles: In 2007, Garth Brooks’ ‘More Than a Memory’ Broke a Week-Old Record
When Brooks' "More Than a Memory" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, it broke a record ... that was only one week old.
Country Chart Chronicles: Nope, Luke Bryan’s ‘Country Girl (Shake It for Me)’ Never Hit No. 1
It's true: The song that launched Bryan to superstardom was only a Top 5 hit.
The Country Music Charts: Everything You Need to Know
There are three main singles-related mainstream country music charts, and they’re all a little bit different. However, all three charts are designed to show a song’s popularity.