Country was about character. Country's changed because of monsters like Clear Channel who bought up all the stations and sliced them up into formats. Our demographic is now the soccer mom.

Summary

This quote criticizes the transformation of the country's music industry and radio stations due to corporations like Clear Channel, who purchased numerous stations and divided them into specific formats. The quote implies that this corporate influence has led to a homogenization of content, catering primarily to a particular demographic - the soccer mom. It suggests that the diversity and character that were once associated with country music and radio have been eroded, highlighting a negative change in the industry.

Topics