Garth Brooks buys Nashville radio spot for new country station
Garth Brooks announced his company will purchase a Nashville radio frequency to launch a new station focusing on female artists and local content.
New Station Launch Plan
Sevens Network LLC plans to buy the spot currently held by Lightning 100 at WRLT-FM. The sale involves Tuned in Broadcasting selling to Brooks Sevens Network LLC. Lightning 100 will not close but move to Cromwell Media frequencies nearby. This shift keeps the adult-alternative format intact while creating space for FM-100. The new station aims to serve locals instead of reporting industry charts.
Focus on Female Voices
Brooks stated female artists have received significantly less airplay than male counterparts historically. His vision includes showcasing women from the 1960s through today's current stars. He believes both sides must tell the story of country music fully. The idea began in 2025 after Brooks saw a social media post. That plea for funds came from the COVID era about six years ago.
Future Regulatory Steps
The transaction still requires approval from the Federal Communications Commission before completion. Until that happens Lightning 100 continues broadcasting from its current 100.1 dial spot. Once approved the station will combine terrestrial and digital radio capabilities together. Brooks wants to promote what local channels in Nashville already have going on.
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