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We play the hits everyone knows — and we introduce the ones everyone’s about to know.

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About Big Country Q103

From Central Florida to listeners across America, Big Country Q103 delivers Today’s Hot Country with energy, heart, and real on-air talent. The biggest hits, the rising stars, and the breakout artists pushing country forward — plus one Big Country Favorite.

We play the hits everyone knows — and we introduce the ones everyone’s about to know.

One tap and we’re right there with you — real voices, real connection, live radio the way it used to be.

What You’ll Hear

Today’s Hot Country on Big Country Q103 is built around four core sounds:

New Country

Fresh drops, breakthrough artists, and the newest singles that keep the station current and moving.

Today’s Hits

The big songs you know every word to — chart-topping country hits that keep you coming back.

Country Favorite

One Big Country Favorite — the roots and the anthems that still hit hard.

On The Rise Artists

A curated spotlight that introduces select breakthrough artists in a dedicated feature slot, keeping the sound fresh while staying listener-focused.

On The Rise

On The Rise is Big Country Q103’s curated breakthrough spotlight featuring rising country artists gaining momentum.

The program includes select independent artists and developing national acts with professionally released, broadcast-ready music that fits today’s hot country lane.

A curated radio feature highlighting breakthrough country artists building momentum. Submission does not guarantee airplay. On The Rise operates as a rotating spotlight designed to give each artist focused exposure.

If it sounds like it belongs on modern country radio, it belongs in the On The Rise conversation.

Each selected artist is featured for a designated window, determined at the discretion of the Program Director that includes official spins on the On The Rise artist segment, placement on the exclusive Spotify Big Country Q103 – On The Rise: Artist Playlist during the active feature period, and consideration for continued exposure through On The Rise: Full Throttle Radio Show.

The artist segment runs during prime hours 6AM–11PM EST where one On The Rise song is featured every hour.

This rotating format allows us to properly introduce new music while keeping Big Country Q103’s Today’s Hot Country sound fresh and listener-focused.

1Program Purpose

On The Rise is a curated feature highlighting breakthrough country artists who are gaining momentum, including select independent artists and developing national acts earning attention within today’s country music scene.

2Eligibility
  • Original country music only
  • Broadcast-quality audio (WAV or high-quality MP3)
  • Clean, radio-appropriate content
  • Artist owns or controls all rights
  • Artist actively promoting music
3Metadata Requirements

All music submitted for airplay consideration must include complete and accurate metadata embedded in the audio file.

Proper metadata is essential for:

  • Accurate on-air identification
  • Legal reporting and licensing compliance
  • Professional presentation of the artist and release

Required metadata fields include:

  • Artist Name
  • Song Title
  • Album Title or Single Release Title

Submissions missing required metadata, containing incorrect information, or using placeholder text may not be reviewed or scheduled for airplay.

Artists must ensure metadata is finalized and correctly embedded prior to submission. Big Country Q103 does not edit, correct, or add metadata to submitted files.

4Rights & Permissions

Artist confirms they own/control rights, the track is cleared for digital radio broadcast, and Big Country Q103 may stream the track on its licensed platform. No additional compensation is expected beyond standard PRO royalties.

5Airplay & Rotation

Airplay frequency, timing, and duration are determined by programming and may change at any time.

6No Pay-to-Play

No payment is required for consideration. Any optional promotional opportunities (if offered) will be clearly disclosed.

7Promotion & Mentions

Artists grant permission to mention artist/song on air and reference the artist in promos or social media. Use of images/logos requires permission when applicable.

8Submission Review

Due to volume, individual feedback will not be provided. Selected artists will be contacted via email.

9Content Standards

Tracks may be rejected/removed for explicit content, broadcast standards issues, technical issues, or licensing conflicts.

Include With Your Submission

  • Artist name
  • Song title
  • Album, EP, or Single
  • Release date
  • Artwork (square, high-resolution)
  • Website, Bio or EPK link
  • Promotion contact (artist/manager/representative)
  • MUST BE Registered with a PRO (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, or equivalent)

Submission Requirement

Submit ONE CURRENT, professionally released radio edit country track for airplay consideration.

Email: music@bigcountryq103.com

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