Natalie Howard has been selected as the US correspondent for the new radio show 'Heatwave Country'. Her first report will be aired on KIX Country Network(Australia) this Friday 6th February at 4 p.m. Q'ld time. Natalie's segment will bring you the latest US news, showcase the latest releases, catch up with the stars of US country music and update Heatwave's photo gallery as she brings the most up to date reports each week live from Nashville.

Natalie is a previous proud winner of Australia's Musicoz CMC Best Country Artist Award and Country Song of the Year winner in the US Independent Music Awards as well as being a third place winner of the International Songwriting Contest 'Country ' category. Her video clips reached the coverted #1 spot on the Country Music Channel Top 30 Countdown on two occasions and her radio singles reached the Top 5 in Australia as well as on the US Independent Charts.

The 'Heatwave Country' weekly radio show, broadcasted nationally across Australia, is hosted by noted country music broadcaster Daryl Kirkup the 2008 and 2009 People's Choice Awards Finalist for Most Popular Country DJ. Co-host is Tracy Killeen a well known and popular artist and 2009 TIARA Award winner for Female Vocalist of the Year.

The all-star team also consists of Col Elliott who is one of Australia's most-loved comedians and entertainers and will put your favourite country artists "Under The Grill". Tania Kernaghan shares her Australian travel experiences and amazing stories on "Kernaghan's Country" and you will laugh along with Peter Denahy in his "Pitch it To Pete" segment.

'Heatwave Country' is an all-new hour of fun and entertainment combined with the hottest country music on the planet which can be currently heard on the KIX Country Network or by live streaming on www.kixcountry.com.au

All country music artists have to start somewhere, and most often that's amongst family, friends or their local community. The best country music isn't necessarily found in the world of the existing popular or famous stars, but often in the small clubs, venues and organisations that provide country performers of any "level" the chance to share their music. That's the true nature of country music, it comes from the heart and real lives of real people.

Giving all artists the opportunity to air their music to a wider audience is an important aim of Country Music Broadcasting. CMB is keen to hear from show presenters, artists and country music organisations to see what assistance, support, promotion and broadcast opportunities CMB can help provide. Remember everyone has a beginning, and this offer via CMB to be heard on-air is an excellent chance to achieve exposure. So don't hesitate to contact CMB with your ideas and suggestions or to let CMB Radio know about any existing country radio shows you believe could benefit from the backing or support of CMB.