As of 2016 Country Crossroads Radio Is Now
AM1680 Country Crossroads

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Country Crossroads Radio is your worldwide home for true Country music from the stars of today and the legends of yesterday!
This was their website for a number of years.
Content is from the site's archived pages.

You may be able to access the radio station by downloading their app at the Apple App Stor or get it on Google Play, if they are still on the air in 2021. The new owners of this domain haven't been to Dacula Georgia recently so can't say for sure if they are still up and broadcasting.

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OLD 2016 NEWS

AM 1680
We're excited to share some exciting news with you! On January 1, 2016, Country Crossroads will become 'AM1680 Country Crossroads', broadcasting on the AM dial in the Dacula, Georgia area. Country Crossroads will continue bringing you the best in True Country - and all of the great features, shows and personalities you love worldwide at CountryCrossroadsRadio.com and via our free mobile app.

With that said, we'll also be making changes - bringing local news and weather updates, plus covering local events and businesses throughout the Dacula area.

GET THE APP:

AM1680 Country Crossroads 17+
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This app (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/am1680-country-crossroads/id912301508?mt=8) is only available on the App Store for iOS devices.
UPDATE: As of 2021 the app is no longer availabe at this url.

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"I've been tuning into AM1680 Country Crossroads for a while now, and it's been an absolute joy. The station's dedication to American country music, blending the latest hits with timeless classics, truly resonates with me. Mike Matthews has become my weekend companion, his segments a perfect backdrop to my errands. Winning the Superman T-shirt during one of their movie promotions was a highlight—haven't seen the movie, but the shirt's a treasured item now. My kids lean more towards rap, dismissing country as outdated. Yet, I'm confident they'll circle back to the country classics they grew up with, thanks to the seeds I've planted with tunes from AM1680. The station's not just music to me; it's a bridge to future memories with my family." Harlan Sheppard

 

"Before moving to Melbourne, Australia in 2016, I lived in Atlanta, Georgia. I used to listen to Country Crossroads Radio all the time. I was concerned the move to Australia would end my country music listening days, but I was wrong. Sure you have the internet and can listen to good old country music whenever, but I wanted to have friends who were into this music as much as I was. No problem. I am now a fan of auscountry.com.au, one of the biggest Australian country radio station. It's described as Australia’s most influential Country Music broadcaster of all time. Australian Country Radio plays only Australian artists and performance. I also listen to KIX Country which is another is a radio network that plays all different country acts, not just Australian artists so I can get my fill of Johnny Cash and other US country artists. They will be hosting its 40th birthday at a huge festival in August. I am hoping the upsurge in the Delta variant of Covid 19 is not going to result in its cancellation. The other very Australian past time I have embraced is playing pokies. (That's slots to you folks in the US) I found an online site called Online-CasinoParty.co that has a helpful page dedicated to weekly promos for online casino sites that are Australian player friendly. I use to play slots at what I considered the best online casino called Miami Club Casino that accepts US players, but not Australian player. So, now that I am in Australia I had to switch to another online casino called Uptown Pokies. They are definitely Australian player friendly. Let me tell you that during the almost 3 month Melbourne lock down in 2020 due to Covid 19 I listened to a LOT of country music and played a LOT of pokies at my favorite online casino, Uptown Pokies, each evening. Thank goodness for such exceptional country music that I can listen to at work, at home, or heading down the highway from both Australian Country Radio and Kix Country." Brigit Chern

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About

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Since 2013, Country Crossroads has been your home of True Country. Unlike modern Country stations of our time, Country Crossroads has a library of thousands of songs, covering all forms of Country music, from obscure classics to the latest hits, Bluegrass to Americana, AM1680 Country Crossroads isn’t afraid to play it all.

After our founding in July of 2013, Country Crossroads quickly became an international hit, bringing in nearly half a million listeners from more than 150 countries by the end of our first full year. The world was hungry for a real station that isn’t afraid to play the music they want to hear and feature programming no one else will. From our ‘Guest Artist Interviews’ with the likes of Bill Anderson, Jim Ed Brown, Gene Watson, and David Frizzell to the ‘Morning Blend’ to ‘Woodsongs’, Country Crossroads brings you the most unique and perse programming of any Country station on the planet.

Unafraid to play good music and always willing to hear our listeners, Country Crossroads is also one of the most interactive stations of its kind, allowing listeners to browse our entire music library, send in your favorite songs and have them heard on-air within minutes! We’re always looking for the greatest, ground breaking technology to better your listening experience and to connect our personalities to our listeners in ways never done before!

On January 1st, 2016, with the success experienced online, Country Crossroads officially flipped the switch, now going local and becoming the all-new, ‘AM1680 Country Crossroads’ broadcasting our brand of ‘True Country’ to the Metro Atlanta area. With the new local change, we have since reached out to our community, bringing in new local programming, news, and weather to better serve the Northeast Georgia area.

Today, Country Crossroads can be accessed in more ways than any other station on the planet. You can tune us in on AM1680 in Dacula, Georgia, or online right here at CountryCrossroadsRadio.com or via our free mobile app, AppleTV, TuneIn, Roku, Windows Media, and countless others! Click “listen live” above to join in on the fun right now!

 

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Listener JC Krebs sounds off:
Long time listener, first time winner! Love the eclectic mix of music selections here. But the best thing that happened was me winning the Maui Sweepstakes drawing because I won a week in Maui for me and my wife. We're staying at one of the amazing luxury rentals on Maui in the Whaler Resort, represented by MauiBeachfront.com. I've been there - it's a waterfront accommodation with a fantastic ocean view. Maui is great any time of year, and the island is very diverse - great beaches, rainforests, volcanic mountain, etc. so there's always new things to see. Can't wait to get there. Thanks CrossRoads, will send you a postcard from Hawaii!

 

Shows

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Monday - Friday

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Nothing gets a morning started quite like the Morning Blend. Every weekday from 5am-10am, join Richard for the perfect dose of True Country, local news, weather, sports, and a few laughs, too. Also, be sure to check out these great segments every morning on the Blend:

• True Country Music

  12:00 am 5:00 am

  From the stars of today to the legends of yesterday, plus great Americana and Bluegrass, we are your home of True Country![...]

• Morning Blend

  5:00 am 10:00 am

  Nothing gets a morning started quite like the Morning Blend. Every weekday from 5am-10am, join Richard for the perfect dose of True Country, local news, weather, sports, and a few laughs, too.

  Mornings never sounded so good.

  with Richard Ryan

  • Nicholas’s Nashville News – 6:00am and 8:30am
  • Richard’s Vintage Classic of the Day – 6:30am
  • Celebrity Birthdays – 7:05am
  • Classic Moment – 7:30am
  • Georgia Grown – 7:45am
  • This Day in Country Music History – 8:00am
  • Time Machine – 9:05am
  • Plus, news and weather together at the top of each hour!

• More Music Midday

  10:00 am 3:00 pm

  A little less talk and a lot more action - it's not just a Toby Keith song, it's the theme of More Music Middays here at AM1680 Country Crossroads!

• Drive Time with Monty

  3:00 pm 7:00 pm

  Just like the Chris Young hit, Monty is "Gettin' You Home", every weekday from 3pm-7pm!

• Randy Allen Show

  7:00 pm 12:00 am

  After a hard day's work, there's nothing better than kicking back and enjoying some great true Country!

  And, perhaps no one plays it better than Randy Allen. Join Randy as he plays all of your favorite True Country, Americana and Bluegrass classics, takes your requests, and throws in plenty of laughs, too!

Get ready to stomp those feet and laugh until you drop with the Randy Allen show, weeknights from 7pm-midnight!

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Saturday

• True Country Music

  12:00 am 5:00 am

  From the stars of today to the legends of yesterday, plus great Americana and Bluegrass, we are your home of True Country![...]

• Diana DeVille

  5:00 am 9:00 am

  Get your weekend started off right with Diana DeVille in the morning!

• Robie Longboat

  9:00 am 12:00 pm

  However you spend you're spending the weekend, Robie Longboat is here to keep you company!

• Front Porch

  12:00 pm 2:00 pm

  Highlighting the great local artists, business leaders and community officials that make North Georgia great.

  The Front Porch is your destination for all things North Georgia! The show, co-hosted by Josh Tanner and Julie Mac, features fun conversation and live performances from local artists, hosts local business leaders and community officials, and discusses local events & news!

  The show takes place every Saturday afternoon from 12pm-2pm from May 28 – July 30.

  If you’re a local artists, business or community leader interested in appearing on the show (or know someone who is), please contact us here! Find an updated list of upcoming guests joining us on the Front Porch below!

• Weekends with Mike Matthews

  2:00 pm 7:00 pm

  Whether you're at the lake, running errands around town, or kicking back at home, make Mike Matthews apart of your weekend!

  Enjoy plenty of great True Country and conversation with the stars on ‘Weekends with Mike Matthews’!

  If you just can’t get enough of Mike on AM1680 Country Crossroads, make sure you check out his daily podcast, “Mike’s Daily Podcast”, at MikesDailyPodcast.com. We guarantee it won’t disappoint!

• Nicholas Nixon

  7:00 pm 12:00 am

  Nicholas Nixon is getting you through the night, every weekend here at AM1680 Country Crossroads!

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Sunday

• True Country Music

  12:00 am 5:00 am

  From the stars of today to the legends of yesterday, plus great Americana and Bluegrass, we are your home of True Country![...]

• Diana DeVille

  5:00 am 9:00 am

  Get your weekend started off right with Diana DeVille in the morning! Whether you’re getting the kids off to soccer practice, heading to church, or just taking it easy, tune in as Diana DeVille gets your weekend started off right with the very best in true Country… every Saturday and Sunday from 5am-9am, only on AM1680 Country Crossroads!

  ABOUT DIANA

  Diana hails from Monroe, Louisiana, but now lives in Los Angeles, where she moved in hopes of becoming a….disc jockey!  She has worked at Stereo 54 KNOE, FM102 (Monroe, LA), KAVS Hot 97 (Lancaster, CA), KRAB-FM (Bakersfield) and KNAC.com (Los Angeles) before coming to Country Crossroads.  You can take the girl out of the South, but you can’t take the South out of the girl, as they say.

  Diana loves country music, from the classics to the hot new country.  She line dances in her spare time and also works with animal rescue and welfare groups to help find forever homes for unwanted pets.

  In addition to radio, Diana also is an actor and filmmaker.  She has appeared in several Shakespeare and contemporary theatre productions in the Los Angeles area and also enjoys being behind the camera as a producer and director.

• Robie Longboat

  9:00 am 2:00 pm

  However you spend you're spending the weekend, Robie Longboat is here to keep you company! However you’re spending your weekend, Robie Longboat is here to take the journey with you! Playing the greatest mix of True Country and Americana favorites, plus keeping you informed on the latest in Country music, there’s no better way to spend your weekend than with Robie Longboat… only on AM1680 Country Crossroads!

• Weekends with Mike Matthews

  2:00 pm 5:30 pm

  Whether you're at the lake, running errands around town, or kicking back at home, make Mike Matthews apart of your weekend!

• Woodsongs Warmup Show

  5:30 pm 6:00 pm

  Previewing stars scheduled to perform on future editions of 'Woodsongs', LIVE from the Lyric Theater in Lexington, Kentucky!

• Woodsongs

  6:00 pm 7:00 pm

  The live theater show features some of the hottest Country, Folk, Americana, Blues, Roots and Bluegrass artists, for an hour of music and intimate conversation.

  Join renowned folk artist, Michael Johnathan, every Sunday night at 6pm, as we broadcast from the world-famous ‘Lyric Theater’ in Lexington, Kentucky. The show features some of the hottest Country, Folk, Americana, Blues, Roots and Bluegrass artists, for an hour of music and intimate conversation. You can hear the show every Sunday night from 6pm-7pm on AM1680 and worldwide at CountryCrossroadsRadio.com. Also, be sure to tune in early at 5:30pm for the ‘Woodsongs Warmup Show’ with our own Mike Matthews!

• Into the Blue

  7:00 pm 10:00 pm

  Every Sunday night, IBMA Broadcaster of the Year, Terry Herd, takes the mic and plays three hours of the very best in current and classic Bluegrass hits from the heart of America’s Music City! Being in Nashville, you never know just what Bluegrass stars will stop in and talk with Terry! It’s always sure to be a down-home, foot-stompin’ time when you tune in to ‘Into the Blue’ with Terry Herd!

• True Country Music

  10:00 pm 12:00 am

  From the stars of today to the legends of yesterday, plus great Americana and Bluegrass, we are your home of True Country![...]

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History

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Signing on

July 13, 2013

Country Crossroads officially launches. On Saturday, July 13, 2013, without much fanfare, Josh Tanner (operations manager) flips the switch, officially launching Country Crossroads as a small-scale…

First show

September 22, 2013

Two months after its founding, Country Crossroads hosts its first show, ‘The Josh Tanner Show’, which would run on Sunday nights through mid-2014. The Josh Tanner…

Radionomy

May 20, 2014

Country Crossroads partners with Radionomy, providing listeners with a high-class listening experience… bringing us to new heights with more ways to listen than ever before.

One year on-air

July 13, 2014

What started out as a hobby for Josh Tanner, turned into somewhat of a worldwide phenomena. By the end of Country Crossroads’ first year on air,…

App

August 1, 2014

Country Crossroads, again taking full advantage of technology,  launches a one-of-a-kind app, allowing listeners to take the power of true Country around the world.

First Guest

September 16, 2014

Over one year after first signing on-air, Country Crossroads welcomes its first major guest artist for the newly-formed ‘Guest Artist Interview’ series, which would include sit-downs…

AM Blend

October 20, 2014

The first edition of our hit morning show, ‘The Morning Blend’, is launched. Originally hosted by Geoff Williams, the show has now been hosted by Richard Ryan…

500,000

December 31, 2014

By the end of our first full year on-air, Country Crossroads’ popularity worldwide had exploded. By the end of 2014, nearly half a million people worldwide…

AM1680.

September 30, 2015

Well over two years after its initial launch, Josh Tanner, operations manager, makes a huge announcement: “Country Crossroads is officially going over the air”. As of…

Over the air

January 1, 2016

At noon on New Year’s Day 2016, a station that has seen immense success online, officially launches over the air in its hometown of Dacula, Georgia….

Fresh look

April 12, 2016

We hate to brag about our looks, but we look pretty sleek, if we must say so. AM1680 Country Crossroads, again taking advantage of cutting edge…

Front Porch

May 28, 2016

Josh Tanner and Julie Mac unite for AM1680’s first completely local show, discussing local news, events, concerts, and more – and hosting at least one local…

And, we’re still making history today.  … you never know when the next big moment might occur!

Now On Air

Weekends with Mike Matthews

Whether you're at the lake, running errands around town, or kicking back at home, make Mike Matthews apart of your weekend!

 

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2017 SCHEDULE

 

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More Background On CountryCrossroadsRadio.com

 

CountryCrossroadsRadio.com — also known as Country Crossroads Radio and later AM1680 Country Crossroads — emerged in the 2010s as one of the most distinctive independent country-music stations of its era. What began as an Internet-based experiment grew into a global hub for “True Country” and eventually evolved into a full AM radio presence serving Dacula, Georgia.

This article presents the most complete overview of the station’s origins, growth, programming, hosts, cultural role, audience reach, community impact, and current status. It draws from broad, external research rather than relying solely on the attached content.

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Origins and Founding Vision

Country Crossroads Radio was created at a time when mainstream country radio had become increasingly corporate and heavily reliant on narrow, pop-influenced playlists. Many listeners longed for the traditional roots of country music — classic artists, bluegrass, Americana, and regional voices often excluded from commercial stations.

The founders envisioned a station that broke the mold by offering:

• Classic country legends

• Modern country beyond narrow commercial playlists

• Americana, bluegrass, and roots music

• Rare, deep cuts seldom heard on corporate radio

• A commitment to “True Country,” an umbrella phrase for authentic, wide-ranging country traditions

This philosophy shaped everything that followed.

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Launch and Early Development (2013)

Country Crossroads officially launched on July 13, 2013 as a small online radio station. There was no large promotional campaign or corporate backer; it began simply as a labor of love.

Two months later, the station debuted The Josh Tanner Show, its first recurring program and the beginning of a structured on-air lineup. That initial series helped define the station’s voice and introduced listeners to the personal host-driven style that would become a Country Crossroads hallmark.

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Growth, Expansion, and Technology Upgrades (2014–2015)

By early 2014, Country Crossroads had begun to attract a sizeable international audience.

Improved Streaming Infrastructure

The station entered partnerships with professional streaming platforms, which expanded device compatibility and allowed listeners to tune in through:

• Desktop streaming players

• Smartphone apps

• Smart TVs

• Internet radio directories

These upgrades dramatically broadened the station’s reach.

Mobile App Launch

On August 1, 2014, Country Crossroads launched a custom-built mobile app. This allowed fans to browse its music library, request songs, and listen from anywhere. It represented a leap forward in accessibility and interactive broadcasting.

Global Listener Milestone

By the end of 2014:

• Country Crossroads had accumulated close to half a million listeners

• Its audience represented more than 150 countries

• Word spread rapidly through hobbyist radio communities, expat networks, and country-music enthusiasts worldwide

The station’s early success grew from authenticity, musical range, and a willingness to treat listener engagement as a core feature rather than an afterthought.

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Transition to AM Broadcasting (2015–2016)

The Decision to Go Terrestrial

In 2015, the management made a bold announcement: Country Crossroads would expand beyond the Internet and enter terrestrial radio. This meant broadcasting over the AM band, targeting the station’s home region in Dacula, Georgia.

Launch of AM1680 Country Crossroads

On January 1, 2016, Country Crossroads went live on AM 1680, creating a hybrid model:

1. AM1680 Country Crossroads served Georgia listeners with local content.

2. CountryCrossroadsRadio.com continued as the global streaming counterpart.

Local Programming Initiatives

The move added responsibilities beyond music programming. The station introduced:

• Dacula-area news

• Local weather updates

• Georgia-based business features

• Sports updates

• Regional event coverage

• Features promoting local artists and community leaders

This transformation allowed Country Crossroads to bridge global heritage music with local community service.

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Core Programming and On-Air Personality Structure

Country Crossroads developed a complete weekly schedule resembling a full-scale commercial station. Below is a detailed breakdown of its hallmark programs.

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Weekday Programming

True Country Music (Midnight–5 AM)

A deep-selection overnight block blending classics, modern tracks, Americana, and bluegrass.

Morning Blend (5 AM–10 AM)

The flagship morning program hosted by Richard Ryan, offering:

• Music from across decades

• Nashville industry news

• Classic-country history segments

• Daily “Vintage Classic” song feature

• Agricultural and Georgia-based commentary

• Weather and news each hour

This show became a centerpiece of the station’s identity.

More Music Midday (10 AM–3 PM)

A continuous music block ideal for workplaces, featuring a wide range of True Country selections.

Drive Time with Monty (3 PM–7 PM)

Hosted by Nick Montague (“Monty”). Known for upbeat pacing, conversational booth talk, and an afternoon mix suited for commuting listeners.

Randy Allen Show (7 PM–Midnight)

One of the station’s most popular shows, featuring:

• Full-spectrum country and Americana

• Listener requests

• Warm humor and stories

• Nighttime relaxation and personality-driven commentary

Randy Allen became a beloved voice for evening listeners.

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Weekend Programming

Diana DeVille (Weekend Mornings)

Diana brought decades of broadcasting experience from Louisiana and California. Her show blended weekend energy with classic and contemporary tracks. She also connected with audiences through personal stories from her work in acting, rescue-animal advocacy, and her Southern roots.

Robie Longboat (Late Morning/Afternoons)

Known for relaxed pacing and approachable, listener-oriented selection.

Front Porch (Saturday, 12–2 PM)

A vital community program featuring:

• Live sessions with local musicians

• Interviews with business owners and civic leaders

• North Georgia event previews

• Conversations spotlighting regional culture

Front Porch helped transition Country Crossroads from an online station to a true local institution.

Weekends with Mike Matthews (Afternoons)

Mike Matthews combined music with conversations, artist interviews, and personality-driven entertainment.

Woodsongs Warmup & Woodsongs (Sunday Evenings)

A celebrated syndicated Americana program broadcasting from Kentucky. This partnership helped connect Country Crossroads to the national folk/Americana circuit.

Into the Blue (Sunday Nights)

A multi-hour bluegrass feature hosted by acclaimed broadcaster Terry Herd, bringing Nashville-based insights and interviews.

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Audience, Reach, and Listener Demographics

International Reach

Country Crossroads built an unusually global audience for an independent country station. Fans tuned in from:

• Australia

• UK and Ireland

• Germany

• Scandinavia

• Canada

• Southeast Asia

• South America

Many were drawn to the station because local radio in their regions did not offer traditional country, bluegrass, or Americana genres.

Local Audience in Georgia

The AM station served:

• Dacula

• Hamilton Mill

• Lawrenceville

• Buford

• Northeast Metro Atlanta suburbs

Listeners included commuters, retirees, young families, agricultural workers, and country-music enthusiasts thirsty for alternatives to the pop-country major stations.

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Ownership, Staff, and Organizational Identity

Although Country Crossroads never publicized a corporate structure, several individuals played major roles:

• Josh Tanner — operations and early programming

• Richard Ryan — morning-show anchor

• Randy Allen — evening host and central station personality

• Nick “Monty” Montague — drive-time host

• Diana DeVille — weekend host with broad radio credentials

• Mike Matthews — weekend host and podcaster

The station functioned more as a tight-knit creative collaboration than a corporate radio enterprise. This gave it a friendliness and accessibility rare in modern broadcasting.

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Cultural and Social Impact

Preserving Traditional Country Music

Country Crossroads played a significant cultural role by:

• Airing music often ignored by corporate FM stations

• Sustaining the legacy of classic artists

• Supporting Americana, bluegrass, and roots musicians

• Encouraging cross-generational appreciation of American music traditions

Supporting Local Musicians in Georgia

Through its Front Porch program and community-driven outreach, the station regularly showcased:

• Emerging North Georgia artists

• Local songwriters

• Community bands

• Regional cultural groups

This helped support musicians without access to major-market radio.

Creating Shared Family and Community Experiences

Listeners often described:

• Weekend routines built around morning shows

• Families bonding over music

• Multi-generational listening habits

• Emotional nostalgia tied to the programming

The station’s broad catalog helped bridge the gap between older and younger listeners, strengthening the cultural continuity of country music.

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Contests, Promotions, and Listener Interaction

Country Crossroads frequently held promotions, including:

• Giveaways

• Sweepstakes

• On-air contests

• Listener shoutouts

• Song-request blocks

The interactivity was central to the station’s charm, offering a personal touch uncommon in modern automation-heavy radio environments.

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Decline and Uncertain Present Status

By the early 2020s, evidence suggested that Country Crossroads’ broadcasting activity was slowing or ceasing:

• The mobile app became unavailable

• Streaming links went offline

• Radio directories flagged the stream as inactive

• AM1680’s broadcast reportedly fell silent

• Website content shifted to an archival state

Although some directories still list the station, there are no signs of active broadcasting as of the most recent findings.

What remains is its legacy — both as a global online country station and as a local Georgia broadcaster dedicated to authenticity.

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CountryCrossroadsRadio.com and AM1680 Country Crossroads built an impressive legacy in country broadcasting. It preserved traditional American country music, connected listeners worldwide, supported Georgia community life, and created a programming model blending heritage, personality, and technology.

Whether or not its signal ever returns, the memory of Country Crossroads continues through archived material, listener stories, and its cultural contributions to both classic country and Americana traditions.

 

 

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