Smooth to launch two new stations

Smooth, the home of relaxing music has announced the launch of two new stations – Smooth Country and Smooth Chill.

Smooth Country will celebrate the very best in country music, featuring iconic artists including Dolly Parton, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Shania Twain and Lady Antebellum.  Eamonn Kelly will host a brand-new weekday morning show from 9am – 1pm, playing just great country hits.

Smooth Chill is the perfect antidote to busy lives, playing the ultimate relaxing soundtracks featuring non-stop chill-out music from artists including Morcheeba, London Grammar, Moby and Portishead. 

Sam Jackson, Managing Editor of Smooth said:

“To launch two new Smooth branded stations on one day is hugely exciting for us and confirms our vision to grow and develop the brand. Smooth Country will celebrate the best country music hits, while Smooth Chill will play the best music to relax and unwind to, no matter what time of the day. Through these new stations, we can’t wait to introduce Smooth to even more people, as well as giving our existing 5.7 million weekly listeners even more opportunities to enjoy the music they love.”

Both stations will launch on Tuesday 3rd September. Smooth Country and Smooth Chill, will be available on DAB Digital Radio, and across multiple platforms on Global Player including the Global Player and Smooth apps, on smart speakers and on desktop at smoothradio.com/country and smoothradio.com/chill.