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Story behind the Song: What Kinda Man

Parker McCollum has a new song out this week at Country 94 called “What Kinda Man“. As always, Krista likes to find out what the story is behind the song.

In this new song, the artists looks at what his terms his wild streak – late nights and questionable decisions. But then – as fate would have it – in walks the one, a game-changer. Something about this gal makes the singer want to turn over a new leaf, clean up his act and be the kinda man this lady deserves. This is serious – not only is he ready to give up the negatives, he is ready to settle down and even go to church!

Parker is very open (in real life) about how his wife, Hallie Ray Light, was the catalyst for his own transformation. Parker shares “I was never going to get married… when I met Hallie Ray, that all changed… forget the man I am, what kind of man do you need? I’ll do anything.”

What Kinda Man is a declaration to his wife, a salute to his past, and an authentic song about staying true, even at the cost of comfort. 

  • Krista has worked for Country 94 since Jan 2015 and is currently your host for the LIVE ON THE DRIVE with Krista, Monday through Friday 3-6 pm. What does Krista love about country music? EVERYTHING! She loves interviewing artists like Dean Brody, Tim Hicks, Lindsay Ell, going to concerts and dancing in the control booth on King St.

    If you ask Krista her ABSOLUTE FAVOURITE thing, though, about country radio, the answer is the connection with you, the listener. The friendships made over the years with our listeners is second to none.

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