The reason is mainstream country radio generates more quarter hours from female listeners at the rate of 70 to 75 percent, and women like male artists,” Hill said at the time, “The expectation is we're principally a male format with a smaller female component.
“If you want to make ratings in country radio, take females out. The controversy was dubbed “Tomato-gate.”
In 2015, several female artists came together to fire back at radio personality Keith Hill amid his comments about why he plays more male artists on the air. Country Music’s Biggest Feuds: Where They Stand TodayĬountry music’s biggest names haven’t been afraid to go head-to-head over the years, exchanging blows on social media, making up at awards shows and more.
