The "Barndance" format was a great innovation in radio, I think. It was less "star" centered in that there was a variety of acts. Lulu Belle on WLS and others were great "stars" but not like the way Nashville hypes it's recording artists today.

The connection between the performers and the audience on a personal level seems to have lessened in recent years. The fan may not be as important as he/she once was.

Frank Hamilton