OUR STORY
Heartland Radio plays "The Best Country Music Across The Airwaves" or, for those of you that are unfamiliar with the genre, Heartland Radio plays "Country Music That Doesn't Suck." Their live shows are a mix of fun, boot-scootin' dance songs for everyone that likes to boogie down and the best heartstring-tugging slow songs to share with your lover or significant other. Heartland Radio tells the relatable stories about fun, love, honesty, loss, and heartbreak that make country music the most popular genre in America.
The band was born in 2009 as an acoustic country duo featuring Dallas Corbin and Dustin Snyder playing in bars and clubs in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The lineup expanded in April of 2015 for a show following Miranda Lambert's performance in Worcester, MA. Since then, Heartland Radio has performed at Country-themed bars, clubs, festivals, and events in the Northeast.
A Heartland Radio show is always a great night out with friends. If you want to let loose and have some fun and leave with your heart full, please join us at the next show!
Learn more about the band members and their stories below:
DALLAS CORBIN
Guitarist extraordinaire Dallas Corbin hails from San Antonio, TX. In 2008, he left the expanse of the Lone Star state in search of new experiences with no real destination in mind. He made his way east, sharing his love for country music with anyone that would stop to listen along the way.
In a recent interview, Dallas reflected on how he came to settle in the Northeast. "In Texas," he says, "singin' and strummin' guys like me are a-dime-a-dozen. I'm like an apple or an orange down there. But, up here in New England, I'm some kind of exotic fruit... like a mango, or a kiwi." His love for country music is surpassed only by his love for friends and family. He keeps up an aggressive acoustic performance routine in addition to shows with Heartland Radio, details about which you can find here in the TOUR section.
Favorite Country Artists: Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, Brothers Osborne
Favorite TV: The Sopranos
Interests: Disc Golf, Gym, Pedal Steel guitars
DUSTIN SNYDER
Dustin Snyder is a preacher man who grew up out in the rural sticks of Ohio, jumping in creeks, playing football, and doing construction with his dad. After doing 4 years in the Navy and talking the prettiest girl in
Rhode Island into marrying him, he settled down right here in New England. He fell in love with music watching the band America play a free concert in the park with his family when he just a kid. He’s a family man and country boy. You might catch him on I-95 cranking Dierks Bentley or Miranda Lambert with the windows down.
He makes the best meatloaf and mashed potatoes you’ve ever had.
ALEC ANTOBENEDETTO
A native of Medway, MA and Berklee School graduate, Alec has built a reputation as one of the hardest-working, most versatile drummers/vocalists around. A founding member of The Peacheaters, an Allman Brothers Band Experience, Alec has shared the stage with many high-profile artists including The Outlaws, Matt Abts & Jorgen
Carlsson of Gov't Mule, Devon Allman, Junior Mack, Bruce Katz, Blues legend James Montgomery, Melvin Seals, & many more.
Alec lends his talent to many other projects as well such as Confounded Bridge, playing the music of Led Zeppelin; The Chris Ross Band; and The Daybreakers. His Studio credits include working with Boston-based singer/songwriter Agona Hardison, Stryper’s Michael Sweet, Marybeth Ashline, Gary Backstrom, The British Yankees & more. Alec has also done his fair share of corporate studio work with credits including Hasbro, Dexter Shoes, the Boston Celtics, and the New England Patriots.
He is a sought-after Drum Instructor, Booking Agent, Music Event Coordinator, Band Coach and is part owner of a local music store.
GUY PHILLIPS
Guy Phillips is a versatile musician and bassist that brings a unique flair to the rhythm section. He bring his experience performing across the country
to the table while pounding out the pulsating rhythms of country music with Heartland Radio. When asked to speak about his musical journey, he describes it as "a harmonious blend of expertise and adventure!"
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JODY BRIGGS
Jody Briggs is an elected member of the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame. He is the only living inductee residing in Rhode Island, Massachusetts.
