Sugarland launches virtual radio gig

Listeners can tune in to Sugarland Radio's debut on A.P.E. Radio at www.iheartradio.com/sugarland, Clear Channel Radio's "iheartradio" network, and the iheartradio mobile app, giving fans a glimpse into the creative minds of Sugarland.

"I'm so excited to give fans this look behind the curtain at Sugarland and show what makes Kristian and me tick," said Nettles. "People may be surprised about some of our musical influences, and we've got some great stories to share."

Sugarland Radio, programmed by Nettles and Bush themselves, is available world-wide and features Sugarland tracks. Fans also can hear all of Sugarland's favorite songs - everything from the alternative sounds of Arcade Fire, Coldplay and Band of Horses to classics like The Cure, R.E.M. and Al Green, as well as the countrified twang of Steve Earle and Emmylou Harris.

Sugarland Radio also lets fans listen in on conversations with Nettles and Bush, as they discuss topics including songwriting and keeping a journal; stories from traveling to various countries they've visited; their current interest in "nostalgic" items from their youth such as record players, pencils and rotary phones; charity causes that Nettles is involved with; and even the first time Bush's old band got to open for INXS.