October 2026 – RAMP – Radio and Music Pros

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Farewell, WNKS & KXTE

October 1, 2026October 1, 2026 kevincarter K-LOVE, KXTE, WNKS

• It’s a done deal — Christian broadcaster K-LOVE, Inc. has formally closed on the $8 million purchase of now

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CRS To Honor Dolly Parton

October 1, 2026October 1, 2026 kevincarter CRS 2027, Dolly Parton

• Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) has announced Dolly Parton as the recipient of the 2027 Artist Humanitarian Award, recognizing a

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NAB Crystal Window Swings Open

October 1, 2026 kevincarter NAB Crystal Awards

• The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is accepting entries for the 41st annual NAB Crystal Radio Awards, which honor

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The Programming Dept. – Salisbury Meets Saginaw

October 1, 2026October 1, 2026 kevincarter MacDonald Broadcasting

• Veteran programmer and air talent Dylan Salisbury has touched down in scenic Saginaw, MI, hired by MacDonald Broadcasting as

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