October 2026 – Page 7 – RAMP – Radio and Music Pros

OAB Hall Of Fame To Induct Phil & Brent

October 11, 2026 kevincarter KMOD

• The Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters (OAB) is proud to announce that Phil Stone and Brent Douglas, the legendary longtime

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Drew Walker Expands Exponentially

October 11, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, WCCQ, WXLC

• Drew Walker is going national! Walker, PD/morning talent at Connoisseur’s suburban Chicago Country simulcast, WCCQ/Joliet & WXLC/Waukegan (Chicagoland’s FREE

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Rodney’s SXM’s Show Goes Monthly

October 9, 2026 kevincarter Rodney Bingenheimer, SiriusXM

• For half a century, Rodney Bingenheimer has been one of Rock radio’s most influential tastemakers, introducing listeners to artists

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Radio HOF Inducts Class Of 2026

October 9, 2026October 12, 2026 kevincarter Radio Hall Of Fame

• The Radio Hall of Fame inducted its 2026 class of honorees Thursday evening, October 8, at the 2026 induction

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Gracies’ Call For Entries Now Open

October 8, 2026 kevincarter Gracie Awards

• The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) announced that the Call for Entries is now open for the

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WLS Gets ‘Unwound’ Again On Sunday

October 8, 2026 kevincarter WLS-AM

• This Sunday, October 11, WLS-AM 890/Chicago proudly presents WLS Unwound: Again, a special two-hour celebration of the legendary personalities,

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Lisa McKay Scholarship Window Open

October 8, 2026 kevincarter CRS 2027

• Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) and Country Radio Seminar (CRS) are now accepting applications for the 2027 Lisa McKay Women

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Executive Action At River House

October 8, 2026 kevincarter River House Artists

• River House Artists announces a hiring expansion across its three divisions — Publishing, Records, and recently-announced The House management

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Clive’s Pre-Grammy Gala Lives On

October 8, 2026 kevincarter Clive Davis, Grammy Awards, Recording Academy

• The Clive Davis and Recording Academy®’s Pre-Grammy® Gala will take place on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2027, at the Beverly

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WCBS-FM/NY Launches ‘Trey & Loren Raye’

October 8, 2026October 9, 2026 kevincarter Audacy, WCBS-FM

• Audacy Classic Hits WCBS-FM/New York introduced a new morning show featuring major market veterans Trey Morgan and Loren Raye.