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More Grammy Performers, Paul Simon Tribute

March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 kevincarter Grammy Awards, Recording Academy

• The Recording Academy® has expanded its performance lineup for the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards® with current nominees Jon Batiste

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‘Big Ticket’ Inducted Into Minn. Broadcasting HOF

March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 kevincarter KFAN

• Congrats to Dan “The Big Ticket” Barreiro, a 30-year fixture on iHeartMedia’s KFAN 100.3/Minneapolis, and the host of Bumper

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Rock HOF Keeps Dolly On Ballot

March 17, 2022March 18, 2022 kevincarter Rock Hall Of Fame

• On Tuesday, global music legend Dolly Parton surprised the world by respectfully requesting her name be removed from consideration

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Artists Inked For MusiCares Joni Mitchell Tribute

March 17, 2022March 17, 2022 kevincarter Grammy Awards, MusiCares, Recording Academy

• The upcoming 31st annual MusiCares® Person of the Year benefit gala honoring Joni Mitchell will feature performances by an

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First Round Of GRAMMY Performers Announced

March 15, 2022March 15, 2022 kevincarter Grammy Awards, Recording Academy

• The Recording Academy® announced the first slate of artists to perform at this year’s 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards®. Taking

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Dolly Opts Out Of Rock Hall Nomination

March 14, 2022March 15, 2022 kevincarter Rock Hall Of Fame

• Global icon Dolly Parton surprised more than a few folks on Monday by respectfully bowing out of her recent

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GRAMMYS On The Hill Returns

March 13, 2022 kevincarter Grammy Awards, Recording Academy

• The Recording Academy® announced that the 2022 GRAMMYs on the Hill® Awards will return to our nation’s capital on

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Marconi Awards Moved To NYC

March 10, 2022March 10, 2022 kevincarter Marconi Awards, NAB Show New York

• The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced the presentation of the 2022 NAB Marconi Radio Awards, which annually honor

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RIAA: Recorded Music Hits $15 Billion

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022 kevincarter RIAA

• RIAA released new data showing continued strong growth in virtually every recorded music format, including streaming, vinyl — even

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Performers Announced For iHeart Music Awards

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022 kevincarter iHeartRadio Music Awards

• iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment announced that the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards will feature performances from host (and Rock &

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BREAKING NEWS

Kashon Powell Named VP/Prog., iHeart Chicago
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Kashon Powell Named VP/Prog., iHeart Chicago

July 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kashon Powell Named VP/Prog., iHeart Chicago

• iHeartMedia Chicago welcomes industry vet Kashon Powell as Vice President of Programming. Effective August 18, she will take over

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Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy
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Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy

July 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy

• Respected music industry pros Dave Kelly and Bekah Digby have joined forces to create a strategic digital and streaming

Marketron + vCreative Integrate 4 U
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES STREAMING 

Marketron + vCreative Integrate 4 U

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Marketron + vCreative Integrate 4 U
‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life
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‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life

July 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life
Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio
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Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio
Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!
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Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!

June 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!

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Moneyball: What People Like About Listening to Radio in the Car
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Moneyball: What People Like About Listening to Radio in the Car

July 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Moneyball: What People Like About Listening to Radio in the Car

• Last week we shared the first installment from NuVoodoo Ratings Prospects Study 26 showing that, while apps like Spotify

Ascend Music Reveals Inaugural Signing
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Ascend Music Reveals Inaugural Signing

July 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ascend Music Reveals Inaugural Signing
‘BIG’ Bakersfield Brings Beharrell …
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‘BIG’ Bakersfield Brings Beharrell …

July 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘BIG’ Bakersfield Brings Beharrell …

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Ascend Music Reveals Inaugural Signing
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Ascend Music Reveals Inaugural Signing

July 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ascend Music Reveals Inaugural Signing
Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy
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Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy

July 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy
2025 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Set
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2025 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Set

July 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on 2025 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Set
BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group
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BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group
Lost Highway/Capitol Records Nashville Finds Promo Team
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Lost Highway/Capitol Records Nashville Finds Promo Team

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lost Highway/Capitol Records Nashville Finds Promo Team
A2IM Boosts Passage Of HITS Act
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A2IM Boosts Passage Of HITS Act

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Boosts Passage Of HITS Act

PROGRAMMING

‘BIG’ Bakersfield Brings Beharrell …
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‘BIG’ Bakersfield Brings Beharrell …

July 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘BIG’ Bakersfield Brings Beharrell …
EMF Expands Birmingham Footprint
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EMF Expands Birmingham Footprint

July 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on EMF Expands Birmingham Footprint
Hagerstown Forecast: A Tad Brighter
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Hagerstown Forecast: A Tad Brighter

July 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hagerstown Forecast: A Tad Brighter
Brett Andrews Totally At Home In Wisconsin
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Brett Andrews Totally At Home In Wisconsin

July 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Brett Andrews Totally At Home In Wisconsin
Kashon Powell Named VP/Prog., iHeart Chicago
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Kashon Powell Named VP/Prog., iHeart Chicago

July 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kashon Powell Named VP/Prog., iHeart Chicago
Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories
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Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories

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