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iHeart Music Awards Return March 22

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 kevincarter iHeartRadio Music Awards

• iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment announced the list of nominees for the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards, which will originate from

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CRB Commits To In-Person CRS 2022

January 24, 2022January 26, 2022 kevincarter COVID-19, CRS 2022

• After careful and thorough consultation with attendees, panelists, performers, sponsorship partners, vendors, event staff, and CRB Board leadership, CRB

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Meet Your 57th ACM Radio Award Nominees

January 24, 2022January 24, 2022 kevincarter ACM Awards

The Academy of Country Music just announced the Radio Awards nominees for the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards™ —

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Loken Joins Academy As EVP/Marketing

January 21, 2022January 21, 2022 kevincarter Grammy Awards, Recording Academy

• John Loken has joined The Recording Academy® as Executive Vice President of Marketing. Loken reports to Chief Operating Officer

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AWARDS CHARITY CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

CRB/CRS Announces 2022 Honorees

January 20, 2022 kevincarter CRS 2022

• The Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. (CRB) announced Heather Froglear as the 2022 Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award recipient, and also

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Meet ’22 Radio Mercury Chief Judge

January 20, 2022January 20, 2022 kevincarter RAB, Radio Mercury Awards

• The Radio Mercury Awards is proud to announce Alejandro Ortiz, Executive Creative Director of Campbell Ewald, as the 2022

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Recording Academy Names Jones EVP/Legal

January 19, 2022January 19, 2022 kevincarter Grammy Awards, Recording Academy

• The Recording Academy® announced that Jennifer Jones has joined the company as Executive Vice President of Legal Affairs. Reporting

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WPLN’s Siner Named To ’40 Under 40′ List

January 18, 2022 kevincarter Nashville Public Radio, WPLN News

• Emily Siner, News Director of Nashville Public Radio’s WPLN has been named as a member of the Nashville Business Journal‘s

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Gracie Awards Deadline Extended

January 18, 2022 kevincarter Gracie Awards

• The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) announced that the final deadline to submit entries for the 47th

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Drive Sportin’ A Pair Of Silver Domes

January 13, 2022January 13, 2022 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, WDRV

• This week, Hubbard Classic Rock WDRV (97.1 The Drive)/Chicago humbly accepted two Silver Dome Awards from the Illinois Broadcasters

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The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff
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The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff

August 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff

• Earlier this week we shared the surprising news that K-Love Inc., which operates the Christian K-Love and Air 1

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House Of Music With Solid Foundation
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House Of Music With Solid Foundation

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on House Of Music With Solid Foundation

• iHeartMedia announced the return of the House of Music presented by Hyundai, a dynamic fan experience inspired by some

WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
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WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

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Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
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Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
A2IM Executive Action
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A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action
Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
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Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

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Condolences: Gary Burbank
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Condolences: Gary Burbank

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Gary Burbank

• Legendary air personality Gary Burbank, whose lengthy career took him to WMPS/Memphis, WNOE/New Orleans, WAKY & WHAS/Louisville, CKLW/Windsor-Detroit, and

Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5
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Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5
Wolters Now Exec. Director, MusiCares
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Wolters Now Exec. Director, MusiCares

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wolters Now Exec. Director, MusiCares

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No Higher Honor In Higher Education
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No Higher Honor In Higher Education

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on No Higher Honor In Higher Education
National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack
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National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack
Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill
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Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill
MCA Launches Gatsby Records
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MCA Launches Gatsby Records

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Launches Gatsby Records
MCA Makes The Wright Move
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MCA Makes The Wright Move

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Makes The Wright Move
SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
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SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

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Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5
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Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5
Florida Rock Fans Happily Boned Twice
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Florida Rock Fans Happily Boned Twice

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Florida Rock Fans Happily Boned Twice
House Of Music With Solid Foundation
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House Of Music With Solid Foundation

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on House Of Music With Solid Foundation
The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff
ALTERNATIVE BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FORMAT FLIPS FREE AGENT HOT AC Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff

August 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff
Detrow Named Full-Time Host, NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’
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Detrow Named Full-Time Host, NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’

August 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Detrow Named Full-Time Host, NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’
Melissa Chase Showcases Her TV Skills
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Melissa Chase Showcases Her TV Skills

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Melissa Chase Showcases Her TV Skills

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