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Aerosmith Taking A Permanent Vacation

August 2, 2024August 5, 2024 kevincarter Aerosmith

• Sad day for millions of Aerosmith fans — the band took to social media to announce that, due to

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AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

ACM Honors Reveals First Performers

July 31, 2024 kevincarter ACM Honors

• The Academy of Country Music® announced the first round of performers for this month’s 17th Academy of Country Music

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Stars Come Out For Robbie Robertson

July 30, 2024 kevincarter Robbie Robertson

• Blackbird Presents is thrilled to announce a very special concert celebration honoring the legendary Robbie Robertson — Life Is

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JT, New Kids Headline ‘We Can Survive’

July 26, 2024July 26, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, We Can Survive

• Audacy announced the lineup for 2024’s We Can Survive, the annual event supporting the Company’s mental health initiative, I’m

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iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Returns

July 18, 2024July 18, 2024 kevincarter iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina

• iHeartMedia announced the 2024 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Presented by the All-New Nissan KICKS will return to Miami’s Kaseya Center

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Reba To Host 60th ACM Awards

July 16, 2024July 16, 2024 kevincarter ACM Awards

• Prime Video, the Academy of Country Music (ACM), and Dick Clark Productions announced that the 60th Academy of Country

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Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace For Sale

July 3, 2024July 8, 2024 kevincarter

• Buck Owens Crystal Palace, the legendary Bakersfield music venue that has hosted a veritable who’s-who of Country music icons

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WERS Turns 75 On 6/17

June 11, 2024 kevincarter WERS

• Emerson College’s WERS 88.9/Boston invites local music fans to celebrate WERS 617 Day and the station’s 75th Birthday on

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SoCal ‘Benefest’ Stars Pete Yorn & Jackson Browne

June 4, 2024June 5, 2024 kevincarter 88.5, The SoCal Sound

• Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artist Jackson Browne will join acclaimed singer-songwriter Pete Yorn for a benefit concert

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Loft, OVG Acquire Canadian Music Week

June 4, 2024 kevincarter

• Loft Entertainment and Oak View Group (OVG) are thrilled to announce the acquisition of Canadian Music Week (CMW), one

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BREAKING NEWS

Yes, More iHeartMedia Departures
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Yes, More iHeartMedia Departures

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Yes, More iHeartMedia Departures

• RAMP has learned of additional employees leaving iHeartMedia during the company’s most recent RIF: • Los Angeles: Probably the most

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SonicTrek.ai: The Future Arrived Early
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SonicTrek.ai: The Future Arrived Early

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.ai: The Future Arrived Early

• SonicTrek.ai, a groundbreaking AI syndication company, proudly announces its launch today, introducing a new era of hyper-localized, 24/7, AI-infused

Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt

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Cornerstone’s Schreiber Wrapping It Up
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Cornerstone’s Schreiber Wrapping It Up

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World Anxiously Awaits Taylor Doc & Film
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World Anxiously Awaits Taylor Doc & Film

October 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on World Anxiously Awaits Taylor Doc & Film
Handwerger Named Market Mgr., Connoisseur PDX
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Handwerger Named Market Mgr., Connoisseur PDX

October 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Handwerger Named Market Mgr., Connoisseur PDX

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Yes, More iHeartMedia Departures
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Yes, More iHeartMedia Departures

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Yes, More iHeartMedia Departures

• RAMP has learned of additional employees leaving iHeartMedia during the company’s most recent RIF: • Los Angeles: Probably the most

Kyle Matthews Changing States
COUNTRY FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Kyle Matthews Changing States

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BIN News Now Available To All
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BIN News Now Available To All

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Remembering D’Angelo
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Remembering D’Angelo

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering D’Angelo
Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt
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Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt
‘Power Sessions’ Ushers In The Holidays
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‘Power Sessions’ Ushers In The Holidays

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Power Sessions’ Ushers In The Holidays
LA Counting Down To ALTer EGO ’26
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LA Counting Down To ALTer EGO ’26

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on LA Counting Down To ALTer EGO ’26
VP Upgrade For WCM’s Wiltshire
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VP Upgrade For WCM’s Wiltshire

October 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For WCM’s Wiltshire
World Anxiously Awaits Taylor Doc & Film
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World Anxiously Awaits Taylor Doc & Film

October 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on World Anxiously Awaits Taylor Doc & Film

PROGRAMMING

Yes, More iHeartMedia Departures
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Yes, More iHeartMedia Departures

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Yes, More iHeartMedia Departures
Kyle Matthews Changing States
COUNTRY FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Kyle Matthews Changing States

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kyle Matthews Changing States
BIN News Now Available To All
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BIN News Now Available To All

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BIN News Now Available To All
Cleveland Rocks With SportsRadio 99.1
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Cleveland Rocks With SportsRadio 99.1

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cleveland Rocks With SportsRadio 99.1
Thomas Drives The Sports Animal Home
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Thomas Drives The Sports Animal Home

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Thomas Drives The Sports Animal Home
Davis Succeeds Swedberg At iHeart/Twin Cities
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Davis Succeeds Swedberg At iHeart/Twin Cities

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Davis Succeeds Swedberg At iHeart/Twin Cities

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