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CONVENTIONS

AWARDS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

MIW Announces Women In Country Radio Mentorship

March 18, 2026 kevincarter CRB, CRS, MIW

• Against the backdrop of CRS 2026, Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW) announced the opening of applications

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AWARDS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Your Country Radio HOF Class Of 2026!

March 18, 2026March 20, 2026 kevincarter Country Radio Hall of Fame, CRS 2026

• The Country Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2026 was just announced during CRS Honors at CRS 2026, with

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Winners Announced At iHeartPodcast Awards

March 17, 2026March 17, 2026 kevincarter iHeartPodcast Awards

• Monday night, the 2026 iHeartPodcast Awards Live at SXSW brought together the most influential names in podcasting to honor

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AWARDS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Everything You Need To Know About CRS Honors

March 3, 2026 kevincarter CRS 2026

• Country Radio Seminar (CRS) announced that the Country Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2026 and select ACM Radio

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AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Meet Your 2026 ACM Radio Award Nominees!

March 2, 2026March 3, 2026 kevincarter ACM Awards

• The Academy of Country Music (ACM)® has revealed the ACM Radio Awards nominees for the 61st Academy of Country

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BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Black Effect Podcast Fest Returns

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Black Effect Podcast Network

• iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God announced the return of the Black Effect Podcast Festival to celebrate, uplift and amplify

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AWARDS CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TELEVISION 

BFOA Reveals 2026 Award Winners

February 23, 2026 kevincarter BFOA

• The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of the Leadership Awards, the Lowry

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CHARITY CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PUBLIC SERVICE 

Keith Urban Appearing At CRS 2026

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 kevincarter CRS 2026, Keith Urban

• Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) announced that MCA recording artist and global superstar Keith Urban will participate in a special

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Elaina Back As Host Of ‘New Faces’

February 19, 2026 kevincarter CRS 2026, Elaina Smith

• Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) announced that award-winning broadcaster and nationally recognized Country radio personality Elaina Smith will return as

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Jelly Roll: Your ’26 CRS Humanitarian

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 kevincarter CRS 2026, Jelly Roll

• Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) is proud to announce Jelly Roll as the recipient of the 2026 Artist Humanitarian Award.

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BREAKING NEWS

Remembering Hampton Roads Icon Mike Arlo
BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES 

Remembering Hampton Roads Icon Mike Arlo

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Hampton Roads Icon Mike Arlo

• It is with heavy hearts that Saga’s Hampton Roads Media Group announces the passing of legendary rock DJ Mike

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DIGITAL

VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

• Black River Entertainment has elevated Grace Watson to Vice President, Commercial Partnerships & Digital. The news was announced by

Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
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CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy
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Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy

May 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy
MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
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MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

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June 25 Is BFOA Giving Day
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June 25 Is BFOA Giving Day

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on June 25 Is BFOA Giving Day

• The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) will hold its annual BFOA Giving Day on Thursday, June 25 (please mark

Pros On The Loose: Mark Anderson
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 URBAN 

Pros On The Loose: Mark Anderson

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Mark Anderson
Provident Executive Action
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious LABEL LOVE 

Provident Executive Action

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Provident Executive Action

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Provident Executive Action
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Provident Executive Action

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Provident Executive Action
Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE MILESTONES SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TELEVISION TOP 40 

Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26
Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R
VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
Quartz Hill Adds Sowell As Assoc. Publicist
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Quartz Hill Adds Sowell As Assoc. Publicist

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quartz Hill Adds Sowell As Assoc. Publicist
UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid
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UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid

May 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid

PROGRAMMING

Pros On The Loose: Mark Anderson
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 URBAN 

Pros On The Loose: Mark Anderson

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Mark Anderson
Blair Garner: Amarillo By Afternoon
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Blair Garner: Amarillo By Afternoon

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Blair Garner: Amarillo By Afternoon
Pros On The Loose: Dylan Salisbury
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Pros On The Loose: Dylan Salisbury

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Dylan Salisbury
Garras Elevated To VP/GM Of KXLY Brands
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING TELEVISION 

Garras Elevated To VP/GM Of KXLY Brands

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Garras Elevated To VP/GM Of KXLY Brands
Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
LaCroix Upped To Brand Mgr. Of Baltimore’s Fan
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

LaCroix Upped To Brand Mgr. Of Baltimore’s Fan

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on LaCroix Upped To Brand Mgr. Of Baltimore’s Fan

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