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CONVENTIONS

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NAB Crystal Radio Award Winners!

April 13, 2021April 13, 2021 kevincarter NAB Crystal Awards

• The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) just announced the 10 winners of the 34th annual NAB Crystal Radio Awards:

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CONCERTS CONVENTIONS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TRIPLE A 

AmericanaFest Returns!

April 13, 2021 kevincarter Americana Music Association, AmericanaFest

• Following last year’s unfortunate cancellation of AmericanaFest due to the pandemic, we are pleased to report that AmericanaFest is

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CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

CRS Agenda Committee Wants You!

April 1, 2021 kevincarter CRS 2022

• The Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc® is now accepting applications from motivated industry pros who want help shape the agenda

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CONCERTS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

CMA Fest Canceled Again

March 2, 2021March 2, 2021 kevincarter CMA Fest

• For the second consecutive year, the Country Music Association (CMA) has canceled CMA Fest due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns,

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AWARDS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY DIGITAL EDUCATION FRONT PAGE 

CRS 2021 Content On Demand

February 25, 2021February 25, 2021 kevincarter CRS 2021

• Country Radio Seminar is now offering a discounted #FOMO rate, providing access to on-demand content from CRS 2021: The

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BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS EDUCATION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

IBS Conference Stacked With Star Power

February 23, 2021 kevincarter IBS

• The 81st Annual Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) conference is going virtual this year and will be held via Zoom

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Howard Named 2021 Ashwood Honoree

February 23, 2021February 23, 2021 kevincarter TSBC, Westwood One

• Talk Show Boot Camp™ returns for its 12th consecutive year and has named longtime consumer advocate/talk show host Clark

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CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE 

NAB Locks Dates For SMTE & Radio Show

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021 kevincarter NAB, NAB Show, Radio Show

• The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has set the dates for two of its signature events, which will be

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CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Bee Gee, Paisley Join CRS 2021

February 11, 2021 kevincarter CRS 2021

• Country Radio Seminar announced that legendary artist, songwriter, producer and Bee Gees’ founding member, Sir Barry Gibb, and multi-award-winning

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CONCERTS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

CRS 2021 Takes Us To Church

February 9, 2021 kevincarter CRS 2021, UMG Nashville

• The artist lineup has been announced for the “Team UMG at the Ryman” luncheon, to be held on Thursday,

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BREAKING NEWS

Remembering Hampton Roads Icon Mike Arlo
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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
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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’
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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
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS TRIPLE A 

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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Hamand Ready To ‘Change The Channel’
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Hamand Ready To ‘Change The Channel’

June 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hamand Ready To ‘Change The Channel’

• After a successful five-decade radio career, Cumulus VP of Programming Operations Doug Hamand announced he will be retiring at

BMI Presents: Quartet Of Promotions
BRANDING/MARKETING Classical EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION Smooth Jazz 

BMI Presents: Quartet Of Promotions

June 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI Presents: Quartet Of Promotions
Kincade Stepping Away From Philly’s Fanatic
FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Kincade Stepping Away From Philly’s Fanatic

June 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kincade Stepping Away From Philly’s Fanatic

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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
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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
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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

Hamand Ready To ‘Change The Channel’
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Hamand Ready To ‘Change The Channel’

June 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hamand Ready To ‘Change The Channel’
Kincade Stepping Away From Philly’s Fanatic
FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Kincade Stepping Away From Philly’s Fanatic

June 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kincade Stepping Away From Philly’s Fanatic
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
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Garras Elevated To VP/GM Of KXLY Brands

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Garras Elevated To VP/GM Of KXLY Brands

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