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Rock Hall Induction Delayed Until Nov.

March 24, 2020 kevincarter Rock Hall Of Fame

• The 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, which was originally scheduled for May 2 has been

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Neil Diamond Sings ‘Hands… Washing Hands…’

March 22, 2020March 22, 2020 kevincarter Neil Diamond

• With most of America currently stuck indoors due to the coronavirus pandemic, the legendary Neil Diamond had some — pardon

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Radio Talent Institutes Delayed Until 2021

March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 kevincarter National Radio Talent System

• Late Thursday the National Radio Talent System announced that all of the Radio Talent Institutes scheduled for this summer

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‘American Idol’ Shuts Down

March 19, 2020 kevincarter American Idol

• Coronavirus concerns have halted production on ABC’s American Idol less than two weeks before the live performance shows were scheduled

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New Orleans Jazz Fest Postponed

March 17, 2020 kevincarter New Orleans Jazz Fest

• The legendary New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival announced it was also postponing until this fall. The annual Festival

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MusiCares Launches COVID-19 Relief Fund

March 17, 2020March 18, 2020 kevincarter MusiCares, Recording Academy

• The Recording Academy® and its charitable foundation MusiCares® have established the COVID-19 Relief Fund to help folks in the

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CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE Natural Disasters 

Stones Not Going To Roll

March 17, 2020March 17, 2020 kevincarter Rolling Stones

• In a not-so-shocking announcement, given the new world we live in, The Rolling Stones have postponed the North American

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‘Life Changed Forever On 3/11’

March 16, 2020March 17, 2020 kevincarter

• In light of the fact that “Life Changed Forever on 3/11,” veteran programmer Chuck Knight posits that it’s “time for

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This Gift Card Walks Into A Bar…

March 16, 2020 kevincarter Beasley Media Group

• With Boston-area restaurants and bars ordered to close on Tuesday, due to coronavirus concerns, Beasley Media Group’s Boston radio

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Record Store Day Postponed

March 16, 2020 kevincarter Record Store Day

• The 13th annual Record Store Day has been postponed from Saturday, April 18 to Saturday, June 20. As the

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NYC Exits: Ebro, Ed Lover, Miss Jones
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING SYNDICATION URBAN 

NYC Exits: Ebro, Ed Lover, Miss Jones

December 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NYC Exits: Ebro, Ed Lover, Miss Jones

• UPDATED: Major changes are afoot in New York radio, starting with the surprising departure of Ebro In The Morning

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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

• Not surprisingly, Taylor Swift commands The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) Year-End list of 2025 certifications. With her

WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
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MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee
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BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

December 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee
Judy Lakin Named DOS, Radio One Houston
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Judy Lakin Named DOS, Radio One Houston

December 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Judy Lakin Named DOS, Radio One Houston

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Moneyball: What’s Coming in 2026?
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Moneyball: What’s Coming in 2026?

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Moneyball: What’s Coming in 2026?

• In 1977 TM Productions sent out LPs with demos of seven jingle packages on side two and an 18-minute

ACM Membership Window Closes Today!
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ACM Membership Window Closes Today!

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ACM Membership Window Closes Today!
Condolences: “Footy”
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Condolences: “Footy”

December 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: “Footy”

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Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group
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Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group
Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
Executive Action: Virgin Music Group
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Executive Action: Virgin Music Group

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Virgin Music Group
Jeff Sosnow Named Pres., Reprise Records
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Jeff Sosnow Named Pres., Reprise Records

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Jeff Sosnow Named Pres., Reprise Records
Remembering The Mavericks’ Raul Malo
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Remembering The Mavericks’ Raul Malo

December 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering The Mavericks’ Raul Malo

PROGRAMMING

Set Your GPS For Harrisonburg
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Set Your GPS For Harrisonburg

December 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Set Your GPS For Harrisonburg
Wanna Wake Up In Baltimore?
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Wanna Wake Up In Baltimore?

December 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wanna Wake Up In Baltimore?
NYC Exits: Ebro, Ed Lover, Miss Jones
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING SYNDICATION URBAN 

NYC Exits: Ebro, Ed Lover, Miss Jones

December 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NYC Exits: Ebro, Ed Lover, Miss Jones
Doug Podell Signs Off In Style
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Doug Podell Signs Off In Style

December 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Doug Podell Signs Off In Style
Amber Lee: Free Agent
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Amber Lee: Free Agent

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Amber Lee: Free Agent
RadioAnalyzer Welcomes Scott Musgrave
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RATINGS RESEARCH 

RadioAnalyzer Welcomes Scott Musgrave

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on RadioAnalyzer Welcomes Scott Musgrave

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