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New MCA Consolidates, Realigns, Reduces

April 25, 2025April 27, 2025 kevincarter MCA

• This week, Universal Music Group Nashville rebranded as Music Corporation of America (MCA). Apparently that was Step 1 —

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Cumulus Houston Launches Nash Icon 104.1

April 24, 2025 kevincarter KRBE, NASH Icon

• Cumulus Houston has flipped KRBE-HD2 to Nash Icon 104.1, now playing the most iconic Country music from the ’80s,

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UMGN Rebrands As Music Corporation of America

April 24, 2025April 25, 2025 kevincarter MCA, Music Corporation Of America, UMG Nashville

• Universal Music Group Nashville has undergone an “evolution,” rebranding as Music Corporation of America (MCA), under the leadership of

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Curb Promotion Pro Earns Promotion

April 23, 2025 kevincarter Curb Records

• Curb Records is thrilled to announce the elevation of Allyson Gelnett (Massey) from Director of Promotion to National Director

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Bennett Joins Black River As VP/Label Services

April 23, 2025April 23, 2025 kevincarter Black River Entertainment

• Black River Entertainment is proud to announce the official appointment of LeAnn Bennett as Vice President, Label Services. In

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Spivey Upped To PD, KNIX/Phoenix

April 23, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KNIX

• iHeartMedia has elevated Reid Spivey to Program Director of Country KNIX/Phoenix, effective immediately. The move makes sense, as Spivey

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Jesse & Anna Wake Up Cincy & St. Louis

April 23, 2025April 23, 2025 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, WIL-FM

• Hubbard Radio Country 92.3 WIL/St. Louis takes advantage of air talent resources already in the family, welcoming the team

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Remembering Atlanta’s ‘Cadillac Jack’

April 22, 2025May 1, 2025 kevincarter

• We were saddened to learn that former longtime Atlanta radio personality William “Cadillac Jack” Choate, who spent more than

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Your K-Frog Commute Sounds A Bit Different

April 21, 2025April 21, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, KFRG

• Audacy Country KFRG/KXFG (K-Frog 95.1)/Riverside, CA announced two major drivetime changes: 1) Anthony Donatelli unplugs from afternoon drive and

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Firsching & Poirier Elevated At WMN

April 17, 2025April 17, 2025 kevincarter Warner Music Nashville

• Warner Music Nashville announces two promotions within its Commercial Partnerships Team — Katherine Firsching (left) is elevated to Director,

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The Wolf Wakes Up With Jenny & Jagger… & Gapske
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The Wolf Wakes Up With Jenny & Jagger… & Gapske

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Wolf Wakes Up With Jenny & Jagger… & Gapske

• We initially reported this news on Monday, and now it’s official — Audacy Country WDAF (106.5 The Wolf)/Kansas City

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A2IM Executive Action
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A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action

• The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) announced the hire of Grey Gordon as its new Communications & Digital

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
BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
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BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud
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Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud
Global Implications For Amazon’s Kammerer, Belote
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Global Implications For Amazon’s Kammerer, Belote

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Moe Mitchell Exits ‘The Bert Show’
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Moe Mitchell Exits ‘The Bert Show’

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Moe Mitchell Exits ‘The Bert Show’

• Details are noticeably scarce, but RAMP has confirmed that Maurice “Moe” Mitchell has exited as a cast member of

McVay To Receive NAB Nat’l Radio Award
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McVay To Receive NAB Nat’l Radio Award

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on McVay To Receive NAB Nat’l Radio Award
The Wolf Wakes Up With Jenny & Jagger… & Gapske
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The Wolf Wakes Up With Jenny & Jagger… & Gapske

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Wolf Wakes Up With Jenny & Jagger… & Gapske

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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
A2IM Executive Action
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A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action
BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
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BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott
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Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott
Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud
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Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

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McVay To Receive NAB Nat’l Radio Award
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McVay To Receive NAB Nat’l Radio Award

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on McVay To Receive NAB Nat’l Radio Award
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
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
Val Steele: Free Agent
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Val Steele: Free Agent

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Val Steele: Free Agent
MoJoe Roberts Named SVPP, iHeart Las Vegas
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MoJoe Roberts Named SVPP, iHeart Las Vegas

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MoJoe Roberts Named SVPP, iHeart Las Vegas
KC’s Wolf About To Wake Up Differently
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KC’s Wolf About To Wake Up Differently

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KC’s Wolf About To Wake Up Differently

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