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ACM Hires A Half Dozen

February 18, 2022February 20, 2022 kevincarter ACM, ACM Awards

• The Academy of Country Music® announced six new hires across several departments: Lori Kraft joins as Director, Brand Creative

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COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Fox Upped To VP, Westwood One Country

February 17, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media, Westwood One

• Cumulus Media’s Westwood One has elevated Nick Fox to Vice President, Country Formats, effective immediately. In his new role,

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COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

VP Stripes For Townsquare’s Collins, Montgomery

February 16, 2022February 17, 2022 kevincarter Townsquare Media

• Townsquare Media announced that Cat Collins and Doug Montgomery, members of the company’s corporate Content and Programming Team have

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Stand Back… Studio2Bee Keeps Growing

February 16, 2022 kevincarter Studio2Bee Entertainment

• It’s the second big executive announcement of the week for Nashville-based artist development conglomerate Studio2Bee Entertainment — on the

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Smith, Ford, Hammar To Host ‘New Faces’ Show

February 15, 2022February 15, 2022 kevincarter CRS 2022

• Country Radio Seminar announced a trio of talented broadcasters who will host the New Faces of Country Music® Show,

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Noblit Joins Studio2Bee As EVP/GM

February 14, 2022February 14, 2022 kevincarter Studio2Bee Entertainment

• Studio2Bee Entertainment, the Nashville-based artist development conglomerate founded by industry icons Butch Waugh and Skip Bishop announced the hire

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Fish Season Reopens In Madison

February 11, 2022February 13, 2022 kevincarter Mid-West Family, WWQM

• Mid-West Family Madison is proud to announce the welcome return of market veteran Fish Calloway to mornings! Starting February

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Now Entering Cat Country: Kira Smethers

February 8, 2022February 8, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WCTO

• Kira Smethers is the newly named morning co-host on Cumulus Country WCTO (Cat Country 96)/Allentown, PA (and simulcast on 107.1

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Charlie Cook Extended, Adds WKDF Stripes

February 8, 2022February 8, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WKDF

• Cumulus has re-upped VP of Country Music Charlie Cook in a long-term contract extension. The deal includes his current

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Allen & Barrett To Co-Host ACMs With Dolly

February 7, 2022February 7, 2022 kevincarter ACM Awards

• ACM Award-winning Country artists Jimmie Allen and Gabby Barrett will join Dolly Parton as co-hosts of the 57th Academy

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BREAKING NEWS

Salem’s Power Retires After 50 Years
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Salem’s Power Retires After 50 Years

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Salem’s Power Retires After 50 Years

• On Monday, June 15, 2026, the 50th anniversary of his broadcasting debut, Allen Power, President of Broadcast Media for

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McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville
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McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville

• Cox Media Group (CMG) introduced Brian McGhee as the new Vice President & Market Manager for CMG Jacksonville Radio,

Executive Enhancement At HEY NOW
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL 

Executive Enhancement At HEY NOW

June 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Enhancement At HEY NOW
Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL STREAMING 

Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI

June 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI
ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups
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ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups

June 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups
Tasha K About To Be Seriously Amplified
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Tasha K About To Be Seriously Amplified

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tasha K About To Be Seriously Amplified

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LATEST POSTS

Rare Fox Sighting In Toledo
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Rare Fox Sighting In Toledo

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rare Fox Sighting In Toledo

• Veteran programmer/air talent Bill Fox has resurfaced in scenic Toledo, OH as the newly named Operations Manager for the

Salem’s Power Retires After 50 Years
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Salem’s Power Retires After 50 Years

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Salem’s Power Retires After 50 Years
KSHE & U-Man’s Golden Anniversary
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

KSHE & U-Man’s Golden Anniversary

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KSHE & U-Man’s Golden Anniversary

LABEL LOVE

Tune In To River House Radio
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Tune In To River House Radio

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tune In To River House Radio
BBR Music Group/BMG Signs Carly Pearce
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

BBR Music Group/BMG Signs Carly Pearce

June 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BBR Music Group/BMG Signs Carly Pearce
Executive Enhancement At HEY NOW
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL 

Executive Enhancement At HEY NOW

June 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Enhancement At HEY NOW
Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL STREAMING 

Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI

June 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI
Provident Promotions For Hardin & Hughes
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Provident Promotions For Hardin & Hughes

June 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Provident Promotions For Hardin & Hughes
Bostrom Elevated To SVP At Triple 8
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Bostrom Elevated To SVP At Triple 8

June 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bostrom Elevated To SVP At Triple 8

PROGRAMMING

Rare Fox Sighting In Toledo
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Rare Fox Sighting In Toledo

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rare Fox Sighting In Toledo
McCartney Back On SLC Radio
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

McCartney Back On SLC Radio

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McCartney Back On SLC Radio
Anna & Raven Eager To Experience ‘Dry Heat’
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Anna & Raven Eager To Experience ‘Dry Heat’

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Anna & Raven Eager To Experience ‘Dry Heat’
Pros On The Loose: Chris ‘DECiPHA’ Hernandez
CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Pros On The Loose: Chris ‘DECiPHA’ Hernandez

June 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Chris ‘DECiPHA’ Hernandez
Shamrock Selling WZBA/Baltimore To K-Love, Inc.
CLASSIC ROCK FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Shamrock Selling WZBA/Baltimore To K-Love, Inc.

June 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shamrock Selling WZBA/Baltimore To K-Love, Inc.
Jock Remix At Miami’s 103.5 The Beat
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC STREAMING URBAN 

Jock Remix At Miami’s 103.5 The Beat

June 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jock Remix At Miami’s 103.5 The Beat

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