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COUNTRY

AWARDS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Country Radio HOF Deadline Friday!

November 9, 2021November 9, 2021 kevincarter Country Radio Hall of Fame, CRS 2022

• Not to push you or anything… but the nomination deadline for the 2022 Country Radio Hall of Fame is

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COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Mike Kennedy To Re-Retire

November 8, 2021November 9, 2021 kevincarter KZPT, WDAF

• RAMP has confirmed that Country Radio Hall of Famer Mike Kennedy, OM of Audacy Kansas City and Brand Manager of

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CRB Releases 2022 ‘New Faces’ Nominees

November 8, 2021November 8, 2021 kevincarter CRB, CRS 2022

• Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) has released the list of 11 nominees for this year’s New Faces of Country Music®

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Holmberg Named Dir./Marketing, BBR Music Group

November 8, 2021November 8, 2021 kevincarter BBR Music Group

• BBR Music Group has promoted Matthew Holmberg to Director of Marketing. In his newly enhanced position, Holmberg will manage

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CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

SummitMedia Posts Gaines In Knoxville

November 8, 2021 kevincarter SummitMedia, WCYQ

• SummitMedia, LLC has tapped veteran programmer Scott Gaines as Operations Manager of the company’s Knoxville cluster and PD of

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COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Powell Upped To VP/Promo At Big Machine

November 8, 2021November 8, 2021 kevincarter Big Machine Records

• Big Machine Records announced the elevation of Erik Powell to Vice President, Promotion & Marketing — an upgrade perfectly

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AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING TELEVISION 

Exec Team Named For ’22 CMT Music Awards

November 5, 2021November 5, 2021 kevincarter CMT

• CMT today revealed its executive team responsible for the 2022 CMT Music Awards — (l-r): Margaret Comeaux (CMT), John Hamlin (Switched

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COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Ortmeier Upped To SVP/Streaming, UMG Nashville

November 5, 2021November 5, 2021 kevincarter UMG Nashville

• Universal Music Group Nashville has elevated Annie Ortmeier to SVP, President, Streaming Marketing, overseeing the company’s streaming department. Ortmeier

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

A&R Upgrades At Warner Music Nashville

November 4, 2021 kevincarter Warner Music Nashville

• Warner Music Nashville has fortified its commitment to A&R with three promotions across the A&R department — representing such

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Consultants COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Kenny Jay Joins Albright & O’Malley & Brenner

November 4, 2021 kevincarter Albright & O'Malley & Brenner

• Longtime Country programmer, record label exec and consultant Kenny Jay has joined Albright & O’Malley & Brenner (A&O&B) as

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BREAKING NEWS

More Cumulus Cuts Underway
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT PROGRAMMING 

More Cumulus Cuts Underway

November 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on More Cumulus Cuts Underway

• UPDATED 11/13, 12pm PT — The latest round of Cumulus restructuring continues… • George King has exited as Westwood

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DIGITAL

Garth Brooks Buys Nashville ‘Service Station’
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Garth Brooks Buys Nashville ‘Service Station’

November 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Garth Brooks Buys Nashville ‘Service Station’

• Garth Brooks‘ Sevens Network, which ended its relationship with TuneIn in September, is making a move into station ownership

Geter Joins CMG ATL As Digital Media Director
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROS IN MOTION SALES STREAMING URBAN AC 

Geter Joins CMG ATL As Digital Media Director

November 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Geter Joins CMG ATL As Digital Media Director
TuneCore Elevates Shah To VP/Global Mkting
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

TuneCore Elevates Shah To VP/Global Mkting

November 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on TuneCore Elevates Shah To VP/Global Mkting
SiriusXM Names New CEO
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

SiriusXM Names New CEO

November 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SiriusXM Names New CEO
Manente Named VP/MM, Midwest Evansville
AC BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES TOP 40 

Manente Named VP/MM, Midwest Evansville

November 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Manente Named VP/MM, Midwest Evansville

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Pros In Motion: Aricka McCauley
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Pros In Motion: Aricka McCauley

November 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros In Motion: Aricka McCauley

• MacDonald Broadcasting welcomes Aricka McCauley as APD and afternoon host for Adult Hits WMJO (97.3 Joe FM)/Essexville, MI, serving

Remembering Bob Moore
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE 

Remembering Bob Moore

November 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bob Moore
Condolences: Arthur A. Schreiber
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE 

Condolences: Arthur A. Schreiber

November 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Arthur A. Schreiber

LABEL LOVE

BMI Executive Action: Shannon Sanders
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BMI Executive Action: Shannon Sanders

November 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI Executive Action: Shannon Sanders
Garth Brooks Buys Nashville ‘Service Station’
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Garth Brooks Buys Nashville ‘Service Station’

November 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Garth Brooks Buys Nashville ‘Service Station’
TuneCore Elevates Shah To VP/Global Mkting
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

TuneCore Elevates Shah To VP/Global Mkting

November 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on TuneCore Elevates Shah To VP/Global Mkting
Grammy Nominations Next Monday
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TELEVISION 

Grammy Nominations Next Monday

November 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Grammy Nominations Next Monday
Braun Named President, Triple Tigers
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Braun Named President, Triple Tigers

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Named President, Triple Tigers
Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TELEVISION 

Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime

PROGRAMMING

Pros In Motion: Aricka McCauley
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Pros In Motion: Aricka McCauley

November 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros In Motion: Aricka McCauley
Vegas Stays Open Late For Ms. Prue
AC CLASSIC HITS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Vegas Stays Open Late For Ms. Prue

November 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Vegas Stays Open Late For Ms. Prue
Gelb Named Brand Manager, WQAM/Miami
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Gelb Named Brand Manager, WQAM/Miami

November 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Gelb Named Brand Manager, WQAM/Miami
Opportunities: News Reporter, Fargo
FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Opportunities: News Reporter, Fargo

November 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Opportunities: News Reporter, Fargo
More Cumulus Cuts Underway
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT PROGRAMMING 

More Cumulus Cuts Underway

November 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on More Cumulus Cuts Underway
Jackson Meets Jackie 96.9
BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Jackson Meets Jackie 96.9

November 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jackson Meets Jackie 96.9

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