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Remembering Joe Diffie

March 29, 2020March 30, 2020 kevincarter

• In a chilling sign of the times we are currently existing in, Variety reports that Country star Joe Diffie, who had

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BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Natural Disasters 

That Is One Big Sanitized Machine

March 27, 2020March 29, 2020 kevincarter Big Machine

• Big Machine Distillery, Nashville-based makers of platinum-filtered premium vodka has retooled during this COVID-19 crisis and is now producing

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COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING 

Craig Powers Returning To Records

March 26, 2020 kevincarter Curb Word Entertainment

• Stand by for the formal announcement, but Craig Powers took to Facebook today to announce his impending move from radio

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BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE Natural Disasters TELEVISION 

Lineup Announced For ACM’s ‘Our Country’

March 26, 2020 kevincarter ACM Awards

• The Academy of Country Music® and dick clark productions announced the all-star lineup of performers for ACM® Presents: Our

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AWARDS CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE TELEVISION 

ACM Awards Rescheduled For September

March 23, 2020March 23, 2020 kevincarter

• The Academy of Country Music® and dick clark productions announced that the 55th Academy Of Country Music Awards™ has

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ADULT HITS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Townsquare Portsmouth Ups Sullivan & Tyler

March 18, 2020March 18, 2020 kevincarter Townsquare Media, WOKQ

• Townsquare Media in scenic Portsmouth, NH announced two major promotions in its local management team — Sarah Sullivan has been

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CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

CRS Agenda Committee Adds Michaels, Tack

March 17, 2020 kevincarter CRS 2021

• The Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.® announced its 2020-2021 Agenda Committee leadership — please welcome Brent Michaels (left), PD of Buck

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Haskell Named VP/Ops For Max Media Norfolk

March 17, 2020March 17, 2020 kevincarter Max Media Norfolk, WGH-FM

• Veteran programmer Eddie Haskell has been named VP of Operations & Programming of Max Media’s Norfolk-Virginia Beach group and Brand

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55th ACM Awards Postponed

March 15, 2020 kevincarter ACM Awards

• The 55th Academy of Country Music Awards™ show, which was scheduled to air live from Las Vegas on Sunday,

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CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE Natural Disasters 

iHeartCountry Festival Postponed

March 13, 2020March 15, 2020 kevincarter iHeartCountry Festival

•  The 2020 iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One in Austin has been postponed to a later date amid growing Coronavirus

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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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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
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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
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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
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SiriusXM Names New CEO

November 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SiriusXM Names New CEO
Manente Named VP/MM, Midwest Evansville
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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
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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
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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
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Gelb Named Brand Manager, WQAM/Miami

November 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Gelb Named Brand Manager, WQAM/Miami
Opportunities: News Reporter, Fargo
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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
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Jackson Meets Jackie 96.9

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

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