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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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Daytime Village Set For iHeartCountry Fest

April 17, 2025April 17, 2025 kevincarter iHeartCountry Festival

• iHeartMedia announced the lineup for the Daytime Village at the 2025 iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One, happening Saturday,

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Meet Your 2025 ACM Radio Award Winners

April 17, 2025April 20, 2025 kevincarter ACM Awards

• The Academy of Country Music® revealed the winners of the ACM Radio Awards for the 60th Academy of Country

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Chris Janson Comes Home To WMN

April 15, 2025 kevincarter Chris Janson

• Country star Chris Janson is returning to Warner Music Nashville under the umbrella of his own Harpeth 60 Records

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Knotts & Gear To Lead Relaunched Lost Highway

April 15, 2025 kevincarter Lost Highway

• Lost Highway Records enters a bold new era with the full support of Interscope Geffen A&M. Harkening back to

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Ginny Brophey Ready To Unplug

April 14, 2025April 14, 2025 kevincarter Townsquare Media, WOKQ

• UPDATED: Ginny Rogers Brophey — Brand Manager of Townsquare Country 97.5 WOKQ/Portsmouth, NH, a 2025 inductee into the Country Radio

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Bruce Logan On The Loose

April 9, 2025April 10, 2025 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, WEAT, WIRK

• Economic issues affecting the radio industry have now reached Hubbard Radio West Palm Beach — Programming pro Bruce Logan

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Preston Berger Joins Big Machine Music

April 8, 2025April 8, 2025 kevincarter Big Machine Music

• Leading independent music publisher, Big Machine Music (BMM), a subsidiary of HYBE America, welcomes Preston Berger aboard as Senior

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Hobbs Named VP/Sales, Curtis Media Raleigh

April 8, 2025 kevincarter Curtis Media Group

• Curtis Media Group announced that Lisa Hobbs has been promoted to VP of Sales for Curtis Media Group Raleigh’s

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Dolly Parton Passes Away At 80
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Dolly Parton Passes Away At 80

August 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Dolly Parton Passes Away At 80

• Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and

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CBI Nat’l Student Production Awards Finalists
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CBI Nat’l Student Production Awards Finalists

August 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CBI Nat’l Student Production Awards Finalists

• College Broadcasters, Inc. (CBI) is pleased to announce the national finalists in the 2026 CBI National Student Production Awards.

Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
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Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
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Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch

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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

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Dolly Parton Passes Away At 80
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Dolly Parton Passes Away At 80

August 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Dolly Parton Passes Away At 80

• Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and

CBI Nat’l Student Production Awards Finalists
AWARDS CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

CBI Nat’l Student Production Awards Finalists

August 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CBI Nat’l Student Production Awards Finalists
Atlanta Just Can’t Quit Kannon
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Atlanta Just Can’t Quit Kannon

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Atlanta Just Can’t Quit Kannon

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Beuschel Upped To Co-Head, The Neal Agency
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Beuschel Upped To Co-Head, The Neal Agency

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beuschel Upped To Co-Head, The Neal Agency
Widmer Joins Riser House As VP/Promotion
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Widmer Joins Riser House As VP/Promotion

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Widmer Joins Riser House As VP/Promotion
Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
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Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

PROGRAMMING

CBI Nat’l Student Production Awards Finalists
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CBI Nat’l Student Production Awards Finalists

August 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CBI Nat’l Student Production Awards Finalists
Atlanta Just Can’t Quit Kannon
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Atlanta Just Can’t Quit Kannon

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Atlanta Just Can’t Quit Kannon
Like Old Times: Payton Scores For Chicago
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Like Old Times: Payton Scores For Chicago

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like Old Times: Payton Scores For Chicago
Good Karma [Re]Brands: Good Karma Sports
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Good Karma [Re]Brands: Good Karma Sports

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Good Karma [Re]Brands: Good Karma Sports
Paxton Saga Draws To A Close
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Paxton Saga Draws To A Close

August 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Paxton Saga Draws To A Close
Chicago’s Score Drops Mulligan & Harris
BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Chicago’s Score Drops Mulligan & Harris

August 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chicago’s Score Drops Mulligan & Harris

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