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COUNTRY

COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

KYGO/Denver Taps ‘Big Mic’ As AM Producer

April 24, 2023 kevincarter KYGO

• Congrats to Denver market veteran Michael “Big Mic” Buhrman, swing jock on Bonneville Country KYGO/Denver on his upgrade to

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Brooks O’Brian Headed Home To Minnesota

April 24, 2023 kevincarter Townsquare Media

• Stay tuned for the formal announcement, but RAMP has confirmed that longtime San Diego radio pro Brooks O’Brian is

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CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES TOP 40 

Executive Action: Morgan Murphy Media

April 24, 2023 kevincarter Morgan Murphy Media

• QueenB Radio/Morgan Murphy Media is pleased to announce the promotion of Jen Kasper to Market Manager for the company’s

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

WQDR/Raleigh Seeks APD/MD

April 20, 2023 kevincarter WQDR

• Changes are afoot at Curtis Media Group Country WQDR/Raleigh as Heather Davis has resigned as APD/MD/midday talent, effective Friday,

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Shelley Hargis Elevated At BBR Music Group

April 20, 2023April 21, 2023 kevincarter BBR Music Group

• BBR Music Group is thrilled to announce the promotion of Shelley Hargis to VP of Radio Syndication and Group

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Graves Succeeds ‘Dollar Bill’ At WDXB

April 20, 2023April 20, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WDXB

• Big day at iHeartMedia Country WDXB (102.5 The Bull)/Birmingham, AL, as morning legend “Dollar” Bill Lawson announced his retirement,

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COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Espo Resigns As WMN Chairman Emeritus

April 19, 2023April 20, 2023 kevincarter Warner Music Nashville

• Four months after stepping down as Chairman & CEO of Warner Music Nashville and assuming the role of Chairman

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AWARDS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Summers To Voice ACM Awards Again

April 19, 2023 kevincarter ACM Awards, KFGE

• Congrats to the talented Ms. Brooke Summers, who handles the dual role of afternoon personality on NRG Media Country

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‘How I Wrote This Song’ Returns

April 18, 2023April 18, 2023 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, BMI, Xperi

• BMI (Broadcast Music Inc), Beasley Media Group and Xperi’s HD Radio Technology announced the launch of the third season

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BBR Execs Shedd & Leymon Retiring

April 17, 2023April 18, 2023 kevincarter BBR Music Group, BMG

• BMG/BBR Music Group is honored to announce the retirement of two longtime executives: Rick Shedd, who served as the

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BREAKING NEWS

‘Doc Of Rock’ To Step Down After 50 Years
ACTIVE ROCK BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK Mainstream Rock MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

‘Doc Of Rock’ To Step Down After 50 Years

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Doc Of Rock’ To Step Down After 50 Years

• The end of a vitally important era in Detroit Rock radio is headed for the finish line, as iHeartMedia

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iHeart & TikTok Forge Partnership
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart & TikTok Forge Partnership

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & TikTok Forge Partnership

• iHeartMedia and TikTok announced a groundbreaking, multi-platform partnership that will bring TikTok creators into iHeart’s ecosystem. This collaboration includes

McVay Inked To Advise Zeno Media
BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

McVay Inked To Advise Zeno Media

November 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on McVay Inked To Advise Zeno Media
WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
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WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES 

Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF

October 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF
Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation
CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO 

Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation

October 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation

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iHeart & TikTok Forge Partnership
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart & TikTok Forge Partnership

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & TikTok Forge Partnership

• iHeartMedia and TikTok announced a groundbreaking, multi-platform partnership that will bring TikTok creators into iHeart’s ecosystem. This collaboration includes

Alicea Named Dir., Brand Sponsorships, WEPN/NYC
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Alicea Named Dir., Brand Sponsorships, WEPN/NYC

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alicea Named Dir., Brand Sponsorships, WEPN/NYC
WKRZ & Walker Mutually Mark 45 Years
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS 

WKRZ & Walker Mutually Mark 45 Years

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WKRZ & Walker Mutually Mark 45 Years

LABEL LOVE

Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees
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Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees
A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG
WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
Women in Music: Hands Across The Water
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Women in Music: Hands Across The Water

November 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Women in Music: Hands Across The Water
Gersh Named Chairman, Bella Figura Music
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Gersh Named Chairman, Bella Figura Music

November 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gersh Named Chairman, Bella Figura Music
‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CHRISTMAS CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season

November 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season

PROGRAMMING

iHeart & TikTok Forge Partnership
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart & TikTok Forge Partnership

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & TikTok Forge Partnership
WKRZ & Walker Mutually Mark 45 Years
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS 

WKRZ & Walker Mutually Mark 45 Years

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WKRZ & Walker Mutually Mark 45 Years
WRNR: Back & Badass!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

WRNR: Back & Badass!

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WRNR: Back & Badass!
‘Doc Of Rock’ To Step Down After 50 Years
ACTIVE ROCK BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK Mainstream Rock MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

‘Doc Of Rock’ To Step Down After 50 Years

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Doc Of Rock’ To Step Down After 50 Years
Kitty Kinnin Turns The Page
ADULT HITS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Kitty Kinnin Turns The Page

November 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kitty Kinnin Turns The Page
McVay Inked To Advise Zeno Media
BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

McVay Inked To Advise Zeno Media

November 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on McVay Inked To Advise Zeno Media

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