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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

BMLG Makes Big Streaming Moves

March 7, 2023March 7, 2023 kevincarter Big Machine Label Group

• Big Machine Label Group, a subsidiary of HYBE America, proudly announces five executive enhancements to its streaming department, promoting

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AWARDS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Highsmith’s Legacy Now Permanently Etched

March 5, 2023 kevincarter Beasley Media Group

• It was a milestone day at Beasley Media Group as the company paid tribute to Regional Vice President Danny

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Audacy Denver Launches ‘Front Range Country’

March 3, 2023March 3, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, Front Range Country

• Audacy announces the launch of Front Range Country 103.1 (KQKS-HD2)/Denver, a new station described as “representing Coloradans and the

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CRS Serves Nutritious BMLG Lunch

March 2, 2023March 2, 2023 kevincarter Big Machine Label Group, CRS 2023

• Country Radio Seminar (CRS) is excited to announce the lineup for the highly-anticipated Big Machine Label Group luncheon, to

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Justice Prevails In Battle Creek

March 2, 2023March 2, 2023 kevincarter Midwest Communications, WNWN

• JD Justice has been promoted to Brand Manager of Midwest Communications’ Country WNWN (WIN 98.5)/Battle Creek, MI, filling the

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CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Bold Gold Ups Daniels To Dir./Programming

March 1, 2023March 1, 2023 kevincarter Bold Gold Media, WSUL

• Bold Gold Media Group has elevated Chase Daniels, PD/morning talent at Hot AC 98.3 WSUL/Monticello, NY to Director Of

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CRS WMN Luncheon Sounds Delicious

February 28, 2023 kevincarter CRS 2023, Warner Music Nashville

• Country Radio Seminar (CRS) announced the lineup for the Warner Music Nashville Luncheon to be held during CRS 2023

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Exec. Action: Warner Music Nashville

February 28, 2023February 28, 2023 kevincarter Warner Music Nashville

• Warner Music Nashville announces two promotions: 1) Brianna “Bri” Small is upped from Manager, Interactive Marketing to the newly

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A Toast To CRS ’23 Happy Hour

February 27, 2023February 27, 2023 kevincarter CRS 2023

• Country Radio Seminar (CRS) announces the CRS 2023 Happy Hour Opening Reception featuring the CMT Next Women of Country

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LITVGC 4/25-27 CA

February 25, 2023February 26, 2023 kevincarter Live In The Vineyard

• Live In The Vineyard Goes Country (LITVGC), the exclusive three-day gathering showcasing the best of new music, food, and

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BREAKING NEWS

Buchanan Era Ends At KLUC After 27 Years
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS FREE AGENT MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Buchanan Era Ends At KLUC After 27 Years

February 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Buchanan Era Ends At KLUC After 27 Years

• For the first time in nearly three decades, the citizens of Las Vegas will wake up and start their

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DIGITAL

A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

• ASCAP announced another year of record-breaking revenue collections and royalty distributions in 2025. ASCAP delivered $1.945 billion in revenue

Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect
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Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect
Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee
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Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee
Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

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Borchetta’s New Venture Comes Into Focus
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Borchetta’s New Venture Comes Into Focus

February 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta’s New Venture Comes Into Focus

• On the heels of last week’s announcement of Scott Borchetta‘s departure as Chair & CEO of Big Machine Label

Jelly Roll: Your ’26 CRS Humanitarian
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Jelly Roll: Your ’26 CRS Humanitarian

February 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jelly Roll: Your ’26 CRS Humanitarian
CMA Initiates New CEO Search
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES TELEVISION 

CMA Initiates New CEO Search

February 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Initiates New CEO Search

LABEL LOVE

Borchetta’s New Venture Comes Into Focus
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Borchetta’s New Venture Comes Into Focus

February 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta’s New Venture Comes Into Focus
Jelly Roll: Your ’26 CRS Humanitarian
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Jelly Roll: Your ’26 CRS Humanitarian

February 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jelly Roll: Your ’26 CRS Humanitarian
A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES TRANSACTIONS 

Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine
Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music
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Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music
Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

PROGRAMMING

iHeart Tampa’s Frequency Exchange Program
BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING 

iHeart Tampa’s Frequency Exchange Program

February 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Tampa’s Frequency Exchange Program
Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO
FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO
We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book
KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup
Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!

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