COUNTRY – Page 82 – RAMP – Radio and Music Pros

Condolences: Ken “The Kenman” Stokes

• We are saddened to start off the new year with the news of the passing of longtime Mississippi radio

• After nearly 60 years on the West Coast, the Academy of Country Music (ACM) officially opened its swanky new

• Sending our best wishes to Capitol Records Nashville Vice President of Promotion Bobby Young, who announced his retirement, effective

• As we hinted in Tuesday’s RAMP, Cumulus has tapped veteran Country programmer Travis Daily as the new Program Director

• BBR Music Group has elevated Scotty O’Brien to Vice President of Promotion, Marketing for SiriusXM Radio. O’Brien is an

• As we recently teased, Andy “Riggs” Riggle has indeed joined Cox Media Group Country KKBQ (93Q)/Houston as morning co-host,

• Cumulus Media has promoted John Lewis to Regional Vice President/Market Manager for the company’s stations in Huntsville, AL and

• RAMP has confirmed that Westwood One will cease production of The Lia Show and Later With Lia, effective Dec. 31.

• Cox Media Group Country KKBQ (93Q)/Houston welcomes Lauren “Lo” Sessions as the station’s new APD/MD and afternoon drive talent.

• Buck Owens’ heritage Country KUZZ/Bakersfield, CA keeps it firmly in the family and promotes Vanessa Heraldez into the night