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LABEL LOVE

BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RHYTHMIC URBAN 

Hallwood Lands ‘PushaRod’ As VP/A&R

March 26, 2024March 25, 2024 kevincarter Hallwood Media

• Hallwood, a full-service record label and management company, announced today that Roderick “PushaRod” Bullock has joined the company as

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CRS ’25 Seeks Committee Members

March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 kevincarter CRS 2025

• The Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. is now accepting applications for [your name here] to become a member of the

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ELVIS Act Signed Into Law

March 21, 2024March 24, 2024 kevincarter Human Artistry Campaign

• The bipartisan “Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security (ELVIS) Act” was formally signed into law on Thursday by Tennessee

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Beyoncé Named iHeartRadio Innovator

March 21, 2024March 21, 2024 kevincarter iHeartRadio Music Awards

• iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment announced that Beyoncé will be honored with the iHeartRadio Innovator Award at the 2024 iHeartRadio

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Gear Joins UMGN As VP of A&R

March 19, 2024March 19, 2024 kevincarter UMG Nashville

• UMG Nashville announces the hire of publishing veteran Jake Gear as VP of A&R. Gear is a multi-faceted creative

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Country Music HOF Inducts Class Of ’24

March 18, 2024 kevincarter Country Music Hall of Fame

• The Country Music Association revealed the 2024 inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame — James Burton, John

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CRS ’24 Content Now Streaming

March 14, 2024 kevincarter CRS 2024

• Country Radio Seminar (CRS) has made session videos, panel handouts, and a photo gallery from CRS 2024 available at

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Macky Upped To VP At Black River

March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 kevincarter Black River Entertainment

• Black River EVP Rick Froio officially announced Bill Macky‘s return to the office of Vice President of National Promotion

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Executive Action: Mercury Records

March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 kevincarter Mercury Records

• Mercury Records President Tyler Arnold and GM Ben Adelson announced the expansion of the executive team to include Alex

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Big Loud Rock On A Roll

March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 kevincarter Big Loud Rock

• Big Loud Rock, the Alternative/Rock imprint of Big Loud Records, announced the appointment of Paul Wright as VP of

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BREAKING NEWS

CMA CEO Trahern Announces Retirement
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CMA CEO Trahern Announces Retirement

January 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA CEO Trahern Announces Retirement

• Sarah Trahern, CEO of the Country Music Association (CMA), has announced her decision to retire at the end of 2026, marking the

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MediaCo Pulls Off Half Dozen Promotions
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MediaCo Pulls Off Half Dozen Promotions

January 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MediaCo Pulls Off Half Dozen Promotions

• MediaCo Holding Inc., owners WQHT (HOT 97) & WBLS/New York, among other media properties, this week announced six strategic

Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open
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Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open

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UMG Names Chief Data Officer
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RESEARCH 

UMG Names Chief Data Officer

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WTOP Gets Down To Business With Wordock
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WTOP Gets Down To Business With Wordock

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WTOP Gets Down To Business With Wordock
Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

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J-Que Sets Alarm For Zero Dark Thirty
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC URBAN 

J-Que Sets Alarm For Zero Dark Thirty

January 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on J-Que Sets Alarm For Zero Dark Thirty

• Urban One’s KBXX (97.9 The Box)/Houston proudly announces the return of DJ J-Que to morning drive. Beginning Monday, Jan.

Chicago’s Score Adds Frequency Modulation
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Chicago’s Score Adds Frequency Modulation

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KERA Names Osei Host Of ‘Morning Edition’
FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

KERA Names Osei Host Of ‘Morning Edition’

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LABEL LOVE

iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all
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iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all

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UMG Names Chief Data Officer
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RESEARCH 

UMG Names Chief Data Officer

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Names Chief Data Officer
Blythe & Pettit Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
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Blythe & Pettit Named Big Loud Co-Presidents

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Blythe & Pettit Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TELEVISION TOP 40 

Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
Remembering Bill Pfordresher
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Remembering Bill Pfordresher

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bill Pfordresher
Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
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Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes

PROGRAMMING

J-Que Sets Alarm For Zero Dark Thirty
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J-Que Sets Alarm For Zero Dark Thirty

January 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on J-Que Sets Alarm For Zero Dark Thirty
Chicago’s Score Adds Frequency Modulation
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Chicago’s Score Adds Frequency Modulation

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KERA Names Osei Host Of ‘Morning Edition’
FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

KERA Names Osei Host Of ‘Morning Edition’

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Nominees Announced For iHeartPodcast Awards
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Nominees Announced For iHeartPodcast Awards

January 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Nominees Announced For iHeartPodcast Awards
Programming Upgrades At AGM Albuquerque
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Programming Upgrades At AGM Albuquerque

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Programming Upgrades At AGM Albuquerque
Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open
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Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open

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