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Pitbull Re-Ups With BMG

November 16, 2023November 16, 2023 kevincarter BMG, Pitbull

• Multi-Platinum, Grammy-award winning global hit songwriter Armando Christian Pérez, a.k.a. Pitbull, has renewed his global publishing partnership with BMG,

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Van Dyke Upped To VP At Provident

November 14, 2023 kevincarter Provident Entertainment

• Provident Entertainment has elevated Charles Van Dyke to Vice President of Promotions. In his newly expanded role, Van Dyke

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underscore works Label Deal With Warner

November 13, 2023November 13, 2023 kevincarter underscore works, Warner Records

• Warner Records announced the launch of underscore works recordings, a joint venture with underscore works, the Nashville-based management company

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Meet Your 66th Grammy Nominees!

November 10, 2023November 12, 2023 kevincarter Grammy Awards, Recording Academy

• SZA leads the Grammy class of 2024, garnering nine nominations, including three of the “Big Four” General Field categories

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Cirque du Soleil Goes Country

November 8, 2023 kevincarter Cirque du Soleil, UMG Nashville

• Cirque du Soleil has teamed up with Universal Music Group Nashville to launch a new Country-themed theatrical touring show

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Island Names Schumer EVP/Head of Marketing

November 8, 2023November 8, 2023 kevincarter Island Records

• Island Records has tapped veteran label executive Jay Schumer as Executive Vice President, Head of Marketing & Business Development.

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Lambert, Randall Launch Big Loud Texas

November 6, 2023November 6, 2023 kevincarter Big Loud Records, Big Loud Texas

• GRAMMY winners Miranda Lambert and Jon Randall have teamed up to launch their own imprint in partnership with Big

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Meet ACM Lifting Lives’ New Board

November 3, 2023November 5, 2023 kevincarter ACM Lifting Lives

• ACM Lifting Lives®, the philanthropic partner of the Academy of Country Music dedicated to improving lives through the power

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Concord Annexes Round Hill Royalty Fund

November 2, 2023 kevincarter Concord

• Concord announced the acquisition of Round Hill’s UK-listed music fund, Round Hill Music Royalty Fund (RHM). The deal includes

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ACM Introduces 2023-24 Board

November 2, 2023November 2, 2023 kevincarter ACM

• The Academy of Country Music® announced its newly-elected Board of Directors for the 2023-2024 term. Previously announced officer roles

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Remembering Barry Richards
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Remembering Barry Richards

August 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Barry Richards

• We were shocked and saddened over the weekend to learn that legendary radio/TV personality, and music promoter Barry “The

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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

• Townsquare Media announced yet another strategic digital advertising partnership via its Townsquare Ignite Digital Advertising division — this time

Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

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‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show

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Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated
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Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated
Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists
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Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

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Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone

• iHeartMedia’s KVET (AM 1300 The Zone)/Austin, the radio flagship for University of Texas Athletics, announced the expansion of The

Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

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

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

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Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
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Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team
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Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team

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Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists
Farber Goes All-In On VERSION III
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Farber Goes All-In On VERSION III

August 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Farber Goes All-In On VERSION III
HEY NOW Enhanced With Ames & Ramsey
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HEY NOW Enhanced With Ames & Ramsey

August 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on HEY NOW Enhanced With Ames & Ramsey

PROGRAMMING

Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone
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Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone

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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

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

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Bobby Bones To Host Radio HOF Induction
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Bobby Bones To Host Radio HOF Induction

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bobby Bones To Host Radio HOF Induction
Bob’s Back To WPOC, Adds WMZQ/DC
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Bob’s Back To WPOC, Adds WMZQ/DC

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‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show
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‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show

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