Charlie Cook Extended, Adds WKDF Stripes

• Cumulus has re-upped VP of Country Music Charlie Cook in a long-term contract extension. The deal includes his current role as Operations Manager for Cumulus Nashville’s five-station cluster and PD of both WSM-FM (95.5 Nash Icon) and WKDF (103.3 Country). Current WKDF PD Paul Williams will now focus his efforts on his other fulltime role as Director of Programming for Westwood One Nashville.

Brian Philips, EVP, Content and Audience for Cumulus Media, said, “Charlie Cook is a warrior who lives to lead our powerful Nashville stations, the Cumulus Country stations and the Nashville music industry. He’s a legendary programmer who serves as a wise teacher and mentor to many at Cumulus.”

Allison Warren, VP/Market Manager of Cumulus Nashville commented, “It’s always our goal that through our Program Directors and their leadership we bring thoughtful, engaging, and entertaining audio content and music to our audiences. In Charlie, we have a talented and well-respected leader that is driven to harness the very best of what Cumulus and Country music has to offer. He has a wealth of radio experience and has built an impressive track record of accomplishments.”

Cook remarked, “I have had the pleasure to work as part of, and alongside, our local management team and corporate programming team, and as I continue in this role, I will do my best to help Cumulus innovate, and reach its next phase of growth. It’s an exciting time to be a part of the business and realize some of the significant opportunities out there as we continue to grow our audio capabilities.”