CMT & Premiere Renew Vows

• CMT and iHeartMedia’s Premiere Networks announced a multi-year deal extension that keeps intact the world’s largest Country music platform spanning radio, television, digital and social. Under the terms of agreement, CMT and Premiere Networks will continue to collaborate and develop programs and events for multiple platforms and screens that give fans insider access to the artists and music they love.

It was concurrently announced that Country radio and CMT personality Cody Alan would continue as host of CMT After MidNite with Cody Alan, which celebrates 25 years on-air this year. Alan (left) was recently nominated for an ACM Radio Award as “National On-Air Personality of the Year.” Premiere Networks serves as the exclusive distribution partner for CMT Radio Live with Cody Alan, which rolls weeknights from 7-midnight ET. CMT Radio, which includes After MidNite and CMT Radio Live, originates from the network’s Nashville-based studio. The shows can be heard on over 210 Country stations and via iHeartRadio.com.

“Music is the center of our brand and we look forward to exploring new avenues of growth with Premiere,” said Frank Tanki, General Manager of CMT and TV Land. “Our partnership with Premiere Networks provides endless opportunities and unrivaled reach to connect even more with fans everywhere, and on every platform.” Alan commented “I’m honored to continue our work with Premiere Networks, and humbled by the ACM nomination for ‘National Personality of the Year.’ It’s a real testament to the hard work of our team. We take pride in creating engaging content for our fans every day.”