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ACM Membership Window Closes Today!

December 15, 2025December 14, 2025 kevincarter ACM, ACM Awards

• The Academy of Country Music® announced he submissions and ballot timeline for professional membership voting for the 61st Academy

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ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps

September 5, 2025 kevincarter ACM, ACM Awards, ACM Lifting Lives

• The Academy of Country Music® announces new hires across two departments — Lauren Burchett joins as Head of Partnerships

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ACM Welcomes New Board Members

October 23, 2024 kevincarter ACM

• The Academy of Country Music® announced its newly-elected Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 term. Previously announced officer roles

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ACM Opens ’25 Membership Window

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024 kevincarter ACM

• The window to become a member or renew membership for the Academy of Country Music® leading into the landmark

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ACM Welcomes Six New Staffers

February 15, 2024February 15, 2024 kevincarter ACM, ACM Awards, ACM Lifting Lives

• The Academy of Country Music® announces six new hires across several departments — Ben Carter joins as Vice President,

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Beverly Joins ACM As EVP/Chief Business Officer

January 22, 2024January 23, 2024 kevincarter ACM

• The Academy of Country Music® announced a new addition to its leadership team with the hiring of Gil Beverly

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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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The Award-Winning Charlie Cook!

September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 kevincarter ACM, Cumulus Media, WKDF

• Cumulus Media is proud to announces that Charlie Cook, the company’s VP of Country, was recently honored by the

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ACM Announces Additions & Upgrades

July 13, 2023July 13, 2023 kevincarter ACM

• The Academy of Country Music® announced two new hires and five promotions across several departments — Kris Reyes joins

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BMAC & ACM Launch OnRamp Program

February 21, 2023 kevincarter ACM, BMAC

• The Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) and the Academy of Country Music (ACM) proudly announce a new partnership to

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BREAKING NEWS

NYC Icon Jim Kerr Extends For Five Years
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

NYC Icon Jim Kerr Extends For Five Years

February 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NYC Icon Jim Kerr Extends For Five Years

• Jim Kerr‘s remarkable half-century radio career will continue for at least another five years, as iHeartMedia Classic Rock WAXQ

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Great Gig, Twin Cities, [Your Name]!
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Great Gig, Twin Cities, [Your Name]!

February 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Great Gig, Twin Cities, [Your Name]!

• Hubbard Hot AC KSTP (KS95)/Minneapolis, the radio home of Crisco, Dex & Wes in the morning and Staci &

Zeno Media Ups Latuff To Chief Growth Officer
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Zeno Media Ups Latuff To Chief Growth Officer

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Zeno Media Ups Latuff To Chief Growth Officer
A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect
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Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect
Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

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More Sacramento Pros On The Loose
CLASSIC ROCK Consultants DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

More Sacramento Pros On The Loose

February 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on More Sacramento Pros On The Loose

• Yet another unscheduled departure inside Audacy’s Sacramento broadcast complex — this time it’s our longtime pal (and former R&R

Keith Urban Appearing At CRS 2026
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Keith Urban Appearing At CRS 2026

February 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Keith Urban Appearing At CRS 2026
Lawrence Writing His Next Chapter
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Lawrence Writing His Next Chapter

February 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lawrence Writing His Next Chapter

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Keith Urban Appearing At CRS 2026
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Keith Urban Appearing At CRS 2026

February 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Keith Urban Appearing At CRS 2026
Virgin Music Completes Downtown Acquisition
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Virgin Music Completes Downtown Acquisition

February 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Virgin Music Completes Downtown Acquisition
SITM Honors Rhone & Moroney
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SITM Honors Rhone & Moroney

February 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SITM Honors Rhone & Moroney
Elaina Back As Host Of ‘New Faces’
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Elaina Back As Host Of ‘New Faces’

February 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Elaina Back As Host Of ‘New Faces’
Concord Debuts Swanky New Digs
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Concord Debuts Swanky New Digs

February 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Concord Debuts Swanky New Digs
Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records
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Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records

PROGRAMMING

More Sacramento Pros On The Loose
CLASSIC ROCK Consultants DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

More Sacramento Pros On The Loose

February 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on More Sacramento Pros On The Loose
Lawrence Writing His Next Chapter
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Lawrence Writing His Next Chapter

February 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lawrence Writing His Next Chapter
WGR Sports Radio Expands Into Rochester
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WGR Sports Radio Expands Into Rochester

February 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WGR Sports Radio Expands Into Rochester
Study: Bicultural Latinos A Driving Force
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Study: Bicultural Latinos A Driving Force

February 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Study: Bicultural Latinos A Driving Force
NYC Icon Jim Kerr Extends For Five Years
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

NYC Icon Jim Kerr Extends For Five Years

February 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NYC Icon Jim Kerr Extends For Five Years
Great Gig, Twin Cities, [Your Name]!
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Great Gig, Twin Cities, [Your Name]!

February 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Great Gig, Twin Cities, [Your Name]!

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