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Whiteside Stepping Down As ACM CEO

March 3, 2026March 4, 2026 kevincarter ACM

• The Academy of Country Music (ACM) announced that CEO Damon Whiteside plans to depart in June 2026 after six-and-a-half

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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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Another Round of Downsizing At Audacy
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Another Round of Downsizing At Audacy

March 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Another Round of Downsizing At Audacy

• UPDATING: The Audacy downsizing continues… • Rochester, NY: Hope Breen has exited her role as Producer of the Bee

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Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks
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Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks

April 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks

• Skyview Networks has completed an ownership transition, with President & CEO Steve Jones now assuming full leadership control of

iHeart New England Handled With Care
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iHeart New England Handled With Care

March 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart New England Handled With Care
Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig
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Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig
Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group
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Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group

March 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group
HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together
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HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together

March 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together

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Urban One Selling In Charlotte
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Urban One Selling In Charlotte

April 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One Selling In Charlotte

• It’s the end of the line… apparently… for heritage Hot AC WLNK (The Mix 100.9 / 99.3)/Charlotte, as Radio

RAMP Leap Of The Week: Hannah Lane!
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RAMP Leap Of The Week: Hannah Lane!

April 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RAMP Leap Of The Week: Hannah Lane!
Licata Named CEO, iHeart Multiplatform Group
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Licata Named CEO, iHeart Multiplatform Group

April 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Licata Named CEO, iHeart Multiplatform Group

LABEL LOVE

Epic Upgrade For Ezekiel Lewis
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Epic Upgrade For Ezekiel Lewis

March 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Epic Upgrade For Ezekiel Lewis
Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor
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Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor

March 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor
Executive Action: Warner Records Nashville
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Executive Action: Warner Records Nashville

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Warner Records Nashville
Supreme Court Reverses $1B Label Suit
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Supreme Court Reverses $1B Label Suit

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Supreme Court Reverses $1B Label Suit
HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together
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HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together

March 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together
iHeart, TikTok Debut New LP Release Model
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iHeart, TikTok Debut New LP Release Model

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, TikTok Debut New LP Release Model

PROGRAMMING

Urban One Selling In Charlotte
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Urban One Selling In Charlotte

April 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One Selling In Charlotte
Licata Named CEO, iHeart Multiplatform Group
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Licata Named CEO, iHeart Multiplatform Group

April 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Licata Named CEO, iHeart Multiplatform Group
570 WWNC Enhanced With FM
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570 WWNC Enhanced With FM

April 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 570 WWNC Enhanced With FM
Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks
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Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks

April 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks
Baltimore Wakes Up With Michael J & Candace
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Baltimore Wakes Up With Michael J & Candace

April 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baltimore Wakes Up With Michael J & Candace
Another Round of Downsizing At Audacy
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Another Round of Downsizing At Audacy

March 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Another Round of Downsizing At Audacy

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