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Apple Ups Bryan To Global Head/Country Music

September 10, 2024September 12, 2024 kevincarter Apple Music

• Congrats to Apple Music executive Michael Bryan on his elevation from Director of Editorial Operations & Audio Production to

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Kendrick Lamar Inks Super Bowl Halftime Show

September 8, 2024September 9, 2024 kevincarter Apple Music, Kendrick Lamar

• Seventeen-time GRAMMY winner Kendrick Lamar will perform at the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show next February in

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Billie Eilish Live On Apple Music

September 26, 2022 kevincarter Apple Music, Billie Eilish

• Billie Eilish celebrates the end of her sold-out global Happier Than Ever, The World Tour with a special livestream

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Apple Music Takes Super Bowl Halftime

September 23, 2022September 24, 2022 kevincarter Apple Music, Super Bowl

• Apple Music will replace longtime sponsor Pepsi as the new official sponsor of the Super Bowl Halftime Show. The

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Weeknd, Olivia, H.E.R. Win Apple Music Awards

November 30, 2021November 30, 2021 kevincarter Apple Music

• Apple® announced the winners of the third annual Apple Music® Awards, recognizing the best artists of 2021 and their

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Apple Launches Apple Music Radio

August 18, 2020August 19, 2020 kevincarter Apple Music

• UPDATED: Attention, terrestrial and satellite radio — Apple is getting serious about pumping out the hits across multiple formats,

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Radio Gaga For Gaga Radio

August 6, 2020 kevincarter Apple Music, Lady Gaga

• The inspiration for Lady Gaga‘s No. 1 album Chromatica (Streamline/Interscope) came from the dance floor. Now, every Friday on

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Bryan’s Next Adventure Awaits

February 28, 2020 kevincarter Apple Music, CAA

• In a day of notable departures in the Country world (see Bentli, Ty), RAMP has also learned that Nashville-based programmer-turned-agent Michael

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Apple Music Awards Tonight

December 3, 2019December 3, 2019 kevincarter Apple Music, Billie Eilish

• Introducing the Apple Music Awards, described as “a celebration of the best and boldest musicians of 2019 and the

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Apple Launches Shazam Discovery Top 50

August 21, 2019August 21, 2019 kevincarter Apple Music, Shazam

• In a marked expansion of Shazam’s integration with Apple Music, Apple has debuted a new Shazam Discovery Top 50

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2026 Radio Hall of Fame Nominees Announced
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2026 Radio Hall of Fame Nominees Announced

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 2026 Radio Hall of Fame Nominees Announced

• The Museum of Broadcast Communications today announced the nominees for the Radio Hall Of Fame Class of 2026. The

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SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
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SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

• SiriusXM announced a new audio advertising partnership with Google that connects YouTube to one of the largest audio advertising

Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
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Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
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vCreative Expands Automation Integrations

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports
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Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports
Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
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Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas

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Black River Partners With Akando For Promo
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Black River Partners With Akando For Promo

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black River Partners With Akando For Promo

• Black River Entertainment announced they will be partnering with AKANDO Music for radio promotion. Their first official release will

Jay Shannon Named OM, CMG San Antonio
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Jay Shannon Named OM, CMG San Antonio

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jay Shannon Named OM, CMG San Antonio
SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
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SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

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Black River Partners With Akando For Promo
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Black River Partners With Akando For Promo

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black River Partners With Akando For Promo
Cody Alan Hosting ACM Nominee Special
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Cody Alan Hosting ACM Nominee Special

April 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cody Alan Hosting ACM Nominee Special
Walters Upped To SVP At Surfdog/DKM
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Walters Upped To SVP At Surfdog/DKM

April 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Walters Upped To SVP At Surfdog/DKM
KROQ Feeds Its In-N-Out Urge
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KROQ Feeds Its In-N-Out Urge

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KROQ Feeds Its In-N-Out Urge
KMM Sports Combines Masters, Borchetta, Logan
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KMM Sports Combines Masters, Borchetta, Logan

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KMM Sports Combines Masters, Borchetta, Logan
Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project
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Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project

PROGRAMMING

Jay Shannon Named OM, CMG San Antonio
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Jay Shannon Named OM, CMG San Antonio

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jay Shannon Named OM, CMG San Antonio
McVay Honored For His Industry Impact
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McVay Honored For His Industry Impact

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McVay Honored For His Industry Impact
K-LOVE Lands Gator As Chief Media Officer
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K-LOVE Lands Gator As Chief Media Officer

April 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on K-LOVE Lands Gator As Chief Media Officer
CPR Selects Kanani As Host Of ‘Morning Edition’
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CPR Selects Kanani As Host Of ‘Morning Edition’

April 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CPR Selects Kanani As Host Of ‘Morning Edition’
Lindstrom Follows Her North Star Home
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Lindstrom Follows Her North Star Home

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lindstrom Follows Her North Star Home
Knight Earns Programming Stripes At CMG/JAX
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Knight Earns Programming Stripes At CMG/JAX

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Knight Earns Programming Stripes At CMG/JAX

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