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Black River Entertainment

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VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

June 1, 2026June 1, 2026 kevincarter Black River Entertainment

• Black River Entertainment has elevated Grace Watson to Vice President, Commercial Partnerships & Digital. The news was announced by

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Black River Partners With Akando For Promo

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Akando Music, Black River Entertainment

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

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Black River Pros On The Loose

April 13, 2026April 13, 2026 kevincarter Black River Entertainment

• As initially reported by Country Aircheck, and confirmed by RAMP, Black River Entertainment is undergoing a restructuring of its

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National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025 kevincarter Black River Entertainment

• Black River Entertainment is proud to announce the elevation of Kellie LaJack to Director of National Promotion, effective immediately.

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PR Pro Kovacevich Joins Black River Entertainment

August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 kevincarter Black River Entertainment

• Black River Entertainment welcomes Nikki Kovacevich as its new Marketing & PR Coordinator. The announcement was made by her

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Black River Adds Hite For Southeast Promo

July 15, 2025July 15, 2025 kevincarter Black River Entertainment

• Black River Entertainment has availed itself of the experience of radio and record industry pro Traci Hite as the

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Bennett Joins Black River As VP/Label Services

April 23, 2025April 23, 2025 kevincarter Black River Entertainment

• Black River Entertainment is proud to announce the official appointment of LeAnn Bennett as Vice President, Label Services. In

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Hudspeth Upped To Creative Mgr. At Black River

March 6, 2025March 7, 2025 kevincarter Black River Entertainment

• Black River Publishing has promoted Sarah Hudspeth to Creative Manager. Hudspeth has solidified herself as an essential member of

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Black River Ups Roden To Publicity Manager

February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 kevincarter Black River Entertainment

• Black River Entertainment has formally promoted Ally Roden to Publicity Manager. The announcement of Roden’s elevation came from Black

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Black River Inks Malito For West Coast Promo

October 23, 2024 kevincarter Black River Entertainment

• Black River Entertainment has acquired the talents of Jim Malito, as Director of Radio Promotion, West Coast. The official

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BREAKING NEWS

U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year
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U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year

September 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year

• MusiCares® has named U2 — Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr. — as the 2027 MusiCares

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West Roland Right Back To Radio
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West Roland Right Back To Radio

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on West Roland Right Back To Radio

• He’s baaaack! After a nearly three-year industry hiatus, we are happy to see Roland West is back inside the

RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
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RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

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Triton Forges Partnership With RCS
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Triton Forges Partnership With RCS

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Howard Live On Mondays, Streams On HBO Max
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Howard Live On Mondays, Streams On HBO Max

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Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops
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Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops

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U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year
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U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year

September 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year

• MusiCares® has named U2 — Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr. — as the 2027 MusiCares

Connoisseur Shreveport Ups Hanson, Adds Cannell
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Connoisseur Shreveport Ups Hanson, Adds Cannell

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Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves
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Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves

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U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year
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U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year

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Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France
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Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France
CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson
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CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson

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Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming
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Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming

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Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined
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Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined

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RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
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RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

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Connoisseur Shreveport Ups Hanson, Adds Cannell
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Connoisseur Shreveport Ups Hanson, Adds Cannell

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Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves
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Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves

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New Day Dawns At WHJY
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New Day Dawns At WHJY

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SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons
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SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons

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Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed
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Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed

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Ryan Gorman Now Entering Orlando
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Ryan Gorman Now Entering Orlando

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