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AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES STREAMING SYNDICATION TELEVISION 

CMA & Disney Renew Vows

May 12, 2026May 12, 2026 kevincarter ABC, CMA, Disney

• The Country Music Association (CMA) and Disney have extended their agreement for the CMA Awards, Country Music’s Biggest Night™,

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES TELEVISION 

CMA Initiates New CEO Search

February 16, 2026 kevincarter CMA

• The Country Music Association (CMA), in partnership with independent executive search firm Buffkin Baker, has opened applications in search

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CMA CEO Trahern Announces Retirement

January 14, 2026January 15, 2026 kevincarter CMA

• Sarah Trahern, CEO of the Country Music Association (CMA), has announced her decision to retire at the end of 2026, marking the

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AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION TELEVISION 

Executive Action Day At CMA

October 21, 2025 kevincarter CMA

• The Country Music Association (CMA) announced a bunch of recent promotions and new additions, further enhancing the vital roles

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Serious CMA Executive Action

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025 kevincarter CMA

• The Country Music Association (CMA) announced a bunch recent promotions and new additions. The action begins with Emily Evans

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CMA Promotes & Hires A Busload

March 20, 2025 kevincarter CMA

• The Country Music Association (CMA) announced a metric ton of key promotions and several new hires. Let us review,

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CMA Executive Action: Kirk & Overend

April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 kevincarter CMA

• The Country Music Association (CMA) announced the promotion of Michelle Kirk to Senior Director, Integrated Marketing, and Mary Overend

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CMA Adds Three, Ups Two

November 16, 2023November 16, 2023 kevincarter CMA, CMA Foundation

• The Country Music Association (CMA) and the CMA Foundation announced three new hires in newly created positions across the

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Country HOF To Induct Galante, Lewis & Whitley

May 17, 2022May 18, 2022 kevincarter CMA, Country Music Hall of Fame

• UPDATED: The Country Music Association announced the 2022 inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame — longtime label

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CMA + Foundation Name 2022 Board Members

January 9, 2022 kevincarter CMA, CMA Foundation

The Country Music Association (CMA) and the CMA Foundation have announced their respective Boards Of Directors for 2022. The CMA

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2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC
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2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC

• The 2027 Grammy Awards® will air live from Crypto. com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2027,

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MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE STREAMING 

MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

• MapQuest, the trusted navigation platform used by tens of millions of people each month, and iHeartRadio announced a new

Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
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Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
Mothership Beams Up To Concord
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Mothership Beams Up To Concord

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mothership Beams Up To Concord
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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2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC
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2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC

• The 2027 Grammy Awards® will air live from Crypto. com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2027,

CMA & Disney Renew Vows
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES STREAMING SYNDICATION TELEVISION 

CMA & Disney Renew Vows

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DFW’s Ticket Has World Cup Fever
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DFW’s Ticket Has World Cup Fever

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on DFW’s Ticket Has World Cup Fever

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2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC
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2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC

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30 Trips Around The Sun For Planetary Group
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30 Trips Around The Sun For Planetary Group

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 30 Trips Around The Sun For Planetary Group
Hawie Named Managing Dir., Last Gang Records
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Hawie Named Managing Dir., Last Gang Records

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hawie Named Managing Dir., Last Gang Records
Big Machine Inks Backbeat Troubadours
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Big Machine Inks Backbeat Troubadours

May 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Big Machine Inks Backbeat Troubadours
Paramount & WMG Making Movies
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Paramount & WMG Making Movies

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Paramount & WMG Making Movies
Az Cohen & Believe Launch AZTEC
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Az Cohen & Believe Launch AZTEC

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Az Cohen & Believe Launch AZTEC

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DFW’s Ticket Has World Cup Fever
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DFW’s Ticket Has World Cup Fever

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on DFW’s Ticket Has World Cup Fever
Busy Summer Season Ahead For WTMD
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Busy Summer Season Ahead For WTMD

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Busy Summer Season Ahead For WTMD
Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock
FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock
Andrews Named Brand Mgr., WMYX/Milwaukee
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Andrews Named Brand Mgr., WMYX/Milwaukee

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Andrews Named Brand Mgr., WMYX/Milwaukee
Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies
ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC HIP HOP EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies

May 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies
Townsquare Expands The Fan To Fort Collins
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Townsquare Expands The Fan To Fort Collins

May 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Expands The Fan To Fort Collins

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