Country radio executive Charlie Cook, who is VP, Country, for Cumulus Media, was honored by the Academy of Country Music (ACM) with the ACM Service Award. Cook was presented with the award by former ACM Award winner Chris Janson at the 16th Annual Academy of Country Music Honors, dubbed the “Country Music industry’s favorite night” […]
“Loving the new Clark Ford & Underground Tree “I Don’t Want To Work Today” (CFM) on our Sound Machine” Tom Barstow/Moyock, SC
Alternative WCYY-FM/Portland ME and WPKQ/North Conway NH will drop their simulcast of WBZ-FM (98.5 The Sports Hub)/Boston’s “Toucher & Rich” from wakeups in favor of a locally music-intensive morning show. Former WCYY air personality Rob Riccitelli will return to host mornings beginning Monday, October 9. Riccitelli previously worked at WCYY from 2000 to 2016 and […]
NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt testified on Wednesday at a House Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing titled “Lights, Camera, Subscriptions: State of the Video Marketplace.” In his testimony, LeGeyt urged congressional action that would enable broadcasters to fairly compete and expand viewer and listener access to our indispensable service. Specifically, LeGeyt’s testimony called for […]
Country rock recording artist, Chris Bricks, a newcomer to country music but no stranger to the music scene and streaming success stories, will celebrate the release of his country debut “Rock & Roll*” in October. Penned and co-produced by the Nashville-based artist-producer, the track will be available worldwide via all major digital retail and streaming […]
Cumulus Media flips Alternative KCJK-FM (105.1 The X) in Kansas City to Hip-Hop as “Power 105.1.” The new format replaces KMJK-FM (107.3), a Hip Hop and R&B station that evolved from its Urban AC after Cumulus Media acquired the station in 2004. Power 105.1 is home to artists such as Drake, Meghan Thee Stallion, Cardi […]
Concord Music Publishing announced the signing of rising country music artist Clayton Mullen. The exclusive worldwide publishing agreement, effective immediately, will include Mullen’s full catalog and all future works. Clayton Mullen was raised in the Northeast and his interest in writing and performing developed during his time in college at Texas Christian University in […]
Feeling a little bit country, No Show Productions announces the “Still Playin’ Possum: Music & Memories of George Jones” tribute concert event will premiere in a one-day-only theater presentation in association with Fathom Events. With performances filmed on April 25, 2023, in Huntsville, Alabama, to a sold-out show at the Von Braun Center, some of country […]
iHeartMedia flips W242CJ in Brunswick, GA to the new Real 96.3, The Wick’s New #1 for Hip Hop ‘N R&B. The station will air songs from artists including Lil Wayne, Kendrick Lamar, Rihanna and Drake. The station will also feature “The Breakfast Club,” with DJ Envy and Charlamagne Tha God in mornings, weekdays from 5:30-10am. […]
SummitMedia’s WPYA/Birmingham recently held a competition for the local community, offering the chance to perform live on stage alongside the rock group Nickelback at the Oak Mountain Amphitheater on September 16. The competition encouraged 97.3 listeners to showcase their musical talents by submitting videos of themselves singing “Rockstar,” the hit song by Nickelback, with the […]
