“Loving Eileen Carey’s “Every Day” (Rollycoaster) on our Sound Machine” Tom Barstow/Moyock, SC
The FCC’s Fourth Report and Order, Order on Reconsideration and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, made public on Thursday, reinstates the collection of workforce composition data for radio and television broadcasters on FCC Form 395-B. The move follows the recent addition of Anna Gomez as the third Democratic Commission and a 3-2 party vote. The Commission had suspended its requirement that licensees file the form, which collects race, ethnicity and gender information about a broadcaster’s employees within specified job categories, more than two decades ago. After a long period of inactivity, the Commission issued a Further Notice of Proposed […]
Benson Boone has to be one of the most talented artists in the AC40 arena. His latest in “Beautiful Things” (Night Street/Warner) reminds us about why he is so important for this format. Songs like this so well written with the vocal delivery he displays are quite rare to find these days but when you do it’s time to embrace it for all it’s worth. Excellent showing for Benson Boone to be sure. The Weeknd has another huge record on his hands. “One Of The Girls featuring Jennie (XO/Republic) is just too good to put down. It shines from beginning […]
Renowned singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and music producer Buck Johnson, co-wrote the hit single “Just Feel Better” with Jamie Houston (Miley Cyrus, Sheryl Crow, and Kid Rock) and Damon Johnson (guitarist and lead singer for Brother Cane, having three No. 1 rock radio singles, including “And Fools Shine On, as well as touring with Alice Cooper, Thin Lizzy, and Lynyrd Skynyrd). Buck now releases his own compelling rendition of the 2005 worldwide phenomenon, which was a song from the dynamic collaboration between Carlos Santana and Steven Tyler on the acclaimed album All That I Am. Buck, known for his role as the […]
Beasley Media and Key Networks have announced that Country radio personality Kelly Ford debuts as host of “Backstage Country.” This week, Nashville-based Ford will host the program alongside Country superstars Lady A, the first weekly guest hosts to share the mic with Ford. Throughout the week, Lady A will share with Ford and the show’s listeners the real stories behind their music and personal insights recalling their first days together. During the month of March, Ford welcomes a lineup of artists in Country music to join her as guest hosts of Backstage Country. Those guest hosts include: Carly Pearce (March […]
Cumulus Media is partnering with AI audio solutions provider Super Hi-Fi and HD Radio’s Xperi to launch two new automated radio stations in Tennessee, reports thedesk.net. The stations will air on the HD channels of WGFX (104.5 The Zone) in Nashville, and will serve as a testing ground for new radio programs and related services the companies said. The new stations are called “The Hill” and “Nashville Songwriter Radio,” and will be powered by Super Hi-Fi’s “Program Director” software, which uses machine learning tools to help stations build and scale their automated programming. “Super Hi-Fi is excited to collaborate with […]