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David Wayne “The Blue In Your Eyes” now at radio: Radio Download Here
David Wayne’s life is a walking country song. He began listening to country music at the age of five as he played country records for his parents and relatives when they played cards on the weekends. Being an only child, David would wander away from home and walk the countryside near his hometown of Jellico, Tennessee, experiencing the songs he has heard in his mind. By listening to the great singers of that time, the sincerity of the lyrics that paints word pictures embedded the country music lifestyle in his mind. From this point, David wanted to be like his […]
Shaila Scott Joins WPPZ in Philadelphia for Middays
Radio One’s WPPZ-FM (Classix 107.9) in Philadelphia names veteran New York personality Shaila Scott for middays. She joins the Rhymthic Oldies outlet for 9am-2pm to fill slot most recently held by former Program Director Jay Dixon, who departed last year. Scott began her career at WBLK in Buffalo and worked at WBLS in New York from 1988 until 1994 and again from 2012 to 2022. She most recently hosted weekends/fill-ins at Classic Hip Hop WXBK (94.7 The Block) in New York.
WHYI (Y100)/Miami Names Larry ”Yako” Calderon Jr. as PD
iHeartMedia appoints Larry “Yako” Calderon Jr. as Program Director of CHR WHYI-FM (Y100) in Miami, effective immediately. He replaces Taylor Jukes who was promoted to Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia in San Diego. Yako brings over 25 years of broadcast radio experience, having worked in major East Coast markets such as New York, Miami, Orlando, Philadelphia and Boston. For the past seven years, he’s served as the Music Director for co-owned Spanish CHR WZTU (Tu 94.9). “I’ve known Yako for many years and have seen his professional growth first-hand,” said Senior Vice President of Programming PJ Gonzalez. “His […]
Wondery, Pineapple Street Studios Announce ”Hysterical”
Wondery and Audacy’s Pineapple Street Studios have announced “Hysterical,” a new 7-part limited series from podcaster Dan Taberski. It explores a mysterious illness contracted by a group of upstate New York high school students in 2011 that may or may not be a case of mass hysteria. The series begins by examining the outbreak of a puzzling illness in LeRoy, NY, believed by some to be the most severe case of mass hysteria since the Salem Witch Trials. In the process, he discovers similarities to more recent mysterious cases, such as Havana Syndrome and the outbreak of police officers across […]
Calliope Wren Presents New Single: the Emphatic Rock Bop “Fading”
Emerging Singer/songwriter Calliope Wren presents “Fading”, now available on Spotify and all the major music services. Calliope Wren’s latest single, “Fading,” is about letting go of control. submission to the universe. The lonely, uncomfortable, blissful journey of oneself. In “Fading,” Calliope captures the profound sense of longing for a sense of home and belonging that sometimes seems to slip away. The lyrics vividly portray the internal struggle of holding onto memories of better times while recognizing the painful reality that those moments are slipping away. The harrowing rock melody amplifies the emotional intensity of the song, blending powerful vocals with […]
Chappell Roan “Good Luck, Babe!”
“Chappell Roan “Good Luck, Babe!” (Island/Republic) is breaking on Today’s Hottest Hits” Bill Hennes/Pompano Beach, FL