Patch Culbertson Named Big Loud Records SVP/GM 

PATCH CULBERTSON has been elevated to BIG LOUD RECORDS SVP/GM, effective immediately. CULBERTSON joined the label as VP/A&R in 2017 (NET NEWS 10/19/17). In this newly-created leadership role, he will oversee day-to-day operations along with commercial tactics and creative development for artists on the label's roster.

The MASSACHUSETTS native previously spent eight years as Dir./A&R at the NEW YORK headquarters of REPUBLIC REORDS. He has signed and developed many hit acts across multiple genres, including FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE (via REPUBLIC RECORDS), SOMO and AMINE.

“CRAIG [WISEMAN], JOEY [MOI], and I couldn’t be happier to continue our working relationship with PATCH CULBERTSON,” said BIG LOUD Partner/CEO SETH ENGLAND. “PATCH has been with the partners since the beginning of BIG LOUD RECORDS and has helped build the label into what it is today. We want to thank him for his years of service, and to the many more to come.”

“The trajectory of this groundbreaking label has stayed true to its namesake. How? Great songs, great artists, and a world-class team,” said CULBERTSON. “I am grateful every day to support the endeavors of our artists with colleagues who are simply the best in the business. Thank you, SETH, JOEY, CRAIG and AUSTEN [ADAMS] for this opportunity.”

Republic Records Welcomes Dave Rocco As Chief Creative Officer

REPUBLIC RECORDS has announced DAVE ROCCO as the Chief Creative Officer for the company. In this newly created role, ROCCO will bring his creative vision, innovative thinking and strategic expertise to REPUBLIC and its world-class roster of artists. He'll work in NEW YORK, based in the REPUBLIC RECORDS Offices. 

Most recently, ROCCO served as EVP, Creative at UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP (UMG), reporting to Chairman & CEO SIR LUCIAN GRAINGE. He collaborated with various UMG labels and dozens of artists in terms of development, artist narrative, and creative. Before entering the UMG ecosystem, he was at SPOTIFY, where he advanced from US Head/Artist ... more »

Mediabase 2021 Year-End Charts Released With Results In All Formats

REPUBLIC RECORDS was the #1 label in terms of Top 40 airplay according to MEDIABASE for the eight straight year, topping COLUMBIA, INTERSCOPE, RCA and ATLANTIC rounding out the Top Five.

DUA LIPA's "Levitating" was the top song over 24KGOLDN's "Mood" w/IANN DIOR, THE WEEKND's "Save Your Tears," CHRIS BROWN & YOUNG THUG's "Go Crazy" and ARIANA GRANDE's "positions."

ARIANA GRANDE was the year's MOST PLAYED ARTIST, followed by OLIVIA RODRIGO, JUSTIN BIEBER, THE WEEKND and DUA LIPA.

REPUBLIC RECORDS and POP SMOKE were tops in RHYTHMIC; INTERSCOPE and LIL BABY in URBAN; RCA and SILK SONIC in R&B, CAPITOL and LUKE COMBS in Country; REPUBLIC and THE WEEKND in Hot AC, REPUBLIC and DUA LIPA in AC, CONCORD and FOO FIGHTERS in Active Rock, INTERSCOPE and MACHINE GUN KELLY in Alternative, RCA and FOO FIGHTERS in Triple A, CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP and CAIN in Contemporary Christian.

For the complete chart information, go here.

SiriusXM Announces 'Class of 2021' & 'Future Five' Of 2022

SIRIUSXM’s music programming team has announced its "Class of 2021" and its "Future Five" artists for 2022.

The "Class of 2021" is composed of artists that SIRIUSXM was first to commit airplay and playlist support to who subsequently went on to have a major breakthrough year. SIRIUSXM’s commitment to these artists extends across multiple channels and genres. This year’s "Class of 2021" is (listed in alphabetical order): FOUSHEÉ, GIRL IN RED, GLASS ANIMALS, JAX, MORRAY, ROYAL & THE SERPENT, SHANE CODD, TAI VERDES, VEDO, WALKER HAYES, and ZERO 9:36.

The "Future Five" for 2022 consists of five new artists that SIRIUSXM has supported and predicts ... more »

WXBK (94.7 The Block)/New York Names Skip Dillard Brand Manager

MEDIACO R&B WBLS and Top 40/Rhythmic WQHT (HOT 97)/NEW YORK VP/National And Community Partnerships and former longtime WBLS and Gospel WLIB-A VP/Programming-OM SKIP DILLARD has been named Brand Manager of crosstown AUDACY Classic Hip Hop WXBK (94.7 THE BLOCK).

DILLARD said, "I am truly grateful for the opportunity to join the AUDACY team here in NEW YORK CITY. There’s nothing quite like the chance to build a new, fun, and exciting station for the greater NYC area that will be rooted in the community. I am honored to accept the challenge.”

SVP/Market Manager CHRIS OLIVIERO added, “SKIP knows the music, the artists, the community and this city ... more »

Look Who Is Speaking To Be An Agent Of Positive Change At The All Access Audio Summit 2022

Following the ALL ACCESS AUDIO SUMMIT 2021, it's time for the ALL ACCESS AUDIO SUMMIT 2022 with a spectacular lineup of speakers set -- with more being added soon! These folks are here to lend positivity to your radio stations.

Because of the uncertainty about a new COVID-19 variant out there, the high price of travel by airplane or car, and the cost of a hotel room, everyone at ALL ACCESS felt being cautious was the way to go … and so a virtual ALL ACCESS AUDIO SUMMIT 2022 event is being assembled and will broadcast on APRIL 20th & 21st, powered by the NUVOODOO CONFERENCE CLOUD.

The Focus Of The All Access Audio Summit 2022

The goal of ALL ... more »

Allison Hagendorf Leaving Spotify

ALL ACCESS has learned that ALLISON HAGENDORF is leaving her position as Head Of Rock at SPOTIFY after a six-year run.

HAGENDORF posted this statement on her FACEBOOK page to announce her exit: "Embrace adventures aligned with your magic. After six very full years at SPOTIFY, I’ve decided it’s time to spread my wings and soar into a new chapter. Connecting with so many artists and introducing new music to fellow fans around the world has been the most rewarding and fulfilling part of my work; it has been an honor to be part of your journey. As a Rock & Roll missionary, I will always be waving the flag for Rock and Alternative music, celebrating its past, present, and future. I am sending you all so much love and gratitude, and I cannot wait to stage dive into this new stratosphere. Stay tuned!"

HAGENDORF told ALL ACCESS, "I was also the Host/Executive Producer of the SPOTIFY Original Show 'Rock This With ALLISON HAGENDORF' whose 24 episodes, including guests like QUEEN, MILEY CYRUS, MACHINE GUN KELLY and  FOO FIGHTERS will continue to remain on the platform." 

Brian Hay Named Head/Catalog For Round Hill Records

ROUND HILL RECORDS has hired industry veteran BRIAN HAY as the company’s new Head/Catalog. In his new position, HAY will relocate from LOS ANGELES TO NASHVILLE to develop product and marketing plans around the company’s growing catalog that includes artists such as THE OFFSPRING, BUSH AND ESTELLE). He will also seek out catalog acquisitions and find new ways to help artists grow their audience and revenue.

Prior to joining ROUND HILL, HAY was SVP/Commerce, Consumption & New Business at RHINO RECORDS and spent almost a decade as VP/Global Account Management for WEA at ITUNES.

ROUND HILL Pres. JOE CALITRI said, “We’re thrilled to welcome BRIAN ... more »

Symphonic Distribution Hires Ali Lieberman As VP/Product

SYMPHONIC DISTRIBUTION has hired ALI LIEBERMAN as VP/Product. Previously, she was former Senior Director of Business Process and Product Management at SOUNDEXCHANGE, ALI brings over a decade of industry experience to the table; at SOUNDEXCHANGE. LIEBERMAN led the company through several operational and tech platform transitions. 

LIEBERMAN has also managed the US ISRC AGENCY within the RECORDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (RIAA) and is an MBA graduate of the GEORGETOWN MCDONOUGH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS. Her experience arrives just in time for the planned expansion of SYMPHONIC's rapidly progressing tech developments.

LIEBERMAN said, "I’m thrilled to join the team at SYMPHONIC and am very impressed with the high quality services they offer creators. I can’t wait to build some really cool products with talented people that will further the success of SYMPHONIC and our artists.” 

SYMPHONIC CTO ESHAN SHAH JAHAN added, “We are delighted that ALI has joined the Technology group at SYMPHONIC, where she can apply her tremendous energy and experience to further enhance our product offering. ALI is a fantastic addition in our mission to empower creators facing a complex digital landscape."

Daniel Lenz Upped To SVP/Sales For iHeartMedia/Milwaukee And Madison

iHEARTMEDIA has promoted MILWAUKEE cluster VP/Sales DANIEL LENZ to SVP/Sales for MILWAUKEE and MADISON. LENZ joined iHEARTMEDIA after 12 years with SAGA and five years with JOURNAL BROADCAST GROUP; he also owned employment search firm MYCO USA. He will report to MILWAUKEE Market Pres. COLLEEN VALKOUN.

“I’ve had a rewarding career in MILWAUKEE working alongside some really great media professionals and I am excited to take on this new role with IHEARTMEDIA MILWAUKEE and MADISON,” said LENZ. “I look forward to continuing the success we have established while contributing new ideas and leadership to the team.”

“We are thrilled to have a leader ... more »

Sarah Kay Named PD At WQMX/Akron As Rubber City Radio OM/PD Jeff Lynn Departs

SARAH KAY has been promoted from APD/morning co-host to PD at RUBBER CITY RADIO GROUP Country WQMX/AKRON, OH. She will retain her morning show duties. KAY first joined the station in 2008 as a part-timer before taking over nights in 2010. She then moved to mornings in 2014, and was elevated to APD in 2019 (NET NEWS 1/24/19).

She succeeds OM/PD JEFF LYNN, who has departed the company, where he also oversaw Classic Rock WONE and Soft AC WAKR, was PD for Alternative sister station WNWV (jenY 107.3)/CLEVELAND.

KAY shared her excitement on FACEBOOK, writing, “I started working at WQMX as a part timer 10 hours a week. Thirteen years later, I can say I’ve worked every daypart, fell in love with the music and now I have some news. TODAY, I was promoted to Program Director of 94.9 WQMX! I’m honored and thrilled to lead and learn with and from this group of pros! It’s time to get to work!”

Congratulate her here.

NAB, MMTC, NABOB Argue Against FCC's Foreign Government-Sponsored Programming Disclosure Rules In Brief To Court Of Appeals

The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS, MULTICULTURAL MEDIA, TELECOM AND INTERNET COUNCIL, and NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK OWNED BROADCASTERS have filed an initial brief with the U.S. COURT OF APPEALS in their lawsuit against the FCC's order requiring disclosures for foreign government-sponsored radio and television programming, arguing that the Commission does not have the authority to require that stations investigate programming producers for foreign ties, and that the Commission did not cite adequate justification for the rules and ignored similar issues for content on cable television and the internet.

"These regulations are imposed ... more »

Salem Re-Acquires WLCC/Tampa

RELEVANT RADIO, INC. is selling Religion WLCC-A/BRANDON-TAMPA, FL and W282CI/TAMPA to SALEM COMMUNICATIONS HOLDING CORP. for $600,000. SALEM owned WLCC in 2012-19.

In other filings with the FCC, ESTRELLA RADIO LICENSE OF HOUSTON LLC has applied for an STA to operate KEYH-A/HOUSTON with an emergency wire antenna from an alternate location after losing its transmitter site lease.

And CAROLINE SMITH has closed on the sale of Tejano KAMT (BLAZIN 105)/CHANNING-AMARILLO, TX to VIVA MEDIA, LLC for $355,000. The buyer has been programming KAMT under a time brokerage agreement since 2014.

Three Join Estrella Media Board

NEW MAJORITY READY CEO and former NBCUNIVERSAL/TELEMUNDO executive JACQUELINE HERNÁNDEZ, ENDEMOL SHINE LATINO EVP and also former NBCUNIVERSAL/TELEMUNDO executive FLAVIO MORALES, and OPENSTORE Pres. and DOUBLECLICK AD EXCHANGE founder MICHAEL RUBENSTEIN have jpined the Board of Directors of ESTRELLA MEDIA.

CEO PETER MARKHAM said, “ESTRELLA MEDIA continues to innovate and extend its leadership in the Spanish language media ecosystem, and having an industry leading board helps to strengthen and grow the company as we transform how Hispanic consumers access content across all media platforms. Having a diverse board of business leaders with deep knowledge of the U.S. Hispanic market, content, and audiences, as well as technology and finance, will help accelerate that growth.”

Recording Industry Association Of America Announces 'Class Of 2021' Earning First-Time Certifications

The RECORDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (RIAA) has announced its class of 2021. These are artists who earned first-time Gold or Platinum Awards in 2021. The common thread of this year's honorees is a great partnership with a label team that supports their music, craft, and journey to creative and commercial success. GEFFEN RECORDS' OLIVIA RODRIGO and ATLANTIC's POOH SHIETY are among the top recognized. 

RIAA Chairman & CEO, MITCH GLAZIER said, “RIAA welcomes 43 amazing new artists into this year’s ‘Class Of 2021’ first-time Gold & Platinum Awards club. You join a towering group of musical giants – legends who have shaped our culture and achieved the very highest level of creative and commercial success. Congratulations to this year’s artists and their label teams that have helped them reach this incredible milestone moment. We can’t wait to see what you do next!”

Click here for a full list of the Class of 2021.

iHeartMedia To Host Holiday Pop-Up Party With Ed Sheeran & Music-To-Light Show At Empire State Building

iHEARTMEDIA and the EMPIRE STATE BUILDING (ESB) will host an  “iHEARTRADIO Holiday Pop Up Party With ED SHEERAN,” an intimate live event featuring a five-song performance and exclusive interview, hosted by iHEARTRADIO on-air personalities ELVIS DURAN and MAXWELL & CRYSTAL at the world-famous EMPIRE STATE BUILDING on DECEMBER 8th. In addition to songs from his recently released album and other fan favorites, ED SHEERAN will perform “Merry Christmas,” his new holiday song with ELTON JOHN, coupled with a special music-to-light show to premiere simultaneously atop the iconic building’s tower at 8p (ET). 

SHEERAN said, “I’m thrilled to participate ... more »

Guns N’ Roses, Foo Fighters, Kiss And Korn To Headline 'Welcome To Rockville' In Daytona

WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE has announced its lineup for 2022, which includes Headliners GUNS N' ROSES, FOO FIGHTERS, KISS, and KORN. The four-day weekend scheduled for MAY 19th - 22nd will also include performances by FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, SHINEDOWN, THE SMASHING PUMPKINS, BREAKING BENJAMIN, MEGADETH, JANE’S ADDICTION, PAPA ROACH, RISE AGAINST, HALESTORM, IN THIS MOMENT, SEETHER, BUSH and more. It will take place at DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY in DAYTONA BEACH, FL. 

WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE Founder DANNY WIMMER said, “WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE this past NOVEMBER was truly incredible. Our new home, DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY, welcomed us with open ... more »

In This Week's All Access Women To Watch Column; Charese Fruge Talks To WLTJ (Q92.9)/Pittsburgh Midday Star Erika Jay

In this week's ALL ACCESS "WOMEN TO WATCH" Column, MC MEDIA Principal CHARESE FRUGE talks To STEEL CITY MEDIA Hot AC WLTJ (Q92.9)/PITTSBURGH midday host ERIKA JAY.

Reflecting on the path from her teenage bedroom to the control room, JAY said, “I was the kid that called into PITTSBURGH stations every night to make requests and dedications. I spent so much time using a cassette recorder and microphone, trying to host my own radio show. During my senior year in high school, I loved doing the morning announcements and always volunteered to take over if someone didn't want their shift. That led me to study Broadcast Communications at WESTMINSTER ... more »

Granger Smith Succeeds Cody Alan As Host Of Premiere’s ‘After MidNite’

WHEELHOUSE RECORDS artist GRANGER SMITH will take over as host of PREMIERE NETWORKS’ syndicated Country overnight show, “AFTER MIDNITE,” from CODY ALAN in JANUARY.

ALAN, who was named the COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION’s Daily National Broadcast Personality of the Year in OCTOBER (NET NEWS 10/15), is expected to continue hosting his PREMIERE-syndicated evening show, “CMT RADO LIVE WITH CODY ALAN,” and his “CODYCAST” podcast, although a release from the network makes no mention of him. In a social media post YESTERDAY (12/7), ALAN wrote, “I’m hosting my last ‘AFTER MIDNITE’ show for iHEART RADIO on NEW YEAR’S EVE. Excited to bring you something new ... more »

UTA Nashville Makes Six New Hires Across Music, Brand Partnerships And Comedy Touring

UNITED TALENT AGENCY (UTA) has made six new, NASHVILLE-based hires across music, brand partnerships, and comedy touring. EMILY LaROSE, MARISSA SMITH and ELISA VAZZANA have been hired as music agents, AMY LYNCH has been hired as an agent in the comedy touring division, BRANDI BRAMMER takes the role of Sr. HR Business Partner, and EMILY WRIGHT will serve as a Music Brand Partnerships agent.

LaROSE joins UTA from WME, with close to 10 years of experience with multiple genres including Indie, Alternative, Pop, Rock and Country. She has previously worked at CAA and APA.

SMITH began her career at WME, where she built and led WME's first Virtual ... more »

Gary Allan Engaged To Girlfriend Molly Martin

ALL ACCESS congratulates EMI RECORDS NASHVILLE artist GARY ALLAN on his recent engagement. According to PEOPLE, the singer proposed to his girlfriend MOLLY MARTIN on a walk viewing holiday lights at CHEEKWOOD ESTATE AND GARDENS in NASHVILLE.  

The couple shared pictures of the moment via ALLAN’s INSTAGRAM, including pictures of the engagement ring. ALLAN designed the ring himself, featuring a pear-shaped diamond. In addition to his singing career, ALLAN runs a family business, GARY ALLAN CUSTOM JEWELRY.  

This will be his fourth wedding.

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Steve Warren's MOR Media International Offering Holiday Country Oldies Show

MOR MEDIA INTERNATIONAL, INC. is offering its annual, three-hour "Country Oldies Show Christmas Special" (a holiday edition of its weekly “The Country Oldies Show”) free-of-charge to any station. The show, available via barter, features classic Country artists performing both traditional and holiday favorites. It is available exclusively by MP3 download.

The special, hosted by STEVE WARREN with DEBBIE CONNER, is available for download with a deadline to sign up by MONDAY, DECEMBER 20th.

For more information, contact WARREN at steve@countryoldiesshow.com, or call (718) 729-1962.

Mark Wystrach Of Midland Welcomes Baby Boy

ALL ACCESS sends congratulations to MARK WYSTRACH, frontman of BIG MACHINE RECORDS' trio MIDLAND, and his wife TY HANEY, who welcomed their second child, a baby boy on SUNDAY (12/5).

WYSTRACH shared on INSTAGRAM, "I present to you, our lil hombre ... 'Champie' born happy and healthy yesterday at precisely 5 o’clock 🍻! Thanks for all of your prayers and positive thoughts for TY and our son ... They’re doing great and I'm overwhelmed with joy! Btw, he was 8lbs 13 oz!"

The couple welcomed daughter SUNDANCE "SUNNY" LEON two years ago (NET NEWS 12/2/19).

WYEP/Pittsburgh Canvasses For Entrants To ‘Reimagination: The Teen Recording Project That Rocks’

PITTSBURGH COMMUNITY BROADCASTING Triple A WYEP/PITTSBURGH is bringing back its "REIMAGINATION: THE TEEN RECORDING PROJECT THAT ROCKS" program for its ninth year. The program pairs talented teens with experienced mentors to record and produce original music. 

GREG JOSEPH, a PITTSBURGH-based musician (THE CLARKS) and leader of the project, said, “THE REIMAGINATION PROJECT is larger than the sum of its parts. Often, local musicians are led to believe that they are competing with other local artists. A major goal of the project is to mentor our student artists to learn all aspects of the music business. We bring many genres of music together into one room and teach them to work and play together… a goal that all PITTSBURGHERS would like to believe we have in common.”
 
THE GRABLE FOUNDATION is a major supporter of REIMAGINATION. The REIMAGINATION 2022 application is now open for submissions through MID-JANUARY here. 

UTA Signs Music & Reality TV Personality Bret Michaels To Global Deal

Global entertainment, talent and sports company UTA has announced they have signed multi-platinum musician, entrepreneur and philanthropist BRET MICHAELS to a global deal. They will represent the influential artist worldwide in all areas.

Partner and Co-Head/UTA Global Music DAVID ZEDECK said, “BRET MICHAELS is a true multi-hyphenate. From music and branding, to sports and reality TV, he brings 1000% to all his business endeavors and we are honored to welcome him to our roster. BRET is an enduring superstar whose impact on the entertainment landscape has continuously grown and remained relevant throughout his career. We are excited to work with him as he continues to expand his MICHAELS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC. businesses across various verticals, and we look forward to creating a bold new chapter together.” 

MICHAELS added, “I am honored and excited to sign and partner with UTA. Their forward thinking, big-picture vision, work ethic and energy is the perfect match for my have fun and get it done, bet on yourself mentality.”

Electric Forest Announces Lineup With The String Cheese Incident Headlining

ELETRIC FOREST marks its 2022 for the esteemed music, camping, and arts festival in ROTHBURY, MI, from JUNE 23rd-26th, 2022. announced its new lineup with THE STRING CHEESE INCIDENT, GRIZ, PORTER ROBINSON, LOUIS THE CHILD, DISCLOSURE, THE DISCO BISCUITS, BIG GIGANTIC, SLANDER, FISHER and SYLVAN ESSO. 

All available wristbands for ELECTRIC FOREST 2022 will go on sale this FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10th at 10a (ET) here. Please click here for details regarding available wristband and lodging packages, layaway payment plans, early arrival passes, and more.

This Week In All Access' 'Consultant Tips,' Randy Lane Compares 'The Beatles: Get Back' To The Creative Radio Process

In his column this week in ALL ACCESS’ “CONSULTANT TIPS,” RANDY LANE asserts that THE BEATLES' creative process should be a source of inspiration, and that “there are numerous takeaways for ensemble radio and podcast shows.” 

LANE, analyzing the FAB FOUR's influence in light of the renewed atttention given the band in the wake of PETER JACKSON's DISNEY+ documentary "THE BEATLES: GET BACK" and the anniversaries of JOHN LENNON's assassination and GEORGE HARRISON's passing, writes, “collaboration and working as a team transcend conflicts and ego outbreaks. When THE BEATLES authentically and creatively collaborated, their mutual affection and respect is evident.”

Read this week’s column here.

Danish Heavy Metal Band Slaegt Signs To Century Media Records

Danish Black/Heavy Metal outfit SLAEGT have signed with CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS. The first studio offering with their new label, and fourth full-length overall, is entitled GODDESS and is set for a worldwide release on MARCH 18th, 2022. 

A statement by the band said, “It is with the utmost pleasure we can announce that we have signed a deal with CENTURY MEDIA. CENTURY MEDIA is a huge force within the metal world - their history speaks for itself and their roster of current and former acts is a sight to behold. The label is made up of passionate and professional people, whose work is very impressive in regards to how they maintain to be such a ... more »

WROC-A/Rochester Rebrands As 95.7 The Fan

AUDACY has replaced ESPN RADIO programing on Sports WROC-A-W239BF (ESPN 95.7)/ROCHESTER, NY with CBS SPORTS RADIO and BETQL NETWORK shows and has reimaged the station as 95.7 THE FAN. The station will continue to air “ONE BILLS LIVE” fron sister Sports WGR-A/BUFFALO and the local “THE SPORTS BAR WITH DANGER AND BATTAGLIA.”

“In line with our company’s expansive position as leaders in sports audio, we’re delighted to enhance our sports content offering through the launch of THE FAN ROCHESTER,” said SVP/Market Mgr. SUE MUNN. “Powered by widely recognizable BETQL and CBS SPORTS RADIO programming, this station will give our local listeners more premier content from some of our brightest talent.”

WMC-A (ESPN 790)/Memphis To Flip To BetQL Network Programming

AUDACY Sports WMC-A (ESPN 790)/MEMPHIS is flipping to air the company's BETQL NETWORK sports betting programming as "THE BET 790 AM" as of TOMORROW (12/9). The station will air BETQL programming and CBS SPORTS RADIO's JIM ROME, ANDY GRESH, and AMY LAWRENCE. The flip of WMC gives the network coverage in 21 markets on a combination of AM stations and FM HD RADIO multicast channels.

“Since launching in January 2020, the BETQL NETWORK has given listeners a destination to obtain quality sports betting information and entertainment, while making them smarter, more well-equipped bettors in the process,” said AUDACY MEMPHIS SVP/Market Manager DAN BARRON. “We’re thrilled to add that rolodex of content to our portfolio here in MEMPHIS and deliver that one-stop-shop that millions of listeners are enjoying to our local audience.”

Defector Sets Launch Of Two New Podcasts For January

DEFECTOR, the subscription website formed by the former staff of DEADSPIN, is launching two new podcasts in JANUARY.

"NORMAL GOSSIP" is, true to its title, a podcast about one gossip story a week, hosted by staff writer KELSEY MCKINNEY and debuting JANUARY 5th. "NAME DROPPING" is hosted by Managing Editor SAMER KALAF and staff writer GIRI NATHAN and will look at how names affect people's lives, interviewing subjects with unusual names; the show will debut on JANUARY 12th.

Both shows will be available free on all major podcast platforms and are being produced by ALEX SUJONG LAUGHLIN. The site's first podcast, "THE DISTRACTION," hosted by columnist DREW MAGARY and Contributing Editor DAVID ROTH, is distributed by STITCHER.

Video Version Of 'Pivot' Podcast To Air On Salesforce's Streaming Service

SALESFORCE's streaming video service for business, SALESFORCE+, has struck a deal with VOX MEDIA to bring a video version of the tech podcast "PIVOT" to the platform. The show, hosted by NEW YORK TIMES columnist and NEW YORK MAGAZINE Contributing Editor KARA SWISHER and NYU Prof. SCOTT GALLOWAY, will be produced as four video segments airing in exclusive windows each week.

"We built SALESFORCE+ to provide informative, inspiring, timely content for the business and tech communities," said SALESFORCE Pres./CMO SARAH FRANKLIN. "We are thrilled to be joining forces with VOX MEDIA to create this captivating video experience for KARA and SCOTT's ... more »

'The Donnie Simpson Show Podcast' Debuts

Radio Hall of Famer and URBAN ONE R&B WMMJ-WDCJ (MAJIC 102.3 & 92.7)/WASHINGTON afternoon host DONNIE SIMPSON has entered the podcast competition with a new show, "THE DONNIE SIMPSON SHOW PODCAST," for PODVILLE MEDIA. The new podcast, the first in a projected DONNIE SIMPSON PODCAST NETWORK, is posting the first three of 10 episodes TODAY (12/8), with guests including SMOKEY ROBINSON, D.L. HUGHLEY, and TICHINA ARNOLD. Upcoming guests include THE SUGARHILL GANG, JIMMY JAM and TERRY LEWIS, and REGINA BELLE.

SIMPSON said, "This is an opportunity to lift up other promising and valuable voices. With the DONNIE SIMPSON PODCAST NETWORK, I can ... more »

Third Side Music Partners With Soundway Records, Publishing   

Global independent music publisher THIRD SIDE MUSIC is partnering with UK independent label SOUNDWAY RECORDS and SOUNDWAY PUBLISHING.   

THIRD SIDE MUSIC is now housing SOUNDWAY's catalog, staff and ownership group, with TSM entering the master rights business to complement its global music publishing presence.  

SOUNDWAY RECORDS was founded in 2002 by ENGLISH DJ and collector MILES CIERET, and is renowned internationally for its rare compilations, and LP re-issues of the most exciting sounds around the globe. From its first release “GHANA Sounds: Afrobeat, Funk & Fusion in ‘70s GHANA,” to its most recent “Ritmo Fantasia: BALEARIC SPANISH ... more »

Radio Vet Kenny Noble Cortes Publishes New Book About His Experiences, 'Culture Jock'

Veteran radio on-air personality KENNY NOBLE CORTES has written a new book, "Culture Jock," published by XULON PRESS. The book tells of his early days in radio, including surviving a personal promotional disaster at KTFM/SAN ANTONIO -- a hot air balloon crash in the mid-'70s to his Major Market Air Personality Of The Year Award in 1977 following his experiences at KJCD/DENVER, KRWM/SEATTLE, KYXY/SAN DIEGO, KLOL/HOUSTON, KLSX and KHTZ/LOS ANGELES. THE LOOP in CHICAGO and WFLC (COAST 97.3 FM)/MIAMI. Subtitled, ‘One Foot In The World, One Foot In The Church’ follows KENNY and his wife’s challenges of raising a family against a backdrop of ... more »

NRJ France Expands Its PURE Jingles

NRJ FRANCE has expanded its PURE JINGLES with new station identification and beds for news, weather and traffic.

NRJ Brand Manager GAËL SANQUER commented, "The typical NRJ sound is creative, fresh, and something that cannot be heard on another radio station. We’re creating a new package every six months in order to have something very up to date."

PURE Sales Dir. THOMAS GIGER added, "Being part of their brand since 2008, we’re always aiming for the next level. NRJ is basically giving us carte blanche to shape their on-air sound. Our team finds inspiration in the station’s hit rotation to stay close to leading-edge trends."

GIGER went on to say, "Together with NRJ, we’re coming up with add-ons. Recently, we’ve included tempo transitions for natural segues from song to song. And sound-wise, voice inserts and playful ad-libs are crisp ingredients in the vocal mix."

NRJ's jingles (branded internationally as ENERGY) are now heard in 25 markets and featured on the PURE JINGLES site.

WGTS/Washington DC Raises Funds For The Community With 'The Salvation Army Red Kettle Drive'

ATLANTIC GATEWAY COMMUNICATIONS Contemperary Christian WGTS/WASHINGTON DC,  launched 'The Salvation Army Kettle Drive", raising $19200 for the organization which provides food, shelter, health and rehabilitation for members of the community. 

It started with a challenge among individual show producers who wanted to face off to see who could raise the most money during one show, ringing the bell at a kettle. For the challenge, morning producer CLAUDE JENNINGS, midday show producer SPENCER WHITE, and evening show producer, CLEAVON DAVIS headed out to different grocery stores in MARYLAND, WASHINGTON, D.C., and VIRGINIA. The outcome: Evening show ... more »

Family Life Radio Network Listeners Donate 3,800 Toys Nationwide

Listeners of Contemporary Christian FAMILY LIFE RADIO NETWORK donated over 3,800 unwrapped gifts, including board games, backpacks, and puzzles for its Annual Toy Drive.

The toys will benefit over 950 children who would not otherwise receive CHRISTMAS gifts.

FLR President EVAN CARLSON said, “We enjoy the opportunity to be able to team up with YOUTH HAVEN and other community organizations during the CHRISTMAS season to bring hope to children in need.

The toy drive was held across nine states, from ARIZONA to MICHIGAN and FLORIDA.

Happy Birthday

ALL ACCESS Happy Birthday wishes on WEDNESDAY (12/8) to AUDACY/BOSTON SVP/Market Mgr. MIKE THOMAS, AUDACY/DETROIT SVP/Market Mgr. DEBBIE KENYON, former ALL ACCESS Christian Editor MARK GILES, SIRIUSXM MAXIM RADIO PD ROB CROSS, talk host AL SPRY, MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS/TERRE HAUTE OM STEVE CANNON, former SUMMITMEDIA/LOUISVILLE OM SHANE COLLINS, KKCW/PORTLAND’s KRISTINA KAGE, THE CONCLAVE Exec. Dir. Emeritus TOM KAY, WKHY/LAFAYETTE, IN PD JEFF STRANGE, promotion vet HAPPY CLOUTIER, WQYK/TAMPA MD LAUNA PHILLIPS, WWKL/HARRISBURG APD/MD VENETIA, KUZZ-KRJK/BAKERSFIELD PD BRENT MICHAELS, RISER HOUSE ENTERTAINMENT’s MARK MCKAY, and to ALPHA ... more »

Audacy's KNOU (97.1 NOW FM)/Los Angeles Now Simulcasting KNX-A

As ALL ACCESS' PERRY MICHAEL SIMON, who once worked there, first reported yesterday, AUDACY flipped Top 40 KNOU (97.1 NOW FM)/LOS ANGELES to a simulcast of News KNX-A at 3p (PT) YESTERDAY, (NET NEWS 12/6).

The station had been the home of HOWARD STERN when he was syndicated in LOS ANGELES in the '90s, and also developed an innovative Talk-radio format after years as a Classic Rock station.

Regional President JEFF FEDERMAN noted, “For over 100 years, KNX has been the station SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA has depended on for breaking news, important events and life-changing moments. With spoken word audio consumption at an all-time high, this move allows us to significantly upgrade the existing KNX brand and create a news destination for a new generation. KNX is a powerful and trusted brand in this market, and we look forward to delivering the same award-winning content on crystal-clear FM radio.”

Warner Chappell Music Partners With Daniel Glass' Connection Music Publishing

WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC has formed a publishing partnership with DANIEL GLASS' CONNECTION MUSIC PUBLISHING.

GLASS, Founder/CEO of GLASSNOTE RECORDS, who launched CONNECTION in JANUARY with GLASSNOTE GM CHRIS SCULLY, said, “My long-time friendship and professional relationship with (WARNER CHAPPELL Co-Chairs) (COO) CARIANNE (MARSHALL) and (CEO) GUY (MOOT) has now come full circle. We are proud to be working with their stellar team to help our songwriters grow.”

A joint statement from MOOT and MARSHALL said, “GLASSNOTE has created a world-renowned record label with Grammy Award winning artists like MUMFORD & SONS and PHOENIX as part of its ... more »

Senate Confirms Jessica Rosenworcel To Another Term At FCC

The SENATE has confirmed JESSICA ROSENWORCEL's appointment to another term at the FCC. ROSENWORCEL, the first permanent female Chair of the FCC, was confirmed by a 68-31 vote.

ROSENWORCEL tweeted, "It’s the honor of my lifetime to lead the @FCC and serve as the first permanent female Chair. There’s work to do to make sure modern communications reach everyone, everywhere. Now let’s get to it."

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS Pres./CEO GORDON SMITH issued a statement congratulating ROSENWORCEL, calling her “a dedicated public servant who has demonstrated effective leadership and expertise on telecommunications issues during her tenure at the FCC. We look forward to continuing to work with her and her fellow commissioners on ensuring a vibrant future for free and local broadcasting.”

Donald Trump Schedules Another Radio Interview, This Time At WBAP/Dallas

DONALD TRUMP is continuing his rounds of talk radio shows with an appearance at 7:05a (CT) FRIDAY (12/10) with morning hosts BRIAN ESTRIDGE and HAL JAY on CUMULUS MEDIA News-Talk WBAP-A/DALLAS.

The former President is promoting his tour with BILL O'REILLY, which stops at AMERICAN AIRLINES CENTER in DALLAS on DECEMBER 19th.

Nick Cannon Announces Death Of 5 Month Old Son From Brain Cancer

SKYVIEW NETWORKS syndicated host and MERUELO MEDIA Top 40/Rhythmic KPWR (POWER 106)/LOS ANGELES personality NICK CANNON has announced that his five-month old son, ZEN, has died of brain cancer. He revealed the news on his talk show early this morning (12/7), breaking down in tears as he detailed his son’s private health battle with HYDROCEPHALUS, a form of brain cancer.

According to ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT, CANNON said, “I always noticed he had a cough and so I wanted to check it out. He had this interesting breathing, and by the time he was two months I noticed he had this nice sized head too — a CANNON head. We didn’t think anything of it, ... more »

Jim Bohannon To Be Inducted Into NAB Broadcasting Hall Of Fame

This year's radio inductee into the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS' BROADCASTING HALL OF FAME will be WESTWOOD ONE host JIM BOHANNON. BOHANNON, a veteran of over 50 years of broadcasting, will be inducted at the Achievement in Broadcasting event at the NAB SHOW in LAS VEGAS APRIL 23-27.

“JIM encompasses the spirit of radio. His distinct voice, humor and engaging programs have informed and entertained listeners for 50 years, while addressing historic milestones affecting our nation,” said NAB Pres./CEO GORDON SMITH. “I am grateful for his friendship and the opportunities I have had to be a guest on his show. We congratulate JIM on this befitting honor.”

Music Industry Vet Anthony Martini Joins Creator-Safe Music Platform Slip.stream

Music Industry Vet ANTHONY MARTINI joins Creator-Safe Music Platform SLIP.STREAM as Chief Music Officer/Partner. He will oversee the development of the company’s music catalog and frontline record label as well as develop new music products across the intersection of gaming, content creators and brands. 

Before joining SLIP.STREAM, ANTHONY MARTINI was CEO of ROYALTY EXCHANGE, the world’s largest platform to buy and sell music royalties, paying out over $90m to artists and spearheading the creation of the first ever music publishing NFT. MARTINI is also an investor and advisor to FACTORY NEW, a METAVERSE media company behind FN MEKA the ... more »

Register Now For The All Access Audio Summit 2022 -- April 20 & 21 -- A Virtual Event -- Loaded With Uber Smart Speakers

You Will Not Want To Miss This

Following the ALL ACCESS AUDIO SUMMIT 2021, it's time for the ALL ACCESS AUDIO SUMMIT 2022 with a spectacular lineup of speakers set -- with more being added soon!

Because of the uncertainty about a new COVID-19 variant out there, the high price of travel by airplane or car, and the cost of a hotel room, everyone at ALL ACCESS felt being cautious was the way to go … and so a virtual ALL ACCESS AUDIO SUMMIT 2022 event is being assembled and will broadcast on APRIL 20th & 21st, powered by the NUVOODOO CONFERENCE CLOUD.

The Focus Of The All Access Audio Summit 2022

The goal of ALL ACCESS AUDIO SUMMIT 2022 is to bring together as many smart minds ... more »

Entries Now Accepted For 2022 Edward R. Murrow Awards

Entries are now open for the RADIO TELEVISION DIGITAL NEWS ASSOCIATION's 2022 EDWARD R. MURROW Awards. Broadcast, digital, and student journalism published beween JANUARY 1 and DECEMBER 31, 2021 are eligible; the deadline for entry is FEBRUARY 10, 2022 at 5p (ET). Regional winners will be announced late in the SPRING and national winners will be revealed next SUMMER, with a gala scheduled for OCTOBER 10, 2022 in NEW YORK.

Changes this year include the elimination of the Excellence in Sound in Television and Excellence in Video in Radio categories; changes in the requirements for Overall Excellence entries; and a new category for Digital News Series, similar to News Series categories for radio and TV. Some eligibility requirements have changed as well, including that podcasts unaffiliated with TV or radio should be entered in the Digital category.

Find out more and enter here.

Good Karma Brands Ups West Palm Market Mgr. Stephanie Prince To VP

GOOD KARMA BRANDS has promoted WEST PALM BEACH "ESPN WEST PALM" cluster Market Manager STEPHANIE PRINCE to VP. PRINCE, who joined GKB in 2008, will continue to oversee Sports WUUB (ESPN 106.3) and Spanish Sports WEFL-A (DEPORTES RADIO 760 AM)/WEST PALM BEACH, the "ESPN ON WPTV NEWSCHANNEL 5 & WFLX FOX 29" segments, and the partnership with ESPN EVENTS that includes the ROOFCLAIM.COM BOCA RATON BOWL.

PRINCE said, “I’m thrilled to continue to grow within GKB and to lead ESPN WEST PALM. Our dedicated and passionate team provides value for our partners and great content for our consumers across all of our assets.  PALM BEACH COUNTY has been home for the last 14 years, and I’m excited about for our community, ESPN WEST PALM and GKB as we continue to expand, grow and evolve.”

“STEPHANIE is the ultimate example of a teammate whose hard work and determination have continued to lead to successes and new opportunities within GKB & ESPN WEST PALM,” said GKB Pres. STEVE POLITZINER. “Witnessing her career ascension has been one of the great thrills of my professional career. The ESPN WEST PALM team and all assets she oversees are in great hands under her leadership.”

Vineeta Sawkar To Host Mornings At WCCO/Minneapolis

AUDACY News-Talk WCCO-A/MINNEAPOLIS has decided on its replacement for the retired DAVE LEE, hiring longtime crosstown ABC affiliate KSTP-A anchor VINEETA SAWKAR as morning host. "THE MORNING NEWS WITH VINEETA SAWKAR" will debut JANUARY 3rd and will air weekdays 6-9a (CT).

“After an extensive search, we are excited to welcome VINEETA to 830 WCCO and are thrilled that the tradition of news and personality in the morning will continue,” said WCCO Brand Manager BRAD LANE. “Her rich experience, journalistic integrity and warm personality make her the perfect choice to evolve our station’s longstanding tradition of delivering the biggest headlines ... more »

KCMP (The Current)/Minneapolis Names Julian Green Content Dir. For Urban Alternative Initiative 

MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO (MPR) Triple A KCMP (89.3 THE CURRENT)/MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL is one of the grant recipients for the URBAN ALTERNATIVE PROJECT from the CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING. THE CURRENT received $400,000, and along with contributions from MPR, the station will take its PURPLE CURRENT stream and expand it with a collaboration from Urban KMOJ and that station’s stream THE ICE to focus on new, independent, and local hip-hop and R&B artists as part of an effort to attract a younger more diverse audience to public media.

Now, JULIAN GREEN has been named Content Dir. and will be responsible for the overall sound and vision of ... more »

Universal Music Publishing Group Appoints Lillia Parsa SVP/A&R

UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING GROUP (UMPG), announced LILLIA PARSA has been promoted to SVP/A&R. Based in SANTA MONICA, she will continue reporting to DAVID GRAY and WALTER JONES, Co-Heads of A&R.

PARSA represents a diverse roster of songwriters including LOUIS BELL, BILLY WALSH, OMER FEDI, BLAKE SLATKIN, NIJA, JULIA MICHAELS, CIRKUT, BRIAN LEE, TIERRA WHACK, LIL TECCA, SURFACES, GRACIE ABRAMS and JIMMY NAPES. She's been named to power lists including BILLBOARD’s WOMEN IN MUSIC, FORBES 30 UNDER 30 and VARIETY’s HITMAKERS.  

In a joint statement, GRAY and JONES said, “It has been our pleasure to see LILLIA become one of the most successful ... more »

Create Music Group Makes New Executive Hires

CREATE MUSIC GROUP has announced the appointment of two new executives to strengthen the company’s dealmaking strategy. YOKO IHAZA has been appointed VP/Legal Affairs and JASON ZERDEN has been appointed VP/Business Development. IHAZA and ZERDEN are expected to work closely together to expand CREATE MUSIC GROUP’s business development capabilities and broaden the company’s capacity to sign a larger volume of deals with artists, labels and other strategic marketing partners. IHAZA will report to CREATE’s Chief Legal Officer JON ATZEN, while ZERDEN will report to CREATE’s Chief Strategy Officer SAMEEN SINGH.  

IHAZA joins CREATE after stints at ... more »

KSJO (Bolly 92.3)/San Jose Tests Geotargeted Ads, Content Using Boosters

UNIVERSAL MEDIA ACCESS Bollywood KSJO (BOLLY 92.3)/SAN JOSE is field-testing geotargeted radio content including advertising, traffic, and information, using GEOBROADCAST SOLUTIONS' ZoneCasting zoned booster platform. The tests began in OCTOBER and are continuing under the FCC's experimental authorization through FEBRUARY. Spots for JACK IN THE BOX promotions targeted to the LIVERMORE and PLEASANTON areas were first to be tested, with local weather, sponsored traffic, and news also to be tested. The ads were coordinated by DENTSU's JENNIFER HUNGERBUHLER and were the first time JACK IN THE BOX had advertised on the station.

“We see the airing ... more »

Live Nation Finalizes Acquisition Of Leading Latin American Promoter Ocesa

LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT has closed its previously announced acquisition of a 51% controlling interest in OCESA ENTRETENIMENTO, a leading promoter in LATIN AMERICA. 

OCESA promotes thousands of events for millions of fans in a typical year across MEXICO and COLOMBIA, with interests in ticketing, sponsorship, food AND beverage, merchandise, and venue operation with 13 premier venues across MEXICO. OCESA’s primary ticketing business, TICKETMASTER MEXICO, is a leading ticketing company in that country, with around 20 million tickets sold annually.

LIVE NATION President/CEO MICHAEL RAPINO commented, "As we continue to bring shows back around the ... more »

Pennsylvania Combo Changes Hands

CANTROAIR COMMUNICATIONS, INC. is selling Oldies WTTC-A, Classic Hits WTTC-F (95.3 THE BRIDGE), and W299CM/TOWANDA, PA to RADIGAN BROADCASTING GROUP, LLC for $110,000 plus $165,000 for real estate in SAYRE, PA.

In other filings with the FCC, applying for Silent STAs were PHOENIX BROADCASTING GROUP, INC. (KQXF/OSCEOLA, AR, actually an extension of an existing STA); B&GRS ENTERPRISES, LLC (W263CA/MACON, GA, also an extension of existing STA); ORLANDO RADIO MARKETING, INC. (W264DU/APOPKA, FL, moving); and AMATURO SONOMA MEDIA GROUP LLC (K233CM/PETALUMA, CA, building out pursuant to construction permit).

And requesting extensions of Silent STAs were TAMPA RADIO, INC. (W241DH/BRADENTON, FL, moving) and 94.1 PARTNERSHIP (K231CZ/AUSTIN, TX, moving).

WFLA/Tampa Changes: 'AM Tampa Bay With Jack Harris' Shortened To Two Hours, Ryan Gorman Moves To 7-10a

iHEARTMEDIA News-Talk WFLA-A-W265CT-W233AV/TAMPA is shuffling its lineup, reducing "AM TAMPA BAY WITH JACK HARRIS" to two hours 5-7a (ET) weekdays and moving 6-9p "PM TAMPA BAY" host RYAN GORMAN to mornings 7-10a, starting JANUARY 4th. The station has yet to reveal GORMAN's replacement in the evening slot.

“I’m excited to make the move to mornings and follow JACK HARRIS, a TAMPA BAY and talk radio legend, and bring something unique and different to talk radio,” said GORMAN, who will be joined by co-host AARON JACOBSON and producers KATIE BUTCHINO and JAMES BURLANDER. “We’re going to cover the biggest stories of the day and have fun doing it. ... more »

WDOK (Star 102)/Cleveland Raises Over $250,000 With Annual '2021 Rainbow Radiothon'

AUDACY's AC WDOK (STAR 102)/CLEVELAND, OH, has raised over $250,000 to benefit UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS (UH) RAINBOW BABIES & CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL during their annual “2021 Rainbow Radiothon." Since 2003, the annual event has raised over $4.7 million.

Hosted by STAR 102 morning show co-hosts JEN TOOHEY and TIM RICHARDS, “2021 Rainbow Radiothon” was broadcast live from the STAR 102 Studios on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3rd. Throughout the event, TOOHEY and RICHARDS showcased stories of love, hope and compassion featuring the hospital’s young patients and dedicated staff who care for them.

SVP/Market Manager, AUDACY CLEVELAND, TOM HERSCHEL said, “We’re honored to once again utilize our platform and voice to support the selfless work UH RAINBOW BABIES & CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL does on a daily basis. Our listeners once again stepped up in support of the hospital’s children and families and we’re so grateful to have been able to unite our staff alongside them for another successful radiothon.”

WXPN/Philadelphia Expands On 'Kanaval' Project

As ALL ACCESS reported earlier in the year (NET NEWS 1/12,) UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Triple A WXPN/PHILADELPHIA launched a year-long project called KANAVAL: HAITIAN RHYTHMS AND THE MUSIC OF NEW ORLEANS. WXPN’s production of a radio documentary that aired nationwide during BLACK HISTORY MONTH explored HAITI’s distinctive impact on the music of NEW ORLEANS. 

To cap the project off, the station has just announced KANAVAL BALL, SUNDAY, JANUARY 9th, 2022, at THE FILLMORE. The public is invited to attend this free, all-ages indoor festival.

WXPN GM ROGER LAMAY said, “KANAVAL BALL will bring the joy and celebratory spirit of HAITIAN CARNIVAL and MARDI GRAS to PHILADELPHIA. Attendees will experience the mission of our KANAVAL project: to illuminate HAITI’s continuing impact on NEW ORLEANS music and culture.” 

NEW ORLEANS-based PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND, and the HAITIAN bands RAM and BOUKMAN EKSPERYANS will perform. Adding to the celebration will be the HAITIAN folkloric dance company NADIA DIEUDONNÉ & FEET OF RHYTHM, as well as a DJ, festive HAITIAN-themed decor, and more. 

Event information is available here.

SiriusXM Offers Limited-Run 'Neil Young Radio' Channel

SIRIUSXM's latest limited-run artist channel is NEIL YOUNG RADIO, curated by YOUNG and promoting his new album "Bam," scheduled for a release on FRIDAY (12/10). The channel, with music from throughout YOUNG's career, celebrity guest DJs, and a special, "BECOMING NEIL YOUNG," featuring an interview with YOUNG by DAVID FRICKE, will be available on satellite TODAY through MONDAY and on the SXM app through JANUARY 5th.

“Sharing these stories with SIRIUSXM will be a lot of fun,” said YOUNG.  “We had such a great time in the Barn.”

“NEIL YOUNG is a once-in-a-lifetime, legendary artist that has long influenced generations with his musical craftsmanship,” said SIRIUSXM Chief Content Officer SCOTT GREENSTEIN.  “SIRIUSXM is honored to collaborate with him on a truly unique audio experience for his fans, one that offers in-depth access to his complete body of work, as well as his new commentary that spans the moments of his career and his new album.”

Compass Media Networks 'Dave & Mahoney' Added To Mornings At KTBL (94.5 The Pit)/Albuquerque

COMPASS MEDIA NETWORKS' "DAVE & MAHONEY: has added mornings at CUMULUS MEDIA Rock KTBL (94.5 THE PIT)/ALBUQUERQUE to its affiliates, bringing  its total to 18 markets including LAS VEGAS, SAN DIEGO, LOUISVILLE, APPLETON, WI and COLUMBIA, SC. 

The duo has been successful at AUDACY Alternative KXTE/LAS VEGAS, while co-host DAVE FARRA was recently inducted into the NEVADA BROADCAST ASSOCIATION HALL OF FAME. 

CUMULUS MEDIA ALBUQUERQUE OM KRIS ADAMS stated, “DAVE & MAHONEY and 94.5 THE PIT are a perfect match. They are a couple of regular guys telling stories and hangin’ out. I have no doubt they will make an immediate impact on the ABQ rock radio ... more »

The Syndicate Expands Marketing Department With Executive Promotions

THE SYNDICATE has announced several promotions within their expanding Marketing Department. AMY TREMMEL will become VP/Marketing & Events, and JULIA GALVIN (Marketing) and KIM WILLIAMS (Digital Marketing) will both become Directors.  

THE SYNDICATE GM GRAHAM ROTHENBERG said about TREMMEL, "AMY has exemplified leadership and forward-thinking during her time with THE SYNDICATE. Under her guidance, THE SYNDICATE's marketing division has thrived, allowing the organization to move culture forward and her team to flourish."

TREMMEL said of newly named Director/Marketing JULIA GALVIN, "JULIA's career trajectory has skyrocketed over her six years at ... more »

'Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2022’ To Feature Puerto Rico Countdown With Daddy Yankee, Roselyn Sanchez Added As Co-Host

ABC and MRC LIVE & ALTERNATIVE have added a Spanish-language NEW YEAR'S countdown from PUERTO RICO to "DICK CLARK’S NEW YEAR’S ROCKIN’ EVE WITH RYAN SEACREST 2022," with DADDY YANKEE headlining the segments and ROSELYN SANCHEZ added as co-host.

SANCHEZ joins the show’s previously announced lineup, including 17-time host and executive producer RYAN SEACREST, in TIMES SQUARE with co-host LIZA KOSHY, co-host CIARA joins from LOS ANGELES, co-host BILLY PORTER from NEW ORLEANS, and POWERBALL correspondent JESSIE JAMES DECKER, will announce the POWERBALL FIRST MILLIONAIRE OF THE YEAR live from NEW YORK. 

Look for more performers to be announced soon.

Sony Music Publishing Renews Global Deal With Latin Songwriter Keityn

SONY MUSIC PUBLISHING announced it has renewed its worldwide publishing agreement with Colombian songwriter and artist KEITYN. KEITYN is one of today’s most in-demand Latin songwriters, recognized for his work on chart-topping hits like "Tusa" by KAROL G and NICKI MINAJ, "Hawái" by MALUMA, and “Agua” by J BALVIN and TAINY. 

Most recently, KEITYN earned three No. 1 spots on BILLBOARD’s Latin charts with MALUMA's latest single "Sobrio,” as well as “Besame” by LUIS FONSI and MYKE TOWERS, which reached No. 1 on BILLBOARD’s Latin Airplay last week. Additionally, he made his debut as an artist with his first single "Nueva Versión,” which was ... more »

Meruelo Media/Los Angeles Announces Partnership With Matrix Solutions

MERUELO MEDIA/LOS ANGELES, owner of Top 40/Rhythmic KPWR (POWER 106), Classic Rock KLOS, Latin Urban KLLI (CALI 93.9), Rhythmic AC KDAY, and Spanish independent KWHY-TV/LOS ANGELES, has launched a partnership with MATRIX SOLUTIONS and its MONARCH MEDIA Ad Sales Platform. MATRIX SOLUTIONS' Monarch platform will integrate to MERUELO's traffic system for automatic reconciliation of pending deals.

MERUELO VP/Audio DAVID CRISCITELLI said, "MATRIX will allow our sales team to spend less time reporting and more time developing and refining strategies for our clients. In addition, our management will have better visibility into revenue and more ... more »

Northwestern Media President Dr. Alan Cureton Stepping Down

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHWESTERN-ST. PAUL and NORTHWESTERN MEDIA Contemporary Christian KTIS/MINNEAPOLIS President Dr. ALAN CURETON is stepping down in the coming months.

For more than 20 years, CURETON expanded or refurbished many buildings, including the MEL JOHNSON MEDIA CENTER (2003), home of 98.5 KTIS-FM, the NORTHWESTERN MEDIA offices, and the university’s communication department. Also under his leadership, NORTHWESTERN radio has also grown since 2002, expanding to 23 stations in 14 markets throughout 10 states in the Midwest. It's estimated that 1.5 million listeners tune into NORTHWESTERN MEDIA radio stations each week.

Cureton shared, “The ... more »

'Pastor Lenny's Praise Party' To Be Syndicated By Salem Music Network

SALEM MUSIC NETWORK has added SALEM Gospel WGTK-HD3-W245CH (REJOICE 96.9)/GREENVILLE, SC host Pastor LENNY GAINES' "PASTOR LENNY'S PRAISE PARTY" show to its daily syndicated lineup. The five-hour show will be available for weekdays in any daypart (although middays are preferred) starting JANUARY 31st.

GAINES said, “I am humbled and so excited to join the many listeners that will be in ‘PASTOR LENNY’S PRAISE PARTY’ on a daily basis. God has a mighty way of connecting lives together, and I’m assured that as I connect to new and current listeners, we will grow, inspire and most of all Praise together. Don’t be late, we’ve got a praise party to get to.”

SALEM MUSIC NETWORK GM KEVIN ANDERSON added, “Everyone who knows Pastor LENNY sings his praises. We are honored to partner with him as we expand our syndication offerings with this show that already inspires so many. Pastor LENNY and THE PRAISE PARTY deserve a national platform. My team and I are excited to be a part of helping build that platform and spread the Word nationally.”

American Urban Radio Networks Inspirational To Release 'Holidays With The Stars' Monday, December 13th

American Urban Radio Networks Inspirational (AURN) will deliver a “Holidays With the Stars” radio special to stations nationwide on MONDAY DECEMBER 13th. Hosted by syndicated radio hosts and multi-award winning Gospel musicians BISHOP HEZEKIAH WALKER, BISHOP MARVIN SAPP, Dr. BOBBY JONES and PASTOR TYE TRIBBETT, this two-hour music celebration will showcase America's most beloved Gospel artists with their heartfelt Holiday tributes. 

“Holidays With the Stars” will feature guests BEBE WINANS, CECE WINANS, BRIAN COURTNEY WILSON, BRYAN ANDREW WILSON, CHARLES JENKINS, DANTE BOWE, LIZ BLACK, DEWAYNE HARVEY, DOE, EARNEST PUGH, GARY HINES, JAMES ... more »

CPB Picks Participants For Digital Transformation Program

The CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING (CPB) has selected the 75 public media stations to take part in its "Digital Transformation Program" of coaching and training senior leaders and staffers in moving into digital media. The programs, designed by the POYNTER INSTITUTE, will include one-on-one and peer group coaching sessions, webinars, work exercises, and resource materials, with four groups of up to 20 participants taking the course over a two year span.

“CPB’s commitment to advancing innovation and diversity continues to be reflected through our strategic investments helping system leaders advance a digital-first, audience-centric ... more »

'WGN Radio Theatre With Carl Amari' Returns To WGN/Chicago Lineup

"WGN RADIO THEATRE WITH CARL AMARI" is returning to NEXSTAR News-Talk WGN-A/CHICAGO for SUNDAY nights beginning DECEMBER 12th and the station has announced that AMARI will also host a 27-hour "CHRISTMAS RADIO THEATRE" old-time radio marathon on CHRISTMAS EVE as part of special holiday programming. AMARI's weekly show, which will air 7-9p (CT), was dropped in JULY 2020 and WGN said at the time that it would "continue a partnership" with AMARI that resulted in a pair of HALLOWEEN old-time radio marathons in 2020 and 2021.

“I’m so excited to be back in a regular time slot and airing two episodes from radio’s golden age on WGN RADIO THEATRE on SUNDAY nights,” said AMARI

WGN will also air a "NEW YEAR'S EVE EXTRAVAGANZA" special on DECEMBER 31st, hosed by the station's former overnight hosts STEVE KING and JOHNNIE PUTMAN 3-7p (CT) and current evening host JOHN RECORDS LANDECKER after 7p.

Cumulus/Signal Hill Insights Podcast Download Report Shows Podcasting's Growth With Women, Strength With Cord-Cutters

CUMULUS MEDIA and SIGNAL HILL INSIGHTS have released the FALL 2021 edition of their Podcast Download report, the seventh edition of the study of weekly podcast listeners.

Highlights of the study include that podcast users are heavy users of ad-free video streaming, with two out of every five weekly podcast listeners being cord cutters and only watching ad-free video streaming; among those who started listening in the past year, 60% are women, and women also make up 43% of those listening for four or more years; there is little overlap in content preferences between men and women, with only two categories (Comedy and News/Current Events) in ... more »

Kate Mara, Adam Scott Star In C13 Features' Latest 'Podcast Movie' 'Ghostwriter'

CADENCE13's C13FEATURES "podcast movie studio" has released its second podcast, "GHOSTWRITER," a mystery starring KATE MARA and ADAM SCOTT, written by ALIX SOBLER, and co-produced by BEST CASE STUDIOS.

The podcast, like its predecessor "TREAT" with KIERNAN SHIPKA, is a long-form single-episode "movie," this one about a ghostwriter who suspects that her collaborator on the murder mystery book she is writing for him is hiding a dark secret. The cast features NICOLE BEHARIE, TARA SUMMERS, MICHAEL LAURENCE, EILEEN FOGARTY, RUDY GALVAN, K. TODD FREEMAN, AIME TODD KELLY, GULSHAN MIA, DANNY MCCARTHY, and LANE BAJARDI.

Designer And TV Personality Taniya Nayak Hosts New Interview Podcast

Interior designer and HGTV and FOOD NETWORK host TANIYA NAYAK is the host of a new interview podcast for MUDDHOUSE MEDIA. Guests for the first season of "THE BREAK," which debuted NOVEMBER 29th, include "THE CHEW" co-host CLINTON KELLY, chef CHRIS COSENTINO, "EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION"'s TY PENNINGTON, and several others.

"'THE BREAK' spotlights real conversations with inspiring business leaders about getting started, staying focused, and having the grit to create their own formula for living the life of their dreams," said MUDDHOUSE MEDIA CEO KRIS MEYER. "We are thrilled to bring renowned interior designer TANIYA NAYAK into the podcast space, which is a natural extension to her prime-time national television work with ABC and many shows with HGTV and FOOD NETWORK. TANIYA is the perfect combination of creativity, business acumen and lasting success."

HBO Max Releases Companion Podcast For 'The Landscapers'

HBO MAX's latest companion podcast accompanies the launch of HBO and SKY's new British mini-series "THE LANDSCAPERS," starring OLIVIA COLMAN and DAVID THEWLIS.

"THE LANDSCAPERS PODCAST," hosted by CAROLINE CRAMPTON, is a five-episode podcast exploring the true story of the "MANSFIELD Murders" depicted in the TV series. A couple in NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, SUSAN and CHRISTOPHER EDWARDS, were convicted of murdering SUSAN's parents, burying them in their backyard, and spending the parents' money on HOLLYWOOD memorabilia.

Walker Hayes Is Most Added With 'AA'

Congratulations to MONUMENT RECORDS' WALKER HAYES for earning 48 MEDIABASE adds this week with his single, "AA," making it the most added at Country radio. The song now has a total of 60 stations on board. This comes on the heels of HAYES' recent #1 hit, "Fancy Like," and his selection to perform at the 2022 COUNTRY RADIO SEMINAR "New Faces of Country" show.

“I am so grateful for the support Country radio has given me,” said HAYES. “A year ago, if someone told me I would have a #1 under my belt and a second song at radio with this many stations on board today, I would have been sure they were lying. ‘AA’ is so personal and so different. I ... more »

Mediabase Crowns Its Year-End Country Winners

MEDIABASE has revealed its year-end charts, reflecting the biggest songs by format, top label shares and the most played artists of 2021. In the Country format, RIVER HOUSE/COLUMBIA's LUKE COMBS was, unsurprisingly, the most played artist of the year, followed by CAPITOL NASHVILLE's LUKE BRYAN, THE VALORY MUSIC CO.'s THOMAS RHETT, BMLG RECORDS' FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE and RCA NASHVILLE's KANE BROWN. Rounding out the top 10 are WARNER MUSIC NASHVILLE/WAR's DAN + SHAY, WARNER/WMN's BLAKE SHELTON, BLUE CHAIR/WARNER/WEA's KENNY CHESNEY, MACON MUSIC/BROKEN BOW RECORDS' JASON ALDEAN and TRIPLE TIGERS' RUSSELL DICKERSON.

CAPITOL NASHVILLE repeats as ... more »

Boxer Gives Up His National Afternoon Show At iHeart Custom To Focus On His Roles At WCOL And WTVN/Columbus

BRANDON “BOXER” NASBY is stepping back from his role as national afternoon host for iHEART CUSTOM to focus on his local afternoon show at the company’s Country WCOL/COLUMBUS, OH, as well as his morning show at News-Talk sister WTVN, which he has been doing for a little over a year (NET NEWS 11/3/20). He says he has signed a new, two-year deal with the company that includes a podcast development opportunity.

BOXER shared the news on FACEBOOK on SUNDAY (12/5), writing, “After a year of negotiations, I’m relieved to say it’s finally finished!… A decision that was difficult was to drop my national weekday afternoon show on @iheartcountry. I was one of the ‘OGs’ to start this trailblazing opportunity for the company, and it’s been an amazing ride, but after 12-plus years, I felt it was time to push new boundaries and endeavors.

“My talk show is allowing me more and more opportunities to branch out into places I never dreamed,” he continued. “I also want to do a better job of balancing out my family and work life. This new deal includes a development opportunity with the company to create/launch a collection of podcasts that I will oversee. And there are other exciting things coming as well that I can’t wait to share!”

Country Music Hall Of Fame And Museum To Open New Exhibit, 'Florida Georgia Line: Mix it Up Strong'

THE COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM in NASHVILLE will unveil a new exhibit, "FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE: Mix It Up Strong," on FRIDAY, JANUARY 21st. Scheduled to run through JANUARY 1st, 2023, the exhibit will highlight the BMLG RECORDS duo's music journey throughout the years and display stage wear, instruments and personal items.

Some highlights of the exhibit include the racing suits and helmets that the duo's TYLER HUBBARD and BRIAN KELLEY wore during their 2016 music video for "Can We All" with TIM McGRAW, their RIAA Diamond certification award for "Cruise," HUBBARD's first acoustic guitar that he received in fourth grade, KELLEY's ... more »

Pandora 'Live' Featuring Jason Aldean Set To Air December 14th; New Aldean Channel Launches

PANDORA will air a concert with JASON ALDEAN on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14th at 8p (CT). The event was recorded on NOVEMBER 12th as part of SIRIUSXM and PANDORA’s “Small Stage Series," and previously aired live on SIRIUSXM from MARATHON MUSIC WORKS in NASHVILLE (NET NEWS 10/29). To promote the show, PANDORA has launched a new station, "PANDORA Live: Backstage With JASON ALDEAN," where fans can hear behind-the-scenes stories from the Country star, along with songs that inspire him. After the concert airs, the channel will be updated to include live performance tracks and commentary from the show.

The virtual event will feature an in-depth interview between ALDEAN and host ANIA HAMMAR, and a segment called "The Mysterious Merch Man," where ALDEAN pranks unsuspecting fans by going undercover as his own merchandise seller. Additionally, an encore presentation of the entire event will immediately follow the initial airing on live.pandora.com.

PANDORA users can RSVP for free here.

'Bob Kingsley's Book Of Records' Now Available

"BOB KINGSLEY’s Book of Records," the late syndicated host's previously-announced coffee table book (NET NEWS 8/5), is now available in both print form from NAUTILUS PUBLISHING and as an audio book published by ORANGE SKY AUDIO and distributed by FINDAWAY. The audio book version is narrated by KINGSLEY and longtime friend and fellow RADIO HALL OF FAME member BLAIR GARNER.

The book is a career-spanning, first-hand account of KINGSLEY's career in Country radio featuring stories about artists, songwriters, producers and executives. Documented by radio legend KINGSLEY himself throughout his lifetime, and edited by longtime producer KEN HALFORD, the book includes never-before-heard stories and fresh interpretations from NAN KINGSLEY, his wife and business partner, along with creators and industry friends.

Proceeds from the book will be donated to the COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM. To purchase, visit bobkingsleyradio.com.

WALR (Kiss 104.1)/Atlanta Distributes Over 200 Turkeys To Families In Need

COX MEDIA GROUPS's R&B WALR (KISS 104.1)/ATLANTA distributed over 200 turkeys on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20th to local families in need. Those families were identified by the URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER ATLANTA and provided with a certificate to pick up the free turkeys. Other KISS 104.1 partners included Wayfield Foods and 1-800-411-PAIN.

President/CEO of the URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER ATLANTA NANCY FLAKE JOHNSON, said, “Thank you, KISS 104.1, once again for your partnership and the generosity of your sponsors! The SATURDAY turkey giveaway helped families most in need who otherwise may not be able to enjoy the THANKSGIVING Holiday with a hot home-cooked meal. “There are so many families struggling to survive as a result of the pandemic and economic times. Collaborations to support our families to get back on their feet are vital now, more than ever in recent times, and we are so grateful for your partnership.” 

KISS 104.1 Dir./Branding and Programming TERRI AVERY added, “KISS 104.1, along with our amazing partners, are humbled to be able to put a turkey on the table for needy families this THANKSGIVING.” 

'Uncle Joe's Rockin' Christmas Show' Offered To Radio Stations Commercial-Free

COMPASS MEDIA NETWORKS' "UNCLE JOE'S ROCKIN' CHRISTMAS SHOW" is the creation of longtime SoCal on-air personality JOE BENSON. Best known for his four decades at KLOS/LOS ANGELES and KSWD (THE SOUND)/LOS ANGELES, BENSON currently hosts the nightly syndicated program “ULTIMATE CLASSIC ROCK NIGHTS." He also hosts the nationally syndicated "OFF THE RECORD" rock star interview program and is author of the "UNCLE JOE'S RECORD GUIDE" series of rock 'n; roll history books.

UNCLE JOE digs deep into his sack for rockin’ holiday tunes, rare nuggets and personal artist stories. 

This four-hour special is offered commercial-free.

For more information, contact DOUG INGOLD at COMPASS MEDIA NETWORKS at dingold@compassmedianetworks.com or (310) 242-8746.

Queensryche Joining Judas Priest On '50 Heavy Metal Years' Tour

Rock veterans QUEENSRŸCHE have announced joining JUDAS PRIEST as a special guest for the band’s "50 Heavy Metal Years" tour starting MARCH 4th, 2022 in PEORIA , IL and wrapping on APRIL 13th in HAMILTON, ONTARIO.

QUEENSRŸCHE stated, "We are very excited to be supporting the mighty JUDAS PRIEST in celebration of their 50th Anniversary Tour. This is a wonderful pairing, and we look forward to bringing you all a truly eventful experience." 

For more info on upcoming tour dates, visit the QUEENSRŸCHE website HERE. 

KOCI-LP/Newport Beach To Host 'Poorman’s Second Annual 29 Hour New Years Party'

ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY RADIO low-power Classic Rock KOCI-LP/NEWPORT BEACH, CA will host "POORMAN's 2nd Annual 29 Hour New Years Party." POORMAN will host a 29-hour show to celebrate the new year beginning at 6a on NEW YEARS EVE, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31st, his regular “POORMAN’s Morning Rush” weekday air shift, and going until 11a on NEW YEARS DAY, JANUARY 1st, 2022. 

POORMAN’s "New Year’s Marathon Party" will feature a variety of guests including surprise celebrities as they welcome the new year around the world, request their favorite tunes and take call-in requests for 29 hours. Listeners are invited to call in with their requests and their ... more »

Music Industry Veteran Barney Kilpatrick Dead At 65

Condolences to the family and friends of music industry veteran BARNEY KILPATRICK, who took his own life FRIDAY (12/3). KILPATRICK had suffered from depression and anxiety for many years. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, VALERIE and their four children, MARY, KATHERINE, JIMMY and CHARLIE.

Born in SNYDER, TX, KILPATRICK's family moved to NEW ORLEANS early in his life and he considered NEW ORLEANS his home. He earned a journalism degree at LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY and a law degree from TULANE.

After working at TULANE's college station, WTUL, KILPATRICK would later work on-air at WTIX-A and WLTS/NEW ORLEANS. In 1985, KILPATRICK started ... more »

Happy Birthday

ALL ACCESS Happy Birthday wishes on TUESDAY (12/7) to THE PK & DK SHOW’s PK, former WTGB/WASHINGTON D.C. PD LORRIN PALAGI, COLEMAN INSIGHTS’ JAY NACHLIS, WCRZ/FLINT APD/MD GEORGE MCINTYRE, KMXY/GRAND JUNCTION PD PAT BUTCHER, WCKT/FT. MYERS' STACY COLLINS, KRWI/BAKERSFIELD and syndicated co-host KAIT HILL, AXIS MARKETING & PR Pres. SARAH MILLER, and to SUN BROADCASTING/FT. MYERS Dir./Programming JOHN ROZZ.

Celebrating Birthdays on WEDNESDAY (12/8), AUDACY/BOSTON SVP/Market Mgr. MIKE THOMAS, AUDACY/DETROIT SVP/Market Mgr. DEBBIE KENYON, former ALL ACCESS Christian Editor MARK GILES, SIRIUSXM MAXIM RADIO PD ROB CROSS, talk host AL SPRY, MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS/TERRE HAUTE OM STEVE CANNON, former SUMMITMEDIA/LOUISVILLE OM SHANE COLLINS, KKCW/PORTLAND’s KRISTINA KAGE, THE CONCLAVE Exec. Dir. Emeritus TOM KAY, WKHY/LAFAYETTE, IN PD JEFF STRANGE, promotion vet HAPPY CLOUTIER, WQYK/TAMPA MD LAUNA PHILLIPS, WWKL/HARRISBURG APD/MD VENETIA, KUZZ-KRJK/BAKERSFIELD PD BRENT MICHAELS, RISER HOUSE ENTERTAINMENT’s MARK MCKAY, and ALPHA MEDIA/CHICAGO’s BROOKE HUNTER.

ALL ACCESS ACTION

GARY SPANGLER, MARNI HALPERN, KO-FUNG SHIH, CARA HAHN, SEAN STRIFE, MIKE JAGGER, WINGNUT, ROBBIE LLOYD, GREG DORFMAN, ARTIE GENTILE, ROSS MAHONEY, MICHAEL PLEN, RYAN WILD, JESSICA ROSENWORCEL, LUKE COMBS, THOMAS RHETT, BRANDON "BOXER" NASBY, WALKER HAYES, FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE, JASON ALDEAN, JIMMIE ALLEN, THE KENTUCKY HEADHUNTERS, PAUL BROWN, MACY GRAY, AMY KAPLAN, JIM McGUINN, ROBERT LEWIS, ALYNETTE, DJ DIGITAL, SCOTT MANESS, SCRAP JACKSON, KATHY BROWN, BOOGIE D, REGGIE ROUSE, DJQ, BILL EVANS, TIM DUGGER, DANNY WRIGHT, SCOTT FREE, DENNIS BLAIR, ARTIE GENTILE, PHIL KASO.