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Before you forget, now is the time to lock in your ALL ACCESS AUDIO SUMMIT 2023 REGISTRATION. We are just over a month away, APRIL 26, 27, 28 -- a virtual presentation packed with 81 speakers/content creators, featured in 18 sessions, six daily from 9:00a - 3p (PT). Miss the sessions you wanted to see? They will be available on-demand beginning the week of MAY 1st to watch across any two devices of your ... more »

NPR Layoffs In Progress, Four Podcasts Cancelled

Layoffs of about 10% of the staff at NPR are happening this week, and along with the job cuts, four podcasts have been canceled, reports NPR.ORG.

The shows ending production include three seasonal podcasts, the long-running "INVISIBILIA," "LOUDER THAN A RIOT" (which just started its new season), and "ROUGH TRANSLATION," along with the "WAIT WAIT... DON'T TELL ME" spin-off "EVERYONE & THEIR MOM." The closures come as the network tries to close an over $30 million budget gap. No radio shows are being canceled, but about 100 staffers will be let go, with most leaving on APRIL 28th, and dozens of vacant positions will not be filled.

Among staffers thus far disclosing on TWITTER that they have been let go were "INVISIBILIA" co-host YOWEI SHAW and "ROUGH TRANSLATION" host GREGORY WARNER.

KYLD (Wild 94.9)/San Francisco's Tribute To The Late Jeffrey 'JV' Vandergrift

iHEARTMEDIA Top 40 KYLD (WILD 94.9)/SAN FRANCISCO paid a touching on-air tribute to its late on-air personality, JEFFREY "JV" VANDERGRIFT, after his body was found late WEDNESDAY night (NET NEWS 3/23). JV suffered from LYME DISEASE, a plight he told his listeners about. Listen to the station's official tribute here.

"Every morning, he made us laugh," said a co-worker over WIZ KHALIFA's "See You Again." "He was always full of love. And throughout his struggles, he still cared enough to share his pain and his hope with all of us."

Earlier this month, his wife, NATASHI YI, a fellow on-air personality at the station, told the public she did not believe her husband was coming back after he was missing for more than a week.

WABC/New York Gives An Hour To Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo

RED APPLE MEDIA News-Talk WABC-A/NEW YORK is granting former NEW YORK Governor ANDREW CUOMO's request and giving him an hour to speak to New Yorkers TONIGHT 8-9p (ET).

Owner and host JOHN CATSIMATIDIS said, “I have said many times that 77 WABC is about truth and hearing from all sides.  Let the listeners decide."

WRMF/West Palm Beach Adds Meghan Lane To The Newly-Created Afternoon Co-Host Position

HUBBARD RADIO Hot AC WRMF/WEST PALM BEACH adds MEGHAN LANE to the newly-created afternoon co-host role, joining JEFF MILES on 4/3. The PALM BEACH COUNTY native and GRACIE AWARD winner, LANE was most recently heard on cross-state COX MEDIA GROUP Top 40 WAPE/JACKSONVILLE, wrapping up a 10-year run in JANUARY, most recently co-hosting mornings (NET NEWS 1/25).

WRMF Brand Content Dir. RANDI WEST said, “I am beyond thrilled for the next era in WRMF afternoons! MEGHAN LANE is the perfect addition to our brand and I can’t wait to expand on the MEGHAN & MILES brand. MEGHAN checks all the boxes! Smart, funny and irreverent. I can’t wait for her to get ... more »

Edison Share Of Ear Shows AM/FM Dominating Time Spent Listening To Audio In And Out Of Cars

EDISON RESEARCH has pulled data from its Share of Ear study comparing in-car listening to AM/FM radio and streaming, and it showed that 88% of time spent listening by adults 18+ in cars is to AM/FM radio, including AM/FM broadcast and streaming, while 12% goes to non-AM/FM streaming audio.

As for outside the car, AM/FM listening is double that of streaming. And when comparing just ad-supported audio, AM/FM has almost all of the in-car listening (96%) and almost four times the time spent listening outside the car (79%) that pure streamers do.

The data does not include listening to SIRIUSXM, YOUTUBE, podcasts, music channels on TV, owned music, and audiobooks.

Steve Coates To Retire From Philadelphia Flyers Broadcasts

Longtime PHILADELPHIA FLYERS broadcaster STEVE COATES has announced his retirement, effective after this season. 

"COATESY," who played in the FLYERS' minor league system in 1973-77 and made it to the NHL with the DETROIT RED WINGS for five games in 1976-77, has been with the FLYERS' broadcast team for 43 years, starting as a radio color commentator alongside GENE HART on WIP-A/PHILADELPHIA. He served as studio host for FLYERS telecasts on then-independent WTAF-TV (now WTXF-TV (FOX 29)) in 1984-86 and independent WGBS-TV (PHILLY 57) in 1987-91, then moved back to the radio side on WIP through 1999, when he returned to TV on COMCAST SPORTSNET ... more »

NFL Players Visit Interscope Geffen A&M For Career Day

Current and former NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE players visited INTERSCOPE GEFFEN A&M RECORDS earlier this week for a daylong "Career Day" educating them about the music industry with panel discussions and listening sessions. The event was part of the NFL's Career Tours program. Among the label executives speaking to the players were Chairman/CEO JOHN JANICK, Vice Chairman STEVE BERMAN, and SVP/Sports and Gaming DAVID NIEMAN, along with the NFL's SVP/Marketing and Communications TRACY PERLMAN and artists LIL MOSEY, ZACK BIA, midwxst, WESTSIDE BOOGIE, EST GEE, and BAS.

“INTERSCOPE has had a close relationship with the NFL for many years now,” said ... more »

New Lineup At WGKB (101.7 The Truth)/Milwaukee Includes New Morning Show

GOOD KARMA BRANDS News-Talk WGKB-A-W269DL (101.7 THE TRUTH)/MILWAUKEE has added a pair of new shows to its lineup, including a new morning show. "TRUTH BE TOLD," with communications coach DENISE THOMAS and BIG TEN NETWORK sportscaster TELLY HUGHES, will air 7-9a (CT), replacing "MKE IN THE MORNING," while current morning host and MILWAUKEE BUCKS in-game host MELANIE RICKS will take over the noon hour with "NOTHIN' BUT THE TRUTH." SHERWIN HUGHES' show will move from 10a-1p to 9a-noon to make room for RICKS' new show. The changes will take place on APRIL 3rd.

"We're excited to bring a new lineup of voices to our listeners," said GM CHERIE HARRIS. "Our new hosts are passionate and knowledgeable about the issues that matter most to the black community. We aim to provide a platform for authentic and unfiltered discussion, and we're confident that our new lineup will deliver for our partners and fans."

ESPN's Mike Greenberg Recovering From Heart Procedure

ESPN RADIO "GREENY" host and ESPN "GET UP" host MIKE GREENBERG is off the air and recovering from a heart procedure, his wife tweeted TODAY (3/23).

STACY GREENBERG tweeted, "For those asking: GREENY had a cardiac ablation on MONDAY. Recovery is slow, he has to do nothing and believe me….he’s not great at that!"

WTOP/Washington Inks Weather Partnership With WJLA-TV

HUBBARD News WTOP/WASHINGTON is changing weather partners, returning to partner with SINCLAIR ABC affiliate WJLA-TV (7NEWS)/WASHINGTON. WTOP used WJLA weather coverage for 10 years before switching to NBC O&O WRC-TV (NBC 4) in 2015. WJLA meteorologists, including  Chief Meteorologist VERONICA JOHNSON, EILEEN WHELAN, BRIAN VAN DE GRAAFF, STEVE RUDIN, JORDAN EVANS, and MARK PENAWILL offer around-the-clock weather reports every 10 minutes starting APRIL 3rd.

WTOP Dir./News and Programming JULIA ZIEGLER said, “WTOP listeners rely on our traffic and weather reports on the 8s. We are excited to begin this partnership with our colleagues at WJLA and ... more »

The Bigger Picture: AI For Radio, Yes Or No?

In this week's "The Bigger Picture," MC MEDIA's CHARESE FRUGE' explores whether or not AI is a good thing for the radio industry moving forward. She plays "devil's advocate," pointing out both pros and cons and the impact it could have on an already struggling business model.

If the radio industry is hell bent on commiting to AI, a concept that literally comes with no original creativity whatsoever, there a few things we need to do first to ensure it's not the nail in the coffin of a business that is already struggling due to consolidation, lack of diversity, and "old school" mentality. Click here to read more.

Benztown Introduces 'Hot Mix: Y2K To Today' With Top Tracks From 2000s To Present

BENZTOWN introduces a new mix show, "HOT MIX: Y2K To Today," designed to supplement both Top 40 and Rhythmic, featuring music from the 2000s to the present. Featured artists include NSYNC, BRITNEY SPEARS, GWEN STEFANI, KATY PERRY, TAYLOR SWIFT, JUSTIN BEIBER, RHIANNA, DRAKE, HARRY STYLES, BILLIE EILISH and ARIANA GRANDE, among others. Listen here.

Commented BENZTOWN President DAVE "CHACHI" DENES, “We are super-excited to offer this new retro/current version of the legendary HOT MIX brand to affiliates and new affiliates. Younger radio listeners have a very real nostalgia for the more recent hits that shaped and provided the soundtrack for ... more »

Old Dominion, Jon Pardi, Lainey Wilson, Bailey Zimmerman, To Headline Stagecoach's Cooking Demos With Guy Fieri

STAGECOACH FESTIVAL's SMOKEHOUSE COOKING DEMOS with GUY FIERI will take place each day of the festival, set for APRIL 28th-30th at EMPIRE POLO CLUB in INDIO, CA.

FIERI will be showcasing his cooking demos with Country stars OLD DOMINION, JON PARDI, LAINEY WILSON, BAILEY ZIMMERMAN and Rock band ZZ TOP, among others. GUY'S STAGECOACH SMOKEHOUSE will feature the nation’s finest BBQ pit bosses to serve up BBQ from across the country to festival-goers. 

Said FIERI, “Hitting the desert for STAGECOACH is one of the high points of my year. Killer music, real deal bar-b-que and even cookin' it up with some of my favorite artists ... it doesn't get much better than that!"

STAGECOACH has also given fans the first look at set times throughout the weekend, featuring headliners KANE BROWN and LUKE BRYAN on FRIDAY and SATURDAY, respectively, with CHRIS STAPLETON on SUNDAY. View all set-times for the weekend here. 

WSM-A/Nashville Now On The iHeartRadio App

RYMAN HOSPITALITY Country WSM-A/NASHVILLE is now available for streaming 24/7 on the iHEARTRADIO app, including live GRAND OLE OPRY performances and the station's specialty programming. It remains available for streaming on WSMRadio.com and the WSM app.

In other station news, it's currently running a "Spring BLAKE" programming feature, celebrating the season by playing a track-by-track presentation of a BLAKE SHELTON album every FRIDAY afternoon at 5p (CT). TONIGHT (3/24), the station is featuring SHELTON’s 2014 album, BRINGING BACK THE SUNSHINE. Next week will be BASED ON A TRUE STORY ... from 2013.

Mediabase Announces Changes To Country Published and Activator Panels

MEDIABASE has announced changes to its Country published and Activator panels, including the addition for four stations to the former. The changes take effect the evening of WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5th, with the first add dates MONDAY, APRIL 10th. Panel changes and weights are based on FALL 2022 ratings for all markets, with the next update expected in JULY based on WINTER 2023 ratings.

Joining the Country published panel are: iHEARTMEDIA KXBG (BIG 97.9)/FT. COLLINS, CO; iHEARTMEDIA WCKT (CAT COUNTRY 107.1)/FT. MYERS, FL; ALPHA MEDIA KBAY/KKDV (BAY COUNTRY 94.5 & 92.1)/SAN FRANCISCO; and GRIFFIN COMMUNICATIONS KVOO (98.5 THE BULL/TULSA, OK. 

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Country For A Cause Lineup And Hosts Announced

COUNTRY FOR A CAUSE to benefit NASHVILLE's MONROE CARELL JR. CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL at VANDERBILT has announced its lineup and hosts. The event is set to take place at NASHVILLE's 3RD & LINDSLEY on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7th at 7p (CT), and will feature MOE BANDY, JOHN CONLEE, WADE HAYES, TERRY McBRIDE, BRANDON DAVIS, ELIZABETH COOK, JAKE HOOT, LEON EVERETTE, PAULETTE CARLSON, MAKENZIE PHIPPS, media personality DEVON O'DAY and more. Artists T.G. SHEPPARD and KELLY LANG will host.

SHEPPARD said, “To say that KELLY and I are honored to once again host COUNTRY FOR A CAUSE is an understatement. It truly amazes us that this year’s group of legendary artists ... more »

Stephen Wilson Jr. Signs With Big Loud Records, Releases EP

NASHVILLE artist STEPHEN WILSON JR. has signed with BIG LOUD RECORDS and hasreleased his debut EP, "bon aqua," TODAY (3/24). The seven-song EP includes six previously released songs and a new single, "American Gothic," performed and co-written with label-mate HAILEY WHITTERS. WILSON also announced that he has signed management deals with ALICIA JONES at ALJ MGMT and JORDY DETTMER at RANGE MEDIA PARTNERS. 

WILSON is currently on the road supporting WHITTERS ahead of touring with THE LONE BELOW beginning next month.

As a songwriter, WILSON has had cuts from TIM McGRAW, OLD DOMINION, BROTHERS OSBORNE, CAITLYN SMITH, MACKENZIE PORTER and SIXPENCE ... more »

BMLG Records Signs Greylan James

BIG MACHINE LABEL GROUP's BMLG RECORDS has signed 26-year-old KNOXVILLE, TN native GREYLAN JAMES to its artist roster. 

Since moving to MUSIC CITY eight years ago, JAMES has written songs for fellow Country artists KENNY CHESNEY (“Happy Does”), CHRIS YOUNG (“If That Ain’t God”), CHRIS JANSON (“Real Friends” ft. BLAKE SHELTON), COLE SWINDELL (“How Is She”) and BRANTLEY GILBERT (“Little Piece Of Heaven”), among others. Following his independently released "I HOPE SHE HEARS THESE" EP last year, JAMES is releasing a brand-new track, “Undermine," TODAY (3/24). 

"When I was 14 years old, I wrote and mailed [BIG MACHINE LABEL GROUP Chairman/CEO] ... more »

Nashville's Soundcheck Owner Bob 'Norton' Thompson Dies At 80

NASHVILLE music industry figure BOB "NORTON" THOMPSON died this morning (3/24) at the age of 80 after a brief illness, and several years battling dementia. THOMPSON and his wife, TONI, owned the downtown NASHVILLE rehearsal space SOUNDCHECK, used over the years by a who's who of musical talent, including VINCE GILL, KEITH URBAN, BRAD PAISLEY, GARTH BROOKS, TIM McGRAW and many others to work out their stage shows before touring.

During his career, THOMPSON worked on tours as a roadie, stage manager and personal assistant alongside some of music’s greatest artists, including THE EAGLES, OZZY OSBOURNE, GLENN FREY, DAN FOGELBREG, CHICAGO, JIMMY ... more »

Monument Records' Steve Pleshe Departs

STEVE PLESHE has departed MONUMENT RECORDS, where he has been Dir./Regional Promotion since MAY of 2020. Look for the label to announce a new hire next week. 

A veteran of both radio and records, PLESHE joined the label from CUMULUS Country KSKS (93.7 KISS COUNTRY)/FRESNO, where he had been PD and overnight host for three years (NET NEWS 5/11/20).

Prior to re-joining KSKS in 2017, PLESHE was Dir./WEST COAST Promotion at BLACK RIVER ENTERTAINMENT. He first joined KSKS in the early ‘90s as a part-timer, and worked his way up to PD in 2004. He made the shift to record promotion with COUNTRY THUNDER RECORDS in 2008. After a stint back in radio with Classic Hits KHIT/FRESNO, where he did mornings, PLESHE joined RCA NASHVILLE in 2009, then segued to BLACK RIVER in 2014. 

Reach him at (559) 307-8148, or here.

Spotify Kicks Off Spelman College NextGen Program For Aspiring Podcasters

SPOTIFY is expanding its NextGen program for college podcasting programs to historically Black colleges and universities, and the company kicked off SPELMAN COLLEGE's NextGen program in ATLANTA on MONDAY (3/20) with a NextGen Creator Day event.

SPELMAN is offering a custom curriculum on podcasting co-developed with SPELMAN's Dr. MICHELLE HITE and other faculty along with SPOTIFY's SoundUp team. Five freshman SPELMAN students interested in an audio media career will receive a multi-year $10,000 scholarship for their sophomore, junior, and senior years. A weeklong "SPOTIFY Labs Creator Program" will train aspiring podcasters using the SPOTIFY ... more »

AK Dash Joins Josh Kelly On 'A Place To Start' Podcast

Former BROADCAST HIPPO DIGITAL MEDIA Rhythmic AC WTOD-HD2- W277BI (PARTY 103.3)/TOLEDO personality AK DASH is reuniting with her PARTY 103.3 colleague, former morning show Exec. Producer and PD JOSH KELLY, on his "A PLACE TO START" podcast, starting APRIL 7th.

KELLY said, "Even though AK DASH has only been in this industry for 6-months, I had an instant chemistry with her. From day one AK has been nothing but her true, authentic, and relatable self on and off air.

"This podcast is based on reality. It's based on raw and genuine conversations about mental health and normalizing this topic. I've always said mental health issues are unique to the individual, but when you have a conversation you realize there are similarities in everyone's stories. You don't just get to hear about my battles and daily struggles with mental illness and severe depression, but you also get to hear AK's stories as she shares her life experiences and knowledge."

Talib Kweli And mxmtoon Head Keynote Artists At Annual Ohio University Music Industry Summit

OHIO UNIVERSITY's 5th annual MUSIC INDUSTRY SUMMIT is set for APRIL 5 & 6 in ATHENS, OH. The event has both in-person and virtual attendance options. Registration is open now and free of charge. This year's artist keynotes are hip-hop artist TALIB KWELI and indie pop act mxmtoon. Speakers and guests include TIKTOK's LYSA CÁRDENAS, ROLLING LOUD co-founder TARIQ CHERIF, BANDLAB's DANI DEAHL, engineer-mixer-label founder MARCELLA ARACIA and more. 

“Our team is really excited about this year’s program, welcoming artists and industry leaders from a multitude of areas of the music industry,” said conference Dir. JOSH ANTONUCCIO. "We’ve worked ... more »

Columbia Records, Orchard Sign K-Pop Phenoms IVE For U.S., Global

K-pop group IVE have signed to COLUMBIA RECORDS for the U. S. and THE ORCHARD for international distribution. COLUMBIA has joined forces with IVE’s KOREAN label STARSHIP ENTERTAINMENT and KAKAO ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA to work with the SEOUL girl group, with the first song, "Kitsch," arriving MONDAY. 

IVE comprises six individual personalities in GAEUL, LIZ, LEESEO, REI, WONYOUNG and YUJIN, the latter two achieving success as members of IZ*ONE. In 2021, IVE exploded onto the global scene with their debut single “Eleven," which debuted in the Top 10 of the BILLBOARD World Digital Song Sales Chart, #1 on the Hot Trending Songs Chart, and staked out a spot on the Global 200 and Global Excl. US charts for 14 straight weeks. 

FORBES called IVE as “not only one of the hottest new acts in their home country, but as one of the most successful all-female vocal troupes in the world."

Sugarhill Ddot Signs With Priority Records

NEW YORK CITY's SUGARHILL DDOT has signed a deal with PRIORITY RECORDS. The 15-year-old whose name is a nod to the historic HARLEM neighborhood of SUGAR HILL, where he grew up – is the first artist to sign to PRIORITY since ORLANDO WHARTON came on board at CAPITOL MUSIC GROUP (CMG) to relaunch the legendary hip hop label (NET NEWS 9/27/22).

While coming up in the HARLEM drill scene, SUGARHILL DDOT received co-signs from such artists as DRAKE and LIL DURK. His releases “Evil Twins” and “Evil Twins, Pt. 2” with the late NOTTI OSAMA, “Lost Boy,” “I Wanna Love You,” and “40s N 9s” with DD OSAMA, consistently rack up millions of streams and YOUTUBE views. SUGARHILL DDOT also recently opened for LIL DURK. 

WHARTON said, “We’re bringing NEW YORK back. SUGARHILL DDOT is a star in the making to ignite the resurgence of PRIORITY RECORDS.”

SUGARHILL DDOT added, “Being signed to PRIORITY RECORDS is a blessing. I thought being a signed artist would never be possible. I’m grateful for this opportunity.”

SiriusXM Broadcasting Live From Ultra Music Festival

For the 17th year, SIRIUSXM is broadcasting live from the ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL in MIAMI. "UMF RADIO," which also airs as a weekly show on FRIDAYS, is airing live coverage of the festival on the DIPLO'S REVOLUTION channel starting at 5p (ET) TODAY through MONDAY (3/27), with live DJ sets from ALESSO, ARMIN VAN BUUREN, CARL COX, KX5, MARSHMELLO, REZZ, SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA, TIËSTO, and others, plus behind-the-scenes features and interviews. 

SIRIUSXM is opening its MIAMI studios soon and is previewing the new facility with special pre-ULTRA shows on BPM 3-5p, CHILL 6-8p, and, with sets from DIPLO and ANABEL ENGLUND, on DIPLO'S REVOLUTION 9-11p.

PANDORA will also offer a limited-run ULTRA station featuring music from the headliners.

GeoBroadcast Solutions Integrates Burk Technology's Remote Monitoring System Into MaxxCasting At Bonneville/San Francisco

GEOBROADCAST SOLUTIONS says that it has successfully integrated BURK TECHNOLOGY’s Arcadia24 remote monitoring system into the MaxxCasting booster installation at three BONNEVILLE INTERNATIONAL stations in SAN FRANCISCO, AC KOIT, Top 40 KMVQ (99.7 NOW), and R&B KBLX.

“As we were building out the project it became clear that we needed a degree of on-call management to monitor and troubleshoot the technology, particularly at launch, since it was spread across the entire BAY AREA,” said BONNEVILLE Regional Dir. of Technology JASON ORNELLAS. “Not only has the MaxxCasting solution exceeded expectations, but the complementary Arcadia24 monitoring ... more »

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday wishes on FRIDAY (3/24), to UMG EVP/Music Strategies and Tactics MIKE BIGGANE, REPUBLIC SVP/A&R AMINA DIOP, DICK BROADCASTING/SAVANNAH OM MATT DERRICK, MNM MEDIA SERVICES’ MARIA MUSAITEF, KTWI/OMAHA's APD/MD JON TERRY, consultant DENNIS WINSLOW, WQDR/RALEIGH’s JJ KERR, CUMULUS/PEORIA OM MATT BAHAN, and to WEBR/BUFFALO PD DAVE GILLEN.

Doing the Birthday boogie on SATURDAY (3/25), BMLG RECORDS Pres./CEO JIMMY HARNEN, AUDACY/NORTHERN CALIFORNIA RVP/Market Mgr. STACEY KAUFFMAN, WKTU/NEW YORK's HOLLYWOOD HAMILTON, CUMULUS RVP/Rock Programming JAMES KURDZIEL, former iHEARTMEDIA/PACIFIC NORTHWEST Pres. ROBERT DOVE, AUDACY/ROCHESTER ... more »

ALL ACCESS ACTION

JONATHAN L, MIKE KAPLAN, CHRIS MORADI, CHRIS PAYNE, SHAWN LUCERO, GREG DORFMAN, DAVE SLOAN,  GREYLAN JAMES, STEPHEN WILSON JR., TIGIRLILY GOLD, JAMIE RYAN, JON ZELLNER, MIA MANCE, COMPLEX, BILLY SANTIAGO, TOSH JACKSON, DAMON LOTT, KHOURY WASHINGTON, ERIK THOMAS, JONATHAN STEELE, KONATA HOLLAND, SID BLACK, RAY GMEINER, KEN PITTMAN.

Body Of KYLD (Wild 94.9)/San Fransisco's Jeffrey 'JV' Vandergrift Found 

The body of KYLD (WILD 94.9)/SAN FRANSICO's JEFFREY "JV" VANDERGRIFT has been found. According to KTVU Fox 2/SAN FRANCISCO, the body was found at PIER 39 in SAN FRANCISCO late WEDNESDAY (3/22), and has been identified by the medical examiner as VANDERGRIFT who was 55. JV has been missing since  FEBRUARY 23rd at his home in SAN FRANCISCO, prompting a region-wide search for him (NET NEWS 2/27). 

No cause of death has been determined yet, but JV had spoken publicly about the effects that LYME disease has had on his body, suffering continued ailments like "brain fog," dizziness, migraines and blurred vision. He has also spoken publically about dealing with ideations of self-harm in the past, especially when discussing how he was dealing with Lyme disease.

Here is the official comment on the discovery of J.V.’s body from MARK ADAMS, VP/CHR Programming, PD KIOI & KYLD/SAN FRANCISCO, KKRZ/PORTLAND.

According to KTVU, earlier this month, his wife, NATASHI YI, told the public she did not believe her husband was coming back.Click here to read the full story.

Skyview Country Top 40 Host Fitz MC’s All Access Audio Summit 2023, Day #2

Increase Your Career Value And Smarts For Just $200 From Home/Office; $100 If Out Of Work

Longtime Country on-air personality and syndicated “COUNTRY TOP 40” host FITZ has been corralled, lassoed and branded as our MC for day two, APRIL 27^th of ALL ACCESS AUDIO SUMMIT 2023 which airs for three days, APRIL 26, 27, 28 across the NUVOODOO CONFERENCE CLOUD.

As the host of #CT40 on SKYVIEW NETWORKS, FITZ will call on his fun-loving personality to guide ALL ACCESS AUDIO SUMMIT 2023 attendees through the agenda on APRIL 27^th, letting everyone know what’s coming and getting them informed about the music videos we’ll play, as well as special events taking place that day. Prepare to laugh and be entertained with FITZ on the case.

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iHeartMedia Digital Exec Paul Miraldi Explains New Role And New Opportunities 

ALL ACCESS spotted an important update on iHEARTMEDIA Digital Exec PAUL MIRALDI’s LINKEDIN page that we wanted to share:

I wanted to share an update with you. Recently, I transitioned from my role as Executive Vice President of Digital Content Strategy to the position of Strategic Advisor at iHEARTMEDIA. This new role allows me to leverage my experience and make a continued impact on the company's success. At the same time, I can pursue new passion projects that align with my personal and professional goals. I’ve been privileged to have been a part of iHEART for over 23 years.

The most rewarding aspect of my time at iHEART has been the chance to collaborate with highly talented and passionate individuals while building, mentoring, and learning from top-tier teams. It's been an incredible experience that I will always cherish.

I want to extend my sincerest appreciation to all those who have helped make my time at iHEART an unforgettable journey.

Thank you for everything. I’m excited to see what the future holds!

ALL ACCESS will let you know when we find out more about MIRALDI’s next new and great adventures.

WEEI/Boston Producer Suspended For Racist Joke On Air About ESPN Personality

The Executive Producer of AUDACY Sports WEEI-F/BOSTON's "THE GREG HILL SHOW" made a racist joke about ESPN analyst MINA KIMES on TUESDAY's show (3/21).

During a discussion of a BOSTON City Council proposal for a possible ban on "nips" -- a nickname for miniature airline-style bottles of alcohol as well as a slur against Japanese people -- and hosts GREG HILL and COURTNEY COX suggesting a topic of "top five nips" and naming some alcohol brands, producer CHRIS CURTIS interjected, "Oh, I'd probably go MINA KIMES." The hosts did not acknowledge the comment and continued the conversation. The comment was caught by BARSTOOL SPORTS' DAVE CULLINANE, ... more »

David Samson Joins Meadowlark Media

Former MIAMI MARLINS President DAVID SAMSON is joining DAN LE BATARD and JOHN SKIPPER's MEADOWLARK MEDIA as a contributor, and is bringing his daily "NOTHING PERSONAL WITH DAVID SAMSON" podcast from CBS SPORTS with him. SAMSON will also host a new show on the sports business, "THE SPORTING CLASS," with SKIPPER, the former ESPN President; SAMSON and SKIPPER have been co-hosting special hours every other week on "THE DAN LE BATARD SHOW WITH STUGOTZ" discussing sports business topics, and SAMSON is a regular on LE BATARD's show, appearing on the "LOCAL HOUR" most THURSDAYs.

SAMSON, whose 16 year tenure as MARLINS President were highly ... more »

Northwestern Media Ups Maggie Noble To Digital Media Strategist 

NORTHWESTERN MEDIA has promoted MAGGIE NOBLE to Digital Media Strategist for its 81 stations across 11 states. This new position was adapted and created after Digital Media Director JOHN BRANDON left in JANUARY 2023. In her new role, NOBLE will be responsible for overseeing NORTHWESTERN’s digital media campaigns, developing strategies to strengthen NORTHWESTERN’s online presence, and ensuring that NORTHWESTERN MEDIA brand messages are effectively communicated across all digital channels.

“MAGGIE is all about the mission,” said Dir./Marketing CARL BLISS. “She's the right person to lead NORTHWESTERN’s digital efforts. I’m looking forward to working with her and learning from her.”

NOBLE commented, “I’m beyond excited to continue working for NORTHWESTERN MEDIA in the role of digital media strategist. I can’t wait to learn and grow in this position and continue collaborating with our fantastic stations to create campaigns and strategies that serve our listeners and our mission!”

NOBLE served as NORTHWESTERN’s Marketing OM since AUGUST 2022.

WBGO (Jazz 88)/Newark, NJ Hires Ondine Landa Abramson As First Chief Development Officer

NEWARK PUBLIC RADIO's Non-Comm WBGO (JAZZ 88)/NEWARK, NJ has hired ONDINE LANDA ABRAMSON as its first Chief Development Officer. She will assum the role on APRIL 3rd. ABRAMSON will lead all aspects of development including individual giving programs, annual appeals, capital campaigns, major gifts/planned giving initiatives and more as part of her mission to foster meaningful connections between listeners and community members alike through shared experiences related to jazz music culture appreciation. 

In her earky years ABRAMSOM worked for ETTA JAMES’s management agency and was Artistic Liaison for THE SAN FRANCISCO JAZZ FESTIVAL, now known ... more »

Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall Of Fame Announces Class Of 2023

Six broadcasters, three from radio and three from television, will be inducted into the MASSACHUSETTS BROADCASTERS HALL OF FAME on JUNE 8th at the MARRIOTT BOSTON QUINCY hotel.

The inductees include former WBZ-A/BOSTON reporter CARL STEVENS; COSTA-EAGLE VENTURES station owner PAT COSTA; LESLEY UNIVERSITY Communications Professor and radio historian (and former radio personality) DONNA HALPER (winner of the PIONEER AWARD); WCVB-TV/BOSTON Sports Anchor MIKE LYNCH; the late WNAC-TV/BOSTON videographer THERMAN TOON; and the late WBZ-TV/BOSTON reporter BILL SHIELDS.

Industry Vet Tamara Conniff Launches AMR Songs With John Sebastian, SOJA Catalogs

Industry veteran TAMARA CONNIFF has launched AMR SONGS as a global independent music publishing, rights management, and catalog marketing company, with backing from private capital for catalog acquisitions and frontline operations, including artist and songwriter development, label distribution, film and TV licensing, digital marketing, and more.

CONNIFF founded the company with private equity professional STEVE REINSTADTLER, with offices in LOS ANGELES and NEW YORKI, announcing the acquisitions of catalogs from JOHN SEBASTIAN and THE LOVIN' SPOONFUL along with GRAMMY-winning reggae group SOJA.

AMR has acquired interest in SEBASTIAN’s entire ... more »

Strategic Solutions Research Presents Nielsen Audio February '23 PPM Ratings Today

NIELSEN AUDIO FEBRUARY '23 PPM Ratings for AUSTIN, GREENSBORO-WINSTON SALEM-HIGH POINT, HARTFORD-NEW BRITAIN-MIDDLETOWN, INDIANAPOLIS, JACKSONVILLE, MEMPHIS, MILWAUKEE, NASHVILLE, NORFOLK, PROVIDENCE, RALEIGH-DURHAM, and WEST PALM BEACH out TODAY. Find ratings for subscribing stations in the ALLACCESS.COM NIELSEN AUDIO section after 2p (PT).

Coming TUESDAY 3/28, FEBRUARY '23 Ratings for BATON ROUGE, LOUISVILLE, NEW ORLEANS, OKLAHOMA CITY, and PUERTO RICO.

'Baltimore Baseball Tonight' Returns To WJZ-F (105.7 The Fan)/Baltimore With Ryan Ripken As New Co-Host

CAL RIPKEN JR,'s son RYAN RIPKEN is the new co-host of AUDACY Sports WJZ-F (105.7 THE FAN)/BALTIMORE's unofficial ORIOLES pregame show "BALTIMORE BASEBALL TONIGHT" this season, joining midday "VINNY & HAYNIE" co-host BOB HAYNIE, former ORIOLES infielder MIKE BORDICK, and former ORIOLES broadcaster JIM HUNTER on the show, which will air before all ORIOLES weekday games starting with Opening Day on MARCH 30th. RIPKEN played in the ORIOLES organization from 2014 through his retirement after the 2021 season, making it as far as Triple A with the NORFOLK TIDES.

“We are thrilled to be bringing ‘BALTIMORE BASEBALL TONIGHT’ back to BALTIMORE baseball fans,” said Brand Mgr. CHUCK SAPIENZA. “The show was received so well last season, and we look forward to building off that momentum again this season. Adding RYAN to the team brings a critical young voice to the show, and his perspective having been a part of the organization and his deep family ties to the team are invaluable.”

The show will air live from PICKLES PUB near CAMDEN YARDS for home games, starting with the APRIL 6th home opener.

Texas Rangers Voice Eric Nadel Taking Time Off For Mental Health

Longtime TEXAS RANGERS radio voice ERIC NADEL will take the start of the 2023 regular season off to deal with mental health issues.

A statement from NADEL, who joined the RANGERS in 1979 and is a longtime mental health advocate, said that he is receiving treatment for "anxiety, insomnia and depression which are currently preventing me from doing the job I love." 

MATT HICKS and JARED SANDLER are calling RANGERS games in the Hall of Famer's absence on a network headed by AUDACY Sports KRLD-F (105.3 THE FAN)/DALLAS.

Justin Shackil Named Postgame Host For Yankees Baseball On WFAN/New York

JOPMBOY MEDIA "TOEING THE SLAB" podcast co-host and YES NETWORK and YANKEES PRODUCTIONS personality JUSTIN SHACKIL is joining AUDACY Sports WFAN-A-F/NEW YORK's coverage of NEW YORK YANKEES games as postgame show host and will also fill in as play-by-play broadcaster on about 30 of JOHN STERLING's off days and serve as a reporter on over 40 YANKEES telecasts on YES NETWORK.

“JUSTIN is no stranger to the BRONX and his passion for the pinstripes make him the ideal person to join the iconic duo of JOHN and SUZYN in the booth,” said AUDACY NEW YORK Market Pres. CHRIS OLIVIERO. “His contributions to the broadcast last season were terrific and well received, so we're excited to see him return in this enhanced role.”

“As someone who made listening, watching and attending YANKEES games a major part of their youth, receiving the opportunity to join JOHN and (analyst) SUZYN (WALDMAN) in the WFAN radio booth is certainly the 'pinch-me' moment of my baseball broadcasting career,” said SHACKIL. “I'm grateful to AUDACY for this chance, and to the YANKEES for trusting me and expanding my role with an organization I value so highly.”

WMVP (ESPN 1000)/Chicago To Celebrate 25th Anniversary With Live Broadcast

GOOD KARMA BRANDS Sports WMVP-A (ESPN 1000)/CHICAGO is celebrating its 25th anniversary in the format with a special broadcast TOMORROW (3/24) noon-6p (ET) live from the HOUSE OF BLUES. Scheduled guests include BILLY CORGAN, ESPN's MICHAEL WILBON and SARAH SPAIN, SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (and former CHICAGO BEARS) kicker ROBBIE GOULD, and former BEARS quarterback JAY CUTLER.

The station actually first went with an all-Sports format in 1993-96; the anniversary dates back to the flip back to Sports in 1998 upon the station's sale to ABC RADIO/DISNEY and the affiliation with ESPN RADIO. GKB took over operations in 2019 and bought the station at the ... more »

Sony Music Nashville Shuttering Arista Nashville Imprint

SONY MUSIC NASHVILLE has shuttered ARISTA NASHVILLE, one of its three Country imprints, according to multiple media reports. The move leaves SONY MUSIC NASHVILLE with just two imprints, COLUMBIA NASHVILLE and RCA RECORDS NASHVILLE, down from a onetime high of four. The company previously sunsetted its BNA RECORDS imprint in 2012.

ARISTA NASHVILLE has enjoyed a storied history since its founding in 1989, having served as the launching pad for such Country stars as ALAN JACKSON, BROOKS & DUNN, CARRIE UNDERWOOD, PAM TILLIS, DIAMOND RIO, BLACKHAWK, PHIL VASSAR, STEVE WARINER and BRAD PAISLEY and label leadership that has, over the years, included ... more »

Jelly Roll, Ashley McBryde, Darius Rucker And More Added As CMT Music Awards Performers

TYLER HUBBARD, JELLY ROLL, WYNONNA JUDD, ASHLEY McBRYDE, DARIUS RUCKER and THE BLACK CROWES have been added as performers for the CMT MUSIC AWARDS, set for APRIL 2nd at the MOODY CENTER in AUSTIN, TX.,

RUCKER and THE BLACK CROWES will team up for a collaboration on the Rock band's hit, "She Talks To Angels," a preview of their CMT CROSSROADS episode, which will be taped in downtown AUSTIN and air in the summer. JUDD and McBRYDE will partner for an as yet undisclosed song. JELLY ROLL and HUBBARD will perform their current radio singles, "Need A Favor" and "Dancin' In The Country," respectively.

They join previously announced main stage performers CARRIE UNDERWOOD, BLAKE SHELTON, CARLY PEARCE, CODY JOHNSON, KEITH URBAN, KELSEA BALLERINI, LAINEY WILSON, and KANE and KATELYN BROWN. As previously reported, BALLERINI and KANE BROWN will host, and the show will air live on CBS from 8-11p (ET). It will be available to stream live and on demand on PARAMOUNT+.

Morgan Wallen, HARDY, Lainey Wilson Among Performers For ACM Lifting Lives 'Concert On The Green'

ACM LIFTING LIVES, the philanthropic partner of the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC, has announced the return of its TOPGOLF TEE-OFF AND ROCK ON FUNDRAISER, MAY 10th at TOPGOLF in THE COLONY, TX, ahead of the 58th ACM AWARDS which airs live on MAY 11th on PRIME VIDEO. The lineup for the event's "Concert On The Green" includes MORGAN WALLEN alongside HARDY, LAINEY WILSON, ERNEST, BAILEY ZIMMERMAN and DJ 13LACKBEARD. The concert is a separate ticket from the celebrity golf tournament, taking place earlier that day.

WALLEN said, "ACM LIFTING LIVES does great work providing aid in times of need to folks inside and outside of the music industry. My band ... more »

Drew Erwin Inks Publishing Deal With Warner Chappell Music And Southern Pacific Music

WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC and SOUTHERN PACIFIC MUSIC have jointly signed artist DREW ERWIN to a global publishing deal. The NASHVILLE-based MEMPHIS native has an extensive history in live performance and production, managing front-of-house and production for THE BAND CAMINO and working as an audio engineer for RESTLESS ROAD and DYLAN SCHNEIDER. ERWIN is the first signing for SOUTHERN PACIFIC MUSIC.

During the pandemic shutdown, ERWIN began to focus on his songwriting and performing; He is currently collaborating with SADLER VADEN, record producer and lead guitarist for JASON ISBELL AND THE 400 UNIT. As a musician, he has toured in bands for ... more »

Craig Campbell Signs With Kinkead Entertainment Agency

Country artist and GRINDSTONE RECORDINGS label owner CRAIG CAMPBELL has signed with NASHVILLE-based KINKEAD ENTERTAINMENT AGENCY for booking representation.

CAMPBELL released the 16-song album, THE LOST FILES – EXHIBIT A, last month, his first full-length album in 10 years. He has been on the road promoting the album and first single, “Tractor Songs,” which was written by WALKER HAYES.

In addition to writing, recording, touring and running his record company, CAMPBELL and his wife MINDY operate GRINDSTONE COWBOY in their home of EAGLEVILLE, TN. The coffee shop and restaurant, opened last year, doubles as a music venue, and will see a number of ... more »

Droptine Recordings Signs Cody Hibbard To Development Deal

NASHVILLE-based DROPTINE RECORDINGS has signed singer CODY HIBBARD to a development deal. After growing up on his family's OKLAHOMA ranch, HIBBARD worked as a pipeliner. 

HIBBARD, an Asian Pacific American, said, "People would say, ‘Man, you do not sound how you look.' My buddies would respond for me: ‘If you can’t believe how Country he sounds when he talks, you ought to hear him sing.' It helps to have that shock factor that grabs people’s attention at first, but it makes this career worthwhile when it goes beyond that, and the ‘anomaly’ can inspire and relate through the music." 

DROPTINE MUSIC's JIM CATINO discovered HIBBARD's music while diving into streaming services looking for something that caught his attention. CATINO shared, "His energy and passionate delivery of a song caught my ear on a first listen of his hit ‘Dying Breed.' I knew right away he was a perfect fit for DROPTINE, as well as an artist I could help take things to the next level. He’s a seasoned performer and knows a great song." 

HIBBARD will begin a six-city tour through TEXAS, OKLAHOMA, and KANSAS TOMORROW (3/24). His first single, "Looking Back Now," is available on all streaming services.

John Shomby Says Radio Needs To Play To Win, Rather Than Playing ‘Not To Lose’

Consultant JOHN SHOMBY was recently told by his brother - a fairly new Country radio listener - that his station of choice plays “the same eight songs” over and over. While SHOMBY notes that it’s “sad that he has that impression already,” the COUNTRY’S RADIO COACH owner realized that his brother’s impression is indicative of the overall lack of innovation in the format.

Writes SHOMBY in his latest column for ALL ACCESS, “Most stations sound the same about 85-90% of the time. Bowtie commercial breaks twice per hour that are crazy long! Jocks using five to seven seconds of a 10-second intro to spout the station’s name and slogan. And bland ... more »

Media Personality Ashley Eicher Launches AE Entertainment

Longtime NASHVILLE-based media personality ASHLEY EICHER has launched AE ENTERTAINMENT, designed to help clients tell their stories through consulting, media coaching and content creation. EICHER's background includes hosting "GUEST LIST RADIO WITH ASHLEY EICHER" on APPLE MUSIC, developing, executive producing and hosting ACM LIFTING LIVES' COVID-19 Response Fund video series, "Country Music Lifts Lives," and co-hosting the "ALL OUR FAVORITE PEOPLE" podcast. With more than two decades of experience, EICHER has worked as an entertainment correspondent for ABC.COM, USA NETWORK, ROLLING STONE COUNTRY. ROLLINGSTONE.COM, and VEVO.

"For me, it's ... more »

Dave Matthews Band, Eric Church, Imagine Dragons To Headline Milwaukee's Summerfest 

The 2023 version of MILWAUKEE's SUMMERFEST has announced much of the lineup for the three-weekend event. Celebrating its 55th anniversary, SUMMERFEST will feature ERIC CHURCH, DAVE MATTHEWS BAND, IMAGINE DRAGONS, ODESZA, ZAC BROWN BAND, ZACH BRYAN, SANTA FE KLAN, EARTH, WIND & FIRE, NOAH KAHAN, AVA MAX, THE PRETTY RECKLESS, SEAN PAUL, COI LERAY, JAPANESE BREAKFAST, YELLOWCARD, SMOKEY ROBINSON, FLEET FOXES and more. SUMMERFEST takes place JUNE 22-24, JUNE 29-JULY 1, and JULY 6-8.

MILWAUKEE WORLD FESTIVAL, INC. CEO DON SMILEY commented, "Celebrating 55 years of live music is a true testament to this festival. Together with the City of MILWAUKEE, we look forward to hosting music fans from across the globe at SUMMERFEST and delivering a world-class lineup with hundreds of artists during our nine-day run."

iHeartMedia And Samsung Roll Out New Program To Push Emerging Artists

iHEARTMEDIA and SAMSUNG have launched "SAMSUNG GALAXY LAUNCHPAD POWERED BY iHEARTRADIO", a new program to develop and support emerging artists. ICE SPICE and JAX will be the first artists featured. Both will be highlighted across iHEARTRADIO's platforms with a custom content campaign by SAMSUNG's Social Creator Crew. Beginning MONDAY, MARCH 27th at the 2023 iHEARTRADIO MUSIC AWARDS, the program will run through JUNE 2024.

iHEARTMEDIA Chief Programming Officer TOM POLEMAN commented, "We are passionate about artist development and music discovery – it is the lifeblood of so many of our stations and to the entire music industry. Getting massive ... more »

Dr. Luke's Prescription Songs Signs Viral Sensation Slush Puppy

Leading independent publishing company PRESCRIPTION SONGS has added SLUSH PUPPY to their roster by way of A&R Manager SHARI FITCH. 

Following the 2021 release of his breakout viral hit “EAT SPIT! (feat. ROYAL & THE SERPENT),” SLUSH PUPPY has dropped a string of singles that range from manic hyperpop to a genre he calls “sweet pop indie stuff."

The pairing of SLUSH PUPPY with FITCH seemed almost inevitable, as their worlds continually collided through SLUSH’s management team at MDDN and his collaborations with other PRESCRIPTION SONGS artists including SNOW WIFE.

Said SHARI, “I have been a fan of SLUSH PUPPY for a while now and it really feels ... more »

Cher, Jordan Davis, TLC Among New 'Special Appearances' Announced For 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards

Another round of "special appearance" announcements has been issued by iHEARTMEDIA and FOX ENTERTAINMENT for the 2023 iHEARTRADIO MUSIC AWARDS, MARCH 27th in LOS ANGELES, airing on iHEARTMEDIA radio stations, the iHEARTRADIO app, and FOX television.

The new announcements include appearances by CHER, the BUFFALO BILLS' DAMAR HAMLIN, DONALD FAISON and ZACH BRAFF, H.E.R., JOEL McHALE, JORDAN DAVIS, NICOLE SCHERZINGER, NIKKI GLASER, PHOEBE BRIDGERS, TLC, and VELLA LOVELL.

WK Entertainment To Launch Korporation Films

WK ENTERTAINMENT announced it is creating a new company division, KORPORATION FILMS, offering media services including music videos, podcasts, and content. The new division will be run by WK ENTERTAINMENT Head of Music HORACIO RODRIGUEZ and ANITA TILLERO, who was named VP of KORPORATION FILMS. TILLERO will also serve as Creative Director for WK ENTERTAINMENT.

WK ENTERTAINMENT CEO WALTER KOLM said, “KORPORATION FILMS is the next natural step for WK ENTERTAINMENT and WK RECORDS. We’ve continuously worked to expand our reach as a company into additional content verticals, and with the launch of KORPORATION FILMS, we’re diversifying our portfolio ... more »

New York Festivals Radio Awards Announces Shortlist Of Nominees For 2023 Honors

The NEW YORK FESTIVALS RADIO AWARDS has announced its Shortlist of nominees selected by its Grand Jury for 2023. 

The list is dominated by podcasts, with 105 advancing to the next round. The list also includes several audiobooks as well as broadcast entries. Winners will be announced on APRIL 18th at the Storytellers Gala virtual event.

See the entire Shortlist here.

Payne Lindsey Investigates UFO Stories On New 'High Strange' Podcast

PAYNE LINDSEY's next true crime podcast examines the world of UFOs. 

"HIGH STRANGE," from TENDERFOOT TV and CADENCE13, debuts TODAY (3/23) with the first of eight episodes and finds the "UP AND VANISHED" host and producer heading to ROSWELL, NM to investigate UFO sightings and unexplained aerial phenomena.

The series will post new episodes on THURSDAYS, and subscribers to TENDERFOOT+ can hear all episodes ad-free TODAY.

Salem's SeniorResource.com Adds 'Senior Fitness With Meredith' Podcast

The newest podcast addition to SALEM MEDIA GROUP's SENIORRESOURCE.COM is "SENIOR FITNESS WITH MEREDITH," hosted by trainer MEREDITH CHEN.

CHEN said, “We hope to reach a wider audience and help shed more light on important topics regarding physical fitness, mental health, and wellness that matter most to seniors as we continue to roll out podcast episodes now and into the future. We're proud to be a part of a great network of people who are like-minded and dedicated to providing the best content online for a demographic that we feel is underserved, and we are looking forward to helping that change.”

Foo Fighters & Green Day To Headline Festival D'été de Québec

The 55th anniversary edition of CANADA’s FESTIVAL D’ETE DE QUEBEC will include over 200 artists performing on five stages, from JULY 6-16 in QUEBEC CITY, QUEBEC. Headlining the event will be the FOO FIGHTERS, LANA DEL RAY, GREEN DAY, IMAGINE DRAGONS, WEEZER, and LIL DURK.

For admission details & show schedule click here.

Saliva Guitarist Wayne Swinny Passes From Brain Hemorrhage

SALIVA guitarist WAYNE SWINNY passed away from a spontaneous brain hemorrhage while on tour promoting their new single "High on Me." 

Said bandmate BOBBY AMARU, "I’m not even sure what to think or how to feel right now. My heart aches for WAYNE’s family, his friends, and anyone who had the joy of being around him. My heart aches for his daughter NIKKI. He loved that little girl so much. He was a guitar hero onstage with all the rock 'n' roll swag that most guitar players dream of. Offstage he was a proud father, an Ancient Aliens expert, and an incredible human who had zero enemies! He would go out of his way to make sure you had a good time. ... more »

Veteran Air Personality Joe McMillan Ready For Voice Tracking Work

Veteran NEW ENGLAND-based radio personality JOE MCMILLAN is set to line up Voice Tracking work from his home studio. 

MCMILLAN, most recently at MARSHFIELD BROADCASTING Oldies WMEX-A (1510 THE GREATEST HITS)/QUINCY, MA, can be reached at (774) 801-9569 and joe.mcmillan@aol.com.

Happy Birthday

ALL ACCESS Happy Birthday wishes on THURSDAY (3/23), to iHEARTMEDIA/GREENSBORO Market Pres. KELLIE HOLEMAN, PREMIERE NETWORKS’ HOSEA BELCHER, BEASLEY MEDIA VP/Operations KEVIN RICH, THE MOXI GROUP and LORI LEWIS MEDIA VP/Social + Innovation ALYSSA PAGE, former EMMIS/INDIANAPOLIS VP/Market Mgr. BOB RICHARDS, PM PROMOTIONS’ PHILIP MATARAGAS, REDWOOD EMPIRE STEREOCASTERS VP/Programming BRENT FARRIS, WTMA/CHARLESTON, SC VP/GM STEVE JASON, KSPN-A/LOS ANGELES' STEVE MASON, WILKS/LUBBOCK's SEAN DILLON, former KSE/DENVER VP/Programming and KWOF/DENVER PD ED HILL, and to WSOC/CHARLOTTE MD CAMERON MOORE.

Celebrating Birthdays on FRIDAY (3/24), UMG EVP/Music Strategies and Tactics MIKE BIGGANE, REPUBLIC SVP/A&R AMINADIOP, DICK BROADCASTING/SAVANNAH OM MATT DERRICK, MNM MEDIA SERVICES’ MARIA MUSAITEF, KTWI/OMAHA's APD/MD JON TERRY, consultant DENNIS WINSLOW, WQDR/RALEIGH’s JJ KERR, CUMULUS/PEORIA OM MATT BAHAN, and WEBR/BUFFALO PD DAVE GILLEN

ALL ACCESS ACTION

DAVID McGILVRAY, MICHELLE RUTKOWSKI, BEN MARCOTTE, NICK CHAPPELL, PAUL MIRALDI, WILLIE NELSON, FITZ, ASHLEY EICHER, DREW ERQIN, CODY HIBBARD, CRAIG CAMPBELL, JON PARDI, BOY NAMED BANJO, ROBERT EARL KEEN, DUSTIN LYNCH, MACKENZIE PORTER, CHRIS JANSON, MICHAEL MARTIN, PAM KAYE, JASON THOMAS, WILLOBEE CARLAN, KIONA LEWIS, BRIAN DAVIS, JOHNNY O, SHADY SPENCER, LANCE HALE, JOHNNY MAZE, JIMBO WOOD.