300's Kevin Liles Offers Thanks In Open Letter To Industry

The following is an open letter written by 300 ENTERTAINMENT's KEVIN LILES on the company being honored by INC. MAGAZINE on their 'BEST WORKPLACE" list.

Partners: Let me ask you a question I have found myself thinking about frequently after the trying year we had- within this new normal- what does the word 'workplace' mean now, and how has the perception shifted since the beginning of the pandemic?

I'll be the first to admit - I thought 'workplace' meant office. Throughout my career I have prided myself on coming to the office early, for putting the hours in and continuing my work at venues, studios, and at dinners. How wrong I was. The past year has shifted everything and we had to adapt and rediscover the meanings of these things - was our workplace a Zoom window? Was it suddenly people's couches, kitchen tables, childhood rooms in parent's houses?  more »

TuneCore Appoints Dan Rutman As Dir./U.S. & Canada

TUNECORE has named DAN RUTMAN as Dir./ector, U.S. & CANADA. RUTMAN will lead business development opportunities for both acquisition-based strategic partnerships and brand partnerships across all key industries for TUNECORE. He will also be responsible for Canadian artist relations and partnerships as the Head of TUNECORE CANADA. 

CRO/Co-Head ANDREEA GLEESON commented, “DAN’s unique experience positions him as an individual that can tackle both business relations and creative brainstorming adeptly at a very high level. His understanding of artists is palpable and is already netting the company multiple new partnerships."

Miranda Lambert And Maren Morris Lead ‘CMT Music Awards’ Nominations

MIRANDA LAMBERT and MAREN MORRIS top the “2021 CMT Music Awards” nominations with four apiece. Following close behind with three each are show hosts KELSEA BALLERINI and KANE BROWN. LITTLE BIG TOWN and MICKEY GUYTON also each scored three nominations for the fan-voted show, set to air WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9th at 7p (CT) in a six network simulcast across CMT, MTV, MTV2, LOGO, PARAMOUNT NETWORK and TV LAND.

CARRIE UNDERWOOD, who holds the title of the most-awarded CMT artist with 22 wins, is up for two more this year for her collaboration with JOHN LEGEND. Thirteen artists earned their first-ever CMT nomination this year. They are: GUYTON, DYLAN SCOTT, HAILEY WHITTERS, HARDY, LAINEY WILSON, MARGO PRICE, NATHANIEL RATELIFF, NIKO MOON, NOAH CYRUS, PARMALEE, RYAN HURD, WILLIE JONES and TYLER HUBBARD (as a solo artist). In addition to LEGEND, CYRUS and RATELIFF, artists from outside the mainstream Country format earning nominations this year are ELLE KING, HALSEY and P!NK. more »

Charese Fruge' Explores 'Life After Radio' In This Week's 'Consultant Tips'

Life after radio weighs heavily on the minds of everyone, employed or not, in the business right now due to massive consolidation. "Life After Radio" could mean many different things. It could literally mean "Life After Radio," it could mean "Life In Between Radio," or it could mean, "Preparing For Life After Radio, Just In Case." 

"It used to be that when you lost your job in and/or on the radio, you were dead to the world until and unless you found another one," says MC MEDIA's CHARESE FRUGE. "Your social life was non-existent, you lost fans and lost your immediate posse (those who hung out with you just because you worked in the business)." These days with social media, YOUTUBE, Podcasting etc., things are different. FRUGE explores the possibilities of "Life After Radio" in this week's CONSULTANT TIPS.

 

Spotify Inks 'Armchair Expert With Dax Shepard' To Exclusive Deal

SPOTIFY has signed another major independent podcast to an exclusive deal, this time "ARMCHAIR EXPERT WITH DAX SHEPARD," which is moving to stream exclusively on SPOTIFY starting JULY 1st. Past and new episodes will remain available for free but will only be on SPOTIFY moving forward; the agreement includes a first-look deal with SHEPARD's ARMCHAIR UMBRELLA NETWORK.

“Moving to SPOTIFY is a huge opportunity for us. I am especially grateful for the work (co-host/producer) MONICA PADMAN and (Producer) ROB (HOLYSZ) have done to get us to this point. We are all bathing in the excitement of knowing we will get to do what we love most for the coming years,” said SHEPARD. more »

Lynn McDonnell Talks About The Benefits Of Changing Your Perspective In This Week's 'Inside Project'

Perception is everything, and Certified Hypnotist LYNN MCDONNEL agrees. "You always have the power to choose a new view. In any moment in time, you can revise your eyes. Having a happy, hopeful perspective on life is just as contagious as a negative point of view that spins itself out, to our detriment and the detriment of those around us."

MCDONNELL tells us how to master "Perspective" in this week's INSIDE PROJECT.  

Pink & Amazon To Release Behind The Scenes Global Documentary On Touring & Family

On FRIDAY, MAY 21st, GRAMMY- Winning artist PINK and AMAZON PRIME VIDEO will release a global documentary on behind the scenes touring and family called PINK: ALL I KNOW SO FAR. The documentary, named after her most recent single,  follows performer PINK as she launches her 2019 BEAUTIFUL TRAUMA tour and compares her celebrity presence with her personal life as a wife and mother. 

THE GREATEST SHOWMAN Director, MICHAEL GRACEY, directed the film which will also mix behind-the-scenes interviews with footage from the road to capture the pop star's essence and treat audiences to a glimpse of the woman behind the star. more »

Elvis Duran Makes His Debut On NBC's 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'

Nationally syndicated radio host ELVIS DURAN will make his debut on NBC's LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT tonight at 9/8 (CT). DURAN will play high-roller KEMP LANDRY who has a predilection for oxycodone, cocaine, and MDMA mixed with fentanyl. He appears as a dead guy in the morgue with lead characters OLIVIA BENSON (MARISKA HARGITAY), ODAFIN TUTUOLA (ICE-T) and DR. MELINDA WARNER (TAMARA TUNIE). 

ELVIS DURAN AND THE MORNING SHOW is not only one of the most listened to shows in the US with more than eight million weekly listeners, but he is also a NEW YORK TIMES best-selling author, TV personality, philanthropist, and advocate for the LGBTQ community.  more »

Artist Rights Alliance Executive Director Ted Kalo To Step Down

The ARTIST RIGHTS ALLIANCE (ARA), an artist run nonprofit, "fighting for a healthy creative economy and fair treatment for all creators in the digital world," will say goodbye to Exec. Dir. TED KALO. He will remain on hand to assist in the selection of his successor.

“It has been an honor to serve the ARTIST RIGHTS ALLIANCE and to fight for a better future for the musicians and songwriters it represents,” said KALO. “What makes ARA unique is that it is run by artists advocating for their fellow artists – a factor that made my five years serving as Executive Director particularly special. I am forever indebted to ARA’s artist-run board for their guidance, insight, and friendship. I look forward to the organization’s continued growth and success advocating for a more sustainable music economy that better supports the people who make the music we love."

WCLY-A (That Station 95.7)/Raleigh Lines Up 10 Artists For ‘Ten O’Clock Takeover’

CAPITOL BROADCASTING COMPANY Triple A WCLY-A (THAT STATION 95.7)/RALEIGH PD CHRIS EDGE reached out to ALL ACCESS to say they have reached ten celebrity guest DJs for the station’s new specialty feature "TEN O”CLOCK TAKEOVER."

A recording artist plays four-six songs from their career or recent projects, and gives his or her thoughts behind the music. EDGE said, “Since the recording sessions are done on their home turf without an interviewer asking bad questions (as in me!) it has allowed them to be more introspective, I think, and provided the space to tell authentic stories, rather than just answering questions. These tiny reveals are creating deeper connections with fans.” more »

Beasley Media/Detroit Stations Working With Community Leaders To Host 'Solutions Not Slogans' Zoom Event

BEASLEY MEDIA R&B WDMK (105.9 KISS-FM) and Rhythmic AC WMGC (105.1 THE BOUNCE)/DETROIT and Gospel THE DETROIT PRAISE NETWORK and their personalities are hosting a ZOOM meeting with DETROIT community leaders to talk about way to encourage COVID-19 vaccination in the city. The meeting is part of BEASLEY MEDIA's "SOLUTIONS NOT SLOGANS" campaign.

The ZOOM meeting will be hosted by WDMK's MASON and ANGIE STARR, WMGC's ZANNIE K and RANDI MYLES from THE DETROIT PRAISE NETWORK. It kicks off at 7p (EDT) tonight (5/13) and then available on BEASLEY MEDIA/DETROIT station sites at 3p on FRIDAY (5/14).

Scheduled guests include the DETROIT Public Safety Medical Director and Chief Medical Consultant DR. ROBERT DUNNE, DETROIT Chief Public Health Officer DENISE FAIR and WDIV-TV/DETROIT Anchor RHONDA WALKER.

WDMK's MASON and ANGIE STARR commented, "We are excited to host a video conference designed to provide an opportunity for our listeners to speak directly with city officials to create solutions to get the people of our city out to get vaccinated."

WOWO/Fort Wayne, WTRC-F (95.3 MNC)/South Bend Add Dan Bongino, Drop 'The Rush Limbaugh Show'

FEDERATED MEDIA Ness-Talk WOWO-A-W298BJ/FORT WAYNE and News-Talk WTRC-F (NEWS/TALK 95.3 MNC, MICHIANA'S NEWS CHANNEL)/SOUTH BEND-ELKHART, IN are dropping PREMIERE NETWORKS' posthumous version of "THE RUSH LIMBAUGH SHOW" in favor of WESTWOOD ONE's DAN BONGINO, starting on MAY 24th, when BONGINO will be interviewing former president DONALD TRUMP.

“We are excited to start a new era on WOWO,” said WOWO PD MIKE RAGZ. “DAN has been the most-requested host to take over for RUSH, based on a listener survey, so we are happy to partner with DAN and make it happen.”

“We conducted a survey of our listeners this spring and the interest and support to have DAN BONGINO join our line-up was overwhelming. DAN’s program is certain to be destination listening during these unprecedented times.” said 95.3 MNC PD JON ZIMNEY.

WLYD/Evansville Lands ’Big’ Bill Love For Mornings

“BIG” BILL LOVE joins MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS Country WLYD (93.5 THE LLOYD)/EVANSVILLE, IN for mornings, effective MONDAY, MAY 17th. He arrives from a 29-year stint at crosstown TOWNSQUARE MEDIA Country WKDQ.

“We have taken a sort of Country version of JACK-FM approach to 93.5 THE LLOYD up until now (funny, clever imaging, but no on air personalities,) so BILL will be our first morning man on the station,” MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS/EVANSVILLE OM AARON SANTINI tells ALL ACCESS.

LOVE started his radio career in 1959 in his home town of PAINTVILLE, KY, and worked at WHOO/ORLANDO, WKGN/KNOXVILLE, WPOP/HARTFORD, WKLO/LOUISVILLE, WHK/CLEVELAND, WFBC/GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG and WSLR/AKRON prior to WKDQ. He has also served as an instructor at KENTUCKY WESLEYAN COLLEGE.

“We are incredibly excited to have BILL on board,” said SANTINI. “You don’t have the opportunity to bring on a guy like him, with his resume and market presence, very often.”

Holly Rowe To Host Weekly 'WNBA Central' On SiriusXM NBA Radio

SIRIUSXM NBA RADIO will air a new weekly WNBA show hosted by longtime ESPN sportscaster HOLLY ROWE. "WNBA CENTRAL" will debut TOMORROW (5/14) and air FRIDAYS at noon (ET).
 
“I’ve always been so passionate about the WNBA, and as the league enters its 25th season, I’m thrilled and honored to be launching this new show and providing in-depth coverage of the teams, players and coaches that make the league great,” said ROWE, who also hosts a daily show for SIRIUSXM BIG 12 RADIO.  “Our show will be an excellent forum for WNBA fans to follow their favorite teams and stars.  I’m particularly excited that we’ll be reaching listeners across NORTH AMERICA on SIRIUSXM, and I’m looking forward to introducing a lot of new fans to the terrific play and great personalities on display every week of the season.”

New Podcast From Religion Of Sports And PRX Probes Mysteries Of Sports

TOM BRADY, MICHAEL STRAHAN, and GOTHAM CHOPRA's RELIGION OF SPORTS and PRX have announced its latest podcast, a show investigating the mysteries of sports.

"LOST IN SPORTS," hosted by former SPORTS ILLUSTRATED staff writer BEN BASKIN, debuts MAY 27th with the story of "MASTERS OF THE GRIDIRON," a promotional film released by CLEVELAND BROWNS players in 1986 predicting a championship; the episode includes appearances by the film's creators, former BROWNS player MIKE BAAB and LOLIS GARCIA-BABB, plus directors JOE and ANTHONY RUSSO ("AVENGERS: ENDGAME," "AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR"). Future episodes, posting every other THURSDAY, will probe the genesis of the AND1 Mixtapes, the increasing popularity of the HARTFORD WHALERS decades after they moved south, how the piece of EVANDER HOLYFIELD's ear bitten off by MIKE TYSON went missing, and how the NCAA FOOTBALL 14 video game and the lawsuit that led to the cancellation of the series changed college sports. more »

iHeartMedia, Catalina Partner On Podcast Attribution

iHEARTMEDIA is using CATALINA's retail measurement platform to measure podcast advertising  attribution for offline brick-and-mortar retail sales of consumer packaged goods (CPG) . The partnership includes making CATALINA services available within iHEARTMEDIA's SmartAudio platform. The parties conducted pilot tests over the past year.

"Podcast listening continues to skyrocket, with more than 115 million people in the U.S. anticipated to listen to podcasts this year -- and podcast advertising expected to double over the next five years," said CATALINA SVP/Strategic Partnerships and Channel Sales BRIAN DUNPHY. "As the medium continues to rapidly grow, CATALINA's multi-path identity resolution capabilities combined with iHEARTMEDIA's unique multiplatform audiences at scale enable us to match deterministic shopper households across a variety of identity paths helping advertisers measure the effectiveness and success of their podcast campaigns." more »

Hollywood Bowl To Host Christina Aguilera, H.E.R, Black Panther & More This Summer

Exactly one month after the HOLLYWOOD BOWL's announcement they would be returning to live shows for the summer (NET NEWS 4/12), The LA PHILHARMONIC ASSOCIATION has released it's upcoming line-up for the summer. More than 50 performances have been scheduled for a season that will start JULY 3rd, and run through SEPTEMBER 28th. Among those scheduled performances are CHRISTINA AGUILERA. H.E.R., CYNTHIA ERIVO, BLACK PANTHER, VIOLA DAVIS and more. 

Performances will also include 14 DUDAMEL-conducted shows. Attendance will initially be capped at two-thirds of capacity. The LA PHIL told VARIETY that current COVID protocols call for shows to be sold at two-thirds of capacity for the initial concerts in JULY, with the possibility of selling more if conditions and county color codes change.  more »

KWEN/Tulsa Continues Live Concert Series With Granger Smith

COX MEDIA GROUP Country KWEN (K95.5)/TULSA, OK will stage another exclusive show for 300 of its listeners, this one featuring WHEELHOUSE RECORDS artist GRANGER SMITH on THURSDAY, JUNE 10th.

The announcement comes on the heels of three recent KWEN shows, the first two with RUSSELL DICKERSON and KANE BROWN in APRIL, and the third with HARDY YESTERDAY (5/12). All of the shows took place at RIVER SPIRIT CASINO RESORT, where the SMITH concert will also be held. All the concerts have been free and exclusive to K95.5 listeners.
 
“It’s been a blast to bring big Country stars to TULSA, and we are excited to turn up the excitement even more with GRANGER SMITH,” says KWEN Dir./Branding and Programming MATT BRADLEY. “This will be our largest show yet, and we know GRANGER will deliver a knockout performance.”
 
K95.5 is giving away four-packs of tickets to its listeners on-air and through an app contest online. The K95.5 Facebook page will offer followers hints about when to call into the station to win.

Jim Klobuchar, Longtime Minneapolis Star Tribune Columnist And Radio/TV Host And Senator's Father, Dies At 93

JIM KLOBUCHAR, the longtime TWIN CITIES newspaper columnist, TV and radio host, and father of Sen. AMY KLOBUCHAR (D-MN), died WEDNESDAY (5/12) in BURNSVILLE, MN at 93. He had been battling Alzheimer's disease but a cause of death was not immediately disclosed.

KLOBUCHAR joined the MINNEAPOLIS TRIBUNE from AP in 1961 as MINNESOTA VIKINGS beat reporter, then, after a brief spell at the ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS in 1965, was tapped to write a general interest column for the TRIBUNE's afternoon sibling, the MINNEAPOLIS STAR; he wrote the column for the STAR (later the STAR AND TRIBUNE and now the STAR TRIBUNE) until his 1995 retirement, becoming one of the most prominent media figures in the market. He also hosted radio shows, notably for WLOL-A and KSTP-A, and TV shows at then-independent WTCN-TV (now NBC affiliate KARE-TV) and PBS affiliate KTCA-TV.

KLOBUCHAR also wrote several books, taught at the UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA and UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS, and owned a travel company. In recent years, he wrote for the TWIN CITIES-based online news site MINNPOST. His personal life became public with a DUI in 1993, which led to 28 years of sobriety; his daughter discussed his battles with alcoholism during the hearings on BRETT KAVANAUGH's nomination for the SUPREME COURT.

Michigan Radio Personality Ed Ver Schure Dead At 76

Longtime WEST MICHIGAN radio and television personality ED VER SCHURE has passed away at 76.

VER SCHURE worked at several stations in the region, starting in 1963 at WHTC-A/HOLLAND, MI and including WGRD and WLAV/GRAND RAPIDS. He served as announcer at ABC affiliate WZZM-TV/GRAND RAPIDS for 33 years, and was owner of WEVS/SAUGATUCK, MI. He rejoined WHTC in 2000, first for an afternoon show, then hosting the midday "TALK OF THE TOWN" in 2016-19. He was also a musician and music producer.

Happy Birthday

ALL ACCESS Happy Birthday wishes on THURSDAY (5/13) to COLUMBIA NASHVILLE SVP/Promotion SHANE ALLEN, MULTIBRAND MEDIA INTERNATIONAL's Pres. BILL PASHA, ALPHA MEDIA CEO/Pres. BOB PROFITT, EVP/Hot AC Programming & Strategy, SVPP/SOUTH FLORIDA ROB MILLER, AUDACY/PHILADELPIA VP/Music Programming SHELLY EASTON, ROGER WILKO PRODUCTIONS Pres. ROGER WILKO, WBJZ/RIPON, WI GM MIKE ENFELT, BEELINE AGENCY’s CHARLOTTE BURKE, former WFKS/MELBOURNE and WGMY/TALLAHASSEE, FL PD KEVIN CAMPBELL, WONE/AKRON's STEVE HAMMOND, WMBZ/MILWAUKEE’s MITCH MORGAN, NITRO RECORDS’ SEAN ZIEBARTH, WRXK/FT. MYERS PD and WPBB/TAMPA APD JEFF ZITO, ON THE HOUSE SYNDICATIONS' LEIGH TAYLOR, former KHHT/LOS ANGELES APD RON SHAPIRO, former CBS RADIO SVP/Strategic Partnerships AMY STEVENS, ATLANTIC RECORDS’ LINDSEY MARTIN, iHEARTMEDIA/DENVER Dir./Event Marketing KELLY RANSFORD, SUMMITMEDIA/LOUISVILLE Pres. TODD PITT, RECORDS’ JENNA ANDREWS, WRQN/TOLEDO’s DENNY SCHAFFER and to former WFLC/MIAMI’s BRYAN CARSTENSEN. more »

Here Are Your 2021 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees

THE ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME has unveiled its 2021 Inductees, celebrating the most diverse list of Inductees in the history of the organization. They are:

Performer Category:

• TINA TURNER
• CAROLE KING
• THE GO-GO’S
• JAY-Z
• FOO FIGHTERS
• TODD RUNDGREN

Early Influence Award:

• KRAFTWERK
• CHARLEY PATTON
• GIL SCOTT-HERON

Musical Excellence Award:

• LL COOL J
• BILLY PRESTON
• RANDY RHOADS

Ahmet Ertegun Award: more »

Urban One, Inc. Reports First Quarter Results

URBAN ONE has reported its results for the quarter ended MARCH 31, 2021. 

Net revenue was approximately $91.4 million, a decrease of 3.6% from the same period in 2020. Broadcast and digital operating income was approximately $36.4 million, a decrease of 3.3% from the same period in 2020. 

The Company reported operating income of approximately $23.8 million for the three months ended MARCH 31, 2021, compared to an operating loss of approximately $27.3 million for the three months ended MARCH 31, 2020. Net income was $7,000 or $0.00 per share (basic) compared to a net loss of approximately $23.2 million or $0.51 per share (basic) for the same period in 2020. Adjusted EBITDA2 was approximately $28.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to approximately $32.3 million for the same period in 2020. more »

Spike Eskin Named VP/Programming At WFAN/New York

AUDACY Sports WIP/PHILADELPHIA Brand Manager SPIKE ESKIN will succeed MARK CHERNOFF as VP/Programming for sister Sports WFAN-A-F/NEW YORK and CBS SPORTS RADIO, effective JULY 1st.

“SPIKE has the vision, creativity, and drive to craft the next chapter of the iconic and influential WFAN brand,” said SVP/Marker Mgr. CHRIS OLIVIERO. “Along with CBS SPORTS RADIO, his experience will be ideal to fuel our sports production powerhouse of 48 hours a day of original audio, 12 hours of quality television, all alongside a vibrant digital and social experience for both NEW YORK and the nation. As a long-time colleague of SPIKE, I am excited that he has joined our all-star team and have no doubt that he will succeed.”
 
“I’m humbled and excited for the opportunity to help lead WFAN into its next chapter,” said ESKIN, PD at WIP since 2014 and the co-host with TV comedy writer MICHAEL LEVIN of the PHILADELPHIA 76ERS-centric podcast "THE RIGHTS TO RICKY SANCHEZ." “It’s an iconic station with incredible talent, and I’m looking forward to the challenge. I’m grateful to CHRIS OLIVIERO and AUDACY for the opportunity. Working at 94WIP over the last decade has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I’m grateful to DAVID YADGAROFF for his belief in me and the staff who stepped up to every challenge.”

IAB Report Predicts U.S. Podcast Revenue To Top $1 Billion This Year

The INTERACTIVE ADVERTISING BUREAU's U.S. Podcast Advertising Revenue Study, commissioned from PwC and released at the IAB's 2021 PODCAST UPFRONT TODAY (5/12), shows podcasting revenues up 19% year-over-year to $842 million in 2020, driven by a 37% increase in fourth quarter, and predicts that the industry will pull in over $1 billion in revenue in 2021 and will top $2 billion by 2023, growing as much in two years as it did in the past decade.

Dynamic ad insertion accounted for 67% of revenue, up from 48% last year, while pre-produced announcer-read ads took 35% of revenue, up from 27%; host-read spots continued to dominate, representing over half of revenue by ad type, but brand advertising, now at 45% of revenue, is coming close to the share held by direct response ads (51%), traditionally the leading advertiser category for podcasts. Mid-roll spots represented 76% of revenue; hald of podcast ads lasted longer than 30 seconds; news is the leading genre for podcast advertisers; and among advertiser categories, direct-to-consumer brands led, with pharmaceuticals more than doubling in share and now at 9% of all revenue. more »

Another Pair Of Radio Licensees Agrees To Settle Public File Violations By Consent Decree With FCC

Two more radio station licensees have agreed to Consent Decrees with the FCC to settle online public file violations.

WINTON ROAD BROADCASTING CO., LLC (KDGO-A and KKDG/DURANGO, CO; KPTE/BAYFIELD, CO; and KVFC-A/CORTEZ, CO) and JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY (KGFX-A and KGFX-F/PIERRE, SD; KJBI/FORT PIERRE, SD; KMLO/LOWRY, SD; KOLY-A and KOLY-F/MOBRIDGE, SD; and KPLO-F/RELIANCE, SD) have agreed to the Consent Decrees; As with several previous settlements issued by the FCC, the agreements require development and adherence to a compliance plan but do not assess fines.

Radio Training Network Buys Two More FMs In Florida

WHLG FM, LLC and WJZT COMMUNICATIONS, LLC are selling AC WHLG (COAST 101.3)/PORT ST. LUCIE, FL and Sports WTSM (97.9 ESPN)/WOODVILLE, FL to RADIO TRAINING NETWORK, INC. for $1.3 million. The buyer recently bought WNUE/ORLANDO from ENTRAVISION for $4 million plus an LMA before closing and flipped it to its Contemporary Christian JOY FM format.
 
In other filings with the FCC, control of AD ASTRA PER ASPERA BROADCASTING, INC., licensee of Country KXKU (KICKS 106)/LYONS, KS; Top 40 KSKU (HIT RADIO 94.7)/STERLING, KS; Classic Rock KNZS/ARLINGTON, KS; and Classic Hits KWHK (95.9 HK FM)/HUTCHINSON, KS, is being transferred from CLIFFORD and VICKI SHANK, SUE JENNINGS, and MICHAEL HILL to CHRISTOFER CHARLES SHANK, son of CLIFFORD and VICKI SHANK, for $1.235 million in a 10 year, 4.5% note.

Gloria Estefan To Host 43rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors

Multiple GRAMMY® Award-winning singer-songwriter and actress GLORIA ESTEFAN, will host THE 43rd ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS broadcasting on SUNDAY, JUNE 6th at 8p-10p (ET/PT) on the CBS TELEVISION NETWORK, CBS app and PARAMOUNT+. ESTEFAN previously hosted in 2018. She received a KENNEDY CENTER HONORS in 2017.

This year the KENNEDY CENTER HONORS in Recognition of Lifetime Artistic Achievement, DEBBIE ALLEN, JOAN BAEZ, GARTH BROOKS, MIDORI, and DICK VAN DYKE.

“After the challenging events of the past year, who better to bring us all together, help us take a collective deep breath, and celebrate the amazing artistry of our superstar slate of KENNEDY CENTER Honorees than GLORIA ESTEFAN,” said CBS ENTERTAINMENT EVP/Specials, Music, Live Events and Alternative Programming JACK SUSSMAN. more »

The iHeartRadio Music Festival Returns To Las Vegas On September 17-18

The iHEARTRADIO MUSIC FESTIVAL returns on SEPTEMBER 17th and 18th at T-MOBILE ARENA in LAS VEGAS. The lineup and details for the 2021 iHEARTRADIO MUSIC FESTIVAL will be announced at a later date.

Since the launch of the first festival in 2011 the lineups have featured live performances by superstars including ALICIA KEYS, BON JOVI, BRUNO MARS, CHILDISH GAMBINO, COLDPLAY, DRAKE, ED SHEERAN, ELTON JOHN, FLEETWOOD MAC, HARRY STYLES, JAY Z, JENNIFER LOPEZ, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, KANYE WEST, KINGS OF LEON, LADY GAGA, LORDE, LUKE BRYAN, LYNYRD SKYNYRD, MARIAH CAREY, MARY J. BLIGE, MILEY CYRUS, PRINCE, RIHANNA, SHAWN MENDES, SIR ELTON JOHN, SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY, STING, TAYLOR SWIFT, THE KILLERS, THE WEEKND, TWENTY ONE PILOTS, U2 and ZAC BROWN BAND.

The iHEARTRADIO MUSIC FESTIVAL will broadcast live for fans via iHEARTMEDIA radio stations throughout the country across more than 150 markets and also will be featured as an exclusive national television broadcast special on The CW NETWORK at a later date.

Drake To Be Honored With 'Artist Of The Decade Award' At The '2021 Billboard Music Awards'

DRAKE is set to receive the ARTIST OF THE DECADE AWARD at the 2021 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS (BBMA). With 27 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS, DRAKE holds the all-tiime record. In 2019, DRAKE won 12 BBMAs. 

The 2021 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS will be broadcast live from the MICROSOFT THEATER in LOS ANGELES on SUNDAY, MAY 23 on NBC. NICK JONAS is hosting this year's BBMAs.

Some of DRAKE's BBMA stats in the 2010s:

• Nine #1 albums on the BILLBOARD 200 chart - the most of the decade of any artist
• 33 top 10s on the BILLBOARD HOT 100 chart - the most of the decade of any artist
• Six #1 songs on the BILLBOARD HOT 100 chart
• 18 #1s on the HOT R&B/HIP-HOP SONGS chart - the most of the decade of any artist
• 69 top 10s on the HOT R&B/HIP-HOP SONGS chart - the most of the decade of any artist
• 10 #1 albums on the TOP R&B/HIP-HOP ALBUMS chart

2021 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS producers DICK CLARK PRODUCTIONS and NBC made the announcement.

NAB's Gordon Smith, FCC's Jessica Rosenworcel Address NAB Virtual State Leadership Conference

The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS (NAB) held its State Leadership Conference in WASHINGTON as a virtual-only event, and it was NAB Pres./CEO GORDON SMITH's final appearance at the annual conference before he steps down from his post at the end of the year .

SMITH, in his remarks at the event, drew parallels between broadcasters' experiences during the pandemic and the film "IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE." He compared the struggles of the industry in 2020 to how GEORGE BAILEY's world collapsed around him, adding, "But then, like the citizens of BEDFORD FALLS, our members and our state broadcast associations rallied to work with us in support of our industry. While serving as a lifeline to our communities, we confronted the pandemic with strength and unity." He praised broadcasters for their community service in the pandemic and for overcoming financial obstacles, and voiced optimism that "brighter days are certainly ahead of us." more »

300 Entertainment Named One Of INC. Magazine's Best Workplaces for 2021

300 ENTERTAINMENT has been named one of INC. MAGAZINE’s annual list of the Best Workplaces for 2021. The company, independently funded, owned, and operated since its 2012 launch, also took home the SHORTY AWARD for Best In Entertainment for MEGAN THEE STALLION's #SavageChallenge. The SHORTY AWARD recognizes the best in social media and entertainment. The Best Workplaces list is a wide-ranging and comprehensive measurement of AMERICAN companies that have created exceptional workplaces and company culture whether teams are operating in person or remotely. 

SCOTT OMELIANUK, INC. MAGAZINE editor-in-chief said, "The definition of a positive workplace has changed drastically over the past year. Stocked fridges and nap pods were no longer perks many companies could rely on once work went remote. So, this year's list is even more important as it reveals organizations that continue to enrich the lives of its employees amid a pandemic." more »

KINK/Portland Content Director Gene Sandbloom Adds Those Duties At Sister Country KUPL

ALPHA MEDIA/PORTLAND, OR OM and Triple A KINK Content Dir. GENE SANDBLOOM adds additional Content Dir. responsibilities for the company’s Country KUPL (98.7 THE BULL). That position had been vacant since the departure of KUPL PD and former ALPHA Country Format Captain MOJOE ROBERTS last spring (NET NEWS 4/15/20).

SANDBLOOM joined the cluster in 2019 from the OM post at ENTERCOM Alternative KROQ and Adult Hits KCBS (93.1 JACK FM)/LOS ANGELES (NET NEWS 9/23/19). Prior to his 25-year run at CBS RADIO, he was A&R Director at MCA RECORDS and Managing Editor of NETWORK 40 MAGAZINE.

SVP/Market Mgr. LISA DECKER said, “It's time to make it official. GENE has been leading THE BULL’s team since the beginning of the pandemic, and we have seen our ratings double. Over and over he has proven himself to be an exceptional leader, coach, and strategist.” more »

National Headliner Awards Winners Announced

The winners of the 87th annual NATIONAL HEADLINER AWARDS have been announced, reflecting work released in 2020. Over 2,650 of the awards have been handed out since the PRESS CLUB OF ATLANTIC CITY founded the competition in 1935.

This year's audio winners:

Radio Stations:

Newscast: BLOOMBERG RADIO, 6a, JUNE 2, 2020
Breaking News Or Continuing Coverageof A Single News Event: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO/MPR NEWS, "The Killing Of GEORGE FLOYD"
Feature and Human Interest Story: TEXAS STANDARD, "Protecting TEXAS' Bighorn Sheep"
Documentary or Public Affairs: OSM AUDIO and WNYC STUDIOS' "RADIOLAB," "The Flag and the Fury"
News Series: BOSTON UNIVERSITY News-Talk WBUR/BOSTON, "Dying on the Sheriff's Watch"
Pandemic Coverage/Project: WBUR, "Inside the Frenzied Pandemic Market for Medical Masks" more »

WFAN's Mark Chernoff, Nexstar's Tim Busch Among New York State Broadcasters Association's Hall Of Fame Class Of 2021

The NEW YORK STATE BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION's Board of Directors has selected the four broadcasters to be inducted into the NYSBA's Hall of Fame for 2021. The inductees will include AUDACY Sports WFAN-A-F/NEW YORK SVP/Programming MARK CHERNOFF; NEXSTAR's retiring President/Broadcasting TIM BUSCH, SINCLAIR NBC affiliate WSTM-TV (NBC 3)-CBS affiliate WTVH (CBS 5)-CW affiliate WSTM-DT2 (CW 6)-CNYCENTRAL/SYRACUSE Chief Meteorologist WAYNE MAHAR, and CBS affiliate WIVB-TV/BUFFALO anchor JACQUIE WALTER.

The Class of 2021 will be honored at a luncheon in NEW YORK CITY this FALL.

Audacy, Osiris Media Team To Create Music Podcasts

AUDACY and OSIRIS MEDIA are partnering to create music podcasts tying into AUDACY radio brands. The first product of the partnership will be "BREAKING WAVES: SEATTLE," an oral history of the grunge and alternative scene in the city, with participation from personalities with AUDACY's Active Rock KISW and Alternative KNDD (107.7 THE END)/SEATTLE involved. The shows will debut this SUMMER and will air on select AUDACY Alternative and Classic Rock stations.

“We are excited to work with OSIRIS MEDIA to draw from the rich histories and archives of our venerable stations across the country and help bring their stories to life,” said AUDACY Chief Digital Officer J.D. CROWLEY. “We’re looking forward to launching this partnership with the premier of BREAKING WAVES this summer, the first step in a series of captivating content we can’t wait to deliver to our audience.” more »

In This Week's All Access 'Women To Watch' Column; Charese Fruge Talks Shop With Voice Over Actor Deluxe Rena-Marie Villano

In this week's ALL ACCESS "WOMEN TO WATCH" column, MC MEDIA Principal CHARESE FRUGE talks to the woman with one of the most recognizable voices on the planet, Voice Over actor extraordinaire RENA-MARIE VILLANO. 

Discussing the transition from her radio career into fulltime voiceover work, RENA-MARIE explained, "I was building my VO business and securing agency representation in other markets, which led to more opportunities for auditioning and for traveling - all of which required more of my time and effort. While my connection to radio was being downsized, I saw my VO career in a growth cycle. I was encouraged and excited about the new opportunities in my life and all that I was learning as an entrepreneur, and I knew that soon I wouldn’t have enough time to do both - but I still loved radio and I struggled to walk away from what I felt had always been my calling.”   

Every week in ALL ACCESS' "WOMEN TO WATCH," CHARESE FRUGE spotlights a woman whose success has helped to open doors and break ceilings.  Find out all about RENA-MARIE VILLANO here.

WNRQ/Nashville Adds Jilly O'Silly For Middays

ALL ACCESS has learned that iHEARTMEDIA Classic Rock WNRQ (105.9 THE ROCK)/NASHVILLE has added JILLY O'SILLY for middays replacing ALLY who is moving to nights.

WNRQ PD JONATHAN SHUFORD told ALL ACCESS, "Just shuffling the talent lineup.  ALY was on middays and is now moving to nights. BATTLE, who was on nights, joined the JOSH INNES Show in mornings."

O'SILLY announced the move on her FACEBOOK page saying, "It's been a minute but I'm so excited to announce I'm back on the radio! You can now hear me doing 10a-3p on 105-9 THE ROCK in NASHVILLE and anywhere on the iHEARTRADIO app! Thanks to JONATHAN SHUFORD for the opportunity."  

Dan Bongino Adds Fox News Channel Weekend Show And Video Simulcast Of Radio Show On Fox Nation

WESTWOOD ONE host DAN BONGINO is adding a new SATURDAY night TV show for FOX NEWS CHANNEL and will also simulcast his radio show on FNC's FOX NATION subscription video service. The TV show begins on JUNE 5th at 10p (ET), taking over the slot vacated by GREG GUTFELD when the latter launched a weeknight show; the simulcast on FOX NATION begins on MAY 25th.

BONGINO's new TV show is part of several changes being made to FNC's weekend slate, including another new show with TREY GOWDY and a pair of panel shows, "THE BIG SATURDAY SHOW" and "THE BIG SUNDAY SHOW."

Songwriter Greg Kurstin And Dave Grohl Kick Off The 2021 ASCAP Experience

Songwriter GREG KURSTIN will open the 2021 ASCAP Experience on WEDNESDAY, MAY 12th at 3p (ET) in a virtual conversation with his friend/collaborator and FOO FIGHTERS' DAVE GROHL about songwriting and more. KURSTIN has produced FOO FIGHTERS' albums "Concrete and Gold" (2017), and their latest "Medicine at Midnight" (2021).

The program will also feature KURSTIN receiving the ASCAP Golden Note Award from BECK and ASCAP President PAUL WILLIAMS  and special congrats from PINK, MAREN MORRIS, STEVIE NICKS, NICK JONAS, and more.

KURSTIN credits include songwriting/producing ADELE’s "Hello” and “Water Under the Bridge;” SIA’s "Cheap Thrills" and “Chandelier;” KELLY CLARKSON’s "Stronger;" PINK’s “Blow Me (One Last Kiss)” and “Try;” and HALSEYs “You Should Be Sad.” Other collaborators include PAUL MCCARTNEY, TEGAN AND SARA, and KENDRICK LAMAR.

RSVP HERE (for free) to receive a tune-in link. 

KURSTIN & GROHL

WPCV/Lakeland, FL APD/MD Jeni Taylor Departs After 23 Years

HALL COMMUNICATIONS Country WPCV/LAKELAND, FL has parted ways with APD/MD and midday host JENI TAYLOR, a 23-year station veteran. “I loved my job there and it’s a strange time,” TAYLOR tells ALL ACCESS. “I have faith that GOD is leading me somewhere though, so I’m excited to see where that is.”

HALL VP/Programming BOB WALKER had no word on plans for the position.

TAYLOR joined WPCV in 1998, and was promoted from MD/midday host to APD in 2007 (NET NEWS 1/8/07). She can be reached here.

SummitMedia Ups Tom Scott To VP/Engineering

SUMMITMEDIA has promoted Chief Engineer TOM SCOTT to VP/Engineering. SCOTT, a veteran engineer who has worked with COX MEDIA GROUP and CLEAR CHANNEL, will manage engineering for all SUMMITMEDIA markets.  

“We are delighted for TOM to direct all engineering efforts for SUMMITMEDIA. It is certainly a well deserved promotion” said CEO CARL PARMER. ”His depth of knowledge and strategic vision will be invaluable to us as we continue to innovate and evolve the technical side of our business”.

SCOTT said, “I am very excited to lead the company’s engineering efforts to better serve our listeners and clients.”

WXPN/Philadelphia's ‘XPonNential Music Festival’ Returns For 2021

After having to cancel last year’s event due to COVID-19 -- they did refund tickets for the live festival before announcing the virtual festival for 2020 -- UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Triple A WXPN/PHILADELPHIA is returning with its annul XPONENTIAL MUSIC FESTIVAL for 2021. This year it happens a little later with dates set for SEPTEMBER 17th-19th at WIGGINS PARK on the CAMDEN, NJ riverfront.

Acts already confirmed to play include DAWES, LOS LOBOS, THE RECORD COMPANY, JADE BIRD, SHOVELS & ROPE, ANI DIFRANCO, STRAND OF OAKS, DEVON GILFILLIAN, NICOLE ATKINS, CORY HENRY, ADIA VICTORIA, CHRISTONE "KINGFISH" INGRAM, SIERRA FERRELL, SOFÍA VALDÉS, MICHAELA ANNE, PAUL BEAUBRUN and LAKOU MIZIK. Additional performers will be announced this summer. more »

WJJO And WRIS/Madison's Ski & Miranda To Broadcast Live From 6a-7p May 12th For Kibble 4 A Cause

MID-WEST FAMILY Active Rock WJJO and Alternative WRIS (106.7 THE RESISTANCE)/MADISON, WI team up TODAY (5/12) for KIBBLE 4 A CAUSE to raise money and supplies for local animal shelters and rescues. WJJO PD SKI and WRIS APD MIRANDA are both broadcasting live from 6a-7p from EARTHWISE PET MADISON filling up an SUV with donations. 

There will be an auction with vinyl, autographed swag, and more! A local brewery has joined in to sell 6-packs during YAPPY HOUR from 3-7p with proceeds benefiting KIBBLE 4 A CAUSE. 

Ben Jackson-Cook Signs Global Deal With Sony Music Publishing UK

SOUTH LONDON native songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist BEN JACKSON-COOK has inked a worldwide deal with Sony Music Publishing UK. He is known as RAG’N’BONE MAN’s musical director and primary collaborator, co-writing and co-producing the album LIFE BY MISADVENTURE, including the new single “Crossfire.” Since the album's release on MAY 7th, it is outselling the rest of the Top 5 combined on the UK Official Album Charts dated MAY 10th, with approximately 30,000 units over the weekend.

JACKSON-COOK has collaborated with MIKE ELIZONDO, NATALIE HEMBY, ALLEN SHAMBLIN & MIKE REID, WENDY MELVOIN, DARU JONES, JAMIE LIDELL, SIMON ALDRED, WAYNE HECTOR, TOM GRENNAN, JP COOPER, and many more. more »

Katy Perry Goes 'Electric' On Upcoming Pokemon 25th Anniversary Album

CAPITOL RECORDS recording artist KATY PERRY is one of the superstars who will help celebrate POKÉMON's 25th anniversary with a new song included on a 14-track compilation album titled, POKÉMON 25: The Album. The collection arrives this fall and will include tracks from 11 different artists, including the previously released "Only Wanna Be With You," a smash by HOOTIE & THE BLOWFISH, which was covered by POST MALONE. 

PERRY took to social media on MONDAY (5/10) to announce the new track, "Electric," and share a snippet of the song, which is produced by the MIAMI production/songwriting team THE MONSTERS & STRANGERZ. There is no word on the official release date, though the singer also tweeted "I know y'all have been waiting for this one, and it's almost here!" 

Fans can pre-save POKÉMON 25: The Album by going here.

Oasis Announces Feature-Length Knebworth Concert Documentary

It was the concert that defined an era. Two days in AUGUST 1996 that will be remembered forever by 250,000 fans. On a scale rarely seen before or since, OASIS staged one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll events to ever take place on BRITISH soil.

OASIS has announced that KNEBWORTH will be immortalized on the big screen with the release of a feature length documentary film to mark 25 years since the events. JAKE SCOTT will direct the film. SCOTT’s videos for OASIS, R.E.M, U2, THE VERVE, THE ROLLING STONES and many more make him the perfect man to put the scale, ambition, cultural significance and visceral rock n roll excess and abandon of 1996 onto the big screen. more »

Blue Note Jazz Club Reopens With Sony Jazz Festival

One of the first NEW YORK CITY music venues to welcome back audiences, BLUE NOTE JAZZ CLUBs will celebrate its reopening with its annual SONY PRESENTS BLUE NOTE JAZZ FESTIVAL, JUNE 15th through AUGUST 15th. The FESTIVAL will feature in-person concerts both indoors at the storied GREENWICH VILLAGE venue and outdoors at SUMMERSTAGE in CENTRAL PARK. Performances at the BLUE NOTE JAZZ CLUB mark the return of a legendary stage following its closure in MARCH 2020.

Commented BLUE NOTE ENTERTAINMENT GROUP President STEVEN BENSUSAN, “Reopening the BLUE NOTE and re-establishing the FESTIVAL in 2021 is a significant and important step toward restoring the vibrant music community of NEW YORK CITY. The reopening will also allow us to celebrate the 10th anniversary of our FESTIVAL this year as well as the 40th anniversary of the BLUE NOTE NEW YORK.” more »

Capitol, Motown, Verizon Transform Music Experiences With 5G

The CAPITOL MUSIC GROUP, MOTOWN RECORDS and VERIZON's 5G LABS are creating an Emerging Tech and Emerging Artist program that will use 5G and multi-access edge computing.

Artists will use advanced content production technology at VERIZON’s 5G LAB in LOS ANGELES, including a 5G-powered virtual production stage, volumetric capture studio and a myriad of tools for creators, media and entertainment partners.

The program will feature technology collaborations with CAPITOL MUSIC GROUP and MOTOWN emerging artists throughout the year.

Fans can view MOTOWN recording artist THEHXLIDAY's immersive concert experience on MAY 14th across multiple channels including OCULUS VENUES, YOUTUBE, FACEBOOK LIVE and VERIZON's 5G LABS properties. 

Spotify Launches Hill Country Blues Playlist Curated By Black Keys

SPOTIFY has just launched a new official playlist titled HILL COUNTRY BLUES, tapping the BLACK KEYS to curate a portion of the inaugural list.

The HILL COUNTRY BLUES playlist dives into the history and heritage of the genre, a special regional style of the blues specific to NORTHERN MISSISSIPPI that inspired the BLACK KEYS’ new covers album, "Delta Kream" (out MAY 14th on NONESUCH).

The BLACK KEYS hand-selected a variety of songs for the list, ranging from R.L. BURNSIDE to JUNIOR KIMBROUGH to JESSIE MAE HEMPHILL. The playlist includes artists both renowned and obscure, honoring the HILL COUNTRY BLUES traditions that inspired the BLACK KEYS' inception. Listen here. more »

WAR Celebrates 50th Anniversary With New Colored-Vinyl Box Set

To celebrate its 50th-anniversary, WAR is releasing a new five LP colored-vinyl limited edition (5,000 copies) box set by AVENUE/RHINO on Record Store Day on JULY 27th. The set includes the 35 tracks are gold-certified singles “Slipping Into Darkness,” “The World Is A Ghetto,” and “The Cisco Kid.” Another gold single – “Why Can’t We Be Friends?”,  the #1 R&B smash “Low Rider,” which was inducted into the GRAMMY® Hall of Fame in 2014.

Out TODAY (5/12) are newly restored High-Definition music videos in 4K, “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” And “Low Rider” on WAR’s YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/war. more »

Lauren Daigle Announces Streaming Concert From The Ryman

Two-time GRAMMY Award winner and multi-platinum recording artist LAUREN DAIGLE is offering an exclusive online streaming concert called, “A NIGHT AT THE RYMAN WITH LAUREN DAIGLE AND FRIENDS” on SUNDAY, JUNE 6th at 6:30p (PT/ET). It was filmed in advance at NASHVILLE’s historic RYMAN AUDITORIUM. DAIGLE collaborated with multi-platinum recording artist JON FOREMAN of SWITCHFOOT, GRAMMY Award winner and five-time CMA Nominee NATALIE HEMBY of THE HIGHWOMEN, singer/songwriter ELLIE HOLCOMB, and PETEY MARTIN.

DAIGLE shared, “Sharing the stage and collaborating with other musicians has always been a high-point of any live show for me. To be joined with some of my dearest friends for a night of music and fun is such a blessing and makes me eager to be able to get back on the road!”

VIP tickets include an virtual Q&A with DAIGLE, livestream access, and exclusive behind the scenes content. Each ticket includes a 48-hour replay with $1 from every ticket donated to the PRICE FUND, a LAUREN DAIGLE foundation. Tickets can be purchased here.

Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan To Launch First Las Vegas Residencies At Resorts World

CAPITOL NASHVILLE recording artists CARRIE UNDERWOOD and LUKE BRYAN are set to separately kick off their first-ever LAS VEGAS residencies at the same venue. UNDERWOOD's "Reflection: The LAS VEGAS Residency," debuts on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1st at THE THEATRE at RESORTS WORLD LAS VEGAS. Her first six shows are scheduled for DECEMBER 1st, 3rd, 4th, 8th, 10th and 11th.

She joins music stars CELINE DION, KATY PERRY and BRYAN as the founding headliners at the strip’s new, 3,500-room luxury destination, opening THURSDAY, JUNE 24th. BRYAN kicks off his engagement on FEBRUARY 11th, 2022, with shows also scheduled for FEBRUARY 12th, 16th, 18th, 19th and 20th, and more to be announced soon. more »

Whelan Stone Signs With New Lost City Records

Country duo WHELAN STONE has signed with NEW LOST CITY RECORDS, an imprint under NASHVILLE-based MV2 ENTERTAINMENT. Comprised of songwriters JOE WHELAN and ANDREW STONE, the duo’s debut single, “Whiskey In A Wine Glass,”  is available now.

"The energy that WHELAN STONE's music brings makes you want to drink a beer and sing along,” said MV2 Sr. Creative Dir. MIKE WHELAN. “We can't wait to be a part of their 25-city Southeast tour this summer. It’s going to be an incredible journey.”

“I’m beyond excited to get the opportunity to work with WHELAN STONE,” said MV2 Creative Dir. BEN STRAIN. "Talented, driven, competitive -- WHELAN STONE will soon be a major force in the Country music world."
 
The duo is currently in the studio with producer AARON CHMIEWLEWSKI working on an EP,  with new music coming later this month.

Kelsea Ballerini And Kane Brown To Host '2021 CMT Music Awards'; Nominees To Be Revealed Tomorrow

CMT announced TODAY (5/12) that BLACK RIVER ENTERTINMENT's KELSEA BALLERINI and RCA NASHVILLE’s KANE BROWN will be co-hosting the "2021 CMT Music Awards," which will air WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9th at 7p (CT). BROWN is returning for his second time hosting the show, while BALLERINI is on board for the first time. The show will air as a six-network simulcast across CMT, MTV, MTV2, LOGO, PARAMOUNT NETWORK and TV LAND.

Nominations for the "2021 CMT Music Awards" will be announced TOMORROW (5/13) at 10a (CT), and fans will be able to vote starting TUESDAY, JUNE 1st at 11a (CT).

“I’m so excited to be hosting the '2021 CMT Music Awards' with KANE,” said BALLERINI. “The CMT Awards are so special because they are truly fan voted. Following a year plus where we have not been able to be with the fans and share music together will make this night even more special.”

"I loved getting a chance to host the 'CMT Music Awards' last year and I'm excited to be back this year with KELSEA," said BROWN. “The 'CMT Music Awards' are special to me. It’s the first industry award I won, and getting on that stage was an amazing feeling. I love that the fans get to have their voices heard as we celebrate the best in Country music.”

Gabby Barrett, Dan + Shay Earn Gold Albums, Platinum Singles In April

The RIAA awarded a total of 267 singles and 39 albums with Gold, Platinum and Multi-Platinum certifications in APRIL. Two Country albums, GABBY BARRETT’s “Goldmine” and DAN + SHAY’s “Obsessed” were certified GOLD. BARRETT also had two singles certified during the month: “I Hope” earned 5x Platinum status, while “The Good Ones” was certified Platinum for the first time. DAN + SHAY’s single, “I Should Probably Go To Bed” was also Platinum certified.

BRANTLEY GILBERT’s single, “Country Music Be Country Wide,” earned double Platinum status. Other Platinum-certified Country singles for the month were ASHLEY McBRYDE’s “One Night Standards,” MIDLAND’s “Burn Out,” RYAN HURD’s “To A T” and JAMESON RODGERS’ “Some Girls.” more »

Asphalt Music Group Partners With Cryptocurrency Company NFT Consulting

NASHVILLE-based independent record label ASPHALT MUSIC GROUP (AMG), LLC has signed an exclusive deal with PORTLAND, OR-based cryptocurrency company NFT CONSULTING to develop a new, blockchain-based marketplace for music, media and digital collectables, specifically in the NFT marketplace.

ASPHALT CEO AARON CHESLING is a producer, songwriter and veteran of the NASHVILLE music industry. Prior to establishing AMG in JANUARY 2020, he served as Pres. of SILVERADO RECORDS and VP/A&R for its parent company, EXEGAN MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT. Prior industry positions include Distribution Specialist at UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP, as well as doing logistics and radio promotion for BIG MACHINE LABEL GROUP. more »

KJUG/Visalia, CA Morning Host Drew Kirby Departing; Search For New Morning Show Underway

MOMENTUM BROADCASTING Country KJUG/VISALIA, CA PD RIK McNEIL is searching for a new morning show to succeed DREW KIRBY, who will be departing after his show on FRIDAY, MAY 21st for an as-yet-undisclosed new opportunity. KIRBY has been with the station since 2016.

McNEIL says, “A proven, engaging, and compelling show is a must for this position, as well as the ability to live and understand the lifestyle of the Country listener … This is an extremely high-profile position, not a four-and-out-the-door job, and not entry level. Three to five years of personality radio experience is preferred.”

Interested candidates should send McNEIL an audio sample, resume, social media profiles, mobile content and examples of winning morning ratings strategies they have executed here, and complete the online application here.

KUZZ/Bakersfield Midday Host Geoff Emery's Last Air Shift Will Be Friday; Station Seeking His Successor

BUCK OWENS PRODUCTION CO. Country KUZZ/BAKERSFIELD, CA midday host GEOFF EMERY will spend his last full-time day on air on FRIDAY, MAY 14th. He will continue to do part-time work for the station, which he joined in 1996.

“GEOFF is one of the signature voices that has ever been on the KUZZ airwaves," said KUZZ PD BRENT MICHAELS. "While I’m excited for him that he has a new opportunity outside of radio, he will be missed by our audience and his colleagues."

EMERY has won two Broadcast Personality ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC Awards as part of the KUZZ morning show with STEVE GRADOWITZ, and was nominated this year for a solo ACM.

KUZZ is looking for a successor the midday shift. Interested applicants can send a resume and aircheck to PD BRENT MICHAELS at Brent@buckowens.com.

IAB Podcast Upfront Continues With More Presentations Wednesday

The IAB PODCAST UPFRONT held the second of three days of online presentations by major podcast producers on WEDNESDAY (5/12), with WONDERY, ART19, and QCODE among the dauys presenters. SUCHIN PAK ("ADD TO CART") again hosted the day's events, this time accompanied by "JUICY SCOOP" host HEATHER MCDONALD, with an opening segment offering highlights from the IAB's annual Podcast Revenue Report (NET NEWS 5/12).

MEREDITH's segment highlighted the hosts of new shows tied to its print brands, including PEOPLE's "PEOPLE IN THE 90S" and "PEOPLE EVERY DAY," TRAVEL + LEISURE's "LET'S GO TOGETHER," SOUTHERN LIVING's "BISCUITS & JAM," REAL SIMPLE's "MONEY CONFIDENTIAL," PARENTS LATINA's "THAT NEW MOM LIFE," and ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY's "WHAT TO WATCH." more »

Podcast Movement Announces First Round Of Speakers For 2021 Event

PODCAST MOVEMENT has announced the first group of speakers scheduled to appear at the 2021 conference, scheduled for AUGUST 3-6 at the GAYLORD OPRYLAND HOTEL AND CONVENTION CENTER in NASHVILLE.

The speakers announced in the first round include:

ACAST's TIFFANY ASHLEY on "Turning a Home-Grown Show Into a Home-Grown Network"
BOOK LAUNCHER's JULIE BROAD with "Self-Publish and Succeed: Writing a Brand and Business Building Book"
BUZZSPROUT;s ALBAN BROOKE with "Podcast Artwork: Create Artwork That Will Stand Out in APPLE PODCASTS" and "Long-Distance Podcasting: How to Get the Best Audio Quality for Remote Interviews"
RELATIONARY MARKETING's CLARK BUCKNER with "Download Numbers Don't Tell the Full Story (And other truths about branded podcasts)"
BRS MEDIA's GEORGE BUNDY and radio and voiceover veteran LISA OSBORN on "How to Turn your Profession or Passion into a Podcast Successfully"
DCP ENTERTAINMENT's CHRIS COLBERT with "Podcast Veterans Share War Stories, Tips for Success" and ADELL COLEMAN with "Mommy's In Podcasting. It Still Takes a Village"
PRO PODCAST SOLUTIONS' DARRELL DARNELL presenting "Systems for Podcast Editors: 3 Must-Have Pillars to Scale your Podcast Editing Business"
HIMALAYA's ZACHARY DAVIS with "Learning to Be Inspired: Why Educational Podcasts Are More Self-Help Than a College Classroom"
The BROOKINGS INSTITUTE's FRED DEWS and BIG WORLD/AMERICAN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL SERVICE's KAY SUMMERS presenting "A Bear Hug or a Vise-Grip? Podcasting From Inside an Organization"
DOMINO SOUND's ALEXANDRA DI PALMA on "Turning a Home-Grown Show Into a Home-Grown Network"
PARTNERS IN CRIME MEDIA's KEVIN FLYNN with "Tuned In to Tuning In - TV Companion Podcasting"
SWAMP WITCH STUDIO's CLARA HARRIS presenting "Vocal Rx: Practical Tips for a Healthy & Dynamic Voice," "Bootstrapping Better Audio: Improve Your Sound for No-to-Low Cost," and "Creatively Blueprint Your Podcast’s Future"
MOMMYING WHILE MUSLIM's ZAIBA HASAN and UZMA JAFRI presenting "In Our Lanes: Aren’t We All Advocates?"
AUDRY's NIKLAS HILDEBRAND on "How To Leverage Collaborations To Grow Your Podcast"
FOCUS ON THE FAMILY's ROB KIRKPATRICK presenting "What Makes a Podcast Sticky?"
I'M THE VILLAIN's ISABEL KNIGHT offering "Using Microphones to Shatter the Bamboo Ceiling: How Hearing Asian Voices Can Flip the Narrative Around Being Asian"
FUTURO MEDIA's ANDREA LÓPEZ-CRUZADO, DIFERENTE's MARIBEL QUEZADA SMITH, and NPR's JEROME SOCOLOVSKY with "Language Diversity: The Movement to Podcast in Spanish"
FLOURISH TO 7 FIGURES' MONICA LOUIS presenting "Amplify Your Audience: The Blueprint to Get Buyers with Targeted Facebook Ads"
DMG CLEARANCES, INC.'s DEBORAH MANNIS-GARDNER, THIS AMERICAN LIFE/SERIAL's MATT MCGINLEY, SCRIPTY/RAT DANCE PARTY's JENNIFER SMITH, and FRISSON's SCOTT VELASQUEZ on "Music Supervision and Licensing for Podcasts -- How Does It Help You?"
BENZTOWN + MCVAY MEDIA's MIKE MCVAY with "Storytelling as an Art"
The NAB's JOSH MIELY with "The Science Behind Strong Interviews"
SEEN AND NOT HEARD's CAROLINE MINCKS with "Funding that isn’t Fiction - Crowdfunding your Audio Drama"
COLEMAN INSIGHTS' JAY NACHLIS presenting "Create A New Lane: Using Blue Ocean Strategy To Get Your Podcast Noticed"
A.R. OLIVIERI offering "Making Macros"
PODCASTMUSIC.COM's DOUGLAS REED with "Music in Podcasts - So What The Hell Is Going On Now?"
CARCEREM/SHANE SALK PRODUCTIONS' SHANE SALK on "Immersive Audio Fiction"
AFROS & AUDIO's LATRICE SAMPSON-RICHARDS presenting "Why Building a Table is Worth the Labor"
ASTONISHING LEGENDS' SARAH VORHEES WENDEL offering "Our Astonishing Process: How the AL Team Crafts an Episode from Start to Finish"
QUILL INC.'s FATIMA ZAIDI with "How Can Brands Stand Out in a Crowded Podcast Marketplace?," "10 Key Steps to Creating a Killer Brand for Your Podcast," and "How to Create Diverse Programming in Podcasting"
 
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Acast Preliminary First Quarter 2021 Report Shows 74% Sales Growth

ACAST has released an interim financial report for first quarter 2021 showing net sales growth of 74% year-over-year but a net loss widening from SEK 45.1 million to SEK 49.2 million. Net sales rose from SEK 113.2 million to SEK 197.4 million.

CEO ROSS ADAMS wrote that the company "began the first quarter of 2021 in a good way, with strong revenue growth and new products being launched to empower our creators. Compared to the first quarter 2020, our revenues grew by a stunning 74%, proving that we are on the right path with our unique infrastructure platform and that we are driven by the unstoppable shift from traditional radio towards podcasts." more »

Demi Lovato's New Podcast '4D' Set For May 19th Debut

DEMI LOVATO's new podcast got its official announcement TODAY (5/12) in advance of AUDACY's IAB PODCAST UPFRONT presentation. "4D WITH DEMI LOVATO" is being launched on MAY 19th by AUDACY's CADENCE13 with MICHAEL D. RATNER's OBB SOUND and SCOOTER BRAUN's SB PROJECTS. The interview show, posting WEDNESDAYS, will feature guests including ALOK, GLENNON DOYLE, CHELSEA HANDLER, JANE FONDA, and JAMEELA JAMIL; each episode will be accompanied by a video version on YOUTUBE.

“Living in the Fourth Dimension means existing consciously in both time and space, but for me, it means having conversations that transcend the typical discourse,” said LOVATO. “That’s my goal with this podcast. With my production partners at CADENCE13 and OBB SOUND, the 4D podcast will be my place to highlight causes that are close to my heart and elevate my guests’ platforms to an audience they might not have previously reached. I want to bring listeners with me to learn from experts about timely topics and create a healthy discussion that ultimately cultivates more compassion for one another.” more »

PhillyVoice Introduces 'The All-Pro Philly Podcast'

PHILADELPHIA local news site PHILLYVOICE continues its multiplatform activity with a new sports podcast, "THE ALL-PRO PHILLY PODCAST."

The twice-weekly show is hosted by former NEW ORLEANS SAINTS and GREEN BAY PACKERS player JAHARI EVANS and sports agent and iHEARTMEDIA Sports WDAS-A-W273DO (FOX SPORTS THE GAMBLER)/PHILADELPHIA host JERROLD COLTON.

Andrew McMahon Memoir Coming October 26th

Singer-songwriter ANDREW MCMAHON pens his debut memoir, Three Pianos, to be published by PRINCETON ARCHITECTURAL PRESS on OCTOBER 26th. The book tells of MCMAHON’s challenges and triumphs in both his life and career, as seen through the lens of his personal connection to three pianos.

MCMAHON said, “This is not a book about the music I have made, it is about how that music and the pianos I have called friends have helped me to make sense of the world. It is a story about family, disease, love and the hunger to be heard.” 

Find more info on Three Pianos here. 

Hard 8//Working Group Taps Aimee Beren To Join Nashville Management Company

Manager AIMEE BEREN and client AWFULTUNE will be joining the NASHVILLE division of HARD 8//WORKING GROUP, it was announced by company co-founder/CEO DIRK HEMSATH. BEREN signed AWFULTUNE while working at a previous label services role at the indie record label  AMUSE, and will continue to handle the artist (who has over 125 million streams globally) and be the day-to-day manager for multi-platinum selling artist DAUGHTRY at the company. 

BEREN began her music career in radio and has since worked in several different areas of the business including management at THREE SIX ZERO, SEVEN 20 and, most recently, PRODIGY ARTISTS, where she was VP/Ops.  more »

Jeff Hunt Joins Seven Mountains Media/DuBois, PA As Production Director And Midday Host

Former FOREVER MEDIA Country WXCY/WILMINGTON, DE MD and night host JEFF HUNT joins SEVEN MOUNTAINS MEDIA in DUBOIS, PA as midday host at Country WIFT/WKFT (BIGFOOT COUNTRY 102.1 and 101.3), as well as Production Dir. for the cluster, effective TUESDAY, JUNE 1st.

HUNT shared the news on FACEBOOK, writing, “I’m very excited to be joining a great team in DUBOIS, and for the opportunity to be part of a fantastic company!”

HUNT joined WXCY as evening personality in 2017 following time with FOREVER Country WFGE/STATE COLLEGE, PA, and was upped to MD a year later. He departed WXCY last JUNE (NET NEWS 6/29/20).

Congratulate him on the new gig here.

Musicians On Call And The American Hospital Association Team With Songwriters On Original Song

In honor of NATIONAL HOSPITAL WEEK's INSPIRING HOPE THROUGH HEALING theme, MUSICIANS ON CALL (MOC) and the AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION worked with two NASHVILLE-based songwriters on an original song. The song was inspired by healthcare workers nationwide and their inspiring stories.

The song, "Worth Fighting For." was written by MUSICIANS ON CALL volunteer musician BRAILEY LENDERMAN and songwriter CHRIS SLIGH. It speaks to the passion of healthcare workers that kept them going throughout the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. During the songwriting process, MOC connected LENDERMAN virtually with healthcare workers to share their joy and their struggles working through the past year. Some of those moments appear in the video for "Worth Fighting For." more »

Sweet Partners With Happy Jack

SWEET has partnered with HAPPY JACK GROUP LLC to launch a series of NFTs focused on Mental Health Awareness. 

Founded by JACK NATHAN and continued on in his memory by his parents and his sister, the mission of HAPPY JACK is to help those struggling with mental health and giving back to those in need.

DAVID NATHAN said, “JACK’s legacy lives on through his artwork and his desire to help others who struggle with mental illness. Although JACK’s passing was unrelated to mental illness, he used his time here to share with others about his struggles and was determined to let others know that sometimes ‘normal is boring’.” 

SWEET EVP/Marketing PETER KEISER added, “At SWEET we are honored to see how the team at HAPPY JACK has activated NFTs to raise awareness of such an important cause. To me, this is a small window into the utility NFTs can provide and how important it is to get NFTs in the hands of everyday fans who make a difference."

Sound Off Podcast Network, DeanBlundell.com Enter Podcast/Video Partnership

MATT CUNDILL's SOUND OFF PODCAST NETWORK and veteran TORONTO radio personality DEAN BLUNDELL's DEANBLUNDELL.COM are partnering to create a single community of independent Canadian content creators for podcast and video. The two companies will share resources for content creation, analytics, marketing solutions, monetization, programmatic, and audience growth.

CUNDILL said, “The biggest question I have fielded from creators over the last year has been about implementing a video strategy. DEAN’s group have been working with our team to highlight best practices in getting videos in front of faces, and similarly, the SOUND OFF MEDIA COMPANY has a proven track record in building audiences through podcasts. We’re creating one of Canada’s largest content hubs where creators retain their intellectual property and monetize it across multiple platforms. We believe that the future is the creator owning their digital assets.”

The SOUND OFF PODCAST ​NETWORK includes shows like THE INNER CIRCLE WITH CARRIE DOLL, JEFF WOODS’ RADIO RECORDS AND ROCKSTARS, MARLA BARR’S YOUR WELLNESS JOURNEY, WRITING CLASS RADIO, and THE INSURANCE PODCAST WITH PETE TESSIER AND CURT WYATT.

National Women's Soccer League Launches Audio Channel On iHeartRadio

The NATIONAL WOMEN'S SOCCER LEAGUE is partnering with iHEARTMEDIA to create a new NWSL digital radio station on iHEARTRADIO with live play-by-play audio streams of two matches per week. The station launches SATURDAY (5/15) with play-by-play of the NJ/NY GOTHAM FC-HOUSTON DASH match at 7p (PT) and the ORLANDO PRIDE-WASHINGTON SPIRIT match on SUNDAY at 6p.

“We’re thrilled to be partnering with the NATIONAL WOMEN'S SOCCER LEAGUE to showcase some of soccer’s finest players and games to fans everywhere,” said iHEARTRADIO EVP/Digital Distribution and Platform Partnerships JESS JERRICK. “It’s also an honor to provide our platform and promotional power to help elevate the incredibly talented women in professional sports and their representation in the media landscape, and to be a part of a historic moment for the NWSL as the league’s first-ever live streaming audio partner. We can’t wait to share a season of high-level competition, amazing goals and rousing in-game action with fans.”

'The Money Pit' Adds Two New Affiliates

"THE MONEY PIT HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW" has been added at two more stations.

The newest additions to the show's affiliate roster are AMERICAN ASSET MANAGEMENT News-Talk KHOB-A/HOBBS, NM and SAGA COMMUNICATIONS News-Talk WGAN-A-W253GA/PORTLAND, ME.

Find out more at talkshowsusa.com and reach SKIP JOECKEL at (719) 579-6676 or skip@talkshowsusa.com.

Change The Conversation Launches Quarterly Artist Spotlight Series

NASHVILLE-based advocacy group CHANGE THE CONVERSATION has teamed up with MEDIAROW to launch a quarterly series, with each event spotlighting three rising female artists across multiple genres and backgrounds. The series launches on THURSDAY, JUNE 3rd at 4p (CT) with artists JILLETTE JOHNSON, HAPER GRAE and REYNA ROBERTS.

The first event, sponsored by STARSTRUCK ENTERTAINMENT, will be held at STARSTRUCK’s GALLERY studio in its MUSIC ROW building. It will have limited in-person attendance, but will also be streamed live via ZOOM. Register here.

Founded in 2014, CHANGE THE CONVERSATION is a coalition designed to help create an even playing field for women in Country music. The group funds research and presents a platform where music business leaders address opportunities and challenges for female artists in their segments of the industry.

Robert Saunders' Deuce Radio Show Added To Wilshire, UK's Castledown FM

The DEUCE RADIO SHOW has now gone FM in WILTSHIRE, ENGLAND on CASTLEDOWN FM. 

Initially launched as CASTLEDOWN RADIO in 2005, following a successful period of online broadcasting, the station began broadcasting FM in NOVEMBER 2006.

Located between TIDWORTH and LUDGERSHALL in WILTSHIRE, ENGLAND, CASTLEDOWN FM is now at the heart of the community, keeping listeners entertained with a diverse range of programs with music spanning many decades and more.

You can listen to the DEUCE RADIO SHOW on CASTLEDOWN FM every SATURDAY by tuning into 104.7 FM if in the region or by visiting www.castledownfm.com.

You can also follow CASTLEDOWN FM on social media at www.twitter.com/CastledownFM.

Minnesota Broadcasters Association Accepting Scholarship Applications

The MINNESOTA BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION is currently accepting scholarship applicants for high school juniors and seniors who are interested in pursuing degrees within the broadcasting career field.

The application period is open until MONDAY. MAY 31st. If you have a junior or senior at home who would be interested in applying for this scholarship, check out the posting and requirements here.

 

RRHOF Inductee Lloyd 'Mr. Personality' Price Passes At 88

ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME inductee LLOYD PRICE, whose hits included "Stagger Lee," "Lawdy Miss Clawdy" and "Personality," has died at the age of 88, his longtime manager TOM TRAPANI confirmed.

The legendary rocker died MAY 3rd from "complications from diabetes," according TRAPANI.

PRICE was dubbed "Mr. Personality" for his smash recording of "Personality" and was known for adapting the NEW ORLEANS sound starting in the '50s.

PRICE was inducted into the ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME in 1998, and in 2015 published his autobiography, "Sumdumhonky."

He is survived by his wife, JACKIE BATTLE, three daughters, LORI, D’JUANA and DECEMBER, two sons, LLOYD JR., and PARIS, and a sister, ROSE.

Condolences To Dylan Scott On The Loss Of His Grandmother

ALL ACCESS sends condolences to CURB RECORDS artist DYLAN SCOTT on the loss of his grandmother, MARIE ROBINSON, who passed away on MONDAY (5/10) in a HOUSTON hospital following a brief battle with cancer. She was 83.

Funeral services will be held TOMORROW (5/13) in BASTRUP, LA.

Happy Birthday

ALL ACCESS Happy Birthday wishes on WEDNESDAY (5/12) to AUDACY/PITTSBURGH VP/Programming and WBZZ PD MARK ANDERSON, TBD RECORDS/RED LIGHT MANAGEMENT's PHIL COSTELLO, WQYK/JACKSONVILLE PD JOHN SCOTT, KFPW/FT. SMITH's GERI RICHARDS, KSEV/HOUSTON’s SAM MALONE, COUNTRY RADIO HALL OF FAMER DR. DON CARPENTER, former CONCORD Sr. Dir./Alternative Promotion NAN FISHER, KROQ Imaging Dir. and KNOU/LOS ANGELES Operations/Creative Dir. JAKE KAPLAN, WSLC/ROANOKE PD/MD BRETT SHARP, former TOWNSQUARE/LANSING OM CHRIS TYLER, KYXY/SAN DIEGO’s SAM BASS, former KAMP/LOS ANGELES APD/MD and KROQ Music Coordinator JOHN MICHAEL, ERG/MULTI MUSIC GROUP VP/Programming MIKE SETLOCK, former NETTWERK RECORDS’ JACQUIE TANNENBAUM, KKBB/BAKERSFIELD PD DANNY PALACIOS, BREAKINGNEWSFLORIDA.COM’s MARC JASON, KBLX/SAN FRANCISCO’s ARMAND CARR and to KHTI/RIVERSIDE’s SANTIAGO ROMERO. more »

ALL ACCESS ACTION

STEVE BARTELS, RICHARD PALMESE, JOHN McMANN, GREG LAWLEY, PATTY MORRIS, PHIL BECKER, CHRIS TAYLOR, ROBBIE MACK, NIKKI BROWN, ROSS MAHONEY, JORDIN SILVER, EDIE LUNDEEN, BUDDY DEAL, BRI AAB, RISA MATUSKI, LISA CRISTIANO,  GENE SANDBLOOM, GEOFF EMERY, DREW KIRBY, JEFF HUNT, KANE BROWN, KELSEA BALLERINI, TOM SCOTT, LUKE BRYAN, CARRIE UNDERWOOD, GABBY BARRETT, DAN + SHAY, WHELAN STONE, WALKER HAYES, MEGHAN PATRICK, KRUSER & KREW, CAPONE, TOMMY McCARTHY, ALEAH VOSE, ELENA SABIO, TONY TECATE, KAREN RAIT, SAM BATES, BRIAN DAVIS, DANNY C, TAP MONEY, JEFF ANDERSON, MISS MONIQUE, LAMARR BLACKMAN, KANDI EASTMAN, ANTHONY IOVINO, KEVIN CANUP, KEVIN KERR, LANCE HALE, E CURTIS JOHNSON.