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Country KSCS Dallas PD Dave Kelly exits
Country veteran programmer Dave Kelly is leaving Cumulus Country
KSCS Dallas to move back to Nashville and be closer to his family. Kelly
also oversees country WKDF Nashville and WGKX Memphis for Cumulus.
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FCC targets four Hawaii broadcasters for EAS violations
The FCC has pointed the finger at four stations in Hawaii for not re-transmitting the required monthly EAS test. The Notice of Violation sent to Salem’s country KHCM-FM (97.5) Honolulu indicates that this is a case of an FCC agent monitoring the dial for potential violations, instead of simply responding to complaints. Read More
KFDI's McQuilliam Adds Promotion/Marketing Duties For Journal In Wichita
Mike McQuilliam has been named promotions and marketing director for Journal Broadcast Group’s Wichita, Kansas, cluster. McQuilliam joined the company in 2001, beginning as an overnight monitor and remote technician, then becoming the local producer for the Kidd Kraddick in the Morning show on 92.3 KMXW for three years before moving to evenings on …
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Momentum Retains GrassRoots For Secondary Promotion
Newly-launched Nashville record company Momentum Label Group has retained GrassRoots Promotion, also based in Nashville, to handle the label's promotion efforts in secondary markets across the country. GrassRoots is led by industry veterans Teresa Johnston and Nancy Tunick. Read More
Anatomy Of A Hit: Somethin’ ’Bout Kip Moore
At a time where second chances are becoming increasingly rare for new artists, Kip Moore came back from a debut single that peaked at No. 45 last summer with a single that ended up going all the way to No.
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Women executives make some progress toward the GM's office: New MIW study
As of year-end 2011, 16.6% of GM positions were held by women at the 11,226 AM and FM stations tracked by M Street Publications. That was up from 16.1% the previous year, and a high-water mark compared to 14.9% in 2004. Read More
Did Ronnie Dunn Kill His Own Single With A Facebook Post?
In a March interview with MSN, Ronnie Dunn said the idea of him having access to fans directly through social media scared some folks.Dunn, who once blogged about how he responded to a review he didn’t like by e-mailing the music critic a brief note containing only the words “kiss my ass,” joked that he’s a menace to the cyber media world.“A lot of…
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Radio Rewind: Clear Channel Bans Indie Promoters
In our periodic new series, Radio Rewind, we’ll take a look at some of the most interesting stories making headlines in the past, and how they affected the radio and music businesses.Nine years ago this spring, indie promoters and the smaller labels that relied exclusively on their services were handed some bad news when radio giant Clear Channel—b…
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Dates Set For CMA Awards And 'CMA Country Christmas' Special
The Country Music Association (CMA) and ABC Television Network have announced that “The 46th Annual CMA Awards” will air Thursday, Nov. 1 (8:00-11:00 PM/EST) on ABC, live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
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Lucas Joins Best In Texas/Texas Music Chart Staff
Lauren Lucas joins the Texas Music Chart and its print sibling, Best In Texas Music Magazine, as director of marketing and advertising sales. Both are owned by Houston-based radio consulting firm Shane Media Services.
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Making Moves: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Matt Derrick is the new regional program manager for Clear Channel in its Wilmington, Delaware and Salisbury, Maryland markets. In addition, he will also handle OM duties for the Salisbury/Ocean City cluster, beginning June 4.
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Joe Nichols Parts Ways With Show Dog-Universal
Joe Nichols has parted ways from Show Dog-Universal Records. He let his fans know in a series of tweets on May 20 that started with this message: "I'd like to thank Show Dog Universal for doing the right thing.
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New Role For Smith At Beasley's Las Vegas Cluster
At Beasley's Las Vegas cluster, Courtney Smith has been promoted to director of new business development and marketing and events manager. A Las Vegas native, Courtney joined Beasley/Las Vegas in 2006 as a promotions assistant.
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Rusty Walker Funeral Arrangements Set
Funeral arrangements have been announced for country radio consultant Rusty Walker, who passed away yesterday in Mississippi following a heart attack.Visitation is scheduled for 4-8 p.m., Friday, May 25, at Mt. Evergreen United Methodist Church (253 County Road 244 in Iuka, MS).
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Tim McGraw Joins A Growing Trend Of Artists Changing Labels
When Tim McGraw announced yesterday that he was moving to Big Machine Records, the former Curb artist was in good company. He joins a growing trend of artists changing label homes, sometimes seeking a fresh start, a new team, a better deal, more control, or simply a change of pace.
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Rusty Walker Remembered As a Coach, Mentor, And Friend
As the country music industry grapples with the unimaginable loss of consultant Rusty Walker, industry colleagues and friends are remembering him not just for his sharp programming mind, but his willingness to reach out and mentor up and comers in the industry.Few industry figures are as universally well regarded as Walker, who passed away yesterda…
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Tim McGraw Is The Newest Addition To Big Machine Roster
Tim McGraw hasn't wasted any time since winning a lawsuit last November freeing him from his contract with longtime label home Curb Records. At a press conference in Nashville on Monday, McGraw announced he's signed a new, worldwide deal with Nashville label Big Machine Records, home to Taylor Swift, Rascal Flatts and other stars.
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David Shaw Joins Tenacity Promotion Team
David Shaw joins the Tenacity Records promotion team as a national director of promotion, effective immediately. Shaw rounds out the Nashville label's promo team of Gary Greenberg, Jeff Davis and Anne Sarosdy, and headed by David Haley.
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Industry Mourns Consultant Rusty Walker
Sad to report that country radio consultant Rusty Walker (real name Sammy Darwin) passed away this morning at a Mississippi hospital after suffering a heart attack on Saturday during a bike ride. He leaves behind his wife of 38 years, Teresa Darwin, daughters Beth and Nikki, and grandchildren.
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Wisconsin Stations Shuffle Staff
WHDG-FM Rhinelander, WI, morning man Bill Mitchell has been hired for mornings/production director duties at WBWI-FM West Bend, WI, replacing AJ Randall. Mitchell has had radio stops in Wausau, WI; South Bend, IN and stations in Michigan, and can be reached at billm@westbendradio.com. Read More
