Jeff Lynn

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Jeff Lynn serves as Editor of Barrett Media's Music Radio coverage. Prior to joining Barrett Media, Jeff spent time programming in Milwaukee, Omaha, Cleveland, Des Moines, and Madison for multiple radio groups, including iHeartMedia, Townsquare Media, NRG Media, and Entercom (now Audacy). He also worked as a Country Format Editor for All Access until the outlet shut down in August 2023. To get in touch with Jeff by email, reach him at Jeff@BarrettMedia.com.

Exclusive articles:

Hannah Lane’s Career Began With Tickets To Morgan Wallen

"I sat in the nosebleeds at Morgan Wallen, and it was the best night of my life. That is how my radio career started.”

Imaging Can Make Country Radio Uber Local

One of the best local pieces I have ever heard came from Marci Braun and US99 in Chicago.

Nikki Nite Knows the Battle For Time and Attention is Tougher Than Ever For Radio

"Anybody can play a Taylor Swift song, but not anybody can talk about Taylor Swift in the same way a particular personality would.”

Jessica Chenoweth: Passion Is Key For Morning Show Producers

"Find a way to make them excited about it. I think that's something you have to learn, and every talent is different."

Sam Alex is a Media Entrepreneur and His Own Boss

“I'm not represented by a big company or on the major companies. I've always had the attitude of being the underdog."

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The NBA Finals Silence Is Golden For Sports Fans

"We all should be thankful that—if only for this NBA Finals—sports are back... to just being sports"

Country Radio Should Honor The Legends When They’re Still Living

Seeing how much artists like Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and others meant to their fans and Country radio, why do we wait until someone dies to show our love and appreciation?

Steve Stone: ‘One Person Believing Can Start A Career’

“Picking a talent to work with is an incredibly subjective process. Never take things personally. You will be remembered just as much for how you handle the goodbye as you do the hello.”

Hits On The Horizon: Teddy Swins, LOCASH And Flipturn

Since it’s Friday the 13th, let’s see if we can make that number 13 lucky like Taylor with 13 songs you should get your ears on this weekend!