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Michelle Kirk Rises To Senior Director Of The CMA Foundation

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Michelle Kirk Rises To Senior Director Of The CMA Foundation

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Michelle Kirk has been appointed Senior Director of the CMA Foundation, the philanthropic branch of the Country Music Association. Her start date is December 1.

Kirk’s career at CMA began in 2012 when she assumed the role of Strategic Partnerships Coordinator. She steadily advanced to the position of Senior Manager of Strategic Partnerships.

In 2015, she transitioned to WME as a Brand Partnerships Agent. In 2019, Kirk returned to CMA as the Director of Integrated Marketing and was recently elevated to Senior Director of Integrated Marketing.

Kirk will report directly to the Executive Director and CMA Senior Vice President of Industry Relations & Philanthropy, Tiffany Kerns.

Kirk will focus on strategic planning, program development, and operational oversight in this role. Additionally, Kirk will represent the foundation by building relationships with stakeholders, artists, partners, and donors.

“We are thrilled to welcome Michelle to our team,” says Kerns. “Her expertise and fresh perspective align perfectly with our strategic vision for growth and innovation. As we move forward, I am confident that she will play a pivotal role in helping us reach new heights, creating lasting impact, and driving meaningful progress. Together, we’re building a future full of possibilities!”

“I am thrilled to be joining the CMA Foundation team in this new role,” shares Kirk. “My time overseeing the integrated marketing efforts and building strong partnerships at CMA has prepared me to enhance the mission and drive impactful initiatives at the CMA Foundation. I’m looking forward to collaborating with the team and community to continue to elevate our impact.”

WSM AM Morning Host Bill Cody Gets Star On Music City Walk of Fame

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WSM AM Morning Host Bill Cody Gets Star On Music City Walk of Fame

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Ryman Hospitality’s WSM-AM Nashville (650) host and Grand Ole Opry announcer Bill Cody was honored with a star on Nashville’s Music City Walk of Fame on Wednesday.

Cody, known for his role in the “Coffee, Country and Cody” show, shared this recognition with a distinguished group that included Colin Reed, Executive Chairman of the Ryman Hospitality Properties Board of Directors, gospel quartet The Fairfield Four, and the late Jimmy Buffett, all of whom also received stars.

“It is hard to think of someone who is more beloved in this town than Bill,” co-host Kelly Sutton said during remarks introducing Cody. “He is truly one of the most respected voices in our industry.”

Luke Combs learned earlier this month that he would be inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame. Unfortunately, he was unable to attend the ceremony due to scheduling conflicts resulting from his performance at the benefit show “Concert for Carolina” on Saturday, October 26.

Combs will receive his star in the Class of 2025

Randy Hawke Upped To Market Manager At Mid-West Family Madison, WI

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Randy Hawke Upped To Market Manager At Mid-West Family Madison, WI

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Randy Hawke has been promoted to Market Manager for Mid-West Family Broadcasting in Madison, WI, after serving as Vice President of Programming.

Hawke has been with the company since 2002, when he joined to program Rock 94.1 WJJO. In 2019, he advanced to VP/Programming.

Additionally, he is a co-owner and programmer of the syndicated shows HardDrive and HardDrive XL, which Lou Brutus hosts.

Hawke launched his broadcasting career at “Rocket 101” WRKT in Erie, PA. He later took on programming roles at 105.7 WAPL in Appleton and “FM 102.1” WLUM in Milwaukee before joining the team in Madison.

Since 2005, he has also been a member of the Board of Directors for Mid-West Family Broadcasting.

In his new position, Hawke will oversee the delivery of media products that benefit the community while guiding the marketing team in crafting effective strategic marketing plans for local businesses.

He will take over the daily operations in Madison from company President Tom Walker.

Now Radio 94.3 Flips To Alternative ALT 94.3 In Winnipeg

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Now Radio 94.3 Flips To Alternative ALT 94.3 In Winnipeg

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With the transition of Power 97, CJKR-FM Winnipeg to a Classic Alternative, Hot AC 94.3. Now Radio, CHNW-FM has flipped to Alternative Alt 94.3.

A new brand positioning itself as “Winnipeg’s Music Alternative.” The station went live at midnight. (10/31)

Morning hosts Marika Friesen and Dave Turnbull will continue their roles, while the rest of the programming will showcase a diverse lineup of voices.

Local personalities Aaron Penman and Zap Davids, Edmonton-based musician Travis Bretzer, and Melissa Thomas from CKPK-FM in Vancouver will be featured throughout the day.

Program Director Dale Davies said, “Winnipeg is long overdue for a station dedicated to new alternative music and I couldn’t be prouder to bring the best in alternative to my hometown.”

General Manager Marc Patric added, “We will be concentrating on the past 25 years of alternative music, while Power is more focused on the 90s and more of a Classic Alternative station. ALT 94.3 will be nothing like Power and completely unique to anything the Winnipeg market has ever heard on the radio. We are all about the music, all about loving Winnipeg, and a true alternative radio station that focuses on what’s new and great today in alternative music while still playing the biggest alternative hits from the past 25 years.”

Featured artists include Muse, Coldplay, Arkells, Death Cab for Cutie, Twenty-One Pilots, Cage the Elephant, Foster the People, and the Foo Fighters.

Mehdi Hasan Speaks For First Time Following CNN Incident with Ryan Girdusky

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Mehdi Hasan Speaks For First Time Following CNN Incident with Ryan Girdusky

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Former MSNBC host Mehdi Hasan has spoken for the first time since being involved in an incident involving racially charged language by Ryan Girdusky on CNN.

The Zeteo News founder addressed the situation in a video published to his X account, saying the situation in which Girdusky essentially called him a terrorist was a first.

“I have interviewed, debated, and sparred with controversial, opinionated, offensive people from across the world — sitting presidents and prime ministers, former directors of the CIA and Mossad, Trump officials, Biden officials, a Netanyahu spokesman, a Hamas spokesman, an IRA leader, and Vivek Ramaswamy — but never, never, in my 25 years as a journalist and 15 years of doing live TV, have I been so stunned by what was said to me that I had to walk offset in the middle of a live show,” Hasan said.

He shared that he was proud of his immediate reaction and defense of the comment from Girdusky. Mehdi Hasan added that he was appreciative of the response not just from NewsNight anchor Abby Phillip, but from CNN, too.

“As shocked and stunned as I was, there was no way I was going to let him say that to me, unchallenged. I’m glad to see CNN has since banned him from their airwaves, and I appreciate host Abby Phillip apologizing to the viewers, and to me, after I walked off set.”

CNN did ban Ryan Girdusky from appearing on the network after the incident on Monday evening. He had been a contributor to the network and to Phillip’s show, but had appeared less than 10 times before he was removed due to the incident with Hasan.

Hall of Fame Broadcaster Bob Costas To Retire From Baseball Play-By-Play

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Hall of Fame Broadcaster Bob Costas To Retire From Baseball Play-By-Play

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Bob Costas, who was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame as a broadcaster in 2018, has confirmed he is retiring from play-by-play. Andrew Marchand of The Athletic received confirmation from Costas directly. He told Marchand he will discuss his decision at a later date.

The 72-year-old Costas is expected to continue working at MLB Network, contributing as an analyst and on special projects, but not in a play-by-play capacity. He’s been calling games for the network since it launched over a decade and a half ago.

Marchand reported, “The decision to retire was made by Costas prior to the season, which coincided with his contract ending, according to sources briefed on the decision.” Costas has been calling MLB games at the national level since 1982 and for many years was paired with Tony Kubek followed by a stretch with both Joe Morgan and Bob Uecker.

Costas was criticized heavily on social media during the ALDS playoff series. As it turns out, the New York Yankees/Kansas City Royals matchup will be his last calling play-by-play.

The Hall of Fame broadcaster graduated from Syracuse University in 1974. He started at KMOX in St. Louis where he did play-by-play for the American Basketball Association and the University of Missouri. Costas joined NBC in 1980 at the age of 28.

Since then, he has been a prominent part of the coverage of virtually every major sport. From the World Series to the Super Bowl, NBA Finals, Kentucky Derby, and the Olympics.

A native of Queens, NY, Costas famously says he would sit in his father’s car on summer nights, tuning into baseball broadcasts from around the country, soaking in the voices of the game and developing an appreciation for the craft of broadcasting.

Joe “J-Dub” Dobbins Joins 94.9 WQMX

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Joe “J-Dub” Dobbins Joins 94.9 WQMX

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Joe “J-Dub” Dobbins has joined Rubber City Radio’s Country 94.9 WQMX Akron, OH, for Saturday mornings.

Dobbins was most recently Program Director at SummitMedia’s Top 40 Star 102.1 in Knoxville, TN.

Dobbins wrote on Facebook, “After 6 years of bouncing from Louisville, Kentucky, to Lincoln, Nebraska, and Knoxville, Tennessee, I am very proud to say I am joining the incredible staff at 94.9 WQMX. Join me Saturday Mornings from 6 to 10 am beginning November 2nd. I’m finally on the air in my hometown.”

Dobbins is returning to the region where he spent 15 years, beginning in 2004, as the Program Director and PM Drive at Cumulus Top 40 Hot 101 in Youngstown, OH.

TNT Sports to air ‘The Match: Superstars’ Featuring Charles Barkley, Bill Murray, Wayne Gretzky and More

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TNT Sports to air ‘The Match: Superstars’ Featuring Charles Barkley, Bill Murray, Wayne Gretzky and More

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TNT Sports has announced its 10th edition of The Match which will showcase some of the biggest names from sports and entertainment in a two-night primetime event on Thursday, Nov. 21 and Friday, Nov. 22. Coverage of the event will be simulcast on TNT and Max. 

The Match: Superstars will feature Bill Murray, Mark Wahlberg, Charles Barkley, Wayne Gretzky, Michael Phelps, Nate Bargatze, Ken Griffey, Jr., and Blake Griffin, competing from Breakers West Country Club in West Palm Beach, FL.  The competition format will tee off with two matches of 2-vs.-2 scramble match play for Quarterfinals, with the following pairings:  

Murray/Gretzky vs. Barkley/Griffey and Wahlberg/Phelps vs. Bargatze/Griffin 

The event will conclude with Semifinals and Finals rounds under individual match play, with the winner walking away with a $1 million prize. 

Ernie Johnson will host the broadcast along with 2008 Masters Champion Trevor Immelman. Two-time Masters Champion Bubba Watson will serve as an on-course correspondent and Kathryn Tappen will return as course reporter.

TNT Sports also says multi-platform coverage of The Match: Superstars will include social and digital extensions via Bleacher Report and House of Highlights, including The Broadcast Boys, Fat Perez and Joey Cold Cuts, as well as Hally Leadbetter contributing via Golf Digest.

TNT Sports has televised nine editions of The Match to-date, with the series serving as a platform to support various philanthropical organizations. To date, The Match has raised more than $41 million for various organizations and has donated more than 27 million meals to Feeding America.

Graphic showing the broadcast team for The Match Superstars on TNT

CNN Announces 2024 Election Coverage Plans Including Kaitlan Collins, Wolf Blitzer, Jake Tapper, and Anderson Cooper

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CNN Announces 2024 Election Coverage Plans Including Kaitlan Collins, Wolf Blitzer, Jake Tapper, and Anderson Cooper

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CNN has announced its coverage plans for the 2024 election, with coverage actually beginning with special weekend editions of shows hosted by the likes of Kaitlan Collins, Wolf Blitzer, Jake Tapper, and Anderson Cooper, among others.

The network will host special coverage all day on Sunday in the lead-up to the election. Anderson Cooper, Wolf Blitzer, and Erin Burnett will all be featured prominently throughout the day.

On Monday, the network will continue its election preview coverage with special editions of the network’s regular programming dedicated to the race for the White House.

On Tuesday, November 5th, CNN will begin the 2024 election coverage at Midnight with Boris Sanchez, Jessica Dean, and Erica Hall anchoring coverage until 5 AM ET. Kasie Hunt and Omar Jimenez will continue at the Voting Desk until 7 AM. John Berman will anchor Election Day in America from 7-10 AM ET. He’ll be joined by Sara Sidner on the ground in Wisconsin and Kate Bolduan live from the critical battleground state of Pennsylvania. 

Anderson Cooper will lead coverage from 10 AM-Noon, before turning things over to Wolf Blitzer and Erin Burnett from 12-4 PM ET.

At 4 PM ET, Election Night in America begins with Jake Tapper and Cooper. They’ll be joined by Burnett, Dana Bash, Audie Cornish, and Chris Wallace. John King will be at the CNN “Magic Wall” providing up to the second election results and analysis for audiences.

Meanwhile, Kaitlan Collins will anchor the network’s coverage from the Trump campaign headquarters, while Abby Phillip will be live at the Harris headquarters.

That special program is scheduled to run until 2 AM ET. At that point, Berman and Hunt will take over coverage until the following morning’s regularly scheduled programming begins.

CNN’s Election Night in America coverage will stream live, without requiring a pay TV login, from 7:00 PM-3:00 AM ET on Tuesday, November 5 on CNN-connected TV and mobile apps and on CNN.com. It will also stream live on Max for Max subscribers.   

News Media Takes Time Away From Election Coverage to Celebrate Halloween

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News Media Takes Time Away From Election Coverage to Celebrate Halloween

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Despite it being the final days before a pivotal election in American history, some news media members found the time to take a break from election coverage and celebrate Halloween.

As we’re so close to the election, many of the Halloween costumes featured political themes.

For instance, Salem Media Group host Mike Gallagher dressed up as Donald Trump, the garbage man, after Wednesday’s campaign stunt.

Gallagher shared another photo on social media that said he’d never had more fun at work.

The cast of The Ryan Gorman Show dressed up as the Republican and Democratic nominees for the holiday.

Meanwhile, in Milwaukee at 620 WTMJ, their morning show — albeit reluctantly — participated in the Halloween spirit.

It wasn’t only news media members participating in the costume game. Five students from Billings, Montana dressed up as members of The Five from Fox News, which caught the network’s attention.

Even those that didn’t dress up still participated in the fun, ranking their favorite Halloween candy.

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