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Sports Radio Can’t Develop Talent If Programmers Are Too Busy Becoming Talent

"Programming is supposed to be about developing talent, building brands, creating opportunities and preparing the next person to take the next step. When the person responsible for doing those things becomes part of the talent lineup, the priorities inevitably become blurred."

Dolly Parton’s Death Shows Radio’s Real Power

When news broke yesterday that Dolly Parton had died...

SuperTalk 99.7 WTN, Matt Murphy Delivered Broadcast Excellence on Dolly Parton’s Passing

Dolly Parton gave America so much for so long. It's only fitting that her hometown station gave her the send-off she earned.

20 Brands in 20 Days: Eric Wellman, Q104.3

"The playlist spans from Elton John to Linkin Park — a four-generation bandwidth that most radio formats wouldn't dare attempt."

Backstage Country’s Elaina Smith: Ask For Forgiveness, Not Permission

“I may have gotten in a little trouble in the beginning, but it was one of those ‘ask for forgiveness, not permission’ situations that actually turned out great,” she says.

97.5 WOKQ Portsmouth’s Ginny Rogers Brophey To Retire

Longtime New England Country personality and Country 97.5 WOKQ Portsmouth, NH Brand Manager Ginny Rogers Brophey will retire at the end of August.

New Country Music Deserves All Day Rotation

Making new music discoveries should be an essential part of your music strategy. Adding and playing a song seven times a week overnight isn’t music discovery.

‘Country With Carsen’ Is Way More Than Just A Show Name

I was recommended by their engineer, who heard me on a station in Cookeville (TN) where I was voice-tracking Classic Rock nights. We got on the phone and talked for maybe 15 minutes.”

Hits on Horizon: New Songs to Consider Adding Across Different Radio Formats

My intention is to bring to you a few songs each week that I believe programmers, APDs, and Music Directors need to know about and possibly consider.

90’s Country Can Be Your Not So Secret Sauce

Is the new artist that you are adding today, who has a good chance of being dropped by their label in the next year, a better choice than George Strait?

New Country 96.3’s Hawkeye And Michelle Entertain While Giving Back

“It started in 88 with Terry Dorsey, and I was brought on to be his sidekick, and so it's kind of been a continuation of that story where Terry left. It's very hard to replace Terry Dorsey."

Bob Waters Named PD/AM Drive At Red 102.3 Harrisburg PA

Previous host Rick Sten, known as “Rick On Red,” announced his retirement last month after 47 years in the business and 15 with Red 102.3.

For Audacy’s ‘Katie & Company’ It’s About ‘Human Content’

“Katie & Company” stars Katie Neal and airs in thirty-two markets across the country including the company’s Seattle, Detroit, Miami, Houston, and Chicago markets.

Froggy 98 Lincoln NE Takes Unique Approach To International Women’s Day

Bucking an old myth that Country radio should not play two female artists back-to-back, the station will play all female artists from 9 am to 5 pm.

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Dolly Parton’s Death Shows Radio’s Real Power

When news broke yesterday that Dolly Parton had died...

SuperTalk 99.7 WTN, Matt Murphy Delivered Broadcast Excellence on Dolly Parton’s Passing

Dolly Parton gave America so much for so long. It's only fitting that her hometown station gave her the send-off she earned.

20 Brands in 20 Days: Eric Wellman, Q104.3

"The playlist spans from Elton John to Linkin Park — a four-generation bandwidth that most radio formats wouldn't dare attempt."

How Rece Davis Plans To Build on College GameDay’s Legacy Ahead of a Historic 40th Season

"The fact that they’ve decided that we’re worthy of their time and attention over the years is something I’m very grateful for."