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Hall of Fame Game Viewership On NBC Sports Highest Since 2017

"NBC's Panthers-Cardinals broadcast drew 6.99 million viewers Thursday, the network's Hall of Fame Game audience since 2021."

Boogie D Departs KCJK as Cumulus Reduces Staff

"I just want to say thank you KC!! Thank you for rocking out with me for 7 years at 12noon for the noon mix!!"

Peter Alexander On MS NOW Show Debut: I’m an ‘Advocate For the Facts’

"I like to say that Americans deserve facts, not spin."

Steve O’Donnell: Goal Is NASCAR Becoming a Network “Must-Have” Property

"Right now I'd say, we're a nice to have sport. When you look at networks and everything, not a must have."

Inside CRS 2026: What Country Radio’s Leaders Learned In Nashville

"The ask was simple: Tell us about your 2026 Country Radio experience. Also what suggestions would you offer the 2027 CRS Agenda Committee?"

Go Country 105 Adds Backstage Country With Eliana Smith

The show will air weekdays from 7 pm to midnight.

How Much Morgan Wallen Is Too Much Morgan Wallen?

How much is too much? How often can or should you play the biggest star in Country music? How much Wallen is too much Wallen?

Celebration Of Life Set For Mark ‘McKay’ Cunningham

McKay passed away recently from cancer at the age of 55.

Music Radio Mourns The Passing Of Mark McKay Cunningham

McKay was with Max Media’s 97.3 The Eagle in Virginia Beach from 1999 to 2019. He then moved to the label side where he was Dir./Southeast Regional Promotion for Riser House from 2019-2020.

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?

The Pulse: 3-Minute Qualifier, Community Connections, And Radio Industry Happenings

With the January 2025 PPM survey, Nielsen has implemented its new 3-minute qualifier.

Consultant’s Corner: John Shomby, Country’s Radio Coach

I listen to a different country station every day in my home office and there are days when I think I’m hearing a station from the day before. Lots are programming not to lose rather than to win.

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Boogie D Departs KCJK as Cumulus Reduces Staff

"I just want to say thank you KC!! Thank you for rocking out with me for 7 years at 12noon for the noon mix!!"

Peter Alexander On MS NOW Show Debut: I’m an ‘Advocate For the Facts’

"I like to say that Americans deserve facts, not spin."

Steve O’Donnell: Goal Is NASCAR Becoming a Network “Must-Have” Property

"Right now I'd say, we're a nice to have sport. When you look at networks and everything, not a must have."

Classic Country Radio Returns to 92.5 Mobile Market

"The Classic Country format directly challenges two established country competitors in the footprint"