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Cam Newton Reportedly Departs ESPN As Part Of Network’s Layoffs

"Newton is just the latest regular contributor on First Take to depart the network."

Andy Schuon Named CEO of Academy of Country Music

"ACM needs a forward-thinking leader to match that momentum."

ESPN President Jimmy Pitaro Notes “Difficult Decisions” as Network Begins Layoffs

"We had to make some difficult decisions about job impacts that we will be communicating today."

NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero Reportedly Departs As Part Of ESPN Layoffs

"Pelissero joined NFL Network in July 2017. Before that, he covered the NFL for USA Today starting in 2013, part of a team that won an Associated Press Sports Editors Top 10 award."

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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Andy Schuon Named CEO of Academy of Country Music

"ACM needs a forward-thinking leader to match that momentum."

ESPN President Jimmy Pitaro Notes “Difficult Decisions” as Network Begins Layoffs

"We had to make some difficult decisions about job impacts that we will be communicating today."

NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero Reportedly Departs As Part Of ESPN Layoffs

"Pelissero joined NFL Network in July 2017. Before that, he covered the NFL for USA Today starting in 2013, part of a team that won an Associated Press Sports Editors Top 10 award."

Bill Handel: We’ve Lost 65% of Our AM Radio Audience on KFI in Past Decade

"And if you look at revenue, revenue has just collapsed."