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Christian Lacoss Exits 96.5 Live Free Country After Two Years

"I leave a very different person than that kid who arrived."

Scott Hanson: NFL RedZone Ownership Was One Of The “Most Complex” Portions Of ESPN, NFL Deal

"I think ESPN rightly wanted to own and operate and produce RedZone outright because of the galactic popularity of the show. But the NFL, for their reasons, wanted to retain control of the production of RedZone."

Peter Burns Signs Multi-Year Extension To Remain With SEC Network

"Extremely honored to do what I love every single day. The SEC World is a special place and proud to call it home. Big things ahead."

Scotty Kay Expands to KSON San Diego Afternoons

Scotty Kay is adding another market to his afternoon lineup. The Audacy Country host is expanding to 103.7 KSON San Diego starting Monday. What We...

Country Radio’s Super Bowl: How to Actually Win the Summer Concert Season

"These aren't just concerts; they are massive cultural moments for our audience."

3 Reasons Country Radio Is Losing the Audience Engagement War

"We have a massive opportunity in front of us. Why? Because the bar for authenticity, storytelling, and audience engagement has been set remarkably low."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Country Radio Shows of 2025

"Two hundred and thirty three (233) Country radio shows appeared on ballots submitted by our voters this year."

Kimo Jensen Announces Retirement From 103.7 KSON

"Jensen, widely known to listeners as “the Smilin’ Hawaiian,” announced he will retire in mid-June and relocate to Italy with his wife."

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.

Scotty McCreery and KSON’s ‘John & Tammy’ Team Up To Help San Diego Kid

John Flint and Tammy Lee heard that Liam Rade was trying to earn money to buy a dirt bike when his lemonade stand was robbed by someone in a pickup that took his money and took off.

Lainey Wilson Is Audacy’s First ‘On The Record’ Country Artist

This event marks the first time a Country artist has participated in Audacy's new national album release franchise, which promotes the latest work from major music stars.

20 Brands In 20 Days: Scott Roddy, KSON, San Diego

I hear this frequently. Well, it sounds like a small market, but our listeners aren't going. I live in San Diego, so radio shouldn’t be doing this.

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Christian Lacoss Exits 96.5 Live Free Country After Two Years

"I leave a very different person than that kid who arrived."

Scott Hanson: NFL RedZone Ownership Was One Of The “Most Complex” Portions Of ESPN, NFL Deal

"I think ESPN rightly wanted to own and operate and produce RedZone outright because of the galactic popularity of the show. But the NFL, for their reasons, wanted to retain control of the production of RedZone."

Peter Burns Signs Multi-Year Extension To Remain With SEC Network

"Extremely honored to do what I love every single day. The SEC World is a special place and proud to call it home. Big things ahead."

Maria Bartiromo’s Lawyer: ‘Irresponsible’ Reports of Fox News Firing ‘Absolutely and Unequivocally False’

"Those reporting her firing or the incredulous facts supporting that fiction have exhibited a complete and utter reckless disregard for the truth."