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From All Access: BEASLEY MEDIA GROUP and KEY NETWORKS' nationally syndicated "SHAWN PARR'S BACKSTAGE COUNTRY" has announced a lineup of artist guest hosts for the month of JUNE. Those hosts … more

From All Access: NASHVILLE-based independent music publisher BIG MACHINE MUSIC (BMM) TODAY (6/1) announced the long-term extension of exclusive co-publishing agreements with four writers, LAURA VELTZ, JESSIE … more

From Radio Online: iHeartMedia has announced that "The Aarthi and Sriram Show" -- a podcast hosted by veteran technologists Aarthi Ramamurthy and Sriram Krishnan -- will join iHeartPodcasts. Each Saturday, listeners hear optimistic conversations with influential people building and creating new products and More...

From Radio Online: Premiering Thursday from Lemonada Media is its newest original series "Choice Words with Samantha Bee," hosted by the television host and comedian. In this weekly podcast, Bee will harness her unique and sharp comedic voice as she interviews celebrities, politicians, and everyone in between to More...

From Radio Online: Radio News Hub has announced that it will be offering free hourly updates live from Wimbledon this summer to radio outlets across the world. Taking place between Monday July 3 and Sunday July 16, the global news distribution company will also be providing in-depth breakfast previews and evening More...

From Radio Online: Forty-seven percent of the Gen Z online population in the U.S. are monthly podcast listeners -- an estimated 24 million Americans. Edison Research with partner SXM Media will present a new study on these listeners, the Gen Z Podcast Listener Report, in a webinar on Thursday, June 15 at 2pm ET. More...

From Radio Insight: Bonneville International has announced that Darrell Brown will retire as President of the company in August with Tanya Vea rising to President/Chief Operating Officer as of August 1. Brown has served as President of Bonneville since December 2013 after spending 28 years with McGraw-Hill Broadcasting in various sales and management roles until rising to President of that company following stints as VP/GM of their television stations in Denver and San Diego. Vea has been with Bonneville since 2010 where she currently serves in the dual role of Executive Vice President of Content and Media Operations and Market Manager for the company’s radio and television properties in Salt Lake City. Prior to joining Bonneville, she spent twelve years at then CBS owned KUTV as a reporter and later News Director and worked at a local advertising agency. Darrell Brown, the President of Bonneville International Corporation, has announced his retirement beginning August 2023. Tanya Vea is being appointed as Bonneville?s new President and Chief Operating Officer effective August 1, 2023. Brown?s retirement marks the culmination of a well-respected career spanning decades of leadership in in the broadcast industry. He began his tenure as president of Bonneville in December of 2013. He led the company through multiple deals and acquisitions, including four stations in Denver, four in Sacramento, four in San Francisco, and the KSL Sports Zone in Salt Lake City. Under his direction, Bonneville has maintained the stability of its core broadcast operations while investing in and expanding upon its digital content and advertising capabilities. Brown also demonstrated a willingness to invest significantly in employees, including when he committed publicly to take steps to avoid layoffs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to his time at Bonneville, Brown was president of McGraw-Hill Broadcasting Company. His career with McGraw-Hill spanned 28 years where he served in various sales and management roles for ABC and Azteca America television stations, including vice president and general manager roles in San Diego and Denver. During that time Brown also served on the ABC Affiliate Board, including a term as board chairman. Brown currently serves as board chair for the NAB Leadership Foundation, having previously served on the NAB board of directors. In addition to his business leadership, Brown has consistently provided support to community organizations, including the boards of Primary Children?s Hospital and the Utah Anti-Bullying Coalition. Brown plans to remain in Utah, where he resides with his wife, Lise. ?I?ve loved my time at Bonneville, and it?s not easy to leave, but it?s the right time for me and my family. I?m grateful for the opportunity that I?ve had to associate with so many wonderful employees as we?ve worked together to further Bonneville?s mission to be a positive influence on the communities we serve. We?ve grown as a company in our reach and impact, and I know that Tanya will take Bonneville to the next level. I?m thrilled for the future of the company under her leadership,? Brown said. Vea began with Bonneville in 2010 as Vice President of Program Development. She was later promoted to Senior Vice President and General Manager overseeing the Salt Lake City market, comprised of radio, digital and TV platforms. Vea has shown great skill in embracing emerging technologies and developing new distribution opportunities, including an industry-leading OTT streaming app for KSL-TV, a company-wide expansion of digital sports offerings, and the KSL Podcast division, which has over 85 million downloads and led to an exclusive podcast distribution deal with Amazon Music. Additionally, she has spearheaded several key deals, including a first of its kind exclusive streaming agreement with MLS team Real Salt Lake. Most recently, Vea was promoted to Executive Vice President of Content and Media Operations, overseeing content strategy for all Bonneville markets, while continuing to oversee all operations for Salt Lake City. Vea currently serves on the NBC Affiliate Board and on the executive committee. Additionally, her past volunteer work has included positions with the United Way of Salt Lake City and the Utah Governor?s Taskforce on Suicide Prevention. Prior to her time with Bonneville, Vea worked in advertising and public relations and in various news management positions, including news director for KUTV, which was a CBS owned and operated station at the time. ?Darrell has been an incredible mentor, and I?m so grateful for all that he?s done for Bonneville. He has led by example as a steward of the company and its resources. I will miss working with him, and I feel incredibly fortunate to take on this role knowing that he has put the company in a position of strength,? Vea said. ?Bonneville is a special company. I?m committed to building on the foundation of those who have come before me and am focused on fulfilling our mission to be trusted voices in our communities. Our greatest strength is our team of talented people, and I am honored to be able to work with them to grow Bonneville for the future.? more

From All Access: THE DEPOT LLC-owned Country/Classic Rock KDPM (92.3 FM THE DEPOT)/LONGVIEW-MARSHALL, TX PD morning host CHIP "THE FAT MAN" ARLEDGE is being honored by the TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF … more

From All Access: MURFIN MEDIA/MY TOWN MEDIA INC. has relaunched its recently-acquired KBOB (formerly KIBB)/WICHITA, KS as Adult Hits 97.1 BOB-FM. The format and slogan were on the station from 2008 through an … more

From All Access: DARRELL BROWN is retiring as President of BONNEVILLE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION and the company's EVP/Content and Media Operations and SALT LAKE CITY SVP/GM TANYA VEA will become the … more

From Radio Online: Beasley Media Group and Key Networks announce that Shawn Parr, host of "Shawn Parr's Backstage Country," will welcome an all-star lineup of guest hosts to the new syndicated Country music show in the month of June. Jameson Rogers kicks off the June lineup as guest host of next week's Shawn Parr's More...

From Radio Online: Bonneville International President Darrell Brown has announced his retirement beginning August. Tanya Vea is appointed as Bonneville's new President and Chief Operating Officer, effective August 1. Brown began his tenure as President of Bonneville in December, 2013. He led the company through More...

From All Access: Country singer and SIRIUSXM PRIME COUNTRY personality T. GRAHAM BROWN has been signed to an exclusive booking deal by THIRD COAST TALENT. BROWN, whose career spans several decades, has had … more

From Radio Insight: Advanced Media Partners has rebranded “ESPN Peoria” 101.1 WZPN Glasford/Peoria IL as “Peoria Sports Radio” as the station changes network affiliation to Fox Sports Radio. With the rebranding, the station has expanded the afternoon drive “The Jim Mattson Show with Mike Rizzo” from two to four hours running from 2-6pm. Previously the duo hosted from 3-5pm with Rizzo hosting a solo hour at 5:00. WZPN continues to carry Chicago White Sox baseball around the Fox Sports Radio lineup. more

From Radio Insight: After exiting mornings at Townsquare Media AC 94.9 WHOM Mount Washington NH/Portland ME last month, Chantel Toomajanian is joining Vox AM/FM CHR “95 Triple X” WXXX Burlington VT as midday host and Social Media Director. Toomajanian will take on the new on-air identity of ‘Tamara Taylor’ at WXXX. She hosted mornings at WHOM from March 2022 until early May after previously serving as morning show producer and midday host at Audacy Hot AC ?Mix 105.1? WOMX Orlando. She has also worked as a fill-in host at ?Mix 104.1? WWBX Boston and programmed Emerson University?s 88.9 WERS Boston. She fills the opening at WXXX created by Jennifer ‘Jenna Gee’ Grullon’s move to afternoon co-host at Connoisseur Media Hot AC “Star 99.9” WEZN Bridgeport CT in April. more

From All Access: MURFIN MEDIA/MY TOWN MEDIA INC. has relaunched its recently-acquired KBOB-F (formerly KIBB)/WICHITA, KS as Adult Hits 97.1 BOB-FM. The format and slogan were on the station from 2008 through … more

From All Access: VOX Top 40 WXXX (95 TRIPLE X)/BURLINGTON has hired CHANTEL "TAMARA" TOOMAJANIAN for middays and social media. She was most recently at TOWNSQUARE MEDIA AC WHOM/PORTLAND, where she … more

From All Access: Artist management firm IN DE GOOT ENTERTAINMENT and independent record label SO RECORDINGS have announced a new partnership, forming the label imprint SO IN DE GOOT. IN DE GOOT has also … more

From Radio Insight: SiriusXM and Pandora today announced the launch of its Black Music Month celebrations with limited-time channels, exclusive content and specialty programming spotlighting legendary artists and music. In honor of Black Music Month, SiriusXM will feature four limited-time channels including The 2PAC Channel, So So Def Radio, Billboard Top 500 R&B Countdown, and Hip Hop Top 500, all providing a unique and exclusive experience for listeners that spotlight the artists and songs that have been transformative in Black music. See below for details on SiriusXM?s limited-time channels and additional specialty programming: The 2PAC Channel will play hits, album tracks and live performances from hip-hop icon 2PAC. From his early career days, through his time at Death Row and his posthumous releases, hear all music from the genius of 2PAC and from other artists who are ?Down For Pac? as they share their favorite songs and stories. The 2PAC Channel will be available on SiriusXM channel 104 from June 15 through June 28 and on the SXM App until June 30. So So Def Radio celebrates 30 years of So So Def Records with founder and CEO Jermaine Dupri and various artists from and associated with the iconic label. Hear the music and stories behind some of the biggest hits as well as classic tracks produced by Jermaine himself. The channel will take listeners through three decades of influential smashes by history-making hip-hop, R&B and pop superstars including Da Brat, Jagged Edge, Xscape, Anthony Hamilton, Bow Wow, Dem Franchize Boyz, Youngbloodz, Kris Kross, Usher and others. So So Def Radio will be available on SiriusXM channel 104 from June 8 through June 14 and on the SXM App until June 30. Starting June 16th, you can also hear So So Def Radio as a takeover mode on Pandora?s Hip Hop Forever station. Billboard Top 500 R&B Countdown honors Black Music Month with Billboard?s Top 500 R&B hits by Black artists over the past six decades, also based on performance on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, from Motown to disco and funk to soul, right up to today?s current hits. Hear music from artists such as Marvin Gaye, The Weeknd, Rihanna, Usher, Mariah Carey, Smokey Robinson, Beyonc?, Lionel Richie, Whitney Houston and more. The Billboard Top 500 R&B Countdown will be available on SiriusXM channel 104 from June 1 through June 7 and on the SXM App until June 30. Hip Hop Top 500 are the biggest songs in hip-hop from Dr. Dre to Missy Elliott to J. Cole and hundreds more spanning three-plus decades, but only one will get the props at the top of the countdown. Hip-Hop Top 500 will be available on SiriusXM channel 105 from June 23 through June 29 and on the SXM App until June 30. SiriusXM will feature additional specialty programming to celebrate Black Music Month including: 50s Gold Guest DJ with Smokey Robinson: Smokey Robinson highlights Black music from the 50s with stories of artists he worked with, admired and was inspired by. The Smokey Robinson Guest DJ airs on SiriusXM?s 50s Gold (ch. 72) on June 2nd. 60s Gold Black Music Month Top 40: 60s Gold honors Black Music Month with the top 40 songs by Black artists from the 60s. The countdown airs on SiriusXM?s 60s Gold (ch. 73) on June 17th. Hip-Hop Nation?s Hip-Hop Heroes: Hear today’s hip-hop hitmakers celebrate and highlight some of their respective hip-hop heroes for Black Music Month. Listen to voices* like Cordae, Blxst, Toosii, Lah Pat, and Hit-Boy speak on artists like Nas, Jay-Z, Scarface, LL Cool J, 2Pac, Notorious B.I.G., and more. Hip-Hop Heroes airs on SiriusXM?s Hip-Hop Nation (ch. 44) every week throughout June. Hits 1 Black Music Month: Each week during the month of June, host 24kGoldn will feature Black Music Month superstars during his Goldn Hour feature starting with Andr? 3000. Hits 1 will also be spotlighting Black artists each week on the Weekend Countdown w/ SpyDer Harrison. Hits 1 Black Music Month celebration airs on SiriusXM?s Hits 1 (ch. 2) throughout June. My Top 8 with Mario: Grab your headphones and get ready to jam out with Mario’s top 8 picks for Black Music Month. He’ll play hits from Beyonc? to Usher and share some fun facts about his own hits like ?Just A Friend? and ?Let Me Love You.? My Top 8 with Mario airs on SiriusXM?s Pop 2K (ch. 10) on June 6th. SiriusXM and Pandora Playback with Toosii: Moderated by YaGirlMorgz, Toosii has all eyes on him and his new single ?Favorite Song? in front of a live in-studio audience. The playback airs as a Pandora Takeover Mode on June 23rd and airs on SiriusXM?s Hip-Hop Nation (ch. 44) on June 27th. Symphony Hall: This Juneteenth, celebrate the contributions and artistry of Black Americans in classical music featuring music by Florence Price, William Grant Still, Jessie Montgomery, Adolphus Hailstork and others. The Juneteenth remembrance and celebration airs on SiriusXM?s Symphony Hall (ch. 76) on June 19th. The Groove Sessions with Jody Watley: Grammy winner Jody Watley performs live from the SiriusXM studio in front of an audience in celebration of Black Music Month. SiriusXM?s The Groove Session with Jody Watley airs on SiriusXM?s The Groove (ch. 50) on June 17th. The Groove Sessions with War: Celebrate Black Music Month with the Funk/Soul band, War, taking over The Groove for an hour with an exclusive performance. Hear ?Low Rider,? ?Slippin Into Darkness,? ?Why Can?t We Be Friends? and more. SiriusXM?s The Groove Session with War airs on The Groove (ch. 50) on June 1st. Mixtape: North: Throughout the month of June, catch a live recording of the official launch of Mixtape: Northon SiriusXM ch.164, the first 24/7 Canadian Hip-Hop and R&B channel. Featuring PARTYNEXTDOOR and Friends, the recorded broadcast includes performances by LAVI$H, Savannah R? and Boi-1da, along with multiple surprise guests. In addition, tune in June 23 for an exclusive in-studio takeover with PARTYNEXTDOOR, who will be playing his favorite selects from across the channel’s catalog. To celebrate Black Music Month, Pandora is launching a LEGENDS mode series on the Black Music Forever station with the greatest commentary from R&B/soul legends ? Babyface, Chaka Khan, The Isley Brothers, Smokey Robinson, Jennifer Holliday and Whitney Houston. Additional station modes returning include 90s Hip-Hop and R&B, 80s R&B Grooves, Black Pop Hits, Timeless Voices, Modern-Day Hip-Hop and Modern-Day R&B. Pandora?s Blueprint station is also debuting Best in R&B: The Takeover mode, a new rebrand of the Adult R&B station with an exclusive best of takeover filled with commentary from the biggest Adult R&B takeovers thus far, such as Usher, Ella Mai, Tank, Ashanti, Robert Glasper and many more. Black Music Month will also see the premiere of the second season of the award-winning SXM podcast All Music Is Black Music hosted by Selema Masekela with guests including Coco Jones, Denzel Curry, Smokey Robinson and more. All Music is Black Music, co-produced with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, explores the profound influence of African American music and culture on the contemporary music landscape. Each episode delves into the stories of black musicians and cultural creators who have shaped today’s trends, styles, and genres. Original music by Mobley adds a captivating sonic dimension to this series. more

From Radio Online: Entertainer Wayne Brady will receive the Service to America Leadership Award from the National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF) during the Celebration of Service to America Awards on June 6 at The Anthem in Washington, DC. The award, More...

From All Access: Two-time Latin GRAMMY winner, KAROL G has added six stadium shows to her MAÑANA SERÁ BONITO tour. New stops on the tour are in SAN ANTONIO, CHICAGO, ATLANTA, ORLANDO, BOSTON and … more

From All Access: BILLY JOEL and MADISON SQUARE GARDEN CEO JAMES DOLAN announced that JOEL will end his 10-year residency at the arena with his 150th show at MSG in JULY of 2024. Throughout the course of his … more

From All Access: Country singer and SIRIUSXM PRIME COUNTRY personality T. GRAHAM BROWN has been signed to an exclusive booking deal by THIRD COAST TALENT. BROWN, whose career spans several decades, has had … more

From All Access: ROBERT CARLTON has been promoted to Pres. of NASHVILLE-based publishing, artist management and digital marketing company SMACK, effective immediately. CARLTON will be an equity partner in the … more

From All Access: AUDACY has promoted Rhythm AC WXBK (94.7 THE BLOCK)/NEW YORK Brand Mgr. SKIP DILLARD to Format VP to lead brand and format strategy and execution for the company’s Rhythmic AC and … more

From Radio Insight: Audacy has announced the promotion of Skip Dillard to Format Vice President overseeing brand and format strategy for the company’s Rhythmic AC and “Throwback” Classic Hip Hop stations. Dillard, who has programmed “94.7 The Block” WXBK Newark/New York since December 2021, will also continue in that role. Dillard previously spent twelve years as as Vice President of Programming and Operations Manager for Adult R&B 107.5 WBLS and Gospel 1190 WLIB New York for Mediaco and predecessor Emmis before briefly moving into the role Vice President of National and Community Partnerships for WBLS and “Hot 97” WQHT. Dillard has also programmed 95.5 WPGC Washington DC, KBTB San Francisco, and WBLK Buffalo, served as Operations Manager for Radio One Detroit, and Managing Editor for CHR and Urban for Billboard Airplay Monitor. Audacy has elevated Skip Dillard to Format Vice President to lead brand and format strategy and execution for the company?s Rhythmic AC and Throwback portfolio. He will continue to serve as Brand Manager of 94.7 The Block (WXBK-FM) in New York. ?It brings us great joy to elevate Skip to Rhythmic AC and Throwback Format Vice President,? said Dave Richards, Senior Vice President of Programming, Audacy. ?Since joining Audacy, Skip has demonstrated leadership, vision and excellence in programming prowess in New York and has done a tremendous job spearheading our 50th anniversary of hip-hop program ? ?Hip-Hop Made.? ?I am humbled and honored for the opportunity to grow with Audacy,? said Dillard. ?Even your challenges become opportunities when you?re working with great people! Thank you to Chris Oliviero, Dave Richards, Susan Larkin and Jeff Sottolano for their leadership and support.? Skip Dillard joined Audacy in 2021 after 12 years as Vice President of Programming and Operations Manager for WBLS and WLIB in New York. Before joining the company, Dillard also served in a new role as Vice President of National and Community Partnerships for Mediaco’s WBLS and WQHT. Dillard?s career began at Hampton University’s WHOV-FM as a student, and he volunteered at North Carolina A&T State University’s WNAA-FM. Early in his career, he worked as a talent and programmer in multiple radio markets, including Detroit, Buffalo, New Orleans, San Francisco and Washington D.C. In addition to radio, Dillard also served as Top 40 and Urban Managing Editor for Billboard Magazine’s ?Airplay Monitor? from 2003 to 2004. He has received numerous honors, including ?Radio Ink?s Top Program Directors in America? in 2009, 2011 and 2012, a Certificate of Merit for Community Service – U.S. Congress in 2002, the Living Legend’s Foundation honor in 2011 and a Proclamation of Service to New York State and New York City Hall in 2017. He is a member of the Executive Board of the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce, a northeast board member for Operation Hope and is on the FCC’s Communications Equity and Diversity Council. more

From Radio Online: Audacy elevates Skip Dillard to Format Vice President to lead brand and format strategy and execution for the company's Rhythmic AC and Throwback portfolio. He will continue to serve as Brand Manager of WXBK-FM (94.7 The Block) in New York. Dillard joined Audacy in 2021 after 12 years as Vice More...

From Radio Online: Audacy has made a series of leadership updates for its technical operations business. Clay Walker (far left) is elevated to Vice President of Content Operations, overseeing a newly created Content Operations Department. In this role, Walker is responsible for content operations across the company More...

From All Access: Technologists AARTHI RAMAMURTHY and SRIRAM KRISHNAN have taken their weekly podcast "THE AARTHI AND SRIRAM SHOW" to iHEARTPODCASTS. The show launched as a CLUBHOUSE room in DECEMBER … more

From All Access: CMA FEST has added TRACY LAWRENCE, JO DEE MESSINA, TANYA TUCKER, and JOSH TURNER to the lineup for its main stage at NASHVILLE's NISSAN STADIUM (NET NEWS 4/27). In addition to these … more