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| Kim Guthrie Appointed President Of Cox Media Group |
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10 Questions with…
www.aaronlewismusic.com
Dot Records
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| Kim Guthrie |
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COX ENTERPRISES will up KIM GUTHRIE to President of COX MEDIA GROUP succeeding BILL HOFFMAN, who will retire at the end of the year after a 38-year career in media. GUTHRIE will assume the role on JANUARY 1st, 2017 and will report to COX ENTERPRISES EVP/COO ALEX TAYLOR.
“KIM has been with COX for nearly 20 years and is an inspirational leader who has helped our media properties transform,” said COX ENTERPRISES Pres./CEO JOHN DYER. “She played a key role in the successful creation of COX MEDIA GROUP in 2008 and has been recognized as one of the media industry’s most influential leaders. She is a natural fit to ensure COX MEDIA GROUP continues to deliver innovative products and compelling news content.”
“BILL has done a tremendous job leading COX MEDIA GROUP through a rapidly evolving media environment,” said DYER. “As a leader, he has always embodied the spirit of our company. He’s inspired and valued employees, anticipated and driven change, and been a true community champion in every city he’s lived. We are grateful for his leadership and dedication.”
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| Cumulus/Grand Rapids Adds Lori Bennett As OM |
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| Lori Bennett |
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CUMULUS/GRAND RAPIDS, MI has appointed LORI BENNETT as OM for its five-station cluster, which includes Country WTNR, Top 40 WHTS, Classic Rock WLAV, Sports Talk WBBL, and News-Talk WJRW-A. BENNETT will also take the reins as PD of WTNR (NASH FM 94.5) and host afternoon drive on the station. She replaces JOHN CRENSHAW, who segued to the CUMULUS/YOUNGSTOWN, OH cluster in JULY (NET NEWS 7/22).
BENNETT joins the cluster from CUMULUS/DETROIT, where she most recently served as PD/afternoon host for Hot AC WDVD. Her extended career in the DETROIT market includes time with WJR-A, WDRQ, WNIC, WMGC, and WVMV in positions ranging from feature anchor to PD. She departed the CUMULUS/DETROIT cluster in JULY (NET NEWS 7/19).
“We are thrilled to have LORI join our GRAND RAPIDS team,” said CUMULUS/GRAND RAPIDS, MI VP/Market Manager JEFF CARTWRIGHT. “She is a true broadcast professional who brings a positive energy along with new programming ideas to our cluster. I am excited to see what the future holds for our five stations with LORI here.” Added BENNETT, “I’m honored to join the remarkable family of broadcasters at CUMULUS/GRAND RAPIDS! The talent and energy within the cluster extends beyond the norm, with legendary market personalities that know how to truly connect and super serve the WEST MICHIGAN audience. I am grateful to MARY BERNER, MIKE MCVAY, DOUG HAMAND, BOB WALKER, and of course, the dynamic JEFF CARTWRIGHT, for the opportunity to captain such an incredible team!”
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| KFRG/San Bernardino To Host Inaugural ‘Driftwood At Doheny State Beach’ |
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| ‘KFRG Presents Driftwood At Doheny State Beach’ |
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CBS RADIO Country KFRG (KFROG)/SAN BERNARDINO, CA will host the inaugural “KFRG PRESENTS DRIFTWOOD AT DOHENY STATE BEACH,” featuring CURB RECORDS artist JERROD NIEMANN on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12th. The afternoon of Country music, craft beer, artisan wine, and barbecue will take place at DOHENY STATE BEACH in DANA POINT, CA.
Additional performers include RODNEY ATKINS, THOMPSON SQUARE, PARMALEE, THE WHITE BUFFALO, and MARIACHI EL BRONX. Tickets go on sale FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th at 10a (PT) here.
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| Report: CBS Set To Take On $1.5 Billion In Debt Ahead Of CBS Radio IPO |
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| Spinoff Coming Soon |
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As CBS CORPORATION gets closer to its spinoff of the CBS RADIO division, REUTERS reports the company, “is preparing to take on about $1.5 billion in debt ahead of its initial public offering and use most of the proceeds to pay its parent in cash, according to people familiar with the matter.”
The report noted the IPO for the subsidiary was registered in JULY with the SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. CBS has not released publicly the amount of debt the unit plans to issue. The company did disclose in the filing that it would distribute some proceeds from the debt offering to its parent, while keeping some money for general corporate purposes.
“CBS’s debt offering will be split between bonds and loans, and could come before the end of the year,” sources told REUTERS. “GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC, WELLS FARGO & CO, BANK OF AMERICA CORP, and CREDIT SUISSE GROUP are underwriters on the IPO, while JPMORGAN CHASE & CO is leading the bank financing, and DEUTSCHE BANK AG is running the bond financing, the sources added.”
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| Aaron Lewis ‘Sinner’ Is Country’s #1 Album |
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| Aaron Lewis: #1 Album Debut |
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Congratulations to DOT RECORDS artist AARON LEWIS and the entire BMLG team on a #1 Country album chart debut with “Sinner.” LEWIS’ third Country release moved 42,000 equivalent album units and 39,000 in traditional album sales in the week ending THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd, according to NIELSEN MUSIC.
Additionally, LEWIS’ strong first week sales earned him the #4 spot on the all-genre albums chart. With its lead single, “That Ain’t Country,” just getting started at Country radio, “Sinner” follows 2012’s “The Road” and the 2011 EP, “Town Line.” Prior to shifting his focus to Country music, LEWIS spent a decade fronting the Rock band STAIND.
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| Garth Brooks Earns Seventh RIAA Diamond Certification, Surpasses The Beatles |
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| Garth Brooks |
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PEARL RECORDS artist GARTH BROOKS has made history, becoming the lone act atop the list of RIAA DIAMOND certified artist. BROOKS’ “Ultimate Hits” album has been certified DIAMOND for sales in excess of 10 million (10X multi-Platinum), giving BROOKS his seventh RIAA Diamond certification. BROOKS’ wife and tour mate, TRISHA YEARWOOD, made the announcement SATURDAY night (9/24) during their “GARTH BROOKS WORLD TOUR WITH TRISHA YEARWOOD” stop in FRESNO, CA. Check out the video of that moment here. The couple celebrated the historic milestone with band mates, crew, and friends after the show with champagne showers for everyone. See thathere.
This seventh RIAA DIAMOND certification moves BROOKS ahead of THE BEATLES, with whom he was previously tied at six RIAA DIAMOND awards. His six previous DIAMOND certifications were awarded to “Double Live” (21X multi-Platinum), “No Fences” (17X multi-Platinum), “Ropin’ The Wind” (14X multi-Platinum), “GARTH BROOKS” (10X multi-Platinum), “Sevens” (10X multi-Platinum), and “The Hits” (10X multi-Platinum). Additionally, BROOKS is on the cups of added Diamond certifications, as “The Chase” currently sits at 9X multi-Platinum followed closely by “In Pieces” at 8X MULTI-PLATINUM and “Fresh Horses” at 7X multi-Platinum. BROOKS still trails THE BEATLES in total RIAA certified units with 138 million to THE BEATLES’ 178 million.
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| Kenny Chesney To Receive BMI President’s Award |
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| Kenny Chesney |
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BROADCAST MUSIC, INC (BMI) will honor BLUE CHAIR/COLUMBIA NASHVILLE artistKENNY CHESNEY will its BMI PRESIDENT’S AWARD during the company’s “64TH ANNUAL BMI COUNTRY AWARDS” on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1st. Held at BMI’s NASHVILLE offices, BMI President/CEO MIKE O’NEILL will host the ceremony with BMI NASHVILLE VP/Writer Publisher Relations JODY WILLIAMS.
The BMI PRESIDENT’S AWARD is presented to songwriters who have distinctly and profoundly influenced the entertainment industry, and in receiving the award, CHESNEY will join a list of honorees that include WILLIE NELSON, BROOKS & DUNN, TAYLOR SWIFT, and current collaborator P!NK. “KENNY CHESNEY is first and foremost a songwriter,” said WILLIAMS. “Not only has he earned the respect of the songwriting community, but he has also developed into a top-notch recording artist who re-wrote the concert touring experience by selling out stadiums year after year. He is a friend to up-and-coming artists and songwriters and is as inspiring as he is talented. It is time to salute him for a career that has brought so much to so many, and is far from over.”
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| Brett Eldredge Announces ‘Glow’ Release Date |
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| Brett Eldredge |
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ATLANTIC/WARNER MUSIC NASHVILLE artist BRETT ELDREDGE will release his CHRISTMAS album, “Glow,” on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28th (NET NEWS 9/9). “Glow” features timeless CHRISTMAS standards, including “Baby It’s Cold Outside” with MEGHAN TRAINOR.
“I dreamt of the day I could record all these classic songs that I’ve loved since I was a little kid,” said ELDREDGE. “I recorded those classics in NEW YORK CITY and tried to give a tip of the hat to the ones that came before me – BING CROSBY, FRANK SINATRA, DEAN MARTIN, RAY CHARLES – by adding that swing and that soul to the best of my ability.” Added ELDREDGE, “Everyone was so inspired to make this classic record. I think it really shows in the songs, and I can’t wait for people to hear that magic we found.” Pre-order the album here.
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| Kacey Musgraves To Head Out On ‘A Very Kacey Christmas Tour’ |
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| ‘A Very Kacey Christmas Tour’ |
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MERCURY NASHVILLE artist KACEY MUSGRAVES will hit the road on “A VERY KACEY CHRISTMAS TOUR” in support of her “A Very KACEY CHRISTMAS” album, set to release FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28th (NET NEWS 9/7). The TOUR kicks off on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26th in WINDSOR, CANADA, and it runs through NASHVILLE’s RYMAN AUDITORIUM on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28th.
Additional stops include NEW YORK CITY; WILKES-BARRE, PA; WASHINGTON, D.C.; JOLIET, IL; KNOXVILLE, TN; and EVANSVILLE, IN. For ticket information, visit here.
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| Well-Wishes For Dawn Delvo |
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| Dawn Delvo |
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ALL ACCESS extends well-wishes to BLACK RIVER ENTERTAINMENT Dir./Public Relations DAWN DELVO, who is currently in the hospital undergoing treatment for asthma exacerbation.
“Last WEDNESDAY (9/21), I was misdiagnosed with pneumonia and given a steroid shot, oral steroids, a z-pack, and a cough suppressant,” DELVO shared via FACEBOOK. “By FRIDAY (9/23) afternoon, I began having major breathing problems, and by SATURDAY morning, I could barely breathe at all and took myself to the ER. I was quickly admitted, and soon after, sent to the ICU to treat and monitor asthma exacerbation. For the first time in my life, I was having a huge asthma attack. I spent 24 hours in the ICU and am now in a regular room and should be released TOMORROW (9/27).” Send your well-wishes to DELVO here.
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| Country Music Hall Of Famer Jean Shepard Dies At 82 |
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| Jean Shepard |
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ALL ACCESS extends sincere condolences to the family, friends, colleagues, and fans of COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME and GRAND OLE OPRY member JEAN SHEPARD, who passed away YESTERDAY (9/25). She was 82.
SHEPARD celebrated 60 years as an OPRY member last YEAR, after having been formally invited to join on her birthday, NOVEMBER 21st, 1955. SHEPARD rose to prominence at an early age after pairing with FERLIN HUSKY for 1953’s “A Dear JOHN Letter.” Included in her 45 charted Country singles across a three-decade career were, “Second Fiddle,” “Slippin’ Away,” “A Satisfied Mind,” GRAMMY nominated “Then He Touched Me,” and “The Tip Of My Fingers.” She became a mouthpiece for THE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTRY ENTERTAINERS (ACE) and was an advocate for fellow female artists.
SHEPARD first married HAWKSHAW HAWKINS in 1960, and the couple had two sons before HAWKINS’ tragic death in the plane crash that also killed PATSY CLINE. She later married ROY ORBISON band member and road manager BENNY BIRCHFIELD in 1968 and had a third son. SHEPARD is survived by BIRCHFIELD and her three children. She entered hospice care last WEEK and reportedly passed away from complications from Parkinson’s Disease. Arrangements are pending.
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TOTAL SHAZAMS THIS WEEK: 10,578 |
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TOTAL CLICKS |
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4,486 |
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YOUTUBE VIEWS |
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505 |
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PREVIEWS |
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1,797 |
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LYRICS |
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303 |
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DOWNLOADS/STREAMS |
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1,695 |
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SHARES |
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186 |
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54.2% |
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28.1% |
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11.6% |
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5.1% |
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0.1% |
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Ryan Follese
Put A Label On It
(BMLG Records)
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 This song makes me smile, and here’s why: I know books are outdated these days, but bear with me – there’s nothing like a great story, one that captures you in that detail in the first line. Ryan got me with this: “You’ve been peeling back the label / On that long neck bottle / For ten minutes now, spit it out / You’ve been drinking up the courage / I’m watching your wheels turning / So just lay it out, what’s it about?” Like a great book, Country music is all about the narrative – so for those of you wondering if this former Pop sensation has what it takes to transition in to Country, the answer is yes. This song is a cute, honest, and relatable story about that awkward “what are we?” point in a relationship. It’s sweet (hence the smiling) and catchy – and up-tempo for your playlist! I can’t get the chorus out of my head, “So you tell your friends and I’ll tell mine / We both know it’s coming / It’s too hard to hide / Can’t wait for another minute / Let’s go and get it over with / Acting like it isn’t when we know it is / I think it’s time we define the relationship / You’re all that I ever wanted / Let’s go and put a label on it.” This song has the straightforward honesty that 23 year olds such as myself appreciate – for reference, it’s the same reason we love Taylor Swift so much. Maybe there’s something magical about going between Pop and Country formats. And back to my whole “books are outdated” thing – I really appreciate that Ryan likes books too – “I can read you like a book, girl / And we’re on the same page.” Just another reason to smile. I hope you smile, too, in your music meeting! |
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RJ Curtis
Editor
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Monta Vaden
Assistant Nashville Editor
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Briana Galluccio
Editorial Assistant
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