Country Music Radio Industry Pics & Snapshots

(L) recently stopped by the Fox News Channel in Los Angeles to chat with entertainment reporter Mari Cartel (R). Cagle's new album, "My Life's Been A Country Song," debuted at number one on the Billboard Country Albums chart.

recently stopped by the XM Satellite Radio studios as a guest on Highway 16 ShortCuts to discuss his new album, "The Good Life." L-R: Allen Butler/Montage Music Group President & CEO, Andy Griggs, Jon Anthony/XM Satellite Radio Senior Program Director & ShortCuts host, Mike Wilson/Montage and Liz Sledge/Montage.

visit CBS Radio KMLE/Phoenix. Pictured L-R: Chris Byrne/RH, KMLE APD Dave Collins, Jason McCoy/RH, KMLE MD Gwen Foster, Clayton Bellamy/RH and Corbett Frasz/RH

(2007 Colgate Country Showdown National Winner) performed and signed autographs at the country Music Hall of Fame Grand Re-Opening with Charlie Louvin and Jim Lauderdale. L-R: Jason Graham, Daniel Hare, Caroline Melby, Hannah Melby and Clay Lezon.

cuddles up with Regent Broadcasting WYRK/Buffalo PD Wendy Lynn after performing in a sold-out acoustic guitar pull to benefit University of Buffalo's Hospital Chest Pain Center on 2/17.

makes a stop at Citadel WCTO/Allentown, PA to say hi to Citadel VP/Programming Shelly Easton. L-R: Shelly Easton, Carter's Chord's Joanna, Becky and Emily Robertson with "Rocco."

along with Lyric Street's Phil Stacey visit Beasley's WXTU/Philadelphia APD/MD Roy Land and some industry heavies. L-R: Roy Land (WXTU MD), Chris Palmer (Lyric Street), Jewel, Phil Stacey, George Briner (Valory Music Company), Renee Leymon (Lyric Street)

was pranked by stage crew and cameramen on the last night of Brad Paisley's "Bonfires & Amplifiers Tour," when he was sprayed continuously with silly string during his last song of his set. Earlier in the evening, two men came out dressed as Cinderella and followed Chuck around on stage with magic wands during his performance of "Stealing Cinderella."

recently sat down with legendary Gaylord Country WSM-A/Nashville host Eddie Stubbs. Paisley was the most recent guest for "Intimate Evening with Eddie Stubbs," at the Country Music's Hall of Fame and Museum. Grand Ole Opry star Little Jimmy Dickens joined the pair on stage for a portion of the interview. L-R: Stubbs, Paisley and Dickens

visit the gang at Clear Channel WKSJ/Mobile during the stations Radiothon for St. Jude Research. L-R: Corbett Frasz/RH, Chris Byrne/RH, Clayton Bellamy/RH, Shelby Mitchell/WKSJ, Dan Brennan/WKSJ, and Jason McCoy/RH

co-sponsored an event for the Youth Leadership Council of Palm Beach, FL on 2/21, and Nashville's songwriting team known as the "Hitmen of Music Row" were on hand to perform. L-R: Producer Shawn Conley, Tony Mullins, Signature Records artist Eddie P. Briley, Bob DiPiero, Jeff Steele, Craig Wiseman and Signature Records Pres. Kevin Haymes

(Gator Country 101.9)/Ft. Myers, FL held their first ever radiothon for the kids at St. Jude Children's Resarch Hospital on February 21st and 22nd. They brought in over $127,000.

recently visited with the staff at Clear Channel KHGE/Fresno. L-R: KHGE PD/morning guy Chuck Geiger, Jewel, KHGE MD/middayer Kris Daniels and Valory's Chris Loss.

(95.7 The Wolf)/San Francisco celebrated one year of bringing Fresh Country to the Bay Area with a Birthday Bash featuring Warner Bros. artist James Otto at the Saddle Rack in Fremont, CA.

met with Clear Channel WPOC/Baltimore's Dawn Trittaik and WPOC PD & WMZQ/Washington, D.C. PD Meg Stevens at the Birchmere in Alexandria, VA.

received a visit from Vince Gill and Amy Grant, who dropped by the Gerry House show to help kick off the Dream House Giveaway for St. Jude Research. L-R: Morning co-host Mike Bohan, Gerry House, Amy, Vince

recently held a very successful toy drive for 9-year old Ashlee Smith and other victims of the recent Nevada floods, raising over $5,000 in toys. L-R: Malayna and Ashlee up front and Tim in the back.

hosts Columbia star Keith Anderson for a special Hoppy Hour performance for some lucky Froggy listeners.

played host to Show Dog's newest star MICA ROBERTS as she introduced her debut single "Things A Mama Don't Know." (L-R) Show Dog Midwest Promo/Mktg. Dir. Kevin Erickson, WMIL IM Kerry Wolf, Roberts and Show Dog VP/Promo Tom Moran

visits the morning show at Clear Channel's WPKX/Springfield, Ma. L-R: Marc, Bridget, Jack Ingram, Shaggy

and actress Ivana Milicevic stopped by the SIRIUS Blue Collar Radio studios to chat about their new movie, "Witless Protection."

(L) gets in touch with his soulful side at the legendary Sun Studio in Memphis with GAC-TV "Country Music Across America" host Storme Warren (R).

KSOP (104.3 The Cowboy)/Salt Lake City, Robbins Nashville artist Rockie Lynne, right, visited with MD Debby Turpin. Lynne played Turpin his brand new single, "I Can't Believe It's Me."

recently visited Clear Channel Country WNOE/New Orleans to promote his current single "Through God's Eyes." (L-R) WNOE PD Ron Brooks and McCarver

(R) made a swing through the Northeast to promote his debut solo single "Braid My Hair" this week and stopped by Regent Broadcasting WGNA/Albany to visit the station's Program Director Tom Jacobsen (L).

with Tyler Media KKNG/Oklahoma City PD Kevin Christopher.

APD/MD Bob Pickett with one of the Make-A-Wish children at the KASE Radiothon, raising over $374,000 for the great organization.

MD/middayer Nikki Landry (R) welcomed Valory Music's Jewel (L) to the Wolf studios.

held their 6th Annual Children's Miracle Network Radiothon on February 14-16. This year, they raised $74, 694 for Driscoll Children's Hospital. Pictured left-to-right: Promotions Director Ashley Torans, morning guys Mark Wintrow and Chris O'Brien, midday host Kelly Morgan, her daughter Bella, and PD Big Frank Edwards.

presented the sold-out "Willie Nelson And Family" show this month at Ardrey Auditorium on the Northern Arizona University campus. Here's Willie (center) with the KAFF Coffee Crew, Jenny (left) and J.R (right).

spends time with his radio pals backstage prior to his recent show in Roanoke, VA. spends time with his radio pals backstage prior to his recent show in Roanoke, VA.

Urban and WYYD/Roanoke PD/afternooner Kenny Shelton

stops by to see PD Travis Moon at BONNEVILLE's WUBE/Cincinnati. L-R: Carter's Chord's Joanna Robertson, WUBE's PD Travis Moon and Carter's Chord Becky and Emily Robertson

hosted Arista group Jypsi for a special Valentine's Day show and different stops around the market. Here's Jypsi with some staffers with area sweethearts at the Emeryville Firehouse #2.

recently stopped by GAC's new digs to appear on the network's new nationally syndicated radio program, GAC Nights: Live from Nashville. Pictured L-R: Emerson Drive's Brad Mates, GAC Nights: Live from Nashville Executive Producer Donna Hughes, Associate Producer Todd Veal, Emerson Drive's Danick Dupelle and Mike Melancon, GAC Nights: Live from Nashville host Suzanne Alexander and Emerson Drive's Dale Wallace and David Pichette.

hosted a big show at the Wachovia Center Saturday night (02/16) and APD/MD Roy Land got to hang with King George as well as the talented opening act, BNA's Sarah Johns. At this point if you're not sure who's who you may want to switch careers but for the record L-R: Roy, George Strait, Sarah Johns.

welcomes Parallel Records recording artist Jeremy McComb. Pictured left to right: Jeremy McComb and KKNG PD Kevin Christopher.

renewed the vows of 200 couples at a local casino over Valentine's Day. Here's one of the lucky couples posing for a photo after their ceremony.

made a few promotional stops in Nashville to promote her new CD, "Goddess," in stores March 4th. Russell performs for the staff at Country Weekly magazine. L-R: Tim Russell, producer, co-manager; Bob Paxman, CW Staff Reporter; Russell; Larry Holden, CW Editor in Chief; Clif Doyal, co-manager, publicist, Clif Doyal Agency/CDA Promotions; and Keith Russell, guitarist, co-writer.

Russell stopped by the CMA (Country Music Association) to sign up for membership. L-R: Betsy Walker, CMA Coordinator of Member and Community Relations; Russell; and Hank Adam Locklin, CMA Sr. Manager of Membership and Industry Relations.

recently became the first American Idol Alumnus to headline Madison Square Garden and played to a sold out crowd. Pictured (l-r): 19 Entertainment's Ann Edelblute; Sony BMG Nashville Executive VP A&R Renee Bell and Chairman Joe Galante; Underwood; 19 Entertainment CEO Simon Fuller; and Sony BMG Nashville Executive VP Butch Waugh.

morning guys Tony and Kris served as best men in the wedding of two listeners in the US 95.7 studios on Valentine's Day. L-R: Kris, the newlyweds and Tony

James Otto, Keith Anderson, Chuck Wicks and Sarah Buxton appeared on the GAC Valentine's Day special, "GAC Love Songs," all-day February 14th. L-R: James Otto; GAC's Nan Kelley; Sarah Buxton; Chuck Wicks; Keith Anderson

singer/songwriter extraordinaire Beth Nielsen Chapman stopped by the SESAC headquarters to celebrate the release of her latest CD, "Prism". Chapman, responsible for penning such hits as Faith Hill's "This Kiss", Martina McBride's "Happy Girl" and Willie Nelson's "Ain't Necessarily So" among many others. (Left to right): Beth Nielsen Chapman and SESAC's Tim Fink

recently visited with the staff of Cenla Broadcasting's KRRV Alexandria, La., and played them his brand new single, "I Can't Believe It's Me." Pictured, from left, are APD/MD Melissa Frost, Lynne, Robbins Nashville Southwest regional Anne Weaver and PD Hollywood Harrison.

(C) hangs with CBS Radio WSOC/Charlotte afternooners Charlie (L) and Debbie (R) after performing at the station's first-ever "Stout Pull" at Coyote Joe's.

MD/middayer Dee Kelly hangs backstage with MCA Nashville star George Strait after a recent show.

Dee Kelly bonds with Big Machine Records' West Coast Promo guy Larry Hughes during a recent visit from Taylor Swift.

set up a pirate putt putt course at the Florida State Fair this year that was free for all. an overhead shot of the award winning course.

L-R: Promo Dir. Dave McKay and roaming pirates Lance Dunagan and Randy Price

held their first ever radiothon to benefit St. Jude and raised over $50,000. (L-R) midday goddess Robin Scott, MD/morning man The Outlaw Don Jarrett, Amber Lee and afternoon swinger Tarzan Dan

hangs out with Sirius/Nashville PD Scott Lindy and talks about his upcoming debut single "I Wanna Live Like That."

hosted a pre-Grammy party at the Knitting Factory in Hollywood. Dierks and Columbia/Nashville artist Miranda Lambert sing "Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way" at Dierks' pre-Grammy party at the Knitting Factory in Hollywood.

Dierks and Arista/Nashville artist Brad Paisley sing the Buck Owens' classic "Act Naturally" and Cash classic "Folsom Prison."

New West Records artist Dwight Yoakam joins Dierks for the encore to perform "Close Up The Honky Tonks" and Buck Owens' "Love's Gonna Live Here."

one-half of Arista Nashville duo Brooks & Dunn, spent some quality time with U.S. troops during his recent USO Tour in Kuwait and Iraq.

stopped by Clear Channel WAMZ/Louisville, KY recently to hang with PD Coyote Calhoun. (L-R) Calhoun, Roberts, Show Dog VP/Promo Tom Moran

recently welcomed Columbia star Keith Anderson to a KYGO Live at Lunch Session. Anderson hosted the noon hour on KYGO and performed live in front of a studio audience. (L-R) MD Garret Doll, Anderson, Columbia VP/Promo. Jimmy Rector

artist and executives got together to celebrate Grammy night wins for Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley. (L-R) Phran Galante, SONY BMG/Nashville Chairman Joe Galante, Paisley, Underwood, SONY BMG Music Entertainment COO Tim Bowen and Miranda Lambert

celebrates their St. Jude Radiothon. L-R: Christy Ullman (promotions director), Kristen Gates (morning show co-host; holding her two kids Cooper and Conner); Andrew and Dustin (former St Jude patients); back row standing, L-R; Janet Shuford (webmaster), Bethany Greathouse (promotions asst); Wylie Rose (afternoon drive personality); Bill Celler (midday personality); Cadillac Jack (morning show co-host); Buck (promotions asst); and Tug (morning show producer)

got a first look at GAC's new studios on Music Row. Pictured left to right: GAC President Ed Hardy, Lady A's Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood and GAC SVP/Programming Sarah Trahern.

stops by Clear Channel's WTQR/Greensboro and before the photo was snapped the group was asked where VP Jimmy Rector was. L-R: Pictured (L-R): David Friedman/Columbia Nashville Director National Promotion; Brian Hatfield/WTQR Music Director; Jennifer Thorpe/Columbia Nashville Southeast Regional and Keith.

recently nominated for a Grammy Award pose with fellow nominee and Big Machine artist Taylor Swift and the Grammy Nominee reception recently. Pictured L-R: Emerson Drive's Dale Wallace, Taylor Swift, Emerson Drive's Danick Dupelle, Brad Mates and David Pichette.

continues their world radio tour, and recently stopped by for a visit at Cumulus Country WFMS/Indianapolis. L-R: Carter's Chord's Joanna Robertson, WFMS MD J.D. Cannon, and Carter's Chord Becky and Emily Robertson

last weekend where she performed "Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys" with Willie Nelson on the FOX pre-game festivities. Pictured L to R: Brenner VanMeter, Partner, Modern Management; Josh Easler, Manager Regional Promotion, RCA Records/Sony BMG Nashville; Sara Evans; Matt Galvin, Manager Regional Promotion, RCA Records/Sony BMG Nashville; Doug Baker, Director National Promotion, RCA Records/Sony BMG Nashville

visits Citadel WGKX/Memphis. Pictured (l-r): Jypsi members Amber-Dawn and Frank; Arista Nashville Regional Promotion Director Lesly Tyson; the band's Lillie Mae; WGKX PD Tim Jones; Jypsi's Scarlett; and station MD Kay Manley.

pitch session with Gretchen Wilson. Back row (L-R): Janie West, Jewel Coburn, Lisa Johnson, Lisa Ramsey-Perkins, Debbie Zavitson, Melanie Smith Howard and Shawn Heflin. Front row (L-R): Pat Rolfe, Connie Bradley, Wilson and Stephanie Cox.

PD Buzz Jackson (L) with Valory Music Co. artist Jewel.

on signing with Wyoming Sky, a co-venture with Flyback Music and Brett Jones. Pictured (l-r) backrow: ASCAP's John Briggs, Wyoming Sky's Brett Jones, ASCAP's Chad Green and Mike Sistad. Seated (l-r): Flyback's Charly Salvatore, Mize and Flyback's Amanda Blackard-Scott.

hosted Columbia artist Keith Anderson recently. Keith recently traveled west to play KUPL's benefit for flood relief at Bushwhacker's in Portland. Pictured (L-R) are David Friedman/Columbia Nashville Director National Promotion; Larry Santiago/Columbia Nashville West Coast Regional; John Paul/KUPL Program Director; Keith Anderson, and Rick "Bubba" Taylor/KUPL Music Director.

stopped by CBS Radio WYCD/Detroit during their cross-country radio tour. L-R: Carter's Chord's Joanna and Emily Robertson, WYCD PD Tim Roberts and Carter's Chord's Becky Robertson.

recent run promoting his debut solo single "Braid My Hair" through the Midwest included a stop at Clear Channel WBCT/Grand Rapids. L-R: New Revolution's Joe Schuld, Owen and WBCT's Doug Montgomery.

(C) gets close with Lorianne Crook (R) and keeps distance from an under-the-weather Charlie Chase (L) during a visit to the Crook & Chase Countdown.

Promotions Director Liz Goshert (Center) gets the thrill of a lifetime hanging out backstage with Reba McEntire (L) and Kelly Clarkson (R) when the two recently played the Lawrence Joel Coliseum inWinston Salem, NC.

recently wrapped up their 5th Annual "Big Country Cure for Kids" Radiothon to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Showing everyone that they raised $735,938 are: (Back Row, L-R) Production Director Chad Stevens, Promotion Director Clint Wright, Evening Personality Tom Fontaine, Morning Personality Irv Harrigan, Afternoon Personality Rowdy Yates, APD/ MD Greg Frey, Midday Personality Steve Rixx and Promotion Assistant Colin Taylor. (Front Row, L-R) Morning Personality Mac Hudson, Promotion Coordinator Jamie Woodson, Morning Show Producer CJ Cooke, Programming Assistant Lauren Wilson, Marketing Director Pam Kehoe, Morning Traffic Reporter TJ Callahan, Afternoon Traffic Reporter Laura Reynolds and Weekend Personality Ed Chandler.

(R) recently appeared at Jack Hanna's (L) gala fundraiser benefitting the Georgia Rehabilitation of Wildlife (GROW) Hospital and Clinical Research Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

welcomes Robbins Entertainment artist Rockie Lynne to the studio with MD/midday mama Nikki Landry.

recently re-upped her publishing agreement with Sony/ATV Nashville. She's been with the company since she was 14. L-R: Sony/ATV Nashville VP/Creative Terry Wakefield; Sony/ATV Nashville Pres./CEO Troy Tomlinson; and Taylor Swift.

recently stopped by for a visit at Clear Channel WDTW (The Fox)/Detroit. L-R: Carter's Chord's Emily Robertson, WDTW's John Trapance, Carter's Chord's Becky and Joanna Robertson and WDTW's Scott Gaines.

APD/MD Ryan Dokke (R), just arriving from Citadel KDRK/Spokane, gets a nice welcome from Columbia artist, Keith Anderson (L).

(L) visits the Ellen Show in Los Angeles.

(L) recently stopped by Clear Channel's WCKT (Cat Country 107.1) Fort Myers, Fla., where he visited with PD Mark Wilson and performed several songs for the staff including his new single, "I Can't Believe It's Me."

(R) with Conan O'Brien after performing on NBC-TV's 'Late Night With Conan."

(L) recently stopped by Clear Channel WMIL/Milwaukee and visited with PD and longtime friend, Kerry Wolfe (R).

PD Jeff Davis (L) visits with Lofton Creek artist Mark Chesnutt.

signed an exclusive publishing deal with Stage Three Music. Lisa has garnered cuts by Willie Nelson, Tanya Tucker, Sugarland, Tim McGraw, Shelly Fairchild and Julie Roberts. Pictured (l-r); Stage Three Music's Tim Hunze and Missy Roberts, Lisa Carver and ASCAP's Connie Bradley, seated.

are currrently on the road with RCA/Nashville's Martina McBride. Martina recently surprised the trio by joining them on-stage for impromptu late night jam session at Minneapolis' Epic Event Center. Seen backstage are (L-R) Lady A's Dave Haywood, McBride, and Lady A's Charles Kelley and Hillary Scott.

hang out with Clear Channel WMZQ/Washington MD Deena Blake. L-R: Clayton Bellamy, Chris Byrne, Deena, Jason McCoy & Corbett Frasz.

visits the Skip Mahaffey morning show at Clear Channel's WFUS/Tampa. L-R: Branden Gunn, Les McDowell and Skip Mahaffey of the morning show surround the lovely and talented Jewel.

and Darius Rucker, along with several St. Louis Cardinals baseball players, attended Tony LaRussa's "Animal Rescue Foundation" charity show in St. Louis. Pictured L-R: Cardinal outfielders Ryan Ludwig, Rick Ankiel and Chris Duncan, Luke Bryan, Cardinal pitcher Adam Wainwright and Darius Rucker.

stops by for a recent visit to Clear Channel WPKX Springfield, MA to promote his new single "I Still Miss You." Pictured (L-R) are: WPKX OM/PD Pat McKay

welcomed Capitol artist Emily West to the studios. L-R: Morning star KC Shepherd, PD Kevin Christopher, Emily and morning host Lynn Waggoner.

stopped by CBS Radio WQYK/Tampa to chat with the afternoon drivers. L to R: PD/WiLD Morning Drive Host Orlando, Jewel, WQYK's afternoon drivers Dave McKay and Randy Price.

is visiting radio to talk about his debut solo single, "Braid My Hair," and upcoming album One On One. Here's Randy (L) with WFMS/Indianapolis PD Bob Richards (R).

performed in Tampa recently before a sold out crowd at the Performing Arts Center. Pictured on the bus after the show, (L-R) Big Machine Dir SE Promo Bobby Young, WQYK Ops Mgr Mike Culotta, Swift, WQYK PM Driver Dave McKay, and WQYK MD Jay Roberts.

is on the road again in their quest to get their picture taken with every PD in Country music. This week, they're on the road to visit WBUL, Lexington, KY. Pictured here (L-R) Show Dog's Dir. MW Promo Kevin Erickson, Carter's Chord's Joanna Robertson, WBUL PD Mark Grantin and Carter's Chord Becky and Emily Robertson

kicks off her first promotional tour on the West Coast. Buck Owens KUZZ/Bakersfield APD Donna James, Emily West and PD Evan Bridwell.

Peak Broadcasting KSKS Fresno PD Tom Jordan, Emily West and MD Scott Stevens.

kicks of their tour with Martina McBride in Evansville, IN. L-R: Craig Dunn, Music City Networks; Daniel Miller, Genevieve Jewell and Sandra Westerman, Borman Entertainment; Haywood; Kelley; Brad Garrett, Police Productions; Scott; Ann Inman and Dixie Owen, Capitol Records Nashville

"Goes Red For Women" as staffers participate in the fifth anniversary of National Wear Red Day. The event, created by the American Heart Association, brings attention to women and their first against heart disease. Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death for women, and the American Heart Association urges everyone to learn the actions they can take to reduce their risk. For more information visit AmericanHeart.org and GoRedForWomen.org. Pictured (left to right): CMA staffers Betsy Walker (Coordinator of Member and Community Relations); Amy Smartt (Senior Director of Finance and Administration); Landon Morgan (Executive Assistant); Brandi Simms (Manager of Executive Programs); Diane Bearden (Senior Manager of Meetings and Events); Christa Goldman (Finance and Administration Coordinator); Robert Stollberg (Information Technology Manager); Shereme Siewnarine (Manager of Financial Services); Laura Nairon (Senior Director of Executive and Community Relations); Melissa Maynard (Administration Assistant); Katie Nelson (Events and Projects Coordinator); Bob Doerschuk (CMA Close Up Editor); Christy Grealis (Senior Manager of Events); and Ryan Noreikas (Marketing Coordinator).