Country Music Radio Industry Pics & Snapshots

While in San Antonio performing on the "Road to the CMA Music Festival Presented by Tetley® Iced Tea" tour, Country star Darryl Worley and Universal Records South artist Jennifer Hanson met with Tetley® Iced Tea executives, Cox Broadcasting KCYY/San Antonio staff members and contest winners. Pictured left to right: Kyle Quigley, CMA Senior Manager of Strategic Marketing Initiatives; Fred Niedbalski, Sales Manager, Tetley USA; Jennifer Hanson; KCYY contest winner; KCYY contest winner; Darryl Worley; Kris Winston, KCYY morning show personality; and Mick Jardon, Brand Energy.

of "After Midnite with Blair Garner" (L), welcomes Warner Bros. star Randy Travis (R) to the studios.

has a moose sighting when he stops by Clear Channel Country WMUS/MUSKEGON, MI to support his debut single "Anything Goes." (L-R) WMUS OM Dave Taft, Universal Records South Nat'l Dir./Promo Denise Roberts, Universal Records South Northeast/Midwest Regional Promo Rep. Chuck Swaney and Houser.

stopped by Tyler Media KKNG/Oklahoma City for a performance that included her debut single "You Can Let Go." Pictured L to R: morning host Lynn Waggoner, Crystal Shawanda; PD Kevin Christopher

and his producer James Stroud recently held a listening party to preview Young's sophomore album that includes his brand-new single "Voices." Pictured L to R: Paul Barnabee, Senior Vice President, Finance, Operations and Sales, Sony BMG Nashville; Carole Ann Mobley, Senior Director, A&R, Sony BMG Nashville; Joe Galante, Chairman, Sony BMG Nashville; Chris Young; Butch Waugh, Executive Vice President, Sony BMG Nashville; Keith Gale, Vice President Promotion, RCA Records/Sony BMG Nashville; Renee Bell, Executive Vice President, A&R, Sony BMG Nashville; James Stroud, producer

day-to-day PD and Senior Vice President of Programming Jan Jeffries gets a visit from BNA Records group the Lost Trailers. L-R: Stokes Neilson of the Trailers, Jeffries and Ryder Lee of the Trailers.

joined songwriter Marla Cannon-Goodman in celebrating their recent #1 Hit "Cleaning This Gun, Come On In Boy". ASCAP's Pat Rolfe; Co-writer Casey Beathard; Marla Cannon-Goodman, ASCAP's Herky Williams, and Rodney Atkins.

gave away $150 to Elizabeth Denea in their KRTY Payroll Contest. Best part is that Elizabeth is 102 years old! (L-R) afternoon host Tim Anthony, Elizabth and her daughter

hang with Ellen Degeneres after performing their hit "Love Don't Live Here" on her show recently. (L-R) Hillary Scott, Charley Kelley, Degeneres and Dave Haywood

(L) and Premiere Radio's After Midnite host Blair Garner (R) gather around the Vassar autographed "baby" Baby Grand piano that will be given away on Garner's show on 4/29.

ran into some big names recently when he was in Nashville for interviews. David Bellamy, McDonald and Howard Bellamy

McDonald and Indianapolis Colts punter Hunter Smith

recently performed at Country Thunder USA in Florence, AZ and caught up with CBS Radio KMLE/Phoenix MD/middayer Gwen Foster. Pictured L-R: The Road Hammers' Corbett Frasz, Chris Byrne and Clayton Bellamy, Gwen Foster and RH's Jason McCoy

(R) celebrated Administrative Assistant's Day (4/23) by surprising a lucky assistant, Liz Rodriquez (L), at Beasley WXTU/Philadelphia.

writers of Arista/Nashville artist Carrie Underwood's mega hit "Before He Cheats" performed at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood at the 2008 ASCAP Pop Awards, and took home an award for the song being named one of the most performed pop songs of 2007. Pictured Left to Right: Kerry O'Neil, Big Yellow Dog; Greg Gallo and Kimberly Gleason, Big Loud Shirt Industries; Jason Silberman, ASCAP New York; Josh Kear; Chris Tompkins; and Carla Wallace, Big Yellow Dog.

on the road with .38 Special and Shooter Jennings for the 2008 Volunteer Jam. Here they are backstage after a recent stop in West Palm Beach. (L-R) .38 Special's Donnie Van Zant, Daniels and Jennings

made her debut at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on 4/19. (L-R) Capitol Pres. & CEO Mike Dungan, West and Grand Ole Opry VP/GM Pete Fisher

visits the Frogmen morning show at CBS KFRG/Riverside, CA. Getting all Froggy from L-R: Frogman Tommy" (Carrera), "Frogman Scott" (Ward), Phil Vassar & Producer J.B. (aka: Brandon Castillo)

is all smiles with Clear Channel WCOS/Columbia, SC PD L.J. Smith (L) and his wife Amanda (R).

hangs with the gang from the syndicated show, Moby In the Morning- L-R: Joe Carroll (BRMG) Rod Theus (Moby in the Morning), Moby, Jeff Bates, Rick Baumgartner (Head sticking out BRMG) and Dene Hallam (Moby in the Morning).

has reached an agreement to sign exclusive booking representation with Nashville-based Buddy Lee Attractions. L-R: (L-R): Tim Russell, Co-Manager, President, Way Out West Records; Shawna Russell; Kevin Neal, Sr. VP, Buddy Lee Attractions; Clif Doyal, Co-Manager/Publicist, Clif Doyal Agency/CDA Promotions-Nashville

is a tribute to those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Rebecca Lynn Howard and Charlie Daniels, two of the artists featured on the CD. The album is due out on August 26th. Pictured at the christening (l-r) are: Commander F. Curtis Jones, US Navy and Prospective Commanding Officer of the USS New York; The Honaorable Gordan England, Deputy Secretary of Defense;Mike Petters, President, Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding and Mrs. Dotty England, ship's sponsor and wife of The Honorable Gordon England

stopped by to see the folks at the Rick and Bubba Morning Show at Cox WZZK/Birmingham and play a little catch with the boys. Sara winds up.

Rick Burgess, Sara Evans, Bill "Bubba" Bussey.

with Clear Channel WKKT/Charlotte PD Bruce Logan (L) and APD/MD/air personality Ryan Dokke (R).

(R) visits Clear Channel WDTW (The Fox)/Detroit Director of Listener Input, John Trapane (L).

hangs with CBS Radio WSOC/Charlotte PD D.J. Stout and MD Rick McCracken backstage after her sold-out show in Charlotte. Pictured (l-r): Stout, Underwood, McCracken.

joined Sony BMG/Nashville executives for dinner at local hot spot Watermark while on a break from writing and recording her first Country album. Pictured (L-R) Back Row: Scott McDaniel (Senior Director Creative), Jimmy Rector (VP Promotion Columbia Nashville) and Tom Baldrica (VP Marketing) Front Row: Butch Waugh (Executive VP), Tanya Welch (Director, Artist Development/Marketing), Jessica Simpson, Joe Galante (Chairman), Heather McBee (VP Digital Business), CaCee Cobb (Simpson's A&R), Paul Barnabee (Senior VP Finance & Operations), Renee Bell (Executive VP A&R) and Jensen Sussman (Associate Director, Media)

PD Rene Roberts and MD/middayer Dee Kelly get up close and personal with Big Machine artist Taylor Swift at a recent concert in Fresno. Rene and Taylor

Dee and Taylor

‘Kix In the Morning' show members meet with Larry the Cable Guy. L-R: Marc Spencer, Larry, Shaggy and up front- Bridget Lynott

along with artist Darryl Worley, kicked off the "Road to the CMA Music Festival Presented by Tetley® Iced Tea" tour with a performance at Houston's Firehouse Saloon last night. CMA Music Fest will be held June 5-8 in Nashville.

recently held their April meeting in Nashville. Pictured Left to Right: Drew Alexander, Creative Director, Curb Music Publishing; Dan Keen, ASCAP; Marilyn Bergman, ASCAP's President and Chairman of the Board; Curb Music Publishing songwriter Kyle Jacobs; and Songwriter Alan Bergman

is making the rounds in the southwest region in support of his first single, "Anything Goes", with a recent stop at CBS Radio WUSN/Chicago where he performed a few songs for the staff and had some hang time with PD Mike Peterson and MD Marci Braun. Pictured L to R: Houser, Braun, Peterson, Allen Mitchell Southwest Regional Promo Rep/Universal Records South

took flight with the 162nd Fighter Wing of the Arizona Air National Guard for a refueling mission on April 17th as part of the Arizona Air National Guard's partnership with Country Thunder USA. Footage of the flight will air at a later date on CMT Insider.

hangs with winners from across the country who watched the final rehearsal for his 2008 Poets & Pirates Tour in Uncasville, CT.

received a visit from Governor Rick Perry recently on the KVET "Talk of Austin Morning Show," with Bucky (Godbolt) and Bob (Cole). The Governor appeared to talk about the state's crusade against ‘childhood obesity.' L-R: Governor Rick Perry, Bob Cole, Bucky Godbolt

treated CMA (Country Music Association) staffers to an intimate acoustic concert at BB King's Blues Club in Nashville. Pictured (L-R): Butch Waugh (Executive VP Sony BMG Nashville), Ed Benson (Chief Strategic Officer CMA), Tammy Genovese (Chief Executive Officer CMA), Keith Anderson, Joe Galante (Chairman Sony BMG Nashville), Tom Baldrica (VP Marketing Sony BMG Nashville)

Pictured (L-R): Tammy Genovese (Chief Executive Officer CMA) and Keith Anderson

(R) hangs with CMT Top 20 Countdown host Lance Smith (L) after appearing on the show to discuss his new album, "Sunset Man."

hosted RCA artist Chuck Wicks for their "BBQ Chow Twang #3," performing an intimate acoustic show at Arlen Ness Motorcycles, the winning listener's office. Chuck treated the employees to a 3-song set. Caption (L-R): Eddie King from the Ken & Corey Morning Show, Chuck Wicks, owner Arlen Ness, contest winner Tony Birchfield.

made a trip to Florida to see the folks at CBS WQYK/TAMPA and play a lunch time concert for staff and friends. L-R: Capitol Rep Angela Lange, WQYK APD/MD Jay Roberts, Darius, OM Mike Culotta, afternoon stud Dave McKay.

at the Rutledge in Nashville, featuring Rodney Crowell, Rivers Rutherford, Jim Weatherly and NSAI President Steve Bogard, brought a standing room only crowd. Pictured Left to Right: Rivers Rutherford; ASCAP's John Briggs; NSAI's Susan Myers; Steve Bogard; Rodney Crowell; Lisa Harless, Regions Bank; Jim Weatherlly; and ASCAP's Mike Sistad

sent front man Brad Mates to visit with Bill Cody from Gaylord WSM-A/NASHVILLE. He discussed the upcoming ED show at the Ryman Auditorium for the 10th Annual Jammin' To Beat The Blues show on April 27th. (L-R) Cody, Mental Health Assoc. of Middle TN's Angie Thompson, Mates and WSM-A Morning Show Producer Charlie Mattos

(L) made his national television debut on April 11th by stopping by NBC-TV's "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno."

MD/air personality JAY THOMAS gets close with Arista star Carrie Underwood before a recent show in Charlottesville, VA.

has signed an exclusive agreement with Bug Music. Pictured Left to Right: Back Row: Sara Johnson, Director of Creative Affairs, Bug Music; Herky Williams, ASCAP, John Allen, VP Creative Bug Music Front Row: John Rudolph, CEO, Bug Music; Tim Owens, and ASCAP Sr. VP Connie Bradley

recently signed mother-daughter duo The Gunns to their roster of songwriters. Pictured (Standing): Skyline Music's Chip Voorhis, Liz Morin and Paul Worley (Seated): Amber Gunn, Rhonda Gunn

dropped by the ASCAP/Nashville office to visit with Craig Wiseman and Chris Wallin, writers of the his #1 Hit "Love Me If You Can." Pictured left to right: Craig Wiseman, Toby Keith, ASCAP Sr. VP Connie Bradley, and Chris Wallin

were among the stars on the Grand Ole Opry on April 12th. Here they are backstage with GAC Pres. Ed Hardy. (L-R) Hardy, Jewel and JMC

kicked off Dix Communications WOGK/Ocala-Gainesville's annual acoustic guitar pull with a rip-roaring acoustic set of their own. Here they are with the some of the WOGK staff. Pictured left to right: Ted Wagner/Montage, Clayton Bellamy/The Road Hammers, Rick Brooks/WOGK, Jim Robertson/WOGK, Mike Wilson/Montage, Jason McCoy/TRH, Chris Byrne/TRH, Corbett Frasz/TRH

caught up with Country artist Kathy Mattea at the Station Inn in Nashville while celebrating the release of her new album, "Coal".

stopped by Clear Channel WSIX last week to perform for the WSIX staff in support of his new single, where USouth's Southwest Regional Promo Rep Allen Mitchell soared to new heights when he became airborne for airplay. Pictured L to R are: WSIX PD Keith Kaufman, Houser, Universal Records South Nat'l Dir. Promotion Denise Roberts, and flying high above, Mitchell.

PD Bob Richards hangs with some very fine artists. L-R: Big Machine artist Jack Ingram, Bob Richards, Valory Music Co. artist Jewel, Ty Murray, Warner Bros. artist John Rich.

kicked off the 2008 Volunteer Jam Tour in Harris, Michigan on April 11th. As in Volunteer Jam tradition, Daniels invited members of .38 Special and Shooter to join him onstage for a "jam session" to conclude the show.

recently took to the airwaves during afternoon drive on Renda Broadcasting WGNE/Jacksonville, FL. Pictured L to R: RCA Records/Sony BMG Nashville Dir. Regional Promotion Norbert Nix; Chuck Wicks; WGNE PD Jeff Davis.

stops by to see the good folks of Regent Broadcasting's WBKR/Owensboro. L-R: PD Moon Mullins, Will Peppers, WBKR personality Dave Spencer

morning hosts Ken Anderson and Corey Foley with Lyric Street group Rascal Flatts before their show in San Jose recently. L-R: RF's Jay DeMarcus, Ken Anderson, RF's Joe Don Rooney, Corey Foley and RF's Gary LeVox.

received a visit from skinny Jared, the star of the Subway Subs commercials. Jared is celebrating his 10-year weight loss on the Subway program. After the visit the boys went to the local Subway for $5 foot-longs. L-R: Jared, PD Big John Bowen

While on tour with George Strait, Miranda makes a stop at Double O Broadcasting WWNU/Columbia, SC While on tour with George Strait, Miranda makes a stop at Double O Broadcasting WWNU/Columbia, SC

WWNU PD Rick Taylor, Miranda

Miranda at Renda Broadcasting WGNE Jacksonville. L-R: PD Jeff Davis, Miranda

held an Acoustic Happy Hour with Valory Artist Jimmy Wayne at local hot spot SoDo. Pictured: Back (L-R): Andy Juett (sales), Chris Brooks (MD), Daren McMullen (Chief Engineer), Willie Fisher (AM Drive) Middle (L-R): Scott LeTourneau (air staff); Jesse Garcia (PD), Wayne, Stormie Yeazel (air staff), Cara Vecchiarelli (Asst. Promotions Director), Val Hart (AM Drive) Front: Robert Vargas (Promotions Director)

APD/MD Kris Daniels and her 10-year-old daughter Samantha got up close and personal with Lyric Street group Rascal Flatts at a recent concert. L-R: RF's Gary LeVox, Samantha, RF's Joe Don Rooney, Kris Daniels and RF's Jay DeMarcus.

was honored – appropriately enough, at Nashville restaurant radius10 – at an event hosted by Sony BMG Nashville, celebrating Brad's triple milestones of 10 #1 singles, 10 million albums sold, and 10 years as an artist on Arista Nashville. Pictured (l-r): Paisley producer Frank Rogers; frequent co-writer Kelley Lovelace; ASCAP Senior VP Connie Bradley; Paisley; Sony BMG Nashville Chairman Joe Galante; Brad's dad, Doug Paisley; and frequent co-writer Chris DuBois.

at nine Nashville venues over five nights during the 16th Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival. Here are some happy folks celebrating at the 'after party.' Photo: (l. to r.) Jim Schmitz, Regions Bank City President; Michelle Schmitz; Lee Roy Parnell; Lisa Harless, Senior Vice President, Regions Bank, Entertainment amp; Sports Division.

stopped by the All Access offices in Nashville and performed a few songs from her debut album, "Goddess." Even though it may look that way in the photo, All Access' Kelly Daniel did not fall asleep standing up during her visit. L-R: Tim Russell, Co-Manager, President - Way Out West Records; Shawna Russell; Clif Doyal, Co-Manager/Publicist - Clif Doyal Agency/CDA Promotions; Mary Lynne O'Neal - All Access; Larry Pareigis, President - Nine North Records; Kelly Daniel - All Access

show off her new 'do that she picked up while on vacation in the Caribbean as she hangs with producer Chris Lindsey. The pair are hard at work on her sophomore album due out later this year.

spent some time in Ohio recently where she stopped by Rubber City Radio WQMX/Akron and Clear Channel WGAR/Cleveland. West and WQMX PD Sue Wilson

WGAR PD Brian Jennings, West and WGAR MD Chuck Collier

chats with Cox Broadcasting KKBQ/Houston MD Christi Brooks.

PD Mike James has been in contact with some of the Troops from the area who are stationed in Iraq and have been listening to '97 Country' online. Mike sent them a bunch of t-shirts to make them feel close to home- nice job Mike. Front Row: MSgt Mark Jackson, SrA James Curtis, Second Row: TSgt Justin Taylor,TSgt John Spear, SSgt Michael Schumacher, SSgt Johnny Harris, TSgt Dan Bonafilia, Last Row: TSgt Andrea Potts, SSgt Bryan Byrd

recently premiered the video for his single "This Town Needs a Bar" for a pack of Citadel KJJY/Des Moines listeners at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino. Why Des Moines you ask? Well is just so happens that KJJY personality Kourtney Hansen plays the love interest in the video. L-R: McComb, fan Darlene and Hansen

formerly of Hootie amp; the Blowfish, visits with the staff from Clear Channel KAJA/San Antonio and plays his new single "Don't Think I Don't Think About It." L-R: PD George King, middayer Jaime Martin, Rucker, night slammer Bree, MD/PM driver Cactus Lou and Capitol regional Mara Sidweber

On the final day of rehearsals for his 2008 Poets amp; Pirates Tour, Billboard Magazine's Ray Waddell (L) presented Kenny Chesney amp;reg; with 3 special awards. The Billboard Number One awards (the "hang tens") are for Top Country Album and Biggest Special Feature in 2007; the other is for Top Package at the 2007 Billboard Touring Awards. Chesney's 2007 Flip Flop Summer Tour, saw Chesney play to more than one million fans for the sixth consecutive year.

celebrated it's 9th year last night, featuring dishes prepared by world renown chef Hubert Keller. All told, last evenings festivities raised $177,000 for the Foundation, which raises money for leukemia, cancer and AIDS research. First Row: Michelle Branch; Billy Ray Hearn, co-chairman Best Cellars Dinner: LeAnn Rimes;Chef Hubert Keller; Martina McBride; Phran Galante; Joe Galante, Chairman SONYBMG amp; co-chair Best Cellars Dinner; Janine Dunn; Kix Brooks Second Row: Dr. Hal Moses, Director Emeritus Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center; Dr. Jennifer Pietenpol, Director Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center; John McBride; Ronnie Dunn; Bill Hearn, President amp; CEO EMI Christian Music Group and co-chairman Best Cellars Dinner.

stopped by the WestCoast Broadcasting KJUG/Visalia/Tulare studios to hang with PD Dave Daniels (second from right) and APD/MD Adam Jeffries (far left).

hosted a standing-room-only showcase in Nashville during the Tin Pan South festivities featuring performances by top songwriters David Chamberlain ("Am I Blue"), Lance Miller ("George Jones amp; Jesus"), Trey Matthews ("Girl Next Door") and Kim Williams ("Three Wooden Crosses"). Pictured (front row, left to right): SESAC's Amy Beth Hale, Lance Miller, Kim Williams, Trey Matthews and David Chamberlain. (Back row, left to right): SESAC's John Mullins, amp; Shannan Neese, NSAI's Susan Myers and SESAC's Tim Fink

recently performed at the Nashville Film Festival Patrons Party. L-R: Hank Adam Locklin, CMA; Tim McFadden, Manager for Matt King; Matt King; and ASCAP's John Briggs.

spends time with WestCoast Broadcasting KJUG/Visalia/Tulare, CA APD/MD Adam Jeffries.

(C) and his band hang with the Renda Broadcasting WGNE/Jacksonville staffers on stage after Gracin's performance at The Landing.

PD Hollywood Harrison (back row) poses with staff and volunteers during their recent radiothon to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. They raised over $80,000.

MD Heidi Decker and PD Sammy Cruise amp; family get all wired up with sugar, caffeine and Visine in the spirit of Arista/Nashville artist Jason Michael Carroll's new single, "I Can Sleep When I'm Dead." L-R: WCTQ/Sarasota MD Heidi Decker and station PD Sammy Cruise, alongside his wife Kristen and daughters MacKenna and Madison.

recently visited with Bristol Broadcasting WXBQ/Bristol PD Bill Hagy while promoting her new single, "Last Name."

stopped by Buck Owens KUZZ/Bakersfield to promote his new single, "Wild Wild West." L-R: KUZZ Promotion/Marketing Director Jerry Hufford, Randy Houser and KUZZ MD/nighttimer Donna James

host Suzanne Alexander (L), gets comfortable with RCA artist Sara Evans (R).

has recorded the theme song for the Atlanta Braves, "The Braves Play Here." Here's James with the Braves cheerleaders.

hangs with some folks from ASCAP after a recent Nashville show to celebrate the debut of his new album, "C'Mon'. Pictured Left to Right: John Briggs, Keith Anderson, Dan Keen, and Earle Simmons

APD/MD/afternooner Ron Chatman (R) schmoozes with the winner of the Wal-Mart FLW Tour fishing tournament in Birmingham, Duracell Pro Michael Bennett (L).

is out there on the road pushing his debut single, "Why Me." Here he is with the staff of Clear Channel KHGE/Fresno, CA. L-R: Big Machine VP/Promo Jack Purcell, OM Paul Wilson, musician Penny Clark, PD Chuck Geiger, Fisher, musician Katy Clark, Big Machine West Coast rep Larry Hughes

morning crew, Cliff and Company, stopped by Julian, CA to greet the locals during their Hometown Handshake Spring Tour. L-R: Morgan, Cliff and Tanner

(L) visits Emmis WLHK (Hank-FM)/Indianapolis MD/air personality Dan Pantos (R).

recently did a show in Tampa with the folks at CBS WQYK. L-R: SONY BMG's Paul Williams, WQYK Personality Veronica Young, Chuck, WQYK OM Mike Culotta.

hangs with Citadel KRST/Albuquerque PD Eddie Haskell.

recently stopped by Clear Channel KSD/St. Louis to perform her debut single "You Can Let Go." (L-R) PD Billy Greenwood, Shawanda and Promo Dir. James Perry

makes a stop at CBS Radio KNCI/Sacramento during his West Coast radio tour. Here he is with KNCI MD Greg Cole (L).

(center) listens to Bluegrass artist and band member Tim Hensley (R) in the studio. Chesney co-produced Hensley's debut Rural Rhythm Records debut "Long Monday."

ASCAP's Connie Bradley recently dropped by the studio to visit with Jed Leiber of Leiber and Stoller Music and John Oates of Hall amp; Oates. Pictured Left to Right: Jed Leiber; Connie Bradley, Sr. VP ASCAP; and John Oates.

is giving artists a chance to showcase their talent in front of several of Music City's finest music execs for cash and talent consideration. The event, called the "Get Rich Talent Search," takes place at the Nashville club 12th amp; Porter on the last Monday each month. For info on the event visit http://www.myspace.com/getrichtalentsearch. Pictured with John: First place winner amp;ndash; Delilah Why; second place amp;ndash; Nikki Williams; third place amp;ndash; Tyler Dickerson

hobbled around Oklahoma City with a broken foot to visit Clear Channel KTST and Tyler Media KKNG during his first radio tour. Pictured (L-R): Columbia Nashville Southwest Regional Jordan Pettit; KTST PD Tom Travis and Christian Kane.

Pictured (L-R): KKNG PD Kevin Christopher, KKNG morning co-host KC Sheperd, Christian Kane and KKNG morning co-host Lynn Waggoner.

signs songwriter Jason Sellers to an exclusive songwriter agreement. Pictured Left to Right: Troy Tomlinson, President, Sony ATV Nashville; Connie Bradley, Sr. VP ASCAP; Jason Sellers; and Terry Wakefield, Sr. VP Creative Sony ATV.

poses with the remaining nine "American Idol" finalist as she coaches them on her music.

(L) shares the stage with Ellen DeGeneres (R) at Universal Studios in Orlando.

While in Southern California to shoot their debut video for "My Kind Of Beautiful," new Decca/Universal signing One Flew South, made their very first radio visit to promote their upcoming album release "Last Of The Good Guys" when they performed at the Clear Channel KUSS/San Diego "Rest Stop". L to R are OFS' Eddie Bush, KUSS PD Mike O'Brian, OFS Promotion Honcho Pam Newman, OFS' Royal Reed, KUSS MD Goeff Allen and OFS' Chris Roberts.

(L) hangs with CBS Radio KNCI/Sacramento MD Greg Cole (R) while on a radio tour supporting her debut single, "Things A Mama Don't Know."

visits with Prospect Communications WLLX/Lawrenceburg, TN. (L-R) Scott Arnold, PD Dan Hollander and Jerry Vincent

signs new Country artist Joshua Stevens to an exclusive recording contract. Stevens' first single, "Rock N' Roll And Pensacola" will hit radio airwaves on May 5th. L-R: Robbins Nashville VP/Aamp;amp;R Phyllis Stark, Joshua Stevens and label president Cory Robbins.

rocked the staff of Clear Channel WSIX (The Big 98)/Nashville in the Full Throttle recently in Music City. Pictured L-R: Clayton Bellamy, Jason McCoy, Chris Byrne and Corbett Frasz.

recently stopped by Beasley WXTU/Philadelphia and Clear Channel WMZQ/Washington, D.C. in support of their new single, "Back When I Knew It All." Pictured (L-R): Columbia Nashville Northeast Regional Cliff Blake, Eddie Montgomery; WXTU PD Bob McKay; Troy Gentry; WXTU APD/MD Roy Land and Columbia Nashville VP Promotion Jimmy Rector.

Pictured (L-R): Eddie Montgomery; WMZQ PD Meg Stevens and Troy Gentry.

personalities Barry 'The Bear' Michaels (L) and Helen Powers (R) hang with Universal Records South artist Joe Nichols recently.

celebrates their St. Jude Radiothon success with a big fat check. (back): evening dude Chris Austin, PD Jesse Garcia, MD Chris Brooks , personality Scott LeTourneau- (front): morning goddess Val Hart, Promo Director Robert Vargas , Asst. Promotions Director Cara Vecchiarelli, morning star Willie Fisher.

held their annual St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Radiothon and brought in over $139,000. Here's the staffers with singer Darryl Worley who came by to lend a helping hand. (L-R) APD/MD Adam Jeffries, PD Dave Daniels, Worley, middayer Lisa Hamilton and Prod. Dir. Mike O'Neil

(C) hangs backstage with the Grand Ole Opry VP/GM Peter Fisher (L) and Opry Hall of Famer Vince Gill (R) after her recent Opry performance.

morning co-hosts Brian amp;amp; Kellie recently got up close and personal with Lyric Street artist Phil Stacey and Valory Music Co. artist Jewel. Jewel comes to Wichita for a concert to benefit a homeless shelter. L-R: KFDI morning co-host Brian, Jewel and KFDI morning co-host Kellie

Phil Stacey did an acoustic concert on Brian amp;amp; Kellie morning show. Here he is onstage with Kellie.

hangs with Citadel WOKQ/Portsmouth, NH PD and his wife Nancy. (L-R) Jennings, Keith and Nancy

was recently honored when the upcoming album artwork for Sunset Man was displayed on the hood of Mike Harmon's #84 Chevrolet at the Nashville Superspeedway for the "Pepsi 300." Pictured (l-r): Mike Harmon, driver of the #84 James Otto/Muzik Mafia Chevrolet on the NASCAR Nationwide Series; James Otto

puts the squeeze on Clear Channel morning personalities Newman (L) and Nancy (R).

and his wife Kimberly welcomed their first child on March, 24th. Savannah Gail weighed in at 6 lbs. 6 oz. Here she is with her proud mom and pop.

Jacksonville welcomed Midas Records group Emerson Drive to the Jacksonville Landing on March 21st. Here they pose with members of the staff and 10,000 of their close personal friends. (L-R) Back row: ED's Mike Melancon, ED's Dale Wallace, ED's David Pichette, WGNE morning host Eden Kendall, ED's Danick Dupelle, WGEN PD/afternoon hottie Jeff Davis, ED's Brad Mates and ED's Arlo Gilliam Front row: WGNE midday goddess Michele Chase, WGNE morning host Amadeus and WGNE morning host Steve Sutton

makes the rounds on his radio tour in support of his latest single, "I Still Miss You." Keith with the Clear Channel WKKT/Charlotte after a performance at the WKKT "Kat House." L-R: WKKT PD Bruce Logan, Keith Anderson, Columbia/Nashville Southeast Regional Jennifer Thorpe, WKKT MD Ryan Dokke.

Keith (R) cuts up backstage in Jacksonville, FL with Renda Broadcasting WGNE/Jacksonville PD Jeff Davis (L).

hosted Capitol Nashville's Lady Antebellum for BBQ Chow Twang #2: an intimate lunchtime performance at a winning listener's office along with chow for 20. L-R are: Lady A's Charles Kelley, KBWF's Eddie King, Lady A's Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood.

recently stopped by the Clear Channel WMAD/Madison, WI studios to hang with the staffers. (L-R) PD John Riley, Jewel and MD Tyler Reese

(L-R) morning co-host John, Jewel and morning co-host Tammy

midday star EJ Foxx was hoisted 40 feet in the air, courtesy of the local fire department at nearby Rita's Italian Ice and then dumped into a tub of melted Cherry Ice- it was part of the station's Radiothon St. Jude Children's Research. The stunt pulled in an extra $5K.1. EJ's up in the air.

She's goin' in

recently stopped by Clear Channel WSIX/Nashville to chat with morning guy Gerry House amp; The House Foundation. Randy has been promoting his brand-new single, "Faith In You." Pictured (l-r): House Foundation co-host Mike Bohan; Randy Travis; Gerry House

recently held a 'guitar pull,' for St. Jude Children's Research with artists such as Phil Stacey, Jeremy McComb, Rissi Palmer and Ashton Shepherd. Pictured: (back row): Phil Stacey, Ass't Promo Dir., Cara Vecchiarelli , Jeremy McComb, Rissi Palmer,KCCY air-personality Scott LeTourneau , Ashton Shepherd and KCCY air-personality Willie Fisher Front row: PD Jesse Garcia, Promo Dir., Robert Vargas, GSM Chrissy Adsit and staffer Anjelica Bencomo.

signs with Lofton Creek Records. L-R: Lofton Creek Pres. Mike Borchetta, Lofton Creek's Martha Borchetta, Mark Maynad and Barbara Kelly.

gave music industry insiders a preview of his forthcoming album "C'Mon!" which is due to hit the streets on Tuesday, June 24th.1 Pictured (L-R): Back Row - Tom Baldrica/Sony BMG VP Marketing; Bo Martinovich/Columbia Nashville Midwest Regional; Anderson; Keith Kaufman/WSIX Program Director; Butch Waugh/Sony BMG Executive VP, and Terry Elam/Fitzgerald Hartley Management Front Row - Jordan Pettit/Columbia Nashville Southwest Regional and Jimmy Rector/Columbia Nashville VP of Promotion

Pictured (L-R): John Briggs/ASCAP; Anderson; Dan Keen/ASCAP, and Earle Simmons/ASCAP

(L) is currently in the studio working on his debut album for the label. Here he is with producer Phil O'Donnell (R).

recently performed a sold out show in Des Moines, IA. Before performing for the masses they found some time to hang out with their friends from Citadel KHKI and KJJY.(L-R) David Pichette, KJJY/Des Moines' Kourtney Hansen, Midas Dir./Midwest Promo Mike Severson, KJJY's Andy Elliot, Danick Dupelle, KJJY's Shenna Tracy, Mike Melancon, Brad Mates, KJJY's Jill Borich and Dale Wallace

(L-R) David Pichette, KHKI/Des Moines morning maven Kim Chase, Danick Dupelle, KHKI Hawk Flocker Josie, Mike Melancon, KHKI Hawk Flocker Rachael, KHKI Hawk Flocker Jenn, Brad Mates and Dale Wallace. Front: KHKI Hawk Flocker Mike

stopped by the XM Satellite Radio Highway-16 studios to chat it up with PD/air personality Jon Anthony on Highway 16 Shortcuts. Pictured (l-r): Josh Gracin, XM's Jon Anthony, Gracin's manager Scotty Abrams

morning "Frogmen" Tommy, Scott and Producer Brandon held the "Strait Egg Competition" to give away George Strait concert tickets on Good Friday. After grabbing a caller to represent each Frogman, Tommy, Scott and Brandon each drew an egg and smashed it on their foreheads at the same time. Whoever drew the raw egg won the tickets for their caller on the line. L-R: Tommy C, Brandon and Scott

Looks like Tommy was the "lucky winner."

recently stopped by the Jones Radio Networks studios in Seattle to hang with the staff and perform his upcoming single. musician Penny Clark, The Lia Show amp; Danny Wright All Night Show PD Hank Aaron, Stevenson, JRN's Danny Wright, Big Machine Dir./Promo West Coast Larry Hughes, Big Machine VP/Promo Jack Purcell and musician Katy Clark

Aaron, Hughes, Big Machine's John Zarling, JRN's Lia, Stevenson and Purcell

recently stopped by RFD-TV's Crook amp; Chase Show. L to R: Charlie Chase, Cagle and Lorianne Crook