Country Music Radio Industry Pics & Snapshots

(L) hangs with the legendary Andy Griffith (R) on the set on Brad's new video for "Waitin' On A Woman."

visits Cox Radio KKBQ/Houston for their "Up Close & Personal" series. Pictured L-R: KKBQ OM Johnny Chiang, Jimmy Wayne, KKBQ APD Christi Brooks, Valory VP of Promo Jon Loba

hang out with Grand Ole Opry VP/GM Pete Fisher backstage in Indianapolis during their stop with the Paisley Party Tour. (L-R) Hough, Fisher, Jewel and Ty Murray

almost got a ticket as he was leaving Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA after he jumped off the bus in traffic to get a picture with this truck. A police officer was yelling at him on a bullhorn to get back on the bus or this "photo was going to be the most expensive photo he has ever taken."

snuggles up with his new baby girl, Bella Joy Rhuea Loss.

recently sang the Nation Anthem at the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series race at the Greenville Pickens Speedway. He also performed an acoustic set for Clear Channel WESC/Greenville winners. (L-R) WESC PD John Landrum, JMC, WESC Promo Dir. Vicky Sexton and morning show personality Charlie Munson

celebrated ten years with the company. Greg McCarn, Renee Leymon, Chris Palmer and Dale Turner have been working at Lyric Street Records since 1998.Pictured left to right: Greg McCarn (VP/Marketing and Publicity); Renee Leymon (Sr Director/National Promotion); Randy Goodman (President); Chris Palmer (Sr Director/Regional Promotion, Northeast); Dale Turner (VP/Promotion Administration)

visits with CBS Radio WUSN/Chicago staff backstage during BNA artist Kenny Chesney's "Poets & Pirates" tour stop at Soldier Field in Chicago. Pictured (left to right): Urban, WUSN MD Marci Braun, PD Mike Peterson and morning show host Lisa Dent

brought his Hershey's Presents The Paisley Party tour through California recently and hung out with the gang from Mt. Wilson Broadcasting KKGO/Los Angeles. (L-R) KKGO morning host Shawn Parr, Arista/Nashville Regional Promo. Dir. Lori Hartigan, Paisley and KKGO Mktg. Dir. Michael Levine

hang backstage with music industry executives during a stop in Birmingham, AL on Carrie's "Carnival Ride Tour." Pictured (standing, l-r) behind Carroll and Underwood: Arista Nashville Director of Natl Promotion Lesly Tyson; CMT Sr VP Music Strategy Jay Frank; Arista Nashville VP Natl Promotion Skip Bishop; Clear Channel Market Manager/VP Tom English; Sony BMG Nashville Chairman Joe Galante, Marketing VP Tom Baldrica, and Executive VP Butch Waugh; and AEG Live Senior VP Steve Moore.

recently stopped by the CMA offices in Nashville to perform for the staff. (L-R) Pres./Owner Buddy Lee Attractions/CMA Board Member Tony Conway, CMA CEO Tammy Genovese, Stephan, CEO Kitty Moon Enterprises/CMA Board Member Kitty Moon Emery and Producer Scott Hendricks

PD Jon Anthony and Capitol/Nashville's Keith Urban hang out backstage at Solider Field in Chicago.

(R) met up with Curb/Asylum artist Lee Brice (L) during a recent song writing session. Adam and Lee collaborated with Kyle Jacobs and Joe Leathers on Adam's current single, "Crazy Days."

ASCAP/Combustion Music songwriter Ashley Gorley and BMI/Sea Gayle songwriter Lee Miller celebrated their 3-week #1 hit song, "You're Gonna Miss This" on Wednesday (6/18) at ASCAP's Nashville office.

will be one of the subjects of the Vanderbilt University Summer Business Institute program, Acceleration 2008. Students will spend 30 straight days working 12 hours day several corporate projects, like consulting Eric's new music. Pictured (L-R): Jay Williams, William Morris Agency (WMA); Professor Kimberly Pace, Vanderbilt; Church; Robert K. Oermann; Paul Moore, WMA; Fielding Logan, Q Prime; Sue Ann Cordell, WMA and WMA's Kevin Meads.

was one of 150 lucky fans who had the chance to see Rock legends Metallica perform at The Basement in Nashville prior to their Bonaroo performance.

stopped by the capitol city on their visit to California and said hello to the folks at CBS Radio KNCI/Sacramento. (L-R) LT's Stokes Neilson, PD Mark Evans, LT's Ryder Lee and APD/MD Greg Cole

(R) joined friend and BNA artist Kellie Pickler (C) and producer Chris Lindsey (L) in the studio to record "Best Days Of Your Life," a song they wrote together while on tour last summer. Taylor added background vocals to the song, which will appear on Kellie's sophomore album out this fall.

hangs with the good folks at Clear Channel WRBT/Harrisburg. (L-R) Columbia Dir/NE Promotion Cliff Blake, morning goddess Nancy, Kane, MD/morning co-host Newman and PD JT Bosch

(right, with her beloved pup Daisy Mae) stops by Premiere Radio Networks to chat with "After Midnite" host Blair Garner (L).

(L) visits Scott and Andie on the morning show at Beasley WXTU/Philadelphia. Here they are belting out a little "Song of Inspiration."

recently stopped by Clear Channel KUSS/San Diego to play the "Rest Stop." (L-R) Capitol West Coast Regional Mike Krinik, morning show co-host Kris Rochester, Rucker, PD Mike O'Brian and APD/MD/night slammer Geoff Alan

(L) serves as co-host on the 6/21 and 6/25 editions of Cafe Nashville. Here he is with host Dallas Rogers (R) at Nashville's Tin Roof.

morning Frogs, Frogman Scott (L) and Tommy "C" do a question and answer session with Columbia artist Jessica Simpson recently. Listeners won the chance to be in the audience by registering on the station's website- www.kfrog.com.

brought the "Rain" to Wilks Broadcasting KBEQ Kansas City this past weekend in support of their new single, "When It Rains." Pictured L to R are Teddi Bonadies, VP Promotion/Universal Records South, Mike Kennedy VP Programming Operations Wilks Broadcast –Kansas City, James Young, Mike Eli, TJ McEntire Music Director/KBEQ, Chris Thompson, Jon Jones and Karen McGuire SW Regional Promo Rep/Universal Records South

PD John Shomby (R) with Lyric Street artist Josh Gracin at the CMA Music Festival in Nashville recently.

morning show played host to former ALABAMA front man and BBR/Nashville artist Randy Owen. (L-R) Morning co-host Steve Austin, Owen, morning co-host Rita Ciccarello, morning co-host Chad Brock and OM/PD Mike Culotta

played the CBS Radio WSOC/Charlotte Future Stars Show on June 14th. (L to R) WSOC Promotions staffer Big Sexy, WSOC Programming Assistant Stacey Canady, WSOC MD/APD Rick McCracken, Shawanda, WSOC Morning Show staffer Pinkie, WSOC PD/OM DJ Stout, WSOC Promotions Director Chele Fassig, RCA Regional Josh Easler, and WSOC Promotions staffer David Martin

so much that it's frightening- Live Nation group the Zac Brown Band recently visited the Country syndicated Moby in the Morning show. Pictured (L-R): Moby, Zac Brown, MITM's Dene Hallam

woke up a little earlier than usual to perform on NBC's Today Show Summer Concert Series. L-R: NBC national correspondent Tiki Barber, Weekend Today host and Today correspondent Amy Robach, Chesney and Today Show co anchor Matt Lauer.

PD Jon Anthony seated in the center, on the set of NBC-TV's Nashville Star after being featured on a recent episode.

recently performed at Mt. Wilson Broadcasting KKGO (Go Country 105)/Los Angeles' "Jackpot Jam" at the Morongo Casino in Cabezon, CA. Pictured (back, l-r): KKGO's Brandon and Ceci; Jypsi's Frank and Lillie Mae; Andy, of KKGO; Jypsi's Scarlett; Carroll; Arista Nashville regional Lori Hartigan; Jypsi's Amber-Dawn; and Grace, of KKGO. Pictured (front, l-r): KKGO's Katie, Kristyn, and Elise.

APD/MD Ryan Dokke with Columbia artist Jessica Simpson at the CMA Music Festival in Nashville.

with CBS Radio WYCD/Detroit PD Tim Roberts (L) and wife Lori after a recent show at DTE Energy Music Theater.

welcomes Valory Music Co. artist Jimmy Wayne for their annual ‘Starfest." L-R: Angie (WMAD Morning Show Producer), John Flint (WMAD Morning Show), Tyler Reese (WMAD MD and afternoons), Jimmy Wayne, Tammy Lee (WMAD Morning Show), Jon Reilly (WMAD PD)

The historic Ryman Auditorium was treated to live performances from the Dove nominated CD, "Songs 4 Worship: Country". The concert featured Country artists performing Praise & Worship music and included Ricky Skaggs, Richie McDonald, Collin Raye, Susan Ashton, Rebecca Lynn Howard, Bryan White, Linda Davis, and Marty Raybon. Photo (left to right); Mitch Peyser, Vice President, Executive Producer, Time Life; Michael Curtis, producer, "Songs 4 Worship: Country"; Mike Jason, Senior Vice President, Audio & Video Retail, Time Life. Photo credit: Kay Williams

visited Big River Broadcasting WXFL/Muscle Shoals, AL to tape a "Muscle Shoals to Music Row Live" performance. Back row, L-R: Nick Martin WXFL GM, Jeff Thomas WXFL OM, Fletch Brown WXFL PD; David Haselton, Joanna Rossi, Chris Byrne/The Road Hammers and Clayton Bellamy/The Road Hammers Middle, L-R: Linda Whittaker (Holiday Inn GM) and Jerry Phillips, WXFL owner Front row, L-R: Montage's Mike Wilson and Liz Sledge, Jason McCoy/The Road Hammers, Corbett Frasz/The Road Hammers and video producer Tim Erwin

gave away front row seats for Kenny Chesney's June 14th stadium show to the listener presenting the "Biggest Green Thing." The winning entry was a 69-foot long green tractor-trailer loaded with four John Deere tractors. Here's the winning entry

and the two lucky contest winners of front-row seats

disguised as a fan, arrives in Atlanta for the Tim McGraw and Jason Aldean concert. Here she is with morning stars Cadillac Jack (L) and Dallas McCade from Citadel WKHX/Atlanta.

on the opening night for Brad Paisley's Party Tour in Albuquerque. L-R: Citadel KRST PD Eddie Haskell, KRST morning personality Dawson, Jewel, American General Media KAGM PD Jeff Jay.

On a recent concert stop in Roanoke, VA, Jason Michael Carroll caught up with Mel Wheeler Inc. WSLC Roanoke MD/APD Robynn Jaymes for a visit prior to his performance. Pictured (l-r): Arista Nashville Regional Promotion Director Jeri Cooper; Carroll; and Jaymes.

recently gave away a backyard BBQ/concert to a lucky listener and friends, with Lyric Street artist Josh Gracin. Here's the WGGY Froggy folks with Josh. L-R: Tony (Gracin's guitar player), Mike (Gracin's guitar player), Selena ("The Doc Show" co-host), Jessie Roberts (Music Director), Josh Gracin, Renee (winner), Doc ("The Doc Show"/PD)

performed her single "With You" for staffers at the CMA. (L-R) Manager Paula Kay Hornick, Buddy Lee Attractions Pres. Tony Conway, Jacob and CMA CEO Tammy Genovese

joined U.S. Senators Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker and representatives of the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) to announce they will co-sponsor legislation that would help schools protect the more than 2.2 million children nationwide-including 41,000 Tennesseans-who suffer from life-threatening food allergies. (L-R): US Senator Bob Corker (R-TN); Anne Muñoz-Furlong, Founder/CEO Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network; Rhonda & Trace Adkins; and US Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN).

(C) is working on her debut Country album with producers Brett James (L) and John Shanks (R).

takes a page from the Who playbook and smashes a guitar with Rhythm guitarist Trip at the CMA Music Fest.

(L) and Joe Stampley kick it up at the CMA Music Fest in Nashville.

performed in concert for a huge gathering of fans and Bonnaroo attendees at the Wal-Mart parking lot in Manchester, Tn. Here he is with the Manchester, TN Police Chief Ross Simmons © and Coffee Country Mayor, David Pennington (L). Manchester is home to the Bonnaroo concert festival.

takes a Bungee jump as a CMT Insider correspondent during the 2008 CMA Music Festival.

rocks the house in San Francisco recently at the Entercom KBWF (The Wolf) "Beach Ball Free For All" show.

stopped by the CMA (Country Music Association) offices during the CMA Music Festival. Pictured (l-r): One Flew South's Eddie Bush; CMA COO Tammy Genovese,One Flew South's Royal Reed and Chris Roberts; and producer Marcus Hummon.

visits with Entercom WGGY/Wilkes Barre, PA PD Doc Medek while out promoting her debut single, "Things A Mama Don't Know."

visits Max Media WGH/Virginia Beach. L-R: APD/MD Mark McKay, Jeremy, OM/PD John Shomby, CO5's David Newmark

kicked off their partnership with Reactor watches during a press conference at the Dillard's in Nashville on 6/10. (L-R) Dillard's Product Coord./Buyer Watches Robyn Horganson, Dillard's Coord.-Trend and Contemporary Jewelry Leigh Culpepper, Troy Gentry, Eddie Montgomery, Dillard's Fashion Communications Director Suzanne Guymon and Dillard's Dir/Investor Relations Julie Johnson Bull

(center) after a recent appearance on the popular "Live With Regis & Kelly Show."

made a stop in San Francisco recently with Entercom KBWF (The Wolf)/San Francisco L-R: Scott Mahalick Wolf/SF PD- Nikki Landry Wolf/sf MD - The Lost Trailers and The Wolf Staff- Buffy Cooper BNA National Director of Promotion and Dave Dame West Coast Director of Promotion in Front of AT&T Park after The Lost Trailers played the Wolf pre Chesney concert party at McCovey Cove Park.

stopped by to visit syndicated Big D and Bubba during CMA Music Fest in support of their current single, "When It Rains". The band performed 2 songs live. Pictured L to R are: Bubba, Chris Thompson, James Young, Denise Roberts – National Director of Promotion/Universal Records South, Mike Eli, Big D, and Jon Jones.

(R) visits with Beasley WXTU/Philadelphia PD Bob McKay (L).

raised over $13,000 toward the Avon Breast Cancer Walk with a show at the Rodeo Club on June 9th. Capitol artists Emily West and Luke Bryan along with BNA group the Lost Trailers performed for 300 listeners. Here are some KRTY staffers with many of the walk team members and the artists.

receives her plaque for reaching gold status on her album ‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,' from the RIAA. L-R: Marion Kraft (Manager - Strategic Artist Management), Joe Galante (Sony BMG Chairman), Miranda Lambert, Butch Waugh (Sony BMG Executive VP) and David Friedman (National Director Promotion Columbia Nashville).

Records co-host a CD release party for IBMA Emerging Artist of 2007, The Infamous Stringdusters, at the world-famous Station Inn in Nashville. Pictured (L-R): ASCAP's Earle Simmons, Jeremy Garrett, ASCAP VP Dan Keen, Andy Hall, Andy Falco, Chris Pandolfi, Jesse Cobb and Travis Book

recently played San Fransisco and hung with some of California's finest PDs. (L-R) Arista West Coast Regional Lori Hartigan, Kix Brooks, KJUG/Visalia/Tulare PD Dave Daniels, Ronnie Dunn, KRTY/San Jose PD Nate Deaton and KTOM/Monterey-Salinas PD Wes Poe

recently hosted a writer's night at the famed Bluebird Café in Nashville. Pictured L-R: Trent Jeffcoat, Pat Murphy, Porter Howell, Minnie Murphy, Montage's Bobby Rymer, Bonnie Bishop, Tami Hinesh and Montage President & CEO Allen Butler

buddies up to Country guru Neil Haislop during the CMA Music Fest in Nashville.

recently stopped by Clear Channel WGAR/Cleveland Afternoon Saloon where he performed his new single "All I Ever Wanted."

recently performed at the Citadel WKHX (KICKS)/Atlanta Country Fair. Pictured L to R: KICKS Morning Show Co-Hosts Dallas McCade and Cadillac Jack; Crystal Shawanda; KICKS Morning Show Traffic Reporter Greg Talmadge; KICKS Program Director Mark Richards and RCA Records Director, Regional Promotion Norbert Nix

takes over South Central Communications WCJK/Nashville, better known as Jack FM. L-R: Emerson Drive's David Pichette, Mike Melancon, Dale Wallace, JACK FM's Kristin Minder and Jim McCarthy and Emerson Drive's Brad Mates.

introduced the CMA Music Festival fans to her new single, "Life Is Good," during her Sunday performance at Riverstages. Pictured (l-r) are: Equity's Derek Simon, Tim Wipperman, Nathan Cruise, Bryna, manager Roger Sarchet, Equity's Pepper Meiler, Karen Goodner, David Haley, Whitney Cheshier and Jack Christopher.

PD/afternoon personality Clint Marsh on his vacation to Europe- here he is in Scotland in front of the Castle Doune, where the Monty Python movie, "Search For the Holy Grail" was filmed.

was presented a career plaque from the RIAA celebrating over 18 million in sales domestically. The RIAA surprised Jewel at her booth at CMA Music Fest in Nashville. L-R: Kelly Rich of the RIAA, Jewel and Valory VP/Promotion Jon Loba

held Jugfest '08 on 6/7 and PD/morning man Dave Daniels and morning co-host Darrin Cantrell hung with headliner Gary Allan and Clay Walker (L-R) Cantrell, Allan and Daniels

Pictured (L-R): PD/morning host Dave Daniels, Walker and morning host Darrin Cantrell

Church was all over the place at the 2008 CMA Music Festival. Eric signs photos at the side of the Greased Lightning® Daytime Stages at Riverfront Park at CMA Music Fest on Friday as security holds the fence.

Eric being interviewed by MSN.

hang with GAC host Bill Cody (L) during the CMA Music Fest in Nashville.

and BNA's Craig Morgan hang out backstage at the CMA Music Festival on Saturday, June 7th. (L-R) Carroll, CMA Board member/AristoMedia President Jeff Walker, Morgan and Sony BMG Nashville Marketing VP Tom Baldrica

being interviewed by GAC's Suzanne Alexander after their performance on the Riverstages at the CMA Music Fest. L-R: Suzanne Alexander, Seven Williams, Buck Johnson, Wally Brandt and Damon Johnson.

and GAC host Bill Cody team up at the CMA Music Festival.

played the Riverstages at CMA Fest in Nashville. L to r: Nine North's Larry Pareig, Publicist Jeff Walker, Elaine Roy, Lee Roy and Nine North's Neal Spielberg.

makes the rounds at the 2008 CMA Music Festival.Emerson Drive return to the Greased Lightning Riverfront Stage for a rousing performance at the 2008 CMA Music Festival. But before they hit the stage, they chatted with GAC's Storme Warren. L-R: Emerson Drive's Brad Mates, GAC's Storme Warren, and Emerson Drive's Danick Dupelle, Dale Wallace, Mike Melancon and David Pichette

Emerson Drive front man Brad Mates (R) tested his athletic skills Steve Azar's Celebrity Sports Challenge. Here, Brad cheeses with event emcee, Two Foot Fred (L).

Emerson Drive's Brad Mates and Dale Wallace sat their alarm clocks extra early to attend the Premiere Networks Radio Remote, the official radio remote of the 2008 CMA Music Fest. Here they are with After Midnite host Blair Garner. L-R: Brad Mates, After Midnite's Blair Garner and Dale Wallace

performed on the Riverfront Stage at the 2008 CMA Music Festival. Pictured L-R: Montage's Ted Wagner, Jim Bucek and Liz Sledge, Griggs, Montage's Mike Wilson and Hedgewood International's Erik Haag.

performed at Westcoast Broadcasting KJUG/Visalia/Tulare's Jugfest '08 on Saturday, June 7th.

doesn't let a minor wardrobe malfunction keep her from performing on the Greased Lightning® Daytime Stages at Riverfront Park at the 2008 CMA Music Festival. Emily displaying the back of her dress

Blake McDaniel (CAA), Mark Dennis (CAA) Cindy Mabe (VP Marketing Capitol Records Nashville), West, Mike Dungan (President & CEO Capitol Records Nashville), Joanna Carter (VP Creative Services Capitol Records Nashville) and Dixie Owen (Sr. Director Media & Public Relations Capitol Records Nashville).

narrows down to the final four duos. Pictured (L-R/back): Will Snyder from London, KY and Caitlin Lynn from Glenn Burnie, MD; Jeremiah Richey from Waxahachie, Texas and Nick Brownell from Sandusky, OH Pictured (L-R/front): Rory Feek and Joey Martin from Columbia TN; and The Coppolas from Denver, CO.

hung with members of his team and CMA staff prior to his performance on the Greased Lightning Riverfront Daytime Stage on Sunday, June 8th at the CMA Music Fest. (L-R): CDA Promotions-Nashville President Clif Doyal; AristoMedia Group President/CMA Music Festival Riverfront Daytime Stages Executive Producer Jeff Walker; CMA Chief Strategic Officer Ed Benson; Allen; Tenacity Management & Consulting President Mike Kraski and River Run Records President Diane Delena

greeted folks from the Country world during the CMA Music Fest in Nashville. JS and Citadel WKDF Nashville on air personality Billy Harper

JS and Citadel KSCS Dallas MD Chris Huff

JS and Premiere Radio's Christy Wilson (L) and GAC Nights' Donna Hughes (R)

JS and Clear Channel WCOL Columbus Morning Show Hosts Woody (L) and Dan Zuko

The first evening of stadium shows at the 2008 CMA Music Festival on Thursday was highlighted by performances from BNA artist Kellie Pickler and Columbia duo Montgomery Gentry, whose new album, Back When I Knew It All, hits stores June 10. Labelmate Jessica Simpson was also on hand to enjoy the night's show. Pictured (l-r): Sony BMG Nashville Executive VP Butch Waugh; Troy Gentry; Simpson; Eddie Montgomery; Pickler; Sony BMG Nashville Marketing VP Tom Baldrica and Chairman Joe Galante.

and RCA artist Chris Young pose with Sony BMG/Nashville staff after entertaining the crowd at the Daytime Riverfront Stage at the 2008 CMA Music Festival. From left to right, top row: CMA Chief Strategic Officer, Ed Benson; Sony BMG Nashville VP of Marketing, Tom Baldrica; Manny Medina, guitarist LT; Chris Young; Andrew Nielson, bassist LT; Jeff Potter, drummer LT; Renee Bell, Executive VP A&R, Sony BMG Nashville; and Butch Waugh, Sony BMG Nashville Executive VP. Left to right, bottom row: Paul Barnabee, Senior VP, Finance, Sales & Ops, Sony BMG Nashville; Joe Galante, Chairman, Sony BMG Nashville; Ryder Lee, lead singer LT; and Stokes Nielson, guitarist & songwriter.

stops by to visit with Big Time host Whitney Allen during CMA Music Fest in Nashville (L-R) Big Time Exec. Producer Jackie Stevens, Yearwood and Allen

and Lyric Street artist Marcel hang out at the Premiere Radio remote during CMA Music Fest in Nashville. Marcel co-wrote one of the songs on Hough's debut CD.

caught up with Gary LeVox and Joe Don Rooney of Lyric Street group Rascal Flatts, who were hosting the ACM Golf Tournament in Las Vegas. Pictured Left to Right: Trey Turner, Manager, Rascal Flatts; LeVox; Rooney; and ASCAP's John Briggs

celebrated his first #1 single, "Just Got Started Lovin' You," at a party hosted by Warner Bros. Records, BMI and SESAC at Limelight in Nashville. Front Row, left to right: Otto's manager Cory Gierman, SESAC's Shannan Neese, Otto's manager Brian Nelson Back row, left to right: Warner Bros. Records' Bill Bennett, Leslie Femino, SESAC's Tim Fink, co-writer Jim Femino, WBR Recording artist and co-writer James Otto, Amy Otto, Warner Bros. Records' Gator Michaels, Keith's Wild Bunch Music's Alan Kates, BMI's Jody Williams, Warner-Chappell's Dale Bobo

took time out from greeting fans at the CMA Music Festival in Nashville yesterday to interview with Lee Williams (R), from Europe's #1 Radio Station, CMR Nashville.

recently performed on the Hard Rock Stage at the CMA Music Festival in Nashville (L-R) Nine North Records Dir./Promotion WC/SW Greg Stevens, Way Out West Records President/Artist Co-Manager Tim Russell, Russell, Clif Doyal Agency/CDA Promotions Owner/Artist Co-Manager/Publicist Clif Doyal, Nine North Records President Larry Pareigis, Nine North Records Dir. of Promotion NE/MW Ryan Barnstead and Nine North Records Dir./Secret Projects Kevin Mason

Marine Major David Banning (R), Commanding Officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Nashville, presents Charlie Daniels (L) with the 2008 Marine Corps Coordinating Council Tennessee Leadership award at a Charlie Daniels Band Fan Club Party June 3rd. The annual award is presented to members of the Tennessee community who have made great strides in civil affairs.

kicked up the temperature a few degrees with her performance at the Greased Lightning Daytime Stages at Riverfront Park during the 2008 CMA Music Festival in Nashville. Pictured (l-r): Butch Spyridon, President of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau; Shawanda; Tony Conway, CMA Board member and President/CEO of Buddy Lee Attractions; and CMA Chief Executive Officer Tammy Genovese.

performed at the Greased Lighting Daytime Stages at Riverfront Park in Nashville during the 2008 CMA Music Festival. Pictured (l-r): Sony BMG Nashville Exec VP Butch Waugh; Fitzgerald Hartley management's Terry Elam; Sony BMG Nashville Exec VP A&R Renee Bell; Anderson; Columbia Nashville VP Natl Promotion Jimmy Rector; and Sony BMG Nashville Chairman Joe Galante and Marketing VP Tom Baldrica.

stops by Clear Channel WSIX/Nashville's Gerry House & The House Foundation morning show. L-R: POG's Denise Jones, House Foundation co-host Mike Bohan, Gerry House, POG's Shelley Breen and Leigh Cappillino.

(R) with JRN (Jones Radio Network) syndicated personality Lia (L) during Jewel's "Perfectly Clear" album release party at the Rough Creek Lodge in Glen Rose, TX

(L), host of 'After Midnite W/Blair Garner," gets some slugging tips from NBC-TV's American Gladiator dude Hollywood Yates (R), better known as Wolf, before the City of Hope Celebrity Softball Game in Nashville.

The Big 98)/Nashville recently put on their charity softball game for MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving), "Jocks Versus Cops. L-R: Artists Jeremy McComb, Jason Meadows and Greg Hanna.

hang with Tennessee Titan Jevon Kearse during the Clear Channel WSIX/Nashville Cops & Jocks Celebrity Softball game. (L-R) Clayton Bellamy, Corbett Frasz, Chris Bryne, Kearse and Jason McCoy

was presented with the 2008 CMA Global Country Artist Award Monday (June 2nd) in front of a standing room only crowd at the CMA Global Artist Party at The Stage in Nashville during 2008 CMA Music Festival Week. The Award recognizes outstanding achievement by an artist who has furthered Country Music's popularity and brought attention to the format in their foreign-based territory. Pictured (left to right): Troy Cassar-Daly; Tammy Genovese (CMA Chief Executive Officer); and Jeff Walker (CMA Board Member and President/Owner, AristoMedia)

gave away a ‘Redneck Wedding,' recently complete with shotguns. PD Dave Dunaway said that the station received over 50 entries from couples who wanted to walk down the aisle at the local Bass Pro Shop- Here are the winners Erin Martin and Michael Bryan, now Mr. & Mrs. Bryan.

and his lovely wife Allison pick up a copy of Jewel's debut Valory album, "Perfectly Clear," on its ‘street date of June 3rd. By the way, future daughter Bella is in Allison's belly.

invited labelmates The Lost Trailers on stage to join him for a song. Here are Kenny (L) and LT lead singer Ryder Lee (R).

stopped by Premiere Radio Networks' syndicated Big D & Bubba Show while promoting his new single, "Love Remembers." L-R: Bubba, Craig, Big D

Columbia/Nashville celebrated the latest accomplishment of their own Gretchen Wilson, who recently received her high school diploma from the Adult Learning Center in Lebanon, TN. SonyBMG staffers and industry insiders gathered at Chet Akin's Place to congratulate the Redneck Woman. Label mates Montgomery Gentry did more than just celebrate, they surprised Wilson with a gift to her charitable foundation that will allow one lucky recipient the chance to earn their college degree all expense paid. Columbia VP/Promotion Jimmy Rector, SonyBMG Chairman Joe Galante, Wilson, SonyBMG Exec. VP Butch Waugh, and Columbia Dir/Nat'l Promotion David Friedman

Troy Gentry, Wilson, Eddie Montgomery, Univ. of Phoenix Wendy Paul's and Univ. of Phoenix's Ryan Ball

visits the staff at Zimmer Radio KIXQ/Joplin, MO L-R: KIXQ's Afternoon personality Brett Man; Shawna Russell; PD/midday host, Cody Carlson

recently stopped by Clear Channel's WFUS (US 103.5) Tampa, Fla., where he played MD Erik Tomlin his debut single, "Rock 'N' Roll and Pensacola." Pictured, from left, are Stevens, Robbins Nashville Southeast regional Heather Propper, and Tomlin.

hangs with CBS Radio WDSY/Pittsburgh APD/MD Stoney Richards.

MD/middayer Dee Kelly gets up close & personal with the stars backstage. Dee (R) with Arista star Carrie Underwood

Dee (R) with MCA Nashville artist Josh Turner

hangs with Charlie Chase and Kelly Sutton on the set of FOX Tennesse Mornings. McComb stopped by on 6/2 to sing his latest single "This Town Needs a Bar" and "Wagon Wheel."

jams downtown streets during a recent gas giveaway with morning man Rick Marino.

joined together with Ashley Gorley to celebrate his three #1 Songs including Carrie Underwood's two hits, "Don't Forget To Remember Me" and "All American Girl", plus Trace Adkins most recent #1, "You're Gonna Miss This". Pictured l-r: ASCAP's Mike Sistad; Bug Music CEO John Rudolph; Ashley Gorley; Combustion President Chris Farren; and Bug Music VP/Creative John Allen.

pay a visit to CBS Radio WUSN/Chicago. Pictured L to R: James Young, Chris Thompson, WUSN PD Mike Peterson, WUSN MD Marci Braun, Jon Jones and Mike Eli.

finalized plans to offer episodes of Inside Music Row every Friday on DigitalRodeo.com. Pictured L to R: John Pyne (Director of Marketing and Promotions for DigitalRodeo.com); Bailey (Inside Music Row Host); Brian Covert (Inside Music Row Producer); and James Denham (Inside Music Row Shooter/Editor).

hangin' at the recent ACM Awards in Las Vegas. Then back in Nashville, picking out shoes at a trendy boutique for a video shoot. Emily West with label staff: West (center, red dress) surrounded by (l to r) Capitol Records Nashville's Shane Allen, Jimmy Harnen, Mike Dungan, Steve Hodges and Tom Becci.

Photo Shoot at The Perfect Pair shoe store (l to r): Whitney Dunn, owner, The Perfect Pair; photographer Kristin Barlow; West; owner Casey Stribling, The Perfect Pair.

celebrated the release of their new album, "Back When I Knew It All," with a Country music trivia night at Nashville hot spot The Flying Saucer. (L-R): Back Row – Tom Baldrica (Sony BMG VP Marketing), Jimmy Rector (VP Promotion Columbia Nashville) and David Friedman (National Director Promotion Columbia) Front Row – Clay Bradley (Senior Director A&R Sony BMG), Butch Waugh (Executive VP Sony BMG), Eddie Montgomery, Joe Galante (Chairman Sony BMG), Troy Gentry and Renee Bell (Executive VP A&R Sony BMG)

was recently held at Belmont University in Nashville, where several awards were handed out. The Belmont Book Award, given annually for the Best Book on Country Music, was awarded to Holly George-Warren for her biography of Gene Autry, "Public Cowboy No. 1," at the International Country Music Conference held at Belmont University. Pictured (L to R) are: Country Music Hall of Fame members Harold Bradley, Ralph Emery and Jo Walker-Meador, award recipient Holly George-Warren, and Don Cusic, co-chair of the conference and Chair of the Book Award Committee.

Pictured (L to R) Gary Walker, Ralph Emery, Barry McCloud, Jo Walker-Meador, Charlie Lamb, Beverly Keel, Harold Bradley and Peggy Walker. McCloud received the "Lifetime Achievement" award and Beverly Keel received the "Contemporary" award for country music journalism. These "Charlie Lamb Awards" are funded by Gary and Peggy Walker.

(l to r): James Akenson, Ralph Emery, Jo Walker-Meador, Jay Orr, Harold Bradley and Don Cusic. Jay Orr accepted the "Lifetime Achievement Award" for "linking books with country music" on behalf of the Country Music Hall of Fame and library.

Pictured (l to r): James Akenson, co-chair of ICMC, Ralph Emery, Jo Walker-Meador, Charlie Lamb, Harold Bradley, Don Cusic, Peggy and Gary Walker. The Walkers own The Great Escape and fund the Charlie Lamb Awards for the top Country music journalists.

recently hit his hometown of Charleston, WV to visit with radio and introduce his debut Country single "Don't Think I Don't Think About It." WEZL PD Bill West and Rucker

WEZL morning co-host TJ Phillips, Rucker, co-host Gary Griffin and co-host Rick Rush

WIWF PD Brian Driver and Rucker

WIWF morning goddess Janet Walsh, Rucker and morning co-host Steve Waters

visits with Citadel WSJR/Wilkes Barre/Scranton PD Mark Lindow.

hang with Grand Ole Opry GM Pete Fisher after their Opry performances on 5/27. (L-R) Stacey, Fisher and Covington

stopped by Clear Channel KEEY/Minneapolis for a "K-102 Roadhouse" performance introducing his first single, "Anything Goes." L-R: U-South Northeast/Midwest Regional Promo Rep Chuck Swaney, Randy Houser, KEEY MD Mary Gallas

morning personality Newman doing push-ups during a recent morning show- one of the many boys games they played while co-host Nancy was on vacation.

morning stars John Flint (L) and Tammy Lee (R), with Tom Farley, brother of Chris Farley. Tom just co-authored "The Chris Farley Show, a Biography in 3-Acts."

(L) with Citadel WIVK/Knoxville personality Gunner. Nichols helped raise money for a local high school to make improvements.

performs on the Grand Ole Opry in front of the newly-designed stage set.

recently stopped by Renda Broadcasting WGNE/Jacksonville and Hall Communications WPCV/Lakeland to give them a sneak peak of his first single, "More Than I Deserve." The song goes to radio this fall with his debut album to follow. Pictured (L-R): Kane and Eden Kendall/WGNE Morning Show Personality

Pictured (L-R): Jeni Taylor/WPCV Music Director, Kane, and Mike James/WPCV Program Director

KUPL APD/MD/midday stud Rick 'Bubba' Taylor (L) with his lovely fiancé Kristine- the two will be married in Maui later this year. Any guesses on who married 'up' here?

was the only Country artist to appear at the recent "David Foster and Friends" tribute show in Las Vegas. Shelton sang Foster's hit "Wildflower" and performed a duet with Michael Buble on "Home." (L-R) former Chicago front man Peter Cetera, Buble and Shelton

promotion to find the opening act for the upcoming Kenny Chesney show in Los Angeles. The finals were held at The Hard Rock in Los Angeles. L to R Gretchen Bonaduce, Kristy Swanson (the original Buffy the Vampire Slayer), BNA West Coast Director of Promotion, Dave Dame

recently made a special appearance for his Jack Daniels sponsorship at Longhorn Steakhouse in Cincinnati after a show for Bonneville WUBE. One of his fans proudly displayed their affection for Luke by decorating their car window.

performed at the 'Taste of Cincinnati,' this past Memorial Day weekend on the Entercom WUBE (B-105) stage. L-R: Morning stars Bill Whyte and Amanda Orlando, Jimmy, WUBE MD Kathy O'Connor and WUBE PD Travis Moon.

(L) with Cox WKHK/Richmond Promotions Director Laura Kibler after a recent show in Glen Allen, VA.

pays a visit to Federated Media WQHK/Ft. Wayne, IN- L-R: OM Dave Michaels, Miller, Lofton Creek Regional Chris Borchetta

gambled for a cause as he hosted the first annual Music Row Open Charity Poker Tournament on Saturday May 17, 2008, at the Hooters Casino Hotel in Las Vegas. The evening raised $1000 for the Nashville Chapter of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer. Pictured (L-R): Nick Lawson/Sanctuary, Ben Vaughn/EMI Music Publishing, Juli Newton-Griffith/Melrose Entertainment and Larry Willoughby/Capitol Nashville

or is XM Highway 16 MD/air personality dressed as one of the Founding Fathers for Memorial Day weekend. Here is Jay (L) with Robbins/Nashville artist Joshua Stevens (R).

PD/MD Will Robinson, right, got into the rock 'n' roll spirit with the help of a mullet wig when Robbins/Nashville artist Joshua Stevens, left, stopped by to play his debut single, "Rock 'N' Roll and Pensacola."

signs an exclusive agreement with Time Life to release 143 never-before-heard recordings by Hank Williams Sr. from a Middle Tennessee radio series sponsored by a milling company in 1951. Pictured (left to right): F. Keith Adkinson, Jett Williams' husband, manager, and attorney; Jett Williams, Mike Jason, Time Life Senior Vice President, Audio & Video Retail

stopped by Clear Channel KWNR/Las Vegas to perform for a listener appreciation breakfast show prior to the ACM Awards. Pictured (left to right): Carter's Chord's Becky and Emily Robertson, KWNR's Promotions Director Bill Lubitz, Carter's Chord's Joanna and KWNR PD Cary Rolfe