Country Music Radio Industry Pics & Snapshots

visits with Citadel WFBE/Flint, MI MD/morning man Keith Allen and his two little ones. (L-R) Allen, Dimitri, Dante and Duncan

stops by the CBS KFRG/San Bernadino studios to visit the morning Frogmen. Left to right: "Frogman Tommy," Darius Rucker, "Frogman Scott" & Producer JB

spends some time backstage with staff from Clear Channel KTOM/Monterey-Salinas, CA. L-R: KTOM OM Sam Segovia, Trailer Choir's Crystal and Butter, KTOM's PD Wes Poe and MD Jim Pearson and Trailer Choir's Big Vinny and Trailer Choir's band member Shug

and the writers of his #1 hit, "Home" were recently honored at a party hosted by BMI/Nashville. Pictured are (l-r): back row: Starstruck Entertainment's Narvel Blackstock, Warner Bros. Records' Bill Bennett and Gator Michaels, Universal Music Publishing's Pat Higdon, producer Brent Rowan and Starstruck Entertainment's Brandon Blackstock; front row: BMI's Clay Bradley, co-writer Amy Foster, Blake Shelton, co-writer Alan Chang and BMI's Jody Williams.

visits the CMA (Country Music Association) offices and signs up for membership. Seated left to right: Tammy Genovese, CMA Chief Executive Officer; Jessica Simpson; Ed Benson, recently retired CMA Chief Strategic Officer. Standing left to right: Hank Adam Locklin, CMA Senior Manager of Membership & Industry Relations; Betsy Walker, CMA Executive Assistant; Landon Morgan, CMA Executive Assistant; Brandi Simms, CMA Manager of Executive Programs

air personality Rob Ryan (R) hangs with BBR artist Jason Aldean recently after a Denver show featuring Jason.

stars of CMT's popular reality series "Can You Duet?" recently signed with Big Machine Records. Pictured L-R: [TOP ROW] Rick Barker, Coppola Manager; Tom Luteran, Senior Director of A&R at EMI Music Publishing; Andrew Kautz, General Manager of Big Machine Records; Lex Lipsitz, Coppola Manager [BOTTOM ROW] Kacey Coppola; Scott Borchetta, President & CEO of Big Machine Records; Kate Coppola

poses with the staff of the William Morris Agency after signing an exclusive agreement with the company to handle his booking duties. Pictured L to R: Tinti Moffat (William Morris Agency), Lawrence Mathis (Gregory's manager and Mathis Entertainment President), Gregory, Rob Beckham (William Morris Agency), Rick Shipp (William Morris Agency), and Jack Purcell (Big Machine).

hangs out on the set with Montage/Nashville group The Road Hammers.(L-R) Standing: Alexander, Corbett Frazs and Chris Byrne Sitting: Jason McCoy and Clayton Bellamy

gathered backstage with his new team, when he played a packed house at Nashville's Wildhorse Saloon on Friday night. L-R: Rendy Lovelady, RLM; Bill Catino, Stroudavarious Records; Kimberly Trosdahl, Bigger Picture Promotion; Jeff Solima, Bigger Picture Promotion; Karen Stuffer; Worley; Keith Kaufman, WSIX Program Director; Tracy McGlocklin, Mission Management; Michael Powers; John Huie, CAA.

recently visited the Clear Channel WSIX/Nashville studios where they hung out with with afternoon guys Big D & Bubba, morning host Gerry House and one of their own label staffers. LBT's Phillip Sweet, Bubba, LBT's Karen Fairchild, LBT's Jimmy Westbrook, LBT's Kimberly Schlapman and Big D

Sweet, Capitol Sr. Dir./A&R and fill-in sidekick on the House Foundation morning show Autumn House, House, Schlapman, Fairchild and Westbrook

(R) performed at a listener appreciation show last week for Entercom WPAW/Greensboro, where he met up with station PD Randall Bliss (L).

MD Billy Dukes (L) and Brad Paisley (R) show off favorite hats for this shot on Brad's bus at the recent Paisley Party Tour stop in Raleigh, NC. Brad is climbing the charts now with his latest smash, "Waitin' on a Woman."

meets up with Clear Channel KUSS/San Diego MD/night slammer Geoff Alan during his tour stop.

hangs out with Grand Ole Opry GM Pete Fisher after his performance on the famed stage.

hangs with Clear Channel WRBT/Harrisburg PD JT Bosch (R) before a recent concert in Hershey. On the left is Valory Music Co Nat'l Promo Dir. George Briner. We are not sure if the three of them cruised to the show on JT's hog.

visited with Entercom WGGY/Wilkes-Barre at a recent PA stop on the Paisley Party Tour. Pictured L to R: WGGY Music Director Tanya Burko and Chuck Wicks

visits Citadel WOKQ/Dover, NH (L-R) PD Mark Jennings, Whitney Duncan, MD Dan Lunnie, and overnights JC Coffey.

stopped by Clear Channel WLAC-A/Nashville's "The Music Row Show" to chat with co-hosts Scott Southworth and Heino Moeller. L-R: The Music Row Show co-host Scott Southworth, Carter's Chord's Joanna, Becky and Emily Robertson and co-host Heino Moeller

welcomes Stringtown Records artist John Michael Montgomery as part of their 20th annual CAP Fund Care-A-Van for child abuse prevention. John Michael played a benefit concert along with RCA's Chuck Wicks and Valory Music Co. artist Justin Moore. Pictured are Tony "Radar" Hess, Scott Dolphin, JMM, morning goddess Karen Dalessandro, and OM Kerry Wolfe

Newly promoted Arista Nashville Sr. Director/Regional Promotion Lori Hartigan was honored with a plaque recognizing her 16 years with Sony BMG Nashville. (l-r): Sony BMG Nashville Chairman Joe Galante and Executive VP Butch Waugh; Hartigan; Arista Nashville recording artist Brad Paisley; and Arista Nashville VP National Promotion, Skip Bishop.

recently received a visit from Solo Artist and member of Confederate Railroad Cody McCarver. Pictured are: WOWC Afternoon Host Jeff Barnes, WOWC Morning Host Donnie Andrews, Cody McCarver, WOWC PD Josh Brandon

hangs out with CBS Radio KMPS/Seattle PD Becky Brenner on a recent tour stop.

morning duo Woody (L) and Paula (R) interview Caroline from the Reno chapter of the American Red Cross (center) during the station's fundraiser for victims of local house fires. A total of $9,182.58 was raised for the six families who lost everything in the fires.

visits the goddess of radio, Citadel WCTO/Allentown PD Shelly Easton

(in front) got a four star welcome when she joined actor and comedian Carlos Mencia for a performance in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The visit will be part of an ABC Television Special "America United: In Support of Our Troops," scheduled to air in early September.

recently hosted a show with MCA artist Gary Allan. L-R: PD Rik Mikals, middayer Amy Raye, Gary Allan, weekend goddess Staci Brooks, and weekender Big Jim

staged a special performance at The Rutledge in downtown Nashville Recently. Industry and artists were entertained as Armiger performed songs off her second album, Believe, including her current single, "Unseen." Pictured L to R: Jeremy McComb (Parallel/CO5/Nashville), Emily West (Capitol Nashville), Katie Armiger (Cold River), Pete O'Heeron of Cold River Records and Larry Pareigis of Nine North.

hits the road to promote their single "Drive Away." Here's the Country Thunder crew at Clear Channel WKSF/Asheville, NC. L-R: Bobby Young SVP Country Thunder/Permian, Jeff Davis OM WKSF, Jennifer Hicks (Bluefield), Brian Hatfield APD WKSF, Rick Ferrell (Bluefield), Jeff Davis SE Regional Mgr. / Promotion and Marketing

stopped by the Clear Channel WSIX/Nashville studios to hang with afternoon guys Big D and Bubba. (L-R) Bubba, Vassar, Big D and USouth Dir./National Promo. Denise Roberts

transformed to "92.5 The Jackass," this week in honor of the Democratic National Convention that is coming to town. To commemorate the kick-off, the station presented the ‘Running of the Donkeys."

visits the GAC Nights crew recently. L-R: GAC Nights host Suzanne Alexander, Jessica, Exec Producer Donna Hughes and Assoc Producer Renee McNeill

stopped by the All Access Nashville offices to perform his new single, "Why Ask Why." (L-R): CDA Promotions-Nashville's Clif Doyal; All Access Ass't Country Editor Kelly Daniel; Charlie Allen; All Access Country Editorial Ass't Mary Lynne O'Neal; All Access Country Editor Jim Asker; River Run Records' Diane Delena.

hangs with CBS Radio VP/Programming and KILT/Houston PD Jeff Garrison and his wife Becky before a show at Reliant Stadium. (L-R) Urban, Becky and Garrison

hangs with Cox KKBQ/Houston staffers before his show at Reliance Stadium in Houston as part of the Kenny Chesney Poets & Pirates Tour. (L-R) PD Johnny Chiang, Bryan, APD Christi Brooks and Capitol Rep. Shane Allen

recently played the sunny state of Florida and don't these people look tanned! L-R: Clear Channel WKKT/Charlotte MD/air personality Ryan Dokke, Arista VP/Promo Skip Bishop, Ronnie Dunn, Citadel KRST/Albuquerque MD Paul Bailey, Kix Brooks, Beasley WKIS/Miami PD Ken Boesen, and Arista Nashville Regional Promo Director Jeri Cooper.

recently gave 9-year old Kacy Bennett the chance to interview Big Machine Records artist Taylor Swift at WQYK.com. L-R: WQYK afternooner Randy Price, Taylor, Kacy, afternoon stud Dave McKay

stop by Enterom WBEE/Rochester, NY and help PD Billy Kidd propose to his girlfriend Val on air...and she said yes! (L-R) RH's Corbett Frasz, RH's Clayton Bellamy, Val, Kidd, RH's Jason McCoy and RH's Chris Byrne

PD Lee Douglas gets a visit from Warner Bros. artist Whitney Duncan.

hosted an invitation-only event on Wednesday, August 13, to commemorate Alan Jackson's career milestone of 50,000,000 albums sold. In 1989, Jackson was the first artist signed to the fledgling Arista Nashville imprint, which has remained his label home to this day. Jackson has already topped the airplay charts twice this year – with "Good Time" and "Small Town Southern Man" – both from his 17th smash album, Good Time. Pictured (l-r): Arista Nashville VP National Promotion Skip Bishop; Sony BMG Nashville Executive VP Butch Waugh; Jackson; Sony BMG Nashville Chairman Joe Galante; and Jackson manager Craig Fruin.

welcomed Robbins Nashville recording artist Rockie Lynne to town for a special in studio acoustic performance Tuesday morning (8/12) and then a VIP lunch for a packed house at Crossville's Beef & Barrel Restaurant & Lounge. Rockie gave fans a sneak peek at what they can expect when he headlines this year's Cumberland County Fair Saturday August 23rd. (Pictured Are: WOWF Morning Host Joe Bennett, Rockie Lynne, WOWF Morning Co-Host Ronni Chase & WOWF PD Josh Brandon)

was the star of the show recently, cooking show that is- with the theme "Upper Middle Class White Trash," Curb staffers and invited guests dropped into the Nashville Whole Foods to whip up yummy treats like fried Twinkies, bison meatloaf, corn dogs, and of course, mac and cheese. The group got to sit in with some of the in-house chefs at Whole Foods who taught everyone the special recipes. After the classes and the food was prepared, everyone sat down to a delicious meal- fried Twinkies and all- Robert Turner from WEA and All Access Ass't Country Editor Kelly Daniel looking pretty proud of themselves after whipping up some mac and cheese.

Curb VP/Promo Adrian Michaels, up front, leading the charge and calling orders.

L-R (back row): Curb VP/Promo April Rider, Clear Channel WSIX/Nashville PD Keith Kaufman, All Access Ass't Country Editor Kelly Daniel, Lee Brice, All Access Country Editorial Ass't Mary Lynne O'Neal, All Access Country Editor Jim Asker and 377 Management's Enzo DeVincenzo. In front: Curb VP/Promo Adrian Michaels and April Rider's son Luke

recently presented Clear Channel WUSY/Chattanooga with a commemorative plaque celebrating the station's quarter-century of Country music. Pictured standing (l-r): Arista Nashville Dir of Natl Promotion Lesly Tyson; Columbia Nashville Regl Promo Mgr Bo Martinovich; Sony BMG Nashville Exec VP Butch Waugh; BNA Promo VP Bryan Frasher; Cruze; Sony BMG Nashville Marketing VP Tom Baldrica; Poindexter; RCA Nashville Promo VP Keith Gale; Sony BMG Nashville Chairman Joe Galante; and RCA Nashville Dir of Natl Promotion Doug Baker. Pictured seated (l-r): RCA Nashville Regl Promo Mgr Josh Easler; Columbia Nashville Promo VP Jimmy Rector; and Arista Nashville Promo VP Skip Bishop.

MD/middayer Dee Kelly (R) and her father, David (L), got to spend some time with Dolly Parton (center) at a recent show.

stopped by Clear Channel KTST/Oklahoma City to perform their current single "When It Rains" and a few other tracks from their upcoming September 16 release titled Jet Black & Jealous. Pictured L to R: EYB's James Young, KTST PD Tom Travis, EYB's Jon Jones, Mike Eli and Chris Thompson

visits Entercom's KBWF (The WOLF)/San Francisco. L-R: Chris (Whitney's guitarist), host Ken Anderson, Whitney Duncan, host Corey Foley, and co-host/producer Eddie King.

(R) with Atlantic Star Communications WTCR/Huntington, WV personality Clint McElroy (L)

While playing in Louisville, KY, Valory Music Co. recording artist, Justin Moore, got to hang out with ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons. L-R: Josh Cross (JM band member), Justin Moore, Billy Gibbons and Roger Coleman (JM Band member).

and his co-writers Gary Hannan and Phil O'Donnell celebrate their #1 hit, "Back When I Knew It All," recorded Columbia Nashville duo Montgomery Gentry. Pictured Left To Right: EMI's Ben Vaughn; Sea Gayle Music's Liz O'Sullivan; Phil O'Donnell; Troy Gentry; Trent Willmon; Eddie Montgomery; Gary Hannan; Sony BMG's Joe Galante; Sea Gayle Music's Chris Dubois, and ASCAP Sr. VP Connie Bradley

stopped by Clear Channel WSIX/Nashville to hang with Gerry House & The House Foundation. (L-R) House, Owen and Mike Bohan

visits Double O Radio WWNU/Columbia SC. L-R: morning host Tyler, Troy, Intern Brooke Hogan, Producer Nix

stops by Clear Channel KNIX/Phoenix on his recent tour of the West Coast. (L-R) morning show host Ben Campbell, Houser, morning show host Matt McAllister and PD Ray Massie

(center) recently visited with Greater Media WKLB/Boston's PD Mike Brophey (L) and MD Ginny Rogers (R).

third from left) and his band visit CBS Radio WDSY/Pittsburgh for their Eat & Greet concert series and get to hang out with APD/MD Stoney Richards (second from right).

launched his current radio tour in his hometown of Austin, Texas, with a visit and performance at Clear Channel's KASE 101 that included his debut single, "Somebody Find Me A Preacher."

spent some time with the staff of Clear Channel WMZQ/Washington, DC at the "Thirsty Monkey" backstage at the Nissan Pavilion. L-R: WMZQ Morning Show Producer Brice Johnson; WMZQ Promo Asst. Juan Galdamez; WMZQ Promo Dir. Kim Sauer; Toby Keith; WMZQ Midday host Michael J; WMZQ PD Meg Stevens; WMZQ APD/MD Jeffro

Music Director Highway 16/US Country Jay Thomas visits backstage with Columbia Records artist Gretchen Wilson before her show at Wolf Trap in Northern Virginia.

stopped by ADX Communications WYCT/Pensacola to visit with the fine folks in the city he refers to in his first single, "Rock 'N Roll & Pensacola." L-R: (back) WYCT APD/morning personality Brent Lane, WYCT saleswoman Norma Garcia, Joshua Stevens, WYCT sales assistant Nikki Moore, WYCT saleswoman Tori Begnaud, WYCT front desk extroadinaire Lauren Fenner, WYCT MD/afternoon driver Catfish. In front is WYCT GSM Susan Nieman.

visited with Citadel WOKQ/Dover, NH at a recent show on her Waking Up Laughing Tour in Guilford, New Hampshire. Pictured L to R: WOKQ Program Director, Mark Jennings and Martina McBride

hangs with Lincoln Financial Media KSON/San Diego PD John Marks on a recent tour stop.

teamed up with NASCAR driver John Andretti for the "Race For Riley," which raised money for Riley's Children's Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. L-R: TelluRide's Cain Hall, Adam Craig and Ryan Jones; John Andretti; Nancy Andretti; TelluRide's Brian Smith and Jimi Hendrix.

(center) welcomes Show Dog Nashville artist Toby Keith (R) and Country comedian Rodney Carrington (L) in studio as they promote their new movie, "Beer For My Horses."

a special night of music featuring a songwriter in-the-round showcase with some of Nashville's finest tunesmiths. Rhean Boyer, Liz Rose, Pam Rose and Annie Tate performed many of their hits for the packed audience. Pictured (left to right): SESAC's Tim Fink, Annie Tate, SESAC's John Mullins, Liz Rose, Pam Rose and Rhean Boyer.

(R) makes faces with Citadel KSCS/Dallas APD Chris Huff (L) before a recent Paisley Party tour stop.

rocked the crowd last Saturday at his Lollapalooza debut at Grant Park in Chicago. Pictured (Left to Right): ASCAP's Earle Simmons, C3's Charlie Walker, Dierks Bentley, William Morris Agency's Jay Williams and Bentley's Manager, Scott Kernahan of Rogue Music.

meet up backstage with the staff of Empire Broadcasting KRTY/San Jose before a show. L-R: Nate Deaton (KRTY San Jose GM), Eddie Montgomery, Tina Ferguson (KRTY Sales Manager), Troy Gentry and Larry Santiago (Columbia Nashville's West Coast Regional)

hangs with Citadel WKDF/Nashville morning show co-host Josh Talkington. (L-R) Joanna Robertson, Emily Robertson, Talkington and Becky Robertson

joined tour headliner, Hootie & The Blowfish, in Chastain Park—stop 17 on the 25-city national Homegrown Tour – on August 1st in Atlanta, GA. Photo ID: Back Row: Loren Ellis of Drew Davis Band; Roger Malinowski of Drew Davis Band; Jim "Soni" Sonefeld of Hootie & The Blowfish; Mo Levone of Drew Davis Band; and Mark Bryan of Hootie & The Blowfish Front Row: Dean Felber of Hootie & The Blowfish; Darius Rucker of Hootie & The Blowfish; and Drew Davis of Drew Davis Band

welcome Back-To-One Records new group Clear Blue 22 to the station. L-R: KUBB Morning Show Producer Mike Ellis, CB 22's Don Simpson (with hat), CB 22's Paul Reyes, KUBB MD/middayer Dee Kelly and CB 22's Jasmine West

dropped by the new XM Nashville HQ in the Sommet Center Tower today, to join PD Jon Anthony (L) LIVE on Highway 16.

PD Mike O'Brian (L) and MD/night slammer Geoff Alan (M) hang with sassy new RCA West Coaster Stacy Nichols (R).

DE VP/GM Jane Bartsch makes the jump- Jane convinced a bunch of her friends recently to skydive- something they have talked about for years. As far as we know, all the chutes opened. Congrats Jane!

Market Manager Mark Krieschen (R) with Syndicated host Lia.

stopped by NBC's "Today Show" to talk about his #1 song "Home" and his recent appearance in People Magazine's "Summer's Hottest Bachelors." (L-R) Hoda Kotb, Shelton and Kathie Lee Gifford

were recently honored with the 2,367th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The ceremony included the duo's friends, Dr. Phil and Robin McGraw, as guest speakers. Pictured: Kix Brooks (left) and Ronnie Dunn (right) pose by their star, as Robin and Dr. Phil McGraw look on.

visits Citadel KSCS/Dallas where they performed for 40 lucky listeners. (L-R) Chris Thompson (EYB), James Young (EYB), Crash Pottet PD/KSCS, Mike Eli (EYB), Chris Huff MD/KSCS, Jon Jones (EYB)

visited the Big Machine/Nashville headquarters after signing a long-term promotion and distribution agreement with the label. Pictured L to R: Mike Rakos (No Strings Attached, CEO/President); Darren Taylor (No Strings Attached); Andrew Kautz (Big Machine Records General Manager); Big Machine Records President & CEO Scott Borchetta; Adam Gregory; Adam's manager Lawrence Mathis of Mathis Entertainment; Brad Allen (Co-Head of A&R, Midas Records); and Keith Follese (Co-Head of A&R, Midas Records).

recently threw Big Machine artist Taylor Swift a graduation party in honor of her receiving her high school diploma in the mail. L-R: Bruce Logan – PD; Taylor Swift; Ken Buckner – On-Air PM Drive; Ryan Dokke – APD/MD

gets a visit from Show Dog Records group Trailer Choir. Photo Id (from left to right): Trailer Choir's Crystal and Butter, WIWF's PD Brian Driver, Trailer Choir's Big Vinny and Trailer Choir's band member Shug

visits Keymarket Communications WOGI/Pittsburgh L-R: WOGI Froggy PD Frank Bell, Whitney, MD Dave Anthony

gathers after raising $252,962 for the kids at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital in a recent radiothon.

(center) visited with Clear Channel KEEY's Gregg Swedberg (L) and his daughter Xandi (R) before the K102 Concert and Biker Rally Against Diabetes.

OM/PD Bob Richards (L) and MD J.D. Cannon (R) got to hang with Arista Nashville's Brad Paisley (center) during a recent tour stop.

visited Clear Channel KSD/St. Louis and performed before a Cardinals game. L-R: Lyric Street VP/Promotion Dale Turner, Josh, KSD PD and afternoon flame-thrower Billy Greenwood

MD/afternooner Jeffro hangs with Lyric Street's Rascal Flatts before their show in the capitol city. L-R) Jay DeMarcus, Jeffro, Joe Don Rooney and Gary LeVox

PD Pepper Daniels (L) with River Run/Spinville artist Charlie Allen (R).

with some radio heavies before a recent show in Hershey, PA. Pictured L-R: Citadel WIOV/Lancaster PD Al Brock, Times and News Publishing WGTY/York, PA PD Scott Donato, Clear Channel WRBT/Harrisburgh PD, JT Bosch, Citadel WCAT/Harrisburg PD Will Robinson (WCAT) and Delmarva Broadcasting WXCY/Wilmington, DE PD Dave Hovel.

visits Rusty Walker Programming Consultants in Iuka, MS yesterday. Pictured left to right in front of Ellie's Snack Bar, home of the world-famous "slug burger," are: (front row): Harold Darwin, RWPC, JJ Jobe, RWPC, Rusty Walker, RWPC, Wind-up Nashville/Nine North's Eric Durrance. (back row): Scott Huskey, RWPC, Nine North's Larry Pareigis, Wind-up Nashville/Porter-Gentry Productions' Teddy Gentry, Nine North's Tom Moran.

The Paisley Party Tour recently rolled into Charlotte, NC, where Brad had a chance to hang out with some cool guys and a veritable alphabet soup of calls and titles! Brad is on the air now with his latest smash, "Waitin' on a Woman." Pictured (l-r): Clear Channel WKKT Charlotte APD/MD Ryan Dokke; Clear Channel WKSF/Asheville MD Brian Hatfield; Paisley; CBS Radio WSOC Charlotte PD D.J. Stout and APD/MD Rick McCracken; and Double O Radio WWNU Columbia, SC PD Tyler.

took time to get to know Riverbend Communications KTHK/Idaho Falls, ID PD/air personality "Brother Dale" Desmond's family at Cheyenne Frontier Days in Cheyenne, WY before she opened for Rascal Flatts. Pictured l-r: Brother Dale's wife Melinda, son Cal, Swift, Brother Dale. Front row l-r: Brother Dale's daughters Emmalee, Rebekah, and Savanna.

front and center) proudly shows off her new bodyguards at CBS Radio WQYK/Tampa. L-R: Afternoon Drive Host Dave McKay, MD Jay Roberts, Dps/PD Mike Culotta, Warner Bros. SE Rep Brooks Quigley.

made a recent stop at the Country Music Association to perform songs off his self-titled debut album. Pictured left to right are Craig Bann (AristoMedia, Sr. VP Publicity/Video Promotion), Rob Dalton (Midas VP/Promotion & New Revolution co-owner), Adam Gregory, Tammy Genovese (CMA Chief Executive Officer), and Adam's manager Lawrence Mathis of Mathis Entertainment.

performed in Cincinnati recently for the last night of the American Idols Live! Tour 2008 and 19 Recordings and Arista Nashville executives came out to show their support. (L-R) Arista Nashville VP Marketing & Artist Development Jon Elliot, 19 Entertainment's Lane Newland, Sony BMG Nashville Chairman Joe Galante, Sony BMG VP/Digital Business Heather McBee, Cook, Arista Nashville VP/Ntl Promotion Skip Bishop, Sony BMG Nashville Exec. VP Butch Waugh and VP/Marketing Tom Baldrica.

stops by Clear Channel Country sisters WSSL and WESC in Greenville, SC on her radio tour. (l-r): WSSL/WESC OM Steve Geofferies, Whitney Duncan, WSSL APD/MD/afternooner Kix Layton, WESC MD/night personality John Landrum

visit with the staff from Forever Communications WBVR/Bowling Green, KY (L-R) RH Jason McCoy, RH Corbett Frasz, RH Chris Byrne, Montage's Ted Wagner, RH Clayton Bellamy, WBVR's Scooter Davis, WBVR's Myla Thomas and Montage's Mike Wilson

took the stage with Columbia Nashville duo Montgomery Gentry to sing "My Town" during a show in Simpsonville, SC. Pictured L-R: Eddie Montgomery, Jeremy McComb & Troy Gentry

(L), A2M/Blind Mule artist Tracy Byrd (C) and Lofton Creek's Pat Roper (R) visit after Mark's set at the Riverfront Stage at the 2008 CMA Music Festival.

recently presented checks to two Verizon Wireless stores for the HopeLine Program for domestic violence awareness. Verizon Wireless store in Charlotte, NC (L-R) United Family Services' Kelly Forney, Verizon Wireless' Carly Culbertson and Roberts

(L) with famed producer Sir George Martin (R) six-time GRAMMY winner and legendary producer, arranger, composer, and author, who was honored in LA on Saturday at the NARAS Foundation's Starry Night Benefit.

on the set to shoot their new video for the single, "When it Rains." Pictured L to R are: James Young/Eli Young Band, Sarah Blincoe/C3 Management, George Courie/C3 Management, Jon Jones/Eli Young Band, Mike Eli/Eli Young Band, Jason Ponciroli/ Director (The Brads), Blake McClure/Director (The Brads), Chris Thompson/Eli Young Band, Fletcher Foster Sr. VP/GM Universal Records South, Deanna Kay/Tacklebox Films

with Citadel Country WGKX/Memphis PD Tim Jones after the Lady A show at WC Handy Park on Beale Street. (L-R) Charles Kelly, Jones, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood