Country Music Radio Industry Pics & Snapshots

recently hosted some of Nashville's top songwriters at her ranch in Stephenville, TX for a writers retreat. The writers stayed at her new studio and guest house on the 2200-acre ranch she shares with husband Ty Murray. L-R: Patrick Davis, Marv Green, Travis Hill, Lisa Carver, Dave Berg and Jewel

PD Travis Moon takes lessons from Cold River artist Katie Armiger. Moon learned to play her single "Unseen" on his most favorite and awesome lavender and pink guitar.

new album 'Jet Black & Jealous,' was just released and here's some happy fans holding their new CDs.

recently made a guest appearance on the syndicated Live with Regis and Kelly, where she performed "15 Minutes of Shame" from her just-released album, Why Wait. Pictured (l-r): Kelly Ripa; Cook; and guest co-host, Kyle MacLachlan, from ABC's Desperate Housewives.

held it's quarterly #1 Songrwriters show at the Bluebird in Nashville recently and honored some of the best songwriters in the industry. (L-R) front row: David Vincent Williams, Jim Femino, Taylor Swift and Phil O'Donnell Back row: ACM Board Member Pat Higdon and ACM Director of Membership & Events Michelle Goble.

radio tour recently wound through Pittsburgh where he met with the staff of Keymarket WOGI (Froggy) and played them his debut single, "Somebody Find Me A Preacher." Pictured, from left, are the label's Joe Redmond, Froggy's Chachi, Hudson, Froggy PD Dave Anthony and VP/programming Frank Bell.

spends time with Clear Channel WKSJ/Mobile staff after her show at The Wharf in Orange Beach, AL. Pictured (l-r): WKSJ PD/MD Bill Black, Whitney Duncan & WKSJ OM/CC Mobile Dir Prog. Steve Powers

signs with Country Crossing Records, a division of Stroudavarious Records. L-R: Aaron, VP/Promotion Bill Catino, Chairman/CEO James Stroud

visits Beasley KCYE (The Coyote)/Las Vegas. (L to R): Show Dog Nashville's Mica Roberts, Las Vegas' KCYE PD R.W. Smith and Show Dog's West Coast Rep Lisa Owen.

afternooner Toby Tucker (L) hangs backstage with Capitol Nashville star Keith Urban (R) after his set on the Poets & Pirates Tour in Indianapolis.

visits Clear Channel WUSY/Chatanooga- L-R: OM/PD Jay Cruze, Randy

and her band performed at the Oklahoma State Fair as the featured guest star for Clear Channel's wildly popular "Okie Karaoke" contest, hosted by sister Country stations KXXY and KTST. (L-R): Keith Russell, guitarist; Tim Russell, bass player, co-manager; Ben B. Buckland, Clear Channel Networks Manager, and Shawna Russell at the Oklahoma State Fair

was presented with a plaque commemorating his first televised Grand Ole Opry appearance. L to R: Doc McGhee (McGhee Entertainment), Frank Rand (McGhee Entertainment), Pete Fisher (Grand Ole Opry), Darius Rucker (Capitol Records Nashville), Steve Buchanan (Grand Ole Opry), Scott McGhee (McGhee Entertainment), Steve Hauser (WMA), and Frank Rogers (EMI)

recently got together to perform at the GRAMMY Foundation sponsored Songwriters Circle, held at McNamara Alumni Center during the Republican National Convention. (l-r) are Jimmy Jam, Brett James, Universal Records South artist Jennifer Hanson, Allison Peacock, Joe Nichols and Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy and President of the GRAMMY Foundation.

performed to a sold-out show at City Hall in Nashville on Saturday night. The S.R.O. crowd was treated to a 75 minute set that included Pat's new hit single, "Let Me." From left to right: Sony BMG Executive Vice President Butch Waugh; Green; BNA Records V.P. Promotion Bryan Frasher and Sony BMG V.P. Digital Business, Heather McBee.

caught up with CMT's "Top 20 Countdown" host Lance Smith outside her alma mater, Northeastern State University, in Tahlequah, OK.

squad hangs with Capitol's Dierks Bentley before his show at ECU on September 4th. (L-R) PD/morning man Mad Dawg, Crystie Kelly, Bentley, Blake Larson and morning co-host Dylan McKay

performed at the famed Bluebird Cafe in Nashville with over $3,000 raised for children with asthma to attend camp. Pictured (L-R): Phillip White, Jeff Stevens, Luke Bryan, Karen Sturgeon, Todd Sansom, Kerri Edwards (Red Light Management), Jedd Hughes, Judy Harris, Sheila Marczak (Miller Harris Foundation), and Doug Johnson.

performed at "Political Chicks a Go–Go," a special women's event at the Republican National Convention to celebrate women's leadership, sponsored by Lifetime TV Network, Rock The Vote and White House Black Market. Warner Bros./Nashville artist John Rich (of Big & Rich) and comedian Two Foot Fred also made appearances. L-R: Rock the Vote Executive Director Heather Smith, Lifetime Networks Executive Vice President of Public Affairs Meredith Wagner, singer John Rich, comedian Two–Foot Fred, and country music trio Carter's Chord at "Political Chicks a Go–Go" Party at Republican National Convention, hosted by LIFETIME Networks, Rock the Vote, RightNOW!, and White House Black Market. Party was a fundraiser for American Red Cross Hurricane Relief Fund.

suited up with the Air Guard and took a ride in an F-16 Falcon at the 149th Fighter Wing in San Antonio, TX

morning star and Country singer Chad Brock (R) stopped by GAC-TV to chat with host Suzanne Alexander (L).

played to a full house recently and visited with some fine radio folks from the area. L-R: Brian Jennings (Clear Channel WGAR/Cleveland PD); Cliff Blake (Columbia Nashville's Northeast Regional); Eddie Montgomery; Sue Wilson (Rubber City Radio WQMX/Akron PD); Troy Gentry; Dave Steele (CumulusWQXK/Youngstown PD)

visits Citadel WKHX/Atlanta afternoon personality Bill Seller at a recent Brad Paisley show in Atlanta.

hosted their 2nd Annual Pub Crawl recently on the streets of Nashville. Approximately 9,000 fans packed Demonbreun to hear free live music from Trace Adkins, Darius Rucker, Emily West and Luke Bryan. L-R: Trace Adkins, Darius Rucker, Emily West, Luke Bryan, Capitol Nashville CEO Mike Dungan

served as host of the inaugural ACM HONORS, held last night in Nashville at the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum. The event celebrated the special honorees and off-camera winners from the 43rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Pictured (l-r): RCA Nashville VP National Promotion Keith Gale, Sony BMG Nashville Executive VP Butch Waugh, ACM Executive Director Bob Romeo, McBride, and Sony BMG Nashville Chairman Joe Galante.

pays a visit to Clear Channel WKSF/Asheville, NC to promote his new single "Cold." Here he is with MD Brian Hatfield and PD Jeff Davis giving us the "cold" shoulder and enjoying a nice view. (L-R) Hatfield, McComb and Davis

PD John Paul (Center) with Capitol West Coast Rep Mike Krinik (L) and Lyric Street West Coast Rep Kris Lamb (R) at the Paul family beach hose in Ocean Park, WA.

recently participated in Darryl Worley's Tennessee River Run. L-R: Leigh Cappillino, Worley, Denise Jones and Shelly Breen

was in Tampa Wednesday celebrating his CD release with a concert at the Dallas Bull, hosted by CBS Radio WQYK/Tampa. (l to r): Capitol's Angela Lange, Randy Price (Afternoon Drive), Mike Culotta (Ops/PD), Darius, and Dave McKay (Afternoon Drive).

held "Jimmy Waynesday" on September 17th with The Valory Music Co. artist Jimmy Wayne performing at an Oakland area restaurant. (L-R) morning co-host Ken Anderson, Wayne, morning co-host Corey Foley and morning guy Eddie King

PD Mike Hammond (L) and Stringtown Records artist John Michael Montgomery (R) hangout after the Second Harvest Food Bank fundraiser.

welcomed RCA's Chuck Wicks to the Blindhorse Saloon recently. (L-R) RCA VP/Nat'l Promo Keith Gale, CC/Greenville OM Steve Geofferies, Wicks, WSSL MD Kix Layton, RCA Regional Promo Manager Josh Easler

just got bitten by a copperhead snake not too long ago outside his house just outside of Atlanta. Here he is back on the air posing with a Clorox, a leucistic rat snake that coils around his neck.

staffers convened in Atlanta during a stop on Toby Keith's Biggest & Baddest tour last week to celebrate together the label's three-year anniversary. Photo ID - L to R: Show Dog Nashville's Lisa Owen West Coast rep, Kevin Erickson Midwest rep, Greg Sax Southwest rep, Toby Keith, Rick Moxley VP Promotions, Nathan Cruise Southeast rep, George Nunes General Manager and Bill Kennedy VP Sales & Marketing Front row (kneeling): L to R: Show Dog Nashville's Ali Sparico Promotion Coordinator and Suzanne Durham Northeast rep (Show Dog staff members not included are Tracy Arnold Publicity & Marketing Manager, PJ Olsen Director of Research & Information Systems and Sloane Cavitt Sales & Marketing Coordinator)

at a recent show starring Lyric Street's Rascal Flatts and Big Machine artist Taylor Swift. L-R: Lauren (daughter of Ginny Rogers), RF's Joe Don Rooney, WKLB/Boston MD Ginny Rogers, son Ben, RF's Gary LeVox, WCTK/Providence Promo Ass't Missy, WCTK MD/morning goddess Jess Tyler, RF's Jay DeMarcus and WKLB PD Mike Brophey

recently visited Cumulus' WLXX/Lexington, Ky., to meet with PD/MD Robert John and play him Hudson's debut single, "Somebody Find Me A Preacher." Pictured, from left, are John, Hudson and Robbins Nashville's Joe Redmond.

OM John Shomby (L) with Big Machine star Taylor Swift before a concert with Taylor and Rascal Flatts there recently.

and the staff from Peak Broadcasting KSKS (KISS)/Fresno, CA get a touch giddy after Blake played a 'listener appreciation' show there. L-R: PM Driver Scott Stevens, PD/morning co-host Tommy Jordan, Blake, morning show star Erica, Promotions dude Kyle and GSM Karen

is somewhere in that sea of 'pink' about to walk 39-miles in the Avon Walk Los Angeles 2008. Tonya completed the 39 miles and helped raise a record breaking $5 million to fight breast cancer.

King Country welcomes Warner Bros. artist James Otto to the Great State Fair of Oklahoma. Pictured left to right is James Otto and morning show talent KC Shepard.

recently headlined the Clear Channel KSSN/Little Rock Blacktop Boogie. (L-R) KSSN MD Jeremy Guenther, Bryan, KSSN middayer Rick Steel and KSSN OM/PD Chad Heritage

gathered at the Pickwick Landing Marina for the 5K Run/Walk at Darryl Worley's 7th Annual Tennessee River Run, which raises funds for the Darryl Worley Foundation. (l to r) Craig Campbell, Campbell Entertainment Group; Becky Pine, RLM/Mission Management; Blake McDaniel, CAA.

stops by Midwest Communications WWQM/Madison and gets silly with PD Brad Austin (top left) and MD Kenny Jay (seated front).

visits with two of Nashville's Country radio stations on her radio tour. L-R: Duncan, Citadel WKDF MD David Reed, WKDF Promotions Director Meghan

L-R: Clear Channel WSIX PD Keith Kaufman and Duncan

recently raised over $14,000 for Autism Speaks with a sold-out show with Warner Bros. artist Blake Shelton. Featured in the photo in the back row (l-r) Adam Scott (nights on Cat), morning host Tim Leary, Blake, MD/midday goddess Jessica Tyler, afternoon host Sam Stevens, air personality Kevin Lawrence who is also a member of the Autism Speaks staff.

APD/MD/afternoon jock Jeffrey T. Mason spent time with Columbia artist Jessica Simpson and her dog Daisy. Word has it he was interviewing for the job of pooper scooper, but based on her parting words, "don't call us, we'll call you" we are pretty sure he will be keeping his day job.

hangs with fellow writer/performers John Brannen and James House after their sold out show at Nashville's Bluebird Cafe where they joined together to perform original material under the name 3Live. (L-R) Azar, House and Brannen

Here's some industry heavy hitters having lunch at a recent Arista/Nashville event. L-R: Country Aircheck's Lon Helton, Arista Southeast Rep Tyler Waugh, West Coast Rep Lori Hartigan, Southwest promo queen Diane Monk, All Access' Jim Asker

is about to hit the stage at the Landing in Jacksonville, Fl. L-R: CR's Marvin Evatt, Renda Broadcasting WGNE/Jacksonville PD Randy Hill, Rhean Boyer, Equity Promo Rep Heather Propper, and CR's Jeremy Baxter

Senior Producer/Country Programming, Rosemary Young, hosted the network's exclusive live radio broadcast of the main CMA Award nominations from the Sommet Center in Nashville. L:R: Pictured left to right: Rosemary Young and Capitol group Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott, Dave Haywood and Charles Kelley

gets a visit from Country Thunder Records group Bluefield- L-R: Country Thunder's RJ Jordan, WUBE PD Travis Moon, Bluefield's Jennifer Hicks & Rick Ferrell, WUBE APD Kat O'Connor

celebrated two debuts at the Grand Ole Opry this past weekend. Columbia Nashville's Jessica Simpson made her Grand Ole Opry debut and performed her Top 20 hit "Come On Over." RCA Nashville recording artist Crystal Shawanda made her Grand Ole Opry televised debut and performed her Top 20 and climbing hit single "You Can Let Go." Pictured L to R: Pete Fisher, Vice President and General Manager, Grand Ole Opry Group; Jessica Simpson; Crystal Shawanda; Steve Buchanan, Senior Vice President, Media and Entertainment, Gaylord Entertainment

APD/MD Carol Hughes with Blake Shelton at the Kansas State Fair recently.

with the winner of the Backyard BBQ contest, who won a concert with Capitol artist Luke Bryan. L-R: KUPL's Alana Lynn, Jim E Chonga, APD/MD Rick "Bubba" Taylor, Bryan, Tammy (the winner) and her daughter, PD John Paul, and KUPL's Earthquake Jake.

recently performed a show at Grand Central Station in Austin, TX. Following the show, he stopped to visit and snap a photo with Clear Channel KASE/Austin APD/MD Bob Pickett-MD and OM/PD Mac Daniels - Pictured L to R: Universal Records South's West Coast Regional Promo Rep, Rhonda Christensen, Bob Pickett-MD KASE, Houser, and Mac Daniels -OM Clear Channel Austin (KASE).

of The Lia Show has some fun in the sun with Warner Bros./Nashville artist James Otto, Big Machine's Jack Ingram and Lyric Street artist Bucky Covington during her 2nd Annual Jamaican Getaway at Beaches Negril Resort & Spa in Negril, Jamaica. (L-R): Otto, Knight (standing), Ingram, Covington

(L) recently visited with Delmarva Broadcasting WXCY/Wilmington, DE PD Dave Hovel (R) on a recent Paisley Party Tour stop in Hershey, PA.

recently had the chance to spend time with radio prior to her show in Cleveland. BACK ROW (L-R) Brain Jennings (WGAR/Cleveland), Ty Murray, Jim Mantel (WGAR Morning Host), Dave Steele (WQXK/Youngstown) FRONT (L-R), Elizabeth Grattan, Jewel, Sue Wilson (WQMX/Akron)

stop by Citadel WKHX (Kicks)/Atlanta Pictured (l-r): Manny Medina, Scotty O'Brien (KICKS Air personality), Stokes Nielson, Sari and Bill Celler (KICKS air personalities), Ryder Lee and "The Mule" Andrew B. Nielson.

Photo Credit: Dan Harr/Music News Nashville

crack staff with Lonestar recently- everyone is giddy after another great show in the KSKS "Summer Concert Series." (left to right) Scott Stevens KISS MD, Michael Britt/Lonestar, Keech Rainwater/Lonestar, Greg Lane Kiss Midday Maniac, Tom Jordan KISS PD, Dean Sams/Lonestar, and Cody Collins/Lonestar

MD/air personality Jay Thomas, a former relief pitcher for the Toledo Mudhens, gets in a final visit to Yankee Stadium before the Yanks move into their new home. Jay was on a trip to NY to see Lofton Creek artist Pat Roper.

brought their Cowboy Town Tour to Louisville recently, and welcomed label and industry execs for this backstage photo. Pictured (l-r): Arista Nashville Promo VP Skip Bishop; Kix Brooks; Sirius XM Sr Director of Country Programming Scott Lindy; WAMZ Louisville PD Coyote Calhoun; Ronnie Dunn; and Sony BMG Nashville Exec VP Butch Waugh and Chairman Joe Galante.

MD Nikki Landry with Show Dog star Toby Keith.

recently raised 1500 teddy bears for a local agency that lost their supply in a flood. The agency, the Day One Agency, helps kids that have been emotionally or sexually abused. Here is morning personality Tim Lynah with some of his friends.

hung out with Entercom KBWF/San Francisco MD Nikki Landry backstage at the Thirsty Monkey during a recent tour stop. L-R: Carter's Chord's Joanna Robertson, Nikki Landry and Carter's Chord's Becky and Emily Robertson

PD/morning man Dave Daniels (R) hangs with Black River artist Jeff Bates (L) at the show to celebrate Dave's 16th anniversary at the station.

celebrated her soon-to-be-released debut country album, Do You Know, in stores September 9, with industry executives at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville, TN. Pictured L-R: – Heather McBee (VP Digital Business), Jimmy Rector (VP Promotion Columbia Nashville), Tom Baldrica (Sony BMG VP Marketing), Jessica Simpson, Butch Waugh (Executive VP Sony BMG Nashville), David Friedman (National Director Promotion Columbia Nashville) and Joe Simpson (Jessica's father and manager)

had an opportunity to catch up with Curb's Heidi Newfeld when they both performed at CBS Radio KNCI/Sacramento's "Country in the Park" concert. Pictured (l-r) are: Carolina Rain's Rhean Boyer, Newfield and Jeremy Baxter and Marvin Evatt of Carolina Rain

(of Big & Rich) and Columbia Nashville's Gretchen Wilson perform at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, MN on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008.

(L) visits Clear Channel WPKX/Springfield, MA morning co-host Shaggy (R).

recently performed at the Appalachian Fair in Gray, TN where he met up with Bristol Broadcasting WXBQ PD Bill Hagy. (L-R) Hagy, Turner and Lyric Street VP/Promo Admin Dale Turner

received news from his Columbia promotion team that his single "I Still Miss You" hit No. 2 on the Country charts. It is his highest charted record to date. Pictured L-R: David Friedman/Columbia Nashville Director National Promotion, Keith Anderson and Jimmy Rector/Columbia Nashville VP National Promotion

Hudson recently stopped by the Nashville offices of All Access to meet the staff and hand out copies of his debut single, "Somebody Find Me A Preacher." Pictured, from left, are Robbins Nashville's Tony Benken, All Access' Jim Asker and Mary Lynne O'Neal, Hudson, All Access' Kelly Daniel and Robbins Nashville's Joe Redmond.

Courtesy of People.com, a beautiful shot from Valory Music Co. artist Jewel's recent wedding to longtime boyfriend Ty Murray at The Cove Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas.

morning personality Kevin Bessler with Mercury artist Julianne Hough.

(L) with Gaylord's WSM-A OM Joe Limardi recently.

(center) shares a moment backstage at the Grand Ole Opry with Country legend Charley Pride (R) and Opry VP/GM Pete Fisher (L).

had a party celebrating their new single release ('All Roads Lead To Rome, Georgia') recently in (duh) Rome, Georgia. Helping Buck (center left) & Duke (center right) are Country Music Legends Bob Saporiti (left) who produced the CD; and Moby from The Moby In The Morning Syndicated Radio Show (right) in a rare photo of him wearing a cowboy hat!

Celebrates 20 Years of Monday Night Football. Photo l-r -- ESPN VP Bob Toms, ESPN Monday Night Football producer Val Fischler, GAC host Storme Warren, Hank Williams Jr., ACM's Michelle Goble, and Williams' manager Ken Levitan.

of the Premiere show "After Midnite W/Blair Garner," celebrates with Brooks and Dunn after they received stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame- L-R: Kix, Blair, Ronnie

hangs out with Lincoln Financial Media KYGO/Denver's PD Joel Burke and MD Garret Doll after performing in the KYGO Coors Concert Studio for a group of winners. (L-R) Burke, Church and Doll

recently held another Acoustic Happy Hour with Big Machine Records Recording Artist Adam Gregory and Cold River records Katie Armiger.Pictured: Back (l-r): Scott LeTourneau (On-Air), Adam Gregory, Chris Brooks (MD), Nate Miller (Promotions) Front (l-r): Kelly Golden (Business Manager), Val Hart (AM Drive), Cara Vecchiarelli (Asst. Promotions Director), Katie Armiger, Jesse Garcia (PD)

visits Times & News Publishing WGTY/York, PA. (l-r) WGTY MD Dan Douglas, Whitney Duncan, PD Scott Donato.