Country Music Radio Industry Pics & Snapshots

joined Clear Channel WKKT/Charlotte for a Backyard BBQ recently. At the event, guests chowed on some down-home, classic Carolina BBQ while Wilson treated them to a sneak peak of her brand new music from the forthcoming release, I Got Your Country Right Here. After the show, Wilson had a chance to catch up with the WKKT morning show crew, Paul and Sara. Pictured L-R: WKKT's morning show personality Sara, Gretchen Wilson, WKKT's morning show personality Paul

and Curb's Heidi Newfield hang backstage at the Grand Ole Opry.

visits West Virginia to First Media WJLS/Beckley. L-R: John Fondale, Julia Burton, and "BIG UGLY" Dave Willis

recently visited Clear Channel WUBL/Atlanta to perform in their "Full Throttle Garage." L-R: Jeremy and WUBL MD Lance Houston

when CBS Radio's KMLE/Phoenix recently welcomed Robbins Nashville artist Chad Hudson to the station. Pictured, from left, are Robbins Nashville Director of Southwest Promotion Anne Weaver, Hudson, and KMLE MD Gwen Foster.

recently played at a rally for Republican VP candidate Sarah Palin. (left to right): Howard Bellamy, Governor Sarah Palin, David Bellamy

staffers celebrate Toby Keith's 24th #1 hit, "She Never Cried In Front Of Me." L to R (back row): Show Dog Nashville's Rick Moxley VP Promotions, PJ Olsen Director Information Services, George Nunes General Manager and Bill Kennedy VP Sales, Marketing & New Media (front row): Tracy Arnold Publicity & Marketing Manager, Suzanne Durham Northeast Rep, Sloane Cavitt Sales, Marketing & New Media Coordinator and Ali Sparico Promo Coordinator

Adkins hangs with the crew from the Clear Channel WFUS (US 103.5)/Tampa Bay Skip Mahaffey Morning Show (L-R) Braden, Melissa, Trace, Les and Skip

MCA recording artist, Lee Ann Womack, treated an audience of over 400 musicians, songwriters, artists and press to a live performance of her new album, CALL ME CRAZY; in stores today. The event was held recently in Nashville at the War Memorial Auditorium. Pictured L-R: Jason Owen, UMG's Sr. VP, Artist, Media Relations & Creative Services, Tony Brown- Producer, Brian Wright-UMG's VP of A&R, Luke Lewis – UMG Chairman, MCA Recording artist Lee Ann Womack, Royce Risser- UMG's Sr. VP, National Promotion, Ken Robold- UMG's Exec. VP/GM, Van Haze-UMG's Director of Regional Promotions, SE for Mercury Records & Lee Ann's manager, Erv Woolsey.

Photo credit: Jonathan Frazier

(L) recently opened for Country legend Kenny Rogers (R) and had the chance to hang with him backstage.

raised over $2,300 for the American Cancer Society with a bowling promotion called, "Strike Out For Cancer." The evening was capped with a 'guitar pull,' starring Warner Bros. artist James Otto, Parallel Records' Jeremy McComb and Big Machine's Adam Gregory. L to R: Maureen (receptionist), Jeremy McComb, Jessie Roberts (mid-days/MD), Adam Gregory, Eric Petersen (afternoons), James Otto, Josh Aberolla (intern), Paul Shaw (promotions).

(L) hangs with "The Tonight Show" host Jay Leno (R).

PD Johnny Paul gets as close as he ever will with Arista artist Kristy Lee Cook.

welcomed Rodney Atkins to the KISS Country Pre-Game Concert at Dolphins Stadium with a thousand of our closest friends! Additionally, Rodney rocked out at half time with 'These Are My People' and 'Going Through Hell' to another 50,000 fans. Pictured (l to r): Greg Hill (Rodney's Manager), Mike Rogers (National Promotions Director for Curb), Scott Simon (WKIS Music Director), Ken Boesen (WKIS Program Director), Rodney Atkins, Annie Sandor (WKIS Marketing & Promotions Director), Jenny Grau (WKIS Webmaster), Dan Johnson.

(R) mugs with syndicated morning host Moby (L)

hangs with Citadel WUBL/Atlanta MD Lance Houston and folks from the Arista promo staff. (L-R) Arista Regional Promo Manager Tyler Waugh, Houston, Paisley and Arista Nat'l Promo VP Skip Bishop

visited with Storme Warren at the XM studios for a Highway 16 interview. (l-r) Denise Jones, Leigh Cappillino, Storme Warren, and Shelley Breen.

(R) visits with Jones Radio Networks syndicated personality Lia (L).

PD Ron Brooks with Columbia duo Montgomery Gentry. L-R: Eddie, Ron, Troy

played the Max Media WGH/Norfolk Eagle Fest this past weekend. Also on the bill: Martina McBride, Jack Ingram, Jason Michael Carrol, Crystal Shawanda, Carolina Rain, Road Hammers Pictured, left to right - Mark McKay-MD, Houser , John Shomby-OM/PD

was honored for their accomplishments at SESAC's Music Row offices recently. (L-R) Terry Smith, Jeremy Abshire, Terry Eldredge, Danny Roberts, SESAC's Tim Fink, Aaron McDaris, SESAC's Amy Beth Hale and Jamie Johnson

at Fenway Park in Boston taking in a Red Sox game with Greater Media WKLB/Boston APD/MD Ginny Rogers.

stops by the All Access/Nashville office to play a few songs, including their new single, "I Wish," impacting Country radio now. (L-R) Point of Grace member Leigh Cappillino, All Access Ass't Country Editor Kelly Daniel, POG's Shelley Breen, All Access Country Editorial Ass't Mary Lynne O'Neal, POG's Denise Jones.

(L-R) POG's Leigh Cappillino, Warner Bros./Nashville VP/Promo Nancy Tunick, All Access Country Editor Jim Asker, POG's Shelley Breen and Denise Jones.

teamed up with volunteers from The Home Depot, Academy of Country Music and KaBOOM! in Birmingham, Alabama to build a playground in just one day for the 225 students at Princeton Alternative Elementary School. The Flatts were honored with a playground to build in the city of their choice when they received the 2008 Home Depot Humanitarian Award at the 43rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in May. L-R: RF's Jay DeMarcus, Gary LeVox and Joe Don Rooney

recently presented Universal Records South group the Eli Young Band and Arista artist Kristy Lee Cook in concert for the Susan G Komen Foundation and the fight against breast cancer, raising over $15,000 for the cause. L-R: KASE 101's APD/MD Bob Pickett, OM/PD Mac Daniels, center Kristy Lee Cook, KASE 101's Gerry Harmon and Members of the Eli Young Band

and Columbia duo Montgomery Gentry rocked the Grand Ole Opry on October 14th. (L-R) Eddie Montgomery, Troy Gentry, Pickler and Opry GM Pete Fisher

PD Buck Stevens (L) with RCA artist Sara Evans backstage after a 'Skating For Life w/Sara Evans,' benefit for the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

recently welcomed The Valory Music Co. artist Justin Moore to the station. (L-R) APD/MD Adam Jeffries, Moore, PD Dave Daniels

launched his brand-new album, "Lucky Old Sun," with a special performance live from The Hard Rock in Times Square on yesterday's "Good Morning America." Here he is with GMA anchors Diane Sawyer (L) and Robin Roberts (R).

(R) hangs out with Entertainment Media Trust WIL/St. Louis MD Danny Montana (L) after the 13th Annual Bikers For Babies Motorcycle Parade. The event raised over $300,000 for March of Dimes.

(L) visits Suzanne Alexander (R) of GAC Nights.

"make a point" with Premiere Radio Networks' syndicated Country duo Big D & Bubba.

huddled with label execs and CMT guests for this photo at his Thursday night show in Bloomington, IN, as part of his Good Time tour. Pictured (l-r): CMT Senior VP Production & Development John Hamlin; Sony BMG Nashville Chairman Joe Galante; Jackson; CMT's VP of Brand Marketing Dee McLaughlin and Executive VP/GM Brian Philips; Arista Nashville National Promo VP Skip Bishop; and Sony BMG Nashville Marketing VP Tom Baldrica.

visits Renda Broadcasting WGNE/Jacksonville.

morning show hosts hang with BNA artist Pat Green at a show to raise money for the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund at Billy Bob's Texas. (L-R) Mark "Hawkeye" Louis, Rebecca Carrell, Green, Terry's daughter Libby Dorsey and Terry Dorsey

climbs on his hog and takes a ride for charity in an event sponsored by Beasley Broadcasting WKXC/Augusta.

stops by Citadel WGKX/Memphis while on tour with Alan Jackson and Trace Adkins. (L-R) PD Tim Jones, Otto and MD Kay Manley

(R) and tour manger Joe Morris recently sang the airport blues when, after a 10 hour flight delay, they arrived back in Nashville to discover the only person that a vehicle at the airport was Morris. He drives a little Chevy S10 pickup so Worley had to ride in the back with the luggage.

air personality Mike Pesto of the John & Pesto Morning Show offered to walk to work everyday for a week if his Cubs, who by the way, have not won a World Series since 1908, dropped 3-in a row to the Dodgers. Here he is walking to work.

In celebration of breast cancer awareness month, SOLID presented the 2nd annual Women Rock For The Cure event on October 2, 2008, at 3rd & Lindsley Bar and Grill (Nashville, TN) to benefit the Nashville Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Foundation. L-R: Jensen Sussman (SOLID member/WRFTC), Rebekah Lee Beard (SOLID alumni/WRFTC), Rachel Proctor, Jessi Alexander, Emily West, Liz Lee (SOLID alumni/WRFTC), Tara Austin (SOLID member/WRFTC) and Stephanie Langston (WKRN News 2/Step In The City)

performed a special acoustic show at CBS Radio KMPS/Seattle for the 593rd Battalion, which is about to deploy to Iraq. L-R: Whitney Duncan, Specialist Rusty Ouart US Army, KMPS PD Becky Brenner, and KMPS MD Tony Thomas.

hosted a celebration of "firsts" Thursday, October 9 in its Music Row lobby: The Valory Music Co. artist Jimmy Wayne's first top single as an artist ("Do You Believe Me Now") marked the first trip to the top of the charts for BMI songwriters, co-producers and long-time friends Joe West and Dave Pahanish; Valory Music Company's breakthrough climb to no. 1; and publishers Wright of Center and My Good Girl Music's inaugural chart-topper as well. Pictured are (l-r): BMI's Jody Williams, Wright of Center Music's Cole Wright, BMI songwriter Joe West, Jimmy Wayne, BMI's Perry Howard, My Good Girl Music's Kelly King, BMI songwriter Dave Pahanish, BMI's Clay Bradley, BMI Icon John Oates, Valory Music Company's Scott Borchetta, and William Morris Agency's Greg Oswald.

conducted an online poll through their Breakfast Club morning show asking fans to vote for their favorite summer country concert. The overwhelming winner was Toby Keith and his Biggest & Baddest tour. Toby and WYRK's PD Wendy Lynn celebrated his online honor with big smiles during a Biggest & Baddest tour stop in Buffalo. The Biggest & Baddest tour wraps up today (10/9) in Alberta, Canada then Toby has a couple days to relax before hitting the road again to promote his new album "That Don't Make Me a Bad Guy" in stores October 28th. L-R: Buffalo's WYRK PD Wendy Lynn and Toby Keith

stopped by CBS Radio KMLE/Phoenix to help co-host the morning show with "The Mayor" Dave Pratt & The Camel Crew. L to R: "The Camel Crew" Scott "Shappy" Shapiro, Stacey Brooks, Burton, Pratt and Duelly.

visits with Buckley Radio KUBB/Modesto-Merced MD/middayer Dee Kelly and her friend Brook. L-R: Brook, Gretchen, Dee

visited CBS Radio WQYK/Tampa to promote his new single, "Cold," from his Parallel debut, "My Side of Town." Pictured L-R: Dave McKay, McComb, Randy Price and Chuck

visits with the fine folks at Empire Broadcasting KRTY/San Jose, CA. (l-r) Al Breiton, KRTY morning show producer; Whitney Duncan, KRTY PD & morning host Julie Stevens, KRTY morning host Gary Scott Thomas.

OM Mike "Mad Dawg" Biddle gets a photo op with Republican V.P. candidate Sarah Palin after her speech in Greenville on 10/7.

recently played to an enthusiastic audience of industry execs, contest winners and radio personnel at the Grand Ole Opry's famed Studio A. Pictured L to R: Clear Channel WGAR/Cleveland PD, Brian Jennings; Journal Broadcast Group KFDI/Wichita PD, Beverlee Brannigan; Adam; CBS Radio KILT/Houston MD, Greg Frey; Greater Media WKLB/Boston MD, Ginny Rogers; Key Market Stations VP/Programming, Frank Bell; Clear Channel KTEX/McAllen MD, Patches; and KTEX/McAllen PD, JoJo Cerda

hosted BBQ Chow Twang #5 with Arista Nashville's Kristy Lee Cook. Here's Kristy Lee (L) with midday personality Nikki Landry.

recently spent some time in Nashville with MCA artist Lee Ann Womack and discussed her upcoming 7th album release, "Call Me Crazy."

morning man Barry Michaels with Black River Music Group artist Jeff Bates.

Capitol Nashville artist Darius Rucker and CBS News chief Washington correspondent and moderator of "Face The Nation" Bob Schieffer were among the performers at a special Grand Ole Opry show at the Ryman Auditorium. Several national media were in the invitation-only crowd, as Nashville gears up for the 2008 Presidential Debate being held at Belmont University on Tuesday, October 7th.

PD Dave Daniels and Big Machine artist Jack Ingram hang out before the KJUG Signature Series Concert on 9/18.

stopped by Beasley WXTU/Philadelphia, PA, to visit with PD Bob McKay and personally hand deliver a copy of her debut country album, Do You Know, in stores now.

visits with Premiere Radio Networks' syndicated Country duo Big D & Bubba. L-R: Big D, Duncan, Bubba

celebrates the release of "Kenny Rogers: 50 Years," available exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores. (L-R) CB Dir./Corporate Comm. Julie Davis, Rogers, CB VP/Mktg Pete Keiser, CB Mktg. Mgr. Julie Craig

recently headlined the Second Annual KYGO/Denver Summer Chill Out at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. (L-R) KYGO afternooner Catfish, morning mama Kelly Ford and Bentley

recently visited with XM Satellite Radio's Storme Warren in XM's brand new Nashville digs inside the Sommet Center. The group discussed their Montage debut, BLOOD SWEAT & STEEL, featuring their current single, "Girl on the Billboard." L-R: Hammers Jason McCoy, Clayton Bellamy, XM Highway 16's Storme Warren, Hammers Corbett Frasz and Chris Byrne.

played the New Orleans Arena (8/15) with special guests Leann Rimes and "Next Big Star" winners Hip Boot Joe. Here's Kenny with Clear Channel WNOE/New Orleans PD Ron Brooks. Check out more photos at www.wnoe.com

At a recent album release party for his sophomore CD C'Mon, Columbia artist Keith Anderson and Columbia SW regional Alex Valentine try to squeeze more airplay out of Lincoln Financial Media KYGO/Denver MD Garret Doll. (L-R) Doll, Anderson and Valentine

hangs with Music Row publishers at the Nashville BMI headquarters. Pictured are (l-r): Sea Gayle Music's Keithan Melton, Sunny Sweeney, Bug Music's Sara Johnson and BMI's Mark Mason.

visits "Live With Regis and Kelly" to celebrate the launch of her self-titled sophomore album. (L-R) Regis Philbin, Pickler, Kelly Ripa

stopped through Detroit en route to Windsor, Canada for a gig, where she paid a visit to Clear Channel WDTW. Since they were visiting five stations in the city that day, PD John Trapane bet Columbia Nashville's Bo Martinovich and Simpson $20 that they would not be on time for the WDTW visit. Needless to say, they arrived with 15 min to spare and Trapane paid up! Pictured L-R: WDTW's PD John Trapane, Jessica Simpson and Columbia Nashville's Midwest Serbian Bo Martinovich

performed a pre-game concert and sang the National Anthem in front of 40,000 fans at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, just prior to the Chicago White Sox game on September 26th. L-R: TelluRide's Cain Hall, Ryan Jones, Adam Craig and Jimi Hendrix. (not pictured: drummer Brian Smith)

stopped by Wilks Broadcasting KBEQ/Kansas City on her radio tour to promote her debut single, "15 Minutes of Shame." Pictured (l-r): Lesly Tyson, Arista Nashville Director of National Promotion; KBEQ PD and VP of Programming Mike Kennedy; Cook; and Arista Nashville Regional Promotion Manager Tyler Waugh.

middayer Paul Donovan (L) with representatives from the A Pro Flag Company along with a plaque of appreciation from the troops in Afghanistan for the 1,000 CDs. KYGO collected the discs to send to the men and women overseas through the A Pro Flag Company regular shipments of supplies.

APD/MD/afternooner Adam Jeffries (R) hangs with Mark Chesnutt (L) after his KJUG Signature Series Concert performance.

got the chance of a lifetime recently when she stepped "Into The Circle" with famed Grand Ole Opry members Vince Gill and Patty Loveless. The intimate conversation about what it means to stand inside the sacred circle on the Opry stage will air on GAC on Saturday, October 4th. (L-R) Loveless, Gill and Shepherd

(L) visits syndicated Country morning show host Moby (R) recently in Atlanta.

hangs out with Sony BMG and GAC staffers during a tour stop in Atlanta.(L-R) Arista VP/Mktg & Artist Development Jon Elliot, GAC Pres. Ed Hardy, Sony BMG Chairman Joe Galante, Paisley, GAC Sr. VP/Programming Sarah Trahern, Sony BMG Exec. VP Butch Waugh, Arista VP/Nat'l Promo Skip Bishop, Sony BMG VP/A&R Jim Catino and Sony BMG VP/Mktg Tom Baldrica

recently performed for a group of corporate sponsors from the Twin Cities, MN at the Musicians Hall of Fame. L-R: Mike Crusham (Clear Channel KEEY/Minneapolis GM), John Rich, Mary Gallas (KEEY MD) and Scott Erdahl (Minnesota Vikings).

visits with Citadel WIVK/Knoxville. (l-r) WIVK night personality Jack Ryan, Whitney Duncan and WIVK PD Mike Hammond.

stopped by the new MRN (Motor Racing Network) Studios in Concord, NC on 9/16 to promote his upcoming album release on MRN's syndicated show NASCAR USA "America's Tailgate Party." (L-R) NASCAR USA Producer Marty Hough, Morgan and BNA rep Chris Waters

(R) stops by XM Highway 16 to chat with PD/air personality Jon Anthony (L) on the "Driver's Ed" show.

welcomed BNA star Kenny Chesney. WQYK broadcast live from backstage from 5:30a (ET) until show time, followed by a one hour post show special hosted by Kenny himself. L-R: BNA's Buffy Cooper, WQYK MD Jay Roberts, Kenny, WQYK OM/PD Mike Culotta, WQYK afternooner Randy Price.

MD Eddie Hatfield with Warner Bros. artist Whitney Duncan.

and Premiere Radio Networks syndicated hosts Big D and Bubba prove that everyone sings better in the bathroom. (L-R) standing: Big D and Jimmy Wayne sitting on the throne: Bubba

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 rocked the house at the Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek in Virginia Beach, VA. Here she is with some of the Navy security team.

PD Mike O'Brian hangs with Lyric Street artist Sarah Buxton outside the famous Bluebird Cafe in Nashville.

(L) stopped by the American Country Countdown studios to hang with host Kix Brooks (R).

and Clear Channel KNIX/Phoenix PD Ray Massie hang out during Toby's Biggest & Baddest Tour stop.