Country Music Radio Industry Pics & Snapshots

hangs with Clear Channel KNIX/Phoenix's "Barrel Boy" at the 4th Annual TASER Foundation for Fallen Officers Poker Tournament in Scottsdale.

and the folks from Clear Channel WKSF/Asheville, NC hang out before the first annual Guitar Pull to benefit Toys For Tots. (L-R) MD Brian Hatfield, LAW, PD Jeff Davis, UMG's Katie Dean, APD Sharon Green and morning stud Eddie Foxx

hangs with Entercom KBWF/San Francisco APD/MD/afternooner Keola after her show in the Bay Area.

celebrate the holidays early with Larry The Cable and Tony Orlando as part of Larry's "Star Studded Christmas Extravaganza" on CMT. L-R: Eddie Montgomery, Tony Orlando, Larry The Cable Guy and Troy Gentry

visited with Premiere Radio Networks' syndicated Country personalities Big D (L) and Bubba (R).

(center) with Beasley WXTU/Philadelphia VP/GM Natalie Conner (L) and PD Bob McKay (R).

gets a visit from Show Dog artist Toby Keith. L to R: Show Dog Nashville's VP Promotions Rick Moxley, Toby Keith, WXTU PD Bob McKay and APD/MD Roy Land, and Show Dog Nashville's Northeast Rep Suzanne Durham

with Citadel WGKX/Memphis PD Tim Jones

hosted a listener appreciation show with Curb artist Heidi Newfield at Little Creek Amphibous Base. Orren Ford (center) and his wife Raven (R) are here with Heidi. Orren is just back from a 7-month tour of Iraq.

During CMA Week staff members from the CRB (Country Radio Broadcasters) met up with Universal Records South artist Randy Houser. l to r: Chasity Crouch, Houser, Sheree Latham, and Kristen McRary

(R) hangs with Keymarket Stations WOGI/Duquesne, PA afternooner Danger Frog (L) at Heinz Field.

toasted the veteran trio of hit-makers behind BMI songwriter and Capitol Nashville star Keith Urban's latest no. 1, "You Look Good in My Shirt," Monday, November 3 in its Music Row offices. Pictured are (l-r): co-writers Mark Nesler, Tom Shapiro and Tony Martin; Keith Urban; Disney Music Publishing Vice President Lisa Ramsey Perkins; BMI Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations, Nashville Jody Williams; EMI Music Publishing Executive Vice President and General Manager, Nashville Gary Overton; President & CEO of Capitol Records Nashville Mike Dungan; Sony/ATV Senior Vice President, Creative Terry Wakefield; and Disney Music Publishing Senior Vice President & General Manager Doug Howard.

stops by Sparta-Tomah Broadcasting WCOW/Sparta, WI to promote his latest single, "Why Ask Why." (l-r): WCOW's Arnie Andrews and Charlie Allen

PD Gary Shores took Columbia/Nashville's Jessica Simpson for a spin recently in his 1966 Olds Cutlass convertible.

morning show of Ken Anderson, Corey Foley and Eddie King hosted the Bay Area's largest Howl-O-Ween party (2000 plus)Friday night at the Saddle rack in Freemont. Special guests included Nine North duo Joey+Rory. L to R Eddie "The Lemon" King, Ken's true colors coming out Anderson and Corey "Winehouse" Foley.

hangs with some friends from ABC Radio KSCS/Dallas after a recent Lunch Time Live Performance. (L-R) KSCS Morning Show co-host Mark "Hawkeye" Louis, LBT's Jimi Westbrook & Kimberly Schlapman, KSCS PD Crash Poteet, LBT's Karen Fairchild, KSCS APD/MD Chris Huff and LBT's Phillip Sweet

recently performed for the crowd at Max Media WGH/Norfolk-Virginia Beach 'Eagle Fest 2008' in Virginia Beach. L-R: Hammers Corbett Frasz and Chris Byrne WGH MD Mark McKay, Hammers Clayton Bellamy and Jason McCoy and WGH PD John Shomby

hosted Black River Music Group artist Jeff Bates at a backyard BBQ for a contest winner and 20-guests. According to reports they grilled up all the Spam they could eat. L-R: Jeff, contest winner, KAUS PD Scott Soderberg.

PD/morning host "Brother Dale" Desmond hopped a plane to Nashville to bring Capitol Nashville's Lady Antebellum back to Idaho for a benefit show recently. L-R: Lady A's Hillary Scott and Charles Kelley, Dale Desmond and Lady A's Dave Haywood

spends some time at Citadel WKHX/Atlanta while out promoting his new single, "Cold." L-R: WKHX MD Mike Macho, Jeremy McComb & WKHX PD Mark Richards

visits Westcoast Broadcasting KJUG/Visalia-Tulare, CA. (l-r) Point of Grace's Denise Jones, KJUG PD & Morning Host Dave Daniels; co-host Darren Cantrell, POG's Leigh Cappallino and Shelly Breen

debut album, Untold Truths hit stores recently and in support of the record's release, Costner spent some time in Nashville visiting various media outlets doing interviews and made his Grand Ole Opry debut.

(L) spends some time with CBS Radio KUPL/Portland middayer Rick "Bubba" Taylor (R) at the 2008 Premiere Radio Remote during CMA Award week in Nashville.

hosted 300 guests at an album listening party for his upcoming Feb. 3 release on Capitol Nashville. Friends from radio, retail and the media enjoyed a bonfire, beer and bbq at Dierks' "DUDE" ranch in Leipers Fork. From Left To Right: Tony Thomas, CBS Radio KMPS/Seattle, Dave Taft Clear Channel WBCT/Grand Rapids, Dierks, Gwen Foster CBS Radio KMLE/Phoenix, Becky Brenner CBS Radio KMPS/Seattle

morning host Tim Leary (L) with Big Machine star Taylor Swift during CMA week in Nashville.

chat with Access Hollywood correspondent and actress Maureen McCormick on the red carpet at the 42nd Annual CMA Awards. L-R: David Pichette, Dale Wallace, Maureen McCormick, Danick Dupelle, Brad Mates and Mike Melancon

enjoyed getting to hang out and celebrate Lady Antebellum's "New Artist of the Year" award at the label's CMA Awards After-Party at Nashville hotspot Lime. (L to R) Emily West, Darius Rucker, Dave Haywood (Lady Antebellum), Luke Bryan, Keith Urban, Mike Dungan (Capitol Nashville Pres/CEO), Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott and Charles Kelley, Eric Church

welcomes Way Out West Records' artist Shawna Russel to town for a benefit show. Director, Bristow Social Services Kim Pitts; Shawna Russell, and KREK Music Director/Sports Director/Air Talent Dusty Edwards

afternooner Peter Christian (L) hangs with RCA artist Jake Owen (R) backstage after a show.

enjoyed a winning night at The 42nd Annual CMA Awards, co-hosted by Arista's Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, each of whom took home an award – Brad, as Male Vocalist and Video of the Year winner (for "Waitin' on a Woman"), and Carrie as Female Vocalist of the Year. BNA star Kenny Chesney was awarded Entertainer Of The Year. Pictured at the Sony Nashville post-awards party (front, l-r): Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, Sony Nashville Chairman Joe Galante, Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley, Martina McBride, Kellie Pickler, and Sony Nashville A&R Executive VP Renee Bell. Pictured (back, l-r): Brooks & Dunn's Kix Brooks, Sony Nashville Senior VP Finance & Operations Paul Barnabee, Jake Owen, and Sony Nashville Executive VP Butch Waugh and Marketing VP Tom Baldrica.

and Blake Shelton at radio remotes for CMA week in Nashville. (l-r) Denise Jones, Shelley Breen, Blake Shelton, and Leigh Cappillino.

was recognized Monday night at the SESAC Awards for "40 years of support and dedication to the music and broadcasting community." Pictured L to R: SESAC President/COO Pat Collins, CRB Director of Sponsorship Sales Sharon Allen, SESAC Associate Vice President Tim Fink

(L) sits down with Premiere Radio Networks syndicated Country personality Blair Garner (R) during the 2008 Premiere Radio Remotes in Nashville. Radio stations all across the country were in town to interview the stars during the week of the 42nd Annual CMA Awards.

celebrated the genre's elite Tuesday, November 11 at the performing right organization's Music Row offices in Nashville. Hank Williams Jr. was honored as this year's BMI Icon, Taylor Swift won "Song Of The Year" for "Teardrops On My Guitar" and Casey Beathard was awarded "Songwriter Of The Year." Pictured are (l-r): BMI Senior Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations Phil Graham; Publisher of the Year Troy Tomlinson, President & CEO Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Nashville; Songwriter of the Year Casey Beathard; BMI Icon Hank Williams, Jr.; Song of the Year writer Taylor Swift; BMI President & CEO Del Bryant; and BMI Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations, Nashville Jody Williams.

and songwriter Clay Mills celebrated their recent #1 Hit Song "Don't Think I Don't Think About It" at ASCAP in Nashville. Pictured Left to Right: Producer Frank Rogers, Still Working Music's Barbara Orbison, Clay Mills, Darius Rucker, ASCAP's Mike Sistad, and Still Working Music's Clay Myers.

hosted a lunch during CMA week. The crowd was entertained by U South artist Randy Houser, as well as U South newcomer Jonathan Singleton. Pictured L to R: Randy Houser; Mark Wright, President Universal Records South; Kevin Costner; Fletcher Foster Sr. VP/GM Universal Records South; Jonathan Singleton; Teddi Bonadies, VP Promotion Universal Records South

(L) hangs with the legendary Percy Sledge (center) and BMI's Jody Williams (R) backstage after the Musicians Hall of Fame Class of 2008 induction in Nashville.

and Kid Rock congratulate Duane Eddy on his induction into the Musicians Hall of Fame's Class of 2008 in Nashville.

was named "Songwriter of the Year" at SESAC's 2008 Nashville Music Awards, held at the performing rights organization's Music Row headquarters. Scooter Carusoe was also honored for his song "Better As A Memory" which became a multi-week #1 for Kenny Chesney. Pictured (left to right): SESAC's Tim Fink, Hillary Scott, Victoria Shaw, Scooter Carusoe and SESAC's Trevor Gale & Pat Collins.

(R) had the honor of inducting his musical hero, Randy Travis (L), into the Country Music Walk of Fame in downtown Nashville on 11/10.

has been busy on the road, visiting radio and making appearances in support of her album, Why Wait, and its chart-climbing first single, "15 Minutes of Shame." Pictured (l-r): Arista Nashville Regional Promotion Manager Diane Monk; Cook; Cox Radio KKBQ/Houston MD Christi Brooks.

(R) took time off from rehearsals to meet with Dial Global syndicated Country personality Lia (L) of "The Lia Show."

recently stopped by the Clear Channel KNIX/Phoenix studios to perform an acoustic set. Here they are with the staffers.

hob-nobbing with some of the stars of CMA Week in Nashville. L-R: Mercury artist Julianne Hough, Suzanne and RCA artist Chuck Wicks.

pays a visit to Curtis Media's WQDR/Raleigh. L-R: Chris, PD Lisa McKay, RCA Regional Josh Easler

has signed artist-songwriter Shane O'Dazier to an exclusive recording contract. His debut single, "I Hate This Town," will be shipped to country radio next week and goes for adds in early January. Pictured, front row from left, are O'Dazier and label president Cory Robbins. Back row, from left, are Robbins Nashville VP of promotion Tony Benken and VP of A&R Phyllis Stark.

stopped by Clear Channel WDRM/Huntsville to spend some time on the air with MD A.J. McCloud on his way to his first in store event to sign copies of his debut solo cd, One On One, and "Born Country" memoir (both now in stores). (l. to r.) – McCloud, Owen and WDRM PD Jim Tice.

celebrated his most recent # 1 single "She Never Cried in Front of Me" and the launch of his 14th album "That Don't Make Me a Bad Guy" by stopping in at Clear Channel WMZQ/Washington, DC. L to R: Toby Keith, WMZQ PD Meg Stevens and Show Dog Nashville's Northeast Rep Suzanne Durham

PD Crash Poteet (L) with Carrie Underwood after a show at the Nokia Theatre in Grand Prairie, TX.

(L) and radio marketing rep Kathleen Drosey (R) hit the road this morning to promote Minnie's debut single, "Take Me To Texas Tonight." Minnie and Kathleen hit the daily double – they got the add at Pulaski Broadcasting WKSR/Pulaski, TN and found gas for under two bucks a gallon (at exit 46 on I-65, just a few miles south of Nashville).

visits the nice folks at CBS Radio KMPS/Seattle. L-R: APD/MD Tony Thomas, Jessica, PD Becky Brenner, Columbia West Coast Rep Larry Santiago

stops by Sirius XM Highway 16 ShortCuts to premiere his new album, "Familiar Stranger." Pictured left to right: XM's Jon Anthony, Mark Wills and XM's Joyce Rizer.

morning folks Judy Smart (L) and Barry Michaels (R) with Capitol artist Luke Bryan after a recent show.

made stops in Texas and Oklahoma recently while on Carrie Underwood's "Carnival Ride" tour. While in town, Little Big Town got the chance to visit some radio friends. (L-R): Little Big Town and Journal Broadcast Group KVOO/Tulsa PD Luke Jensen hang backstage before their performance on the Tulsa stop of the "Carnival Ride" Tour.

(L-R): Little Big Town and Clear Channel KASE/Austin APD / MD Bob Pickett hang backstage before their performance on the Austin stop of the "Carnival Ride" Tour.

visits with Citadel WIOV/Harrisburg-Lebanon, PA PD Al Brock. Pictured from L to R: James Young, Mike Eli, WIOV PD Al Brock, Chris Thompson, Jon Jones, and Universal Records South's Jordan Pettit.

recently celebrated Halloween at the Country Music Association (CMA) with an acoustic performance for the staff. Pictured (left to right): Taylor Shults, Manager, TKO Artist Management; George Nunes, General Manager, Show Dog Nashville; Shug, percussionist for Trailer Choir; Crystal of Trailer Choir; Curt Motley, CMA Board member and Booking Agent, Paradigm; Tammy Genovese (dressed in Halloween witch attire), CMA Chief Executive Officer; Hank Adam Locklin, CMA Senior Manager of Membership and Industry Relations; and Butter and Big Vinny of Trailer Choir.

recently hosted Universal Records South artist Phil Vassar at a 'listener appreciation,' concert. L-R: WGH PD John Shomby, his wife Marilyn, Phil, and WGH APD/MD Mark McKay

visits with Peak Broadcasting KSKS/Fresno PD Tom Jordan. (L-R) Leigh Cappillino, Denise Jones, Jordan and Shelly Breen.

visit with Premiere Radio Networks syndicated host Blair Garner while out promoting their new "Greatest Hits, Volume 1" collection. Pictured l to r : Jay DeMarcus, Blair Garner, Joe Don Rooney and Gary LeVox.

made a recent trip to Upstate NY to visit the staff at Entercom WBEE/Rochester for a 'conference room' show. (L to R) Bluefield's Rick Ferrell, APD/MD Weslea Bartholomew, Bluefield's Jennifer Hicks, PD Billy Kidd.

(center) hangs with Sirius XM VP/Country Programming Jon Anthony (L) and Columbia Nashville VP/Promotion Jimmy Rector (R) after a tour of Elvis Presley's Graceland home in Memphis.

raised over $4,100 for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation by donating $1 for every bra donated by a listener- that's over 4,000 bras for breast cancer awareness.

performed on Good Morning America this morning (10/24), live from their Times Square studios in New York. Morgan chatted with the hosts, and performed "Love Remembers." Pictured L to R: GMA anchor Robin Roberts, Craig Morgan, GMA anchor Diane Sawyer.

APD/MD Danny Montana (R) had a chance to catch up with Trace Adkins (L) backstage at his recent concert in St. Louis.

recently performed at the Bixby High School homecoming pep rally in Tulsa. The BHS Spartans won a contest sponsored by Journal Broadcasting KVOO/Tulsa to see who had the most school spirit. (L-R) KVOO morning show hosts Gary Greenwood and Sunny Leigh, Lambert and KVOO PD/PM drive host Luke Jensen

recently hosted a listener appreciation show starring Valory Music Co. artist Jewel. L-R: Valory Music Regional Miranda Williams, Jewel, KKBQ OM Johnny Chiang, Valory Music VP Jon Loba.

visited Heritage Communications WGGC/Bowling Green, KY during a stop on the CMT Tour with Jason Aldean and Lady Antebellum. L-R: WGGC morning show talent Caudhill, Eric Durrance, WGGC OM Darrin Evans, WGGC PD Max Murphy

(R) with Midwest Communications WDEZ/Wausau, WI's Mitch Allen (L).

played the Grand Ole Opry recently and were introduced by one of their Country music heroes, John Conlee. L-R: Emerson Drive's David Pichette and Mike Melancon, John Conlee, Emerson Drive's Dale Wallace, Danick Dupelle and Brad Mates

of NASHVILLE who was just recently inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame. Nice goin' CC! L-R, CC, and his better half Sharon

recently made a stop in Clemson, SC on their CMT Tour and hung out with Clear Channel WSSL/Greenville, SC PD Kix Layton. (L-R) Capitol Dir/SC Promo. Angela Lange, Dave Haywood, Hilary Scott, Layton and Charles Kelley

the resort and entertainment facility located in Dothan, AL, held their official groundbreaking on 10/27 and many celebrities including George Jones, Tracy Lawrence, Jaime Foxx, Lorrie Morgan and John Anderson were in attendance. (L-R) back row: Low Cash Cowboys' Chris Lucas and Preston Brust. Front Row: Stroudavarious Records Pres. James Stroud, Morgan, Jones, developer Ronnie Gilley, Anderson and Lawrence.

recently stopped in San Antonio, TX and hometown boy Gabe Garcia wowed the crowd. Here they are with Clear Channel KAJA's PD George King and APD/MD Lou Ramirez. (L-R) Ramirez, Coffey, Melissa Lawson, Garcia, Shawn Mayer and King

morning stars Craig Cornett and Jill Devine with hundreds of bras that were donated by Bull listeners for the "Blackout The Bull With Bras," campaign, raising them for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The bras were all donated to a local women's shelter.

visits Buck Owens Broadcasting KUZZ/Bakersfield. Pictured (l-r) Leigh Cappillino, PD Evan Bridwell, Denise Jones, and Shelly Breen. Behind them is a life-sized bronze statue of Buck Owens

personalities Ken Anderson (L) Corey Foley and Eddie King with some spooky guests at a recent Halloween promotion.

visited the syndicated "Moby In The Morning" show on Monday, October 27th in Roswell, Georgia and brought the staff chicken biscuits. L-R: Moby and Colt Ford

signs copies of his new children's book 'My Little Girl' at the Barnes & Noble on 5th Avenue in New York City.

joins the top names in figure skating at the "Skating For Life Benefiting Susan G. Komen For The Cure Featuring Sara Evans" event.(L to R) Rudy Galindo, Jeffrey Buttle, Jozef Sabovcik, Evans, John Bladwin, Rena Inoue, Emily Hughes

here he is surrounded by Hooters' Girls after a show he played for Clear Channel WTCQ/Sarasota listeners.

Paisley 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

recently met up with Citadel KRST/Albuquerque afternoon chick Ann Perkins while in town on a tour stop.

stopped by Premiere Radio Networks' syndicated "Big D & Bubba Show" to chat about the release of his new album, "Lucky Old Sun." Pictured left to right: Big D, Kenny Chesney and Bubba.

(L) performed at the Clear Channel KNIX/Phoenix Million Can March over the weekend. Pictured here with KNIX PD Ray Massie (R).

SPRINGFIELD morning co-host Shaggy (R) visits with Warner Bros. artist James Otto (L) at a recent show at the Mohegan Sun casino near Hartford.

stops by Citadel KWNR to hang with MD Bill Lubitz (L) and PD Cary Rolfe (R).