Country Music Radio Industry Pics & Snapshots

visits with Citadel WGKX/Memphis while out on the Paisley Party Tour. Pictured L-R: Angela Lange (Capitol Nashville Dir./Southeast Promotion), Kay Manley (MD at WGKX) Dierks, and Tim Jones (PD at WGKX).

stops by to visit with the fine folks at Peak Broadcasting KSKS/Fresno. L to R: Kyle, PD Tom Jordan, Julia Burton, Gnarley Charley, Darrell, and guitarist Steve C.

in front of the Forbidden City in China. L to R: Kate, Lindsay and Emily Anderton

recently threw a listener appreciation party to celebrate the 16th Anniversary of their morning show with Zack and Jim. The show featured Aaron Watson, Kevin Fowler and Tate Stevens. Pictured left to right: Aaron Watson, Jim Cody, Kevin Fowler, Zack Owen, and Tate Stevens

braved the January cold and winter snow to visit Citadel WITL/Lansing, MI. Pictured L to R are: Jon Jones, Mike Eli, WITL PD Chris Tyler, James Young , Chris Thompson

hangs with some fine radio programmers while in Memphis at the recent St. Jude conclave- L-R: CBS KUPL/Portland PD John Paul, Brody, Entercom WUBE/Cinncinnati PD Travis Moon and Clear Channel KTOM/Monterey PD Wes Poe.

recently visited St. Jude Children's Research Hospital during the Country Cares Radio Seminar. Pictured left to right: Kelsi Osborn, Kassidy Osborn, Sam McGuire (Clear Channel WYNK/Baton Rouge PD), Kayla Brewer (ALSAC), Kristyn Osborn

visits the staff of Mt. Wilson Broadcasters KKGO/Los Angeles L-R: Michael Levine, Shawn Parr, Blake Shelton, Ashley Paige and Tonya Campos

(center) performs on the USS Ramage during his recent trip to the Middle East.

(L) with Hall Communications WCTK (Cat Country)/Providence morning host Tim Leary (R).

hangs backstage with Wilks Broadcasting KBEQ/Kansas City OM/PD Mike Kennedy during their "Bob That Head" tour. Pictured left to right: Jay DeMarcus, Gary LeVox, Mike Kennedy, Joe Don Rooney

stop by to see the folks at CBS Radio KMLE /Phoenix. L-R: Dave Collins (Carolwood promo), Brian Bandas (LNT), Eric Gunderson (LNT), Gwen Foster (MD/KMLE), Stephen Barker Liles (LNT), John Ettinger (Carolwood promo)

PD Joel Burke caught up with Curb artist Rodney Atkins and Colorado Rockies star Todd Helton recently backstage at the Grizzly Rose. (L-R) Atkins, Helton and Burke

PD Ron Brooks (L), hangs with Capitol artist Darius Rucker (R) after a recent show in town.

(R) visits with WOR Radio Network/New York on-air personality Joey Reynolds (L).

made a recent stop at the Texas Children's Hospital in her hometown of Houston to spread some holiday cheer among the young patients. Here she is (second from left), with a few of the hard working nurses.

hangs out with CBS Radio WQYK/Tampa Bay PD Mike Culotta and MD Jay Roberts just prior to her show. (L-R) Culotta, Underwood and Roberts

performed on the Academy of Country Music Stage at the National Finals Rodeo on December 13th in Las Vegas. Ingram's showed marked the end of the nine day long rodeo and music festival. (L-R) ACM Dir./Membership & Events Michelle Gobel, Ingram, ACM Exec. Dir. Bob Romeo, Las Vegas Events Dir. of Events Programming Mary Anne Beaman and ACM Sr. Dir./Creative Development Lisa Lee.

(R) visits with Clear Channel WCKT/Ft. Meyers, FL PD Mark The Shark (L).

MD Brian Hatfield and RCA's Chuck Wicks do their best to show Wick's girlfriend, Mercury's Julianne Hough, how cool they really are.

(R) appeared on the syndicated night show 'GAC Nights' recently to chat with host Suzanne Alexander (L).

recently sang the National Anthem at the American Football Coaches Assoc. Conference at Nashville's Gaylord Opryland Hotel. Approximately 5,500 coaches from across the country attended the banquet. (L-R) CAA VP John Huie, Worley and Ole Miss head coach Houston Nutt

continue their West Coast radio visits with a stop in to Peak Broadcasting KSKS/Fresno. Pictured left to right: John Ettinger (Carolwood promo), Eric Gunderson (LNT), Brian Bandas (LNT), Lori Jordan (Tom's wife), Stephen Barker Liles (LNT), Tom Jordan (PD, KSKS), Dave Collins (Carolwood promo)

(R) recently visited with Double O Radio WWNU/Columbia PD Tyler Ryan (L).

was presented with a plaque in recognition of the RIAA Gold Mobile Mastertone certification for his smash, "Livin' Our Love Song," from his chart-topping Waitin' in the Country album. Pictured (l-r): Red Light Management's Shane Allen; Carroll producer Don Gehman; Sony Music Nashville Chairman Joe Galante; Carroll; Sony Music Nashville Digital Business VP Heather McBee and Executive VP Butch Waugh; and Red Light Management's Greg Hill.

was in the crowd at the recent Montgomery Gentry show at the Sprint Sound & Speed event at Nashville's Sommet Center on 1/9/09. Pictured L-R: Butch Waugh (Executive VP/Sony Music Nashville), Jay Cutler, Tom Baldrica (VP Marketing/Sony Music Nashville)

with former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee as they get ready to perform on the new Fox News, 'Mike Huckabee Show.' L-R: David Bellamy, Mike Huckabee, Howard Bellamy

visit Clear Channel KZSN/Wichita PD Cody Carlson (center).

morning personality Tim Leary surrounded by toys after a successful 'post-Christmas' toy drive for less fortunate kids in the area.

recently performed a showcase in music city to an invite only audience of music publishers. (L-R) Sony Music Nashville Chairman Joe Galante; Jypsi's Lillie Mae; Arista/Nashville VP Nat'l Promotion Skip Bishop; Jypsi's Frank and Scarlett; Sony Music Nashville Exec VP A&R Renee Bell; Jypsi's Amber-Dawn; and Sony Music Nashville Exec VP Butch Waugh.

Several hit songwriters, performers and music industry executives packed Ocean Way Studios in Nashville Monday night to celebrate the official release of the new CD, This Is My America, "a musical journey through America's history."

visits Clear Channel WUSY/Chattanooga. (l-r) WUSY MD Dex, John Rich and WUSY OM Jay Cruze

visited with Clear Channel WMSI/Jackson, MS recently. L-R: Kim Allen, Pat Roper, Rick Adams, Stance Bingham.

brought their "all out rockin', high energy show" to Nashville's Sommet Center Friday night (1/9) for the annual Sprint Sound & Speed concert presented by SunTrust Pictured L-R: John Huie (CAA), John Dennis (Parallel Entertainment), Renee Bell (Executive VP A&R/Sony Music Nashville), Joe Galante (Chairman/Sony Music Nashville), Eddie Montgomery, Troy Gentry, Butch Waugh (Executive VP/Sony Music Nashville) and Tom Baldrica (VP Marketing/Sony Music Nashville)

drops by to see the folks at Clear Channel KTST/Oklahoma City. L-R: OM/PD Tom Travis, Shelley Breen, Denise Roberts, Leigh Cappellino and WB Southwest rep Glenn Noblit

recently taped an episode of CMT's "Southern Fried Flicks with Hazel Smith." (L-R) Dale Wallace, Brady Mates, Smith, Mike Melancon, Danick Dupelle and David Pichette

Wynn Varble and Andy Griggs donate toys during the US Marine Corp Reserve Toys For Tots drive at LP Field in Music City. (L-R) Varble, LT's Duane Propes, LT's Porter Howell, LT's Del Gray, WKDF/Nashville's Jack Shell, LT's Dwayne O'Brien and Griggs

recently participated in Operation Snowball Express. American Airlines donated six planes to fly the families of fallen soldiers to California for an all expense paid vacation to Disney World. Wicks performed for the families and signed autographs before the boarded their flights. (L-R) Wicks, Mickey Mouse and GM/American Airlines Nashville Derrick Proffitt

made a special appearance at the US Marine Corp Reserve's annual Toys For Tots drive at LP Field in Nashville on 12/6. Bryan made a special donation of kids bats, balls and gloves on behalf of Rawlings Sporting Equipment.

(R) recently brought her "Carnival Ride" show home to Music City and had the chance to meet up with Clear Channel WSIX/Nashville's Newman (L) backstage.

visits with CBS Radio KMPS/Seattle staffers after a show at Snoqualmie Casino. L-R: KMPS Promo Coordinator Alexandria English, Kellie Pickler, KMPS Marketing Director Erica Hall

preps for his upcoming stint on CMT's GONE COUNTRY (hosted by John Rich), debuting January 24, he visited with Mike McCann's at Premiere Radio for an in-depth interview. L-R: Mike McCann & Micky Dolenz.

hung with NFL Network's "Starting 11" host Michelle Beisner during a guest co-host stint on the show January 9th.

Broken Bow Records new Senior VP of Promotion Carson James and the label's VP of Promotion Lee Adams met BBR/Holeshot Records' artist, Krista Marie, this week during a planning session with Krista's management and label team. Krista performed a few numbers on piano for the group before heading back into the studio to continue work on her debut album. Pictured during the meeting are: (l. to r.) – Adams, James, and Krista Marie.

who is now in a Rehab/Nursing Center in memphis, was recently treated to Grizzly/Lakers NBA game. Remember to call Les when you're in Memphis for the Annual St. Jude Seminar. You can call his sister Geri at(901) 393-9638. L-R: Country Music hall of Famer Jonathan Fricke, Universal Records South Nat'l Dir. Of Promotion Mike Wilson, Les, and Lyric Street VP/Promotion Dale Turner

visits Clear Channel KZSN/Wichita. L-R:Leigh Cappellino, Denise Roberts, KZSN Wichita PD Cody Carlson, and Shelley Breen

(center) stopped by the Tootsie's Orchid Lounge Panama City location for a surprise impromptu performance.

recently visited Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, where they spent time with patients and their families and performed a special song they wrote for the hospital, called "Hope Happens Here." The song will be used in a two-year campaign for the hospital's fundraising foundation and can be found as a bonus track on TelluRide's debut album, "Four Square Miles." Standing (L to R): TelluRide's Cain Hall, Jimi Hendrix, Adam Craig, Ryan Jones, and Brian Smith with one of Riley's patients.

stops by to see the folks at Clear Channel KASE/Austin. L-R: WB SW Rep Glenn Noblit , KASE Austin MD Bob Pickett, JR, CC RVPP/KASE OM Mac Daniels, and WB EVP Bill Bennett

got to hang out with some of XM/SIRIUS RADIO's finest recently after their show in NASHVILLE, as they opened for Arista star Carrie Underwood. L-R: LBT's Phillip Sweet, LBT's Kimberly Schlappman, XM/Sirius Highway-16 air personality Amy Friedman, Highway 16 PD Jon Anthony, and LBT's Jimi Westbrook and Karen Fairchild

and his family traveled to Orlando on Thanksgiving Day to help feed 21,000 people at the 16th Annual Helpings For The Heart. The event catered to those in need and was held at the local Salvation Army gymnasium. Pictured: Mark Wills, wife Kelly and daughters Mally & Macey.

(seated) recent tour stop at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, AL, Alabama Attorney General Troy King was among those waiting in line to obtain an autograph and shake the hand of the state's "favorite son."

(R) visits with Maverick Media WAXX/Eau Claire, WI on-air personality Alex Edwards (L).

kicked off the nationally televised home game between the Chicago Bears and New Orleans Saints with a powerful version of the "Star Spangled Banner."

for the 2009 Colgate Country Showdown visited Citadel WKDF/Nashville. Curb artist LeAnn Rimes will host the National Final Showdown on January 15th at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. L-R: WKDF middayer Becca Walls; legendary musician Charlie McCoy; finalists Korey Blake representing WLKS/West Liberty, KY; Adam Reynolds (of Lance Lipinsky) representing KBUK/LaGrange, TX; Bobby Degonia, Robbie Helms, Andy Eustler (of LiveWire) representing KXKX/Sedalia, MO; Lance Lipinsky, Nat Reynolds (of Lance Lipinsky); Cory Shultz, Adam Hagerman, Danny Bell (of LiveWire); Johnny Bulford representing WWKA/Orlando, FL; Aaron Covington (of Lance Lipinsky) and Matt Reeves representing KIXW/Barstow, California/Las Vegas, Nevada.

partnered with the GAP and Banana Republic for a Stocking Stuffer Party, with 5% of the stores' sales donated to the Susan G. Komen For The Cure. Over 750 listeners, including this little one, braved the holiday weather and showed up to win gas cards, CDs, HD radios, Bluetooth headsets and other various prizes.

recently visited the OU Medical Center Children's Hospital in Oklahoma City to present them with a $500,000 check from his charity, Ally's House. With the money, the hospital will add a playroom, a family resource room, and infusion room and a palliative care room. After the presentation, Toby and a few friends helped get the demolition underway. (L-R) back row: Paige Patrick and Trevor Duhon Front row: Gage Sayre, Toby Keith, and Turner Swink

served as the Grand Marshal of the Glasgow, KY Christmas Parade recently. Here he is with staffers from Heritage Communication Country WGGC/Bowling Green, KY. (L-R) morning mama Renita, her daughter Raegan, morning man Dan Callahan, Griggs, Nat'l Sales Dir. Donna Rich and morning co-host Brandon Caudill