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In a significant expansion of its broadcast portfolio, Main Street Media LLC has finalized the acquisition of six radio stations in Crossville, Tennessee, from PEG Broadcasting LLC. The stations involved in the transaction include 1.4kW AC WPBX-FM (99.3), 9kw Country WOWF-FM (105.3), 1kW Talk WAEW-AM (1330), 1kW Sports WCSV-AM (1490) and translators W242DH and W249DA. PEG Broadcasting, led by Dawn and Reed Shaw, has opted to sell these stations as it steps away from broadcasting, having no remaining broadcast interests post-sale. This strategic divestiture marks the end of PEG's presence in the radio broadcasting sector. Main Street Media, under the leadership of Chad Graves and Scot MacDonald, is strengthening its foothold in the Tennessee radio market with this purchase. The company already owns several stations in McMinnville, Morrison, Sparta, and Spencer, Tennessee, signaling a robust growth trajectory in regional broadcasting. KALIL & CO., INC. served as the exclusive broker for this transaction, which expands Main Street Media's influence in Tennessee. Read the full article

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“Sabrina Carpenter & "Bed Chem" (Island/Republic) is breaking on Today’s Hottest Hits”   Bill Hennes/Pompano Beach, FL Read the full article

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Billy DiMaio, a 25-year-old Account Executive at Audacy in New York, was tragically killed in the Bourbon Street attack on January 1, when a man drove a truck into a crowd celebrating the new year. Fourteen people lost their lives in this horrific incident. DiMaio, remembered by his family as a deeply family-oriented individual, cherished the time he spent with relatives. He had a tattoo that proudly displayed the names of all his cousins, highlighting his commitment to family. "He put his family first, and his friends meant the whole world to him," his parents shared with NOLA.com. During his college years at Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia, Billy excelled as the captain of the lacrosse team. He also devoted time to training younger players in the sport, according to his father, Bill DiMaio. After completing his undergraduate degree, he went on to earn a master's degree in business in 2022. DiMaio joined Audacy in 2023 and had recently been promoted within the National Enterprise & Direct Response Team. An Audacy spokesperson expressed the company's profound sorrow over his loss: "We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Billy DiMaio. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Billy will be remembered for his unwavering work ethic, positive attitude, and kindness. Read the full article

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Electronic music producer Gonzalo Eyzaguirre (project Stas) and singer-songwriter Eli Verano have teamed up for their new single, Lie To Me. A bold fusion of techno and house, the track delivers the intense production, which is matched perfectly with warm, emotive female vocals, telling a story of love and lies. Influenced by high-tech minimal and progressive house, Lie To Me is a dance anthem of betrayal and heartbreak. The lyrics capture the moment of confronting a partner's lies, knowing there's no turning back: 'You're not the one I loved; you lied to me.' The dynamic beats and hypnotic rhythms amplify the song’s emotional tension, while its house energy keeps listeners hooked from start to finish. "When I started the "Stas" project, I wanted to mix minimal house energy with live electronic instruments while making sure the music still tells a story," shares Gonzalo. "’Lie To Me’ brings that vision to life—intense beats and a sound full of energy, yet with an honest and emotional story at its core." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgjZmfqZ_Gs  Stas is the brainchild of Chilean drummer and producer Gonzalo Eyzaguirre, whose career spans live performances and studio recordings from Europe to Latin America. Now based in Miami, Gonzalo has become a prominent figure in the music industry, working with global brands such as Pepsi, Coca-Cola, and the NFL, while composing soundtracks for projects like HBO Max’s Bookie and the video game Karate Kid. Read the full article

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SONGS OF THE CARTER FAMILY is a rootsy, intimate new offering from Pam Linton, a true troubadour of the road for decades, based largely in the uppper Midwest. Recorded in North Carolina, Pam is joined by some of acoustic music’s finest, including Darin & Brooke Aldridge, Jeremy Stephens and David Johnson. This is an inspired collection from the heart. The album is set for 1/17/25 on New Folk Records. Pam is an eloquent music historian, and her treatment of songs that have been prfoundly influential on bluegrass, country, Southern Gospel, pop and rock music. The Carter Family recorded between 1927 and 1956 and their music was additionally influentail on the folk music revival of the 1960s in the United States. Thnis is music with a lasting legacy. Pam Linton is part of the great tradition of troubadours, marking miles on the road, making fans one fair, festival or venue at a time; always dedicated to the art of the music. Pam has a heart for the great traditions of Americana music, and a voice to tell the stories with sincerity. Pam’s expressive vocals tug at the emotions. She is a stylist and interpreter. Her delivery is always genuine and heartfelt, touching deeply at the feelings woven into the lyrics. “Conveying the story, emotion and theme of the song is so important to me,” Pam says. Read the full article

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The past five years have been filled with non-stop music making for the up-and-coming songwriter/producer and electronic artist Julian Gardner, known as Julez. After receiving an honourable mention in the USA Songwriting Competition with his single “Problem” in 2023, it has just been announced that his song “Higher Than Love” has not only won the Dance/Electronic category of the competition this year, but is also the grand prize overall Winner of the USA Songwriting Competition in 2024! While his first album isn’t slated for release until 2025, Julez is offering up a taste of what’s to come with his single, “Higher Than Love.” featuring J.O.Y. Given that Julez is so much more than a musician, “Higher Than Love” shines as it highlights his cool songwriting and production abilities as well. While some artists stumble to find their footing right out of the gate, Julez is off to a head start with his single, which was co-produced by the talented Paddy Hunt. The vocals, the composition, it all comes together as a song that could fare well across multiple platforms from the dancefloor to radio airwaves, taking ininfluences from all corners of the music world including electronic dance music, pop and hip-hop. Julez incorporates an intricate mix of captivating melodies, dynamic percussion work and vibrant sounds, striving to combine the hard-hitting elements of electronic music with the angelic atmosphere of pop vocals. Read the full article

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It’s that time of year when we take a solid look at all things music for 2024. We can’t believe just how fast the year has gone. With a new President Elect, a new Senate and House, so much has gone on this year that it’s really hard to keep up on all of it. Though all of the drama, floods and fires, music remained the one good thing that we could cling to. Now more than ever we have had an out-pouring of solid music from the major labels to the small independent record companies. It’s now a time when we take stock of all that has happened and finally start making our list and checking it twice to see what really shined the brightest in 2024. The major labels were off to their usual tricks while picking their favorites and leaving the rest by the side of the road. Recording artist Sabrina Carpenter was one of the biggest standouts in 2024. She followed the path along with her record label of releasing one single after another and had some many out there at the same time that it was hard to keep track. She followed the Taylor Swift model of pushing out as much music as you can and most of it worked in her favor. Speaking of Taylor, aside from her political projections, she also had another banner year. In the male vocal category, Teddy Swims seemed to have taken much of that attention from the pack. He is most certainly a fine vocalist, and it was nice to see that he got the attention he so deserved. There is still a lot of growth from Teddy in his very bright future. Read the full article

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CMA award winning country artist from Texas! Now appearing in TV series and blockbuster films. Bringing a Authentic sound to the industry that comes from the heart. He is supported by major celebrities and popular artists. Additional Artist/Song Information: Artist Name: Todd Barrow Song Title: Drink You Off My Mind Publishing: Harry Fox Agency Publishing Affiliation: BMI Album Title: Drink You Off My Mind Record Label: Decca Record Label: Decca Robyn robyn.deccarecords@gmail.com Radio Promotion: Django Promotions Lee Williams 44 7956 888587 Lee@cmrnashville.net Booking Agent: Ace Music Booking Agents us@acemusicbookingagency.com Read the full article

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Eric Church keeps his streak of Country hits alive and well and make no mistake about that. His new “Darkest Hour” (EMI Nashville) is really quite an anthem and our stations are loving this one big time. Also getting raves and praise these days is Bryan Martin. His single “Wolves Cry” (Avg Joes/New Revolution) is a showcase in why this recording artist has done so well early on. The best in songwriting can be found here and from the early stats shows this single could really go “all the way”. A strong showing indeed for Bryan Martin and much to be proud of here. Nate Smith is about as hot as any new Country recording artist can be these days. The single “Fix What You Didn’t Break” (RCA Nashville) is really cleaver and if you want to talk about some master songwriting, well look no further than right here my friends. Shaboozey has really become the darling of the Country world. Starting with a well-deserved nod for this year’s Grammy Awards & the CMA, his follow-up in “Highway” (American Dogwood/Empire) is really quite something. There is no doubt that the best new artist out there in 2024 is Shaboozey. Morgan Wallen keeps his streak of top hits alive and well. Once again he is going for the crossover as his new single “Love Somebody” (Big Loud/Mercury/Republic) pulls past the pack. We also see that it is moving over to Top40 & Hot AC as his label is pulling out all of the stops for him. What a true comeback Morgan has made in the music world. Read the full article

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Pop artist Bess Chew has released her latest single, “Falling Back to You,” a track that dives into the rollercoaster of emotions stemming from a high school crush. The song reflects on the flirtatious character of a popular boy who kept everyone guessing with his mixed signals, leaving Chew and others hooked despite his obvious red flags. “Falling back to you” is now available to stream and download on platforms worldwide. Written from a place of reflection and hindsight, “Falling back to you” playfully examines Bess Chew's naivety during this crush period, adding a relatable and lighthearted touch to the highs and lows of infatuation. “‘Falling Back to You’ captures his art of stringing girls on, which caused me to experience fluctuating and mixed emotions, as certain gestures of his would either cause me to raise my hopes that he liked me or to feel rejected,” Chew reveals. The new single showcases Chew’s unique ability to turn deeply personal moments into universally relatable pop anthems, blending raw honesty with upbeat rhythms that keep listeners coming back for more. The track is an ode to naive and young love, the type to consume someone for so long, with a reminder to look back on it and laugh. Chew's light-hearted melodies and rich vocals are fused with drums performed by Daniel Chew and electric guitar by Shena Tan. Adrian Wong mixed and mastered the track. Read the full article

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“Jenny Lupien & Mason Meyer are breaking with "Back To You" (On The Road) on KYTI” Russ D (Sheridan, WY) Read the full article

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Dream Pop artist, Pete Birch, gives fans a glimpse into his long and loving relationship with his wife reminiscing about their first night together on his latest song, “Forever With You.” The upbeat tune is filled with the rush of a first night and how to keep that night from ending. “Making my upcoming EP, Strange Reality, was a visceral process, writing about things that really moved or touched me,” recounts Birch. “‘Forever With You’ is a song about the first night I went out with my wife. I knew that night that this was the woman I wanted to spend the rest of my life with.”   Pete has taken the road less travelled on his way to releasing his first solo EP, Strange Reality, due in 2025. Moving from NYC to Massachusetts shortly after 9-11, he completely changed course and became a Park Ranger, a job that allows him the freedom to connect with nature and stay grounded. A far cry from his days performing in front of packed houses throughout the country, it was a welcome and necessary change that has allowed his creativity to flourish.   Following his heart, Pete is now completely independent and writes, records and produces all of his own music. Crediting a wide range of musical influences that include the Beatles, Postal Service, ELO, David Bowie, Radiohead, and  Depeche Mode, the latest single and upcoming EP are a beautiful mix of original music that connects with listeners on an emotional and inspirational level. Read the full article

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Akon is finally back at the AC40 format and he is being welcome with open arms. “Beautiful Day” (Konvict Kulture) is the single that is putting him right back where he belongs and it is truly one of his best to date. David Guetta has joined forces with Alphaville & Ava Max for yet another monster jam. “Forever Young” (Parlophone UK/Warner) is the song that I am referring to & what a strong undertaking this was at that. Give this one of few spins and check out the response. We also have the Italians to the rescue at radio. Damiano David is pulling in some rather amazing numbers for the debut single entitled “Born With A Broken Heart” (Sony Italy/Arista). This one will take you by surprise and is set to become a true classic within time. Remember you heard about it first here. Alex Warren has got a real good thing going and make no mistake about that. The new and ever exciting “Burning Down” (Atlantic) has become a real solid favorite among our music and program directors and after one listen you will see why. There is real potential here from start to finish so I really have to give this one my seal of approval big time. I’m also thrilled to see the multitalented Khalid back on the radio charts. “Heatstroke” (Right Hand Music Grp/RCA) is his latest and although it has taken a bit of time to take hold, this one is finally getting the attention that is so deserves. A big congrats out to his record label group for never giving up on this gem. Read the full article

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Alexander Nicole is an up-and-coming country music artist from West Virginia. From a young age, she has always known music was her calling and has since performed any chance she can get from solo acoustic performances to professional theatre productions. With influences from rock, soul, pop, and folk, each song Alex sings puts the listener through a dynamic experience unlike any other. Mind-blowing live performances and compelling recordings are driving forces that are leading her to a lasting career in country music. To keep up with her journey, follow her on her socials @alexandernicolemusic! In her debut country radio single, “Love You on the Radio”, Alexander shares how she wishes she could get back the one that got away. In this heartfelt ballad, she sings “I know that I never will come close / but I can love you on the radio.” Additional Artist/Song Information: Artist Name: Alexander Nicole Song Title: Love You On The Radio Publishing: Alexander Nicole Publishing Affiliation: Other Publishing 2: Pete Sallis Publishing Affiliation 2: Other Album Title: Love You On The Radio Record Label: Evolution Record Label: Evolution Cailsey Scott 6152542053 info@ssmnashville.com Radio Promotion: Alan Young Promotions Alan Young 818-430-8580 youngwins@aol.com Read the full article

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Poetic singer-songwriter and producer Olivia Reid shares her latest single, “Quite Simple.” In a world where everything feels fast-paced, complex, and overwhelming, the track delivers a comforting message of reassurance tied together in a warm indie-folk package. “Quite Simple” is now available to stream and download on all digital platforms. The song’s release comes at a heavy time when two of Olivia Reid’s grandparents have recently passed away, making the message of gratitude and to enjoy all that life has to offer, that much more potent. Inspired by her close relationship with her grandparents, “Quite Simple” captures a heartfelt conversation with an older man whose life is rich with adventure. His advice to the younger generation is simple: don’t rush through life. “I’ve always had this feeling like I’m running out of time to experience life. And this song is a reminder that I’m not,” explains Reid. “I wrote this story to echo some of the most positive perspectives I’ve heard from the older generation and try to share that with my peer group. In old age, it seems there’s so much to look back on fondly and so many experiences that you don’t even know are ahead of you.” Like many Gen Z, Reid has struggled with anxiety amidst the high-pressure modern world, where everything feels urgent. “I wanted to write a song that gives people my age some optimism. Read the full article

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Wave Sports + Entertainment (Wave) has announced the upcoming debut of "Not Gonna Lie," a new weekly digital series hosted by Kylie Kelce, wife of NFL star Jason Kelce and an increasingly prominent personality in her own right. The series, premiering December 5, promises a candid exploration of Kylie's personal journey, as well as in-depth conversations with special guests from the worlds of sports, pop culture and entertainment. Kylie Kelce, often seen as part of "football's favorite family," is stepping into the spotlight to share her story beyond the label of "football wife." In the series, she will tackle topics such as modern parenting, social media trends, and the role of women in sports, while addressing rumors and sharing her unfiltered perspective. "I'm excited to have conversations with fascinating people and create a platform where I can be unapologetically myself while also setting the record straight on the many stories that circulate about my family," said Kelce. "Wave is the perfect partner for this show - I've been around their team for several years and have seen firsthand their ability to deliver content that feels authentic to who I am." Wave Sports + Entertainment EVP of Original Content Tunde St. Matthew-Daniel praised Kelce's authenticity and widespread appeal. "From social media to commercials to her fan-favorite cameos on New Heights, Kylie's refreshing candor, sharp wit, and relatability have consistently resonated with a global audience. Read the full article