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Thomas Rhett, will appear on the annual Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley, to be held on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 during CRS 2021: The Virtual Experience. Rhett is a multi-platinum performer and 2020 ACM Entertainer of the Year.

Compass Media Networks has a special for Classic Rock Stations. Uncle Joe's Rockin Christmas Show is a four hour package.

Megyn Kelly, who gave up the news network grind to focus on podcasting, says she's been set free. In her Wednesday Forecast LIVE session with WABC Radio Host, Juliet Huddy, Kelly suggested "Wild West Journalism", could signal the end to traditional media.

The House of Representatives has passed Resolution 549, which reaffirms Congress's commitment to media diversity and pledges to work with the private sector on solutions to eliminate barriers to media diversity. Read the resolution HERE.

Content creators at The Current (KCMP) and Classical MPR (KSJN), the two music services offered by Minnesota Public Radio, voted to recognize SAG-AFTRA as their union.

Midwest Communications' Bob Harris is in the battle of his life. The KFGO Fargo host has been in the hospital since Thanksgiving when he experienced shortness of breath. Harris has been in a coma and went into cardiac arrest twice. The 65-year old has been with KFGO for nearly 30 years and in radio for over 40. More HERE.

Here's another spectacular example of the power of a great radio host. Senator Marco Rubio was interviewed by Beasley Media Group Tampa host Nio (pictured here) about the likelihood of a second relief package. Rubio liked the interview so much he had it transcribed and sent it out to his constituents. More HERE.

Entercom's La Grande KMVK-FM raised over $360,000 for pediatric medical attention for local Texas Children’s Hospital during the inaugural “La Grande Radiothon” in Dallas.

Clark Howard and Cox Media Group Atlanta’s WSB, with the Clark.com, Georgia Division of Family and Children Services, Chris 180 and Walmart, fulfilled wish lists from more than 8,200 children in foster care during Clark’s Christmas Kids, with over 25,000 gifts purchased by listeners and donors.

The Family Radio Network in Green Bay helped 210 families in the 2nd Annual Christmas Blessing drive. The on air event provided $100 grocery gift cards to local families in need. Partnering with The Salvation Army, The Family Network raised $21,000 for the gift cards.