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After 35 years in syndication, Radio Hall of Fame inductee, Sean “Hollywood” Hamilton has announced his retirement from all three of his national radio programs. Hamilton will keep his gig as weekday afternoon host in iHeart's KTU-FM in New York City.

Abby Krizner has been named Program Director for 105.9 The X. Krizner began her career at the station in 2008, where she most recently served as an Assistant Program Director and Morning Show Host.

WBSU-FM in Brockport, New York was nine awards from the New York State Broadcasters Association in the college radio division. The station has now won 12 state or national awards during the 2020-21 academic year and 48 over the last 33 years.

‘The Old School 500’ counts down the 500 greatest old school hits and tells the stories from the people who made the music. The free 45 hour Memorial Day weekend show is designed for Urban Adult audiences.

Gil Gross hosts a 3-hour CBS Audio Network Memorial Day special for stations to air May 28-31. Topics include author Malcom Gladwell about the longest night of World War II, Max Boot looks at the forgotten wars of American History, the war in Afghanistan and the forgotten heroes of Vietnam.

What's the “new normal” for the return of live music? The May episode of CRS360 will focus on what this means for radio, artists, labels, promoters, booking agents and fans.

‘70 Over 70’ from Pineapple Street Studios looks at 70 remarkable people over the age of 70. The original podcast series is created and hosted by Max Linsky, co-founder, Pineapple Street Studios.

‘Marvel's Wastelanders: Old Man Star-Lord’ will be launched by Marvel Entertainment and SiriusXM June 1. A virtual town hall with cast members is set for May 20.

Comedian J.J. Williamson - “J.J. from The Sipp” - has been hired to join host DeDe McGuire and co-host Lady Jade on the nationally syndicated show, Dede In The Morning. as its new comedian and co-host.

First there was the battle to get the COVID-19 vaccine distributed to states and counties across the country. Now the challenge is convincing everyone to take the shot. Here's how one radio company is helping to educate the public.