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As Nashville gears up for the Country Radio Seminar that begins Wednesday, Warner Music Nashville CEO John Esposito was interviewed by The Tennessean about the event. And, of course, the typical question about whether terrestrial radio had any power anymore was one of the questions asked by the reporter. The answer Esposito gave will not disappoint you.

Neuhoff Communications has promoted Kathy Byerly to D.O.S. and Associate GM in its Decatur market. Byerly has held the GSM position for Neuhoff's five stations in Central Illinois since arriving from Springfield, IL, back in 2014. In Springfield, Byerly was LSM and an AE, after starting with the stations as a temporary receptionist in 2006.

Bryan Washington is leaving his afternoon slot on Country outlet KMLE in Phoenix. VP of Programming Tim Richards said, “We want to thank B-Dub for his hard work and commitment to KMLE over the past year. We are grateful for his time here and we wish him the best with his new adventure.”

Steve Scaffidi will team with WTMJ News Executive Producer Erik Bilstad to form Scaffidi & Bilstad, which will air weekdays noon to 3 p.m. Scaffidi has resigned as mayor of Oak Creek, Wisconsin, and his position at a P.R. firm to join the station. The show debuts Tuesday.

That was the path for Blaine Jackson who has just been named Program Director for iHeart's Country outlet WLUB The Bull and WLUB HD2 The Bull Icons in Augusta.

Mary Walter has been named co-host of WMAL/Washington, D.C.’s morning show, Mornings on the Mall, joining co-host Brian Wilson. Walter has been a frequent guest host on the station for the past several years and recently concluded an assignment as evening host at WHAS in Louisville.

Capitol Broadcasting's MIX 101.5 WRAL-FM has promoted Doug Miller to full-time as evening host and creative imaging director. His previous experience includes time with KHFI in Austin, WNKS in Charlotte, KMXV in Kansas City, and WSTR in Atlanta. Miller started part-time at WRAL in September.

Broadcast icon McMahon will be the honoree and "topic of discussion" at the Tip of the Hat to Pat Celebrity Roast. The roast will take place on March 15, 2017 at Stand Up Live Comedy Club (50 W. Jefferson St. #200, Phoenix, AZ 85003), and will begin at 7:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at StandUpLive.com. KTAR News made the announcement Tuesday.

Lorianne Crook & Charlie Chase were honored with the Bob Kingsley Living Legend Award for their impact on country music during an event held Monday night at the Grand Ole Opry House. Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood and Kingsley presented Crook & Chase with their award.

This one was in Portland and Rockland Maine on two frequencies owned by Binnie Media. WBACH flipped formats on 96.9 which is now Country, and 106.9, now a Rock station. WBACH had been Classical for over 25 years. Here are the two statements about the changes from Binnie Media.