A Familiar Face Returns To Host ‘New Faces’ Show at CRS 2026
Elaina Smith will return to host the New Faces of Country Music Show at CRS 2026 in Nashville, spotlighting six emerging artists as the long-running showcase continues its five-decade tradition of connecting rising talent with country radio programmers and industry leaders.
Alice Delivers Million-Dollar Day for Children’s Hospital Colorado
Audacy Denver’s Alice 105.9 (KALC) added another $1,087,000 to its 25-year ongoing total for Children’s Hospital Colorado. Since 2001, the station's “Alice Cares for Kids Radiothon” has generated more than $27 million for pediatric care in the region.
Five Years In, ‘Throwback 2K’ Evolves Into Seven-Day Syndication
Throwback Brands is expanding its syndicated Throwback 2K program into weekdays through Skyview Networks, broadening the early 2000s-focused show to a seven-day-a-week offering as the Chris Cruise-hosted show celebrates five years on air.
As AM Act Awaits Vote, NAB Rolls Out Hyper-Local Thanks PSAs
With the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act tantalizingly close to a floor vote, the National Association of Broadcasters has debuted a new angle for its "Depend on AM" PSA campaign: state-specific radio spots that thank legislators by name for their support.
Christian Radio Front and Center at NRB 2026 Convention
The National Religious Broadcasters used day one of its 2026 Convention in Nashville to reinforce radio’s policy priorities, leadership pipeline, and long-term role in faith-based media, with resolutions, elections, and industry recognitions for Christian broadcasters.
Saga Jonesboro’s 28th Wishathon Clears $544K for Arkansas Kids
Saga Communications’ Jonesboro Media Group has again raised hundreds of thousands of dollars during its annual Have-A-Heart Wishathon, generating enough funding to grant more...
Women To Watch: Letty B; B96, Chicago
(Charese Frugé) “I was born and raised in LA and grew up listening to LA radio,” says Letty B. “I was obsessed with it.” That obsession turned into a calling in a single moment: as a high schooler in Los Angeles, Letty won Backstreet Boys tickets on KIIS-FM with JoJo on the air.
RAB Schedules Industry-Wide ‘One Voice’ Update Webinar
Backed with fresh data on radio's audience success, the RAB and its Board of Directors are giving an update on the state of its One Voice for Radio series with a free live webinar on March 4 to push the benefits of unified industry action with advertisers and communities.
Central Coast Public Radio’s KCBX Appoints Chris McBride as GM
Central Coast Public Radio has named Chris McBride General Manager, succeeding Frank Lanzone, who has led the San Luis Obispo-based station since 1980. McBride joined KCBX in 2023 as Development Director and later added the role of Assistant General Manager.
Denver’s Plante To Join Grand Ole Opry Centennial Celebration
106.7 The Bull (KWBL) midday host Denise Plante will be the latest radio name to serve as a guest announcer at the Grand Ole Opry in celebration of its 100th anniversary. The iHeartMedia Denver talent will grace the stage in Nashville on February 21.
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