People in the News

The Arkansas Country Music Association handed out awards to the Saga Communications Jonesboro Radio Group. A DJ of the year award and Radio Station of the year trophies were given out.

Adrian Warren has been named Vice President of Sales for iHeartMedia, Jacksonville. Warren come to Jacksonville from Radio One in Indianapolis where he most recently served as the Digital Sales Manager/Local Sales Manager.

93XRT (WXRT-FM) Chicago afternoon host Marty Lennartz is moving into morning drive June 13. Lennartz will succeed Richard Milne who recently announced he's stepping away from the mic.

Legendary Yankees radio play-by-play host John Sterling plans to miss about 30 away games this season. The soon-to-be 84-year old calls Yankee games for WFAN with Suzyn Waldman. Sterling has been calling baseball games for 52 years.

After 25 years, Tony V announced on social media that he has left Audacy Denver Hip Hop station KQKS-FM. The 9AM to 1P host said it was his decision not to renew his contract. Here's his full Instagram post...

Patti LaBelle will receive the Service to America Leadership Award from the National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation. The award is the NABLF’s highest individual citation that is presented in recognition of honorees’ commitment to advocacy and public service.

The legendary broadcaster had been calling the radio games for the NFL team since 2018. He announced on Twitter that he'll no longer be part of the broadcast team. No reason was given. Musberger is 83 years old and worked for CBS sports for decades. He's been CEO of VSiN since 2017 which focuses on sports gambling.

Kimberly Singleton has joined KERA as Chief Financial Officer. KERA is a not-for-profit public media organization serving North Texas through KERA 90.1, KXT 91.7, KERA TV and several digital platforms.

Shannon Ella has been tapped as host of "New & Now With Shannon Ella". Orbyt Media syndication group has teamed up with iHeartRadio Canada's Pure Country Stations that will begin airing the weekly Sunday program June 5.

Clarity Communications owned Country station WLXO announced the passing of long-time Lexington host Karl Shannon at the age of 68. Shannon held the distinction of being the only person in Lexington to be rated number one in morning drive on two different stations; WVLK-FM and WBUL-FM. The station has more details on the 50-year host's career HERE.