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Right where she was, as Big D and Bubba’s Silverfish Media signs an extension that will keep the CMA and ACM award-nominated personality as host of the Country with Carsen show (10-3 weekdays) for at least two more years. She also contributes to the Big D and Bubba morning show. Compass Media Networks will continue to syndicate the show.

After a 42-year career in the music industry, including 16 at the United Stations Radio Networks, the popular and influential Roxy Myzal will be relinquishing her work duties and taking it easy, as of December 31, 2017.

WGN Radio’s Vice President of Content & Programming Todd Manley will now add Station Manager to his title at the Tribune- owned station. Manley will oversee the long-term strategy and day-to-day management of WGN Radio on all platforms. In addition WGN-TV President/General Manager Paul Rennie adds WGN Radio to his oversight. Manley will report to Paul Rennie.

Howard Stern's exclusive SiriusXM channel, Howard 100, will turn "all interviews, all the time," starting midnight December 18, and run through New Year's Day. Howard 101, will be dedicated to the show's greatest highlights from the year. Howard 101: Everything Else will feature his top comedic moments with the Wack Pack, prank phone calls, and stunts.

WLS in Chicago will move more conservative come January 1. The husband-wife team of Bob Sirott and Marianne Murciano, who host middays, will be replaced by the syndicated Chris Plante Show (9-11), and Rush Limbaugh will be broadcast live (11-2 Chicago time). One year ago, Sirott and Murciano replaced Jonathon Brandmeier.

iHeartMedia’s New Alternative station in the Motor City will debut The Woody Show on January 3. Senior VP of Programming Tony Travatto says, “The show is real and funny and we think it’s a perfect fit for ALT 106.7.

According to Media Moves, José Villafañe is leaving his post as President of Entravision Communication National Sales, a role he has held since 2015. Villafañe joined Entravision in 2010 as SVP of National Sales and was promoted to EVP of Sales in 2014, before moving up to President of National Sales.

iHeartMedia Denver has hired Marty Lenz as new morning co-host for KOA NewsRadio. Colorado’s Morning News with April Zesbaugh & Marty Lenz will air weekdays from 5 until 10 a.m. MT as of January 8. Lenz replaces Steffan Tubbs, who was let go in August after a domestic violence charge.

Entercom and the Chicago Cubs have announced that Chicago’s 670 The Score (WSCR-AM) will remain the home of radio color analyst Ron Coomer through a multiyear contract extension. Coomer will continue working alongside play-by-play announcer Pat Hughes. Coomer first joined the Cubs Radio Network in 2013, succeeding Keith Moreland on WGN 720.

iHeartMedia’s ALT 107.3, “Wichita’s Alternative Rock,” announced today the debut of The Woody Show, effective immediately. The top-rated morning show will broadcast Monday through Saturday from 6-10 a.m. CT.