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Entercom CEO David Field will receive the National Radio Award during the Radio Luncheon at this year’s Radio Show in Austin. NAB Executive VP of Radio John David said, “David’s passion for radio and business savvy have led Entercom to new heights. We look forward to recognizing him for his continuous dedication and significant contributions to the business.” In February, Entercom announced a merger with CBS Radio that will make it the second-largest radio broadcaster.

The only remaining half of Opie and Anthony, Gregg "Opie" Hughes was fired by SiriusXM, Thursday. His former partner, Anthony Cumia, was fired from the satellite company three years ago after going on a racist tirade on Twitter. SiriusXM issued a brief statement about the firing...

Taylor slid in behind the mic, Thursday, for OTS Media Country stations “Interstate 107” WRHM-FM/107.1 in Rock Hill, SC, and WVSZ-FM/107.3 in Chesterfield, SC. He can be heard on air from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Matt Patrick has been on the air at KTRH-AM in Houston for six years. This week he announced he would no longer seek treatment for the aggressive esophageal cancer he's been fighting since 2015. He announced on his show he's exhausted all options. You can send Matt well wishes HERE and listen to his statement on Chron.com.

The whole staff celebrated with Sislen as he chalked up the Big 2-0. As one of the partners, Sislen is involved with sales, customer relations, and business development. He joined Research Director after 12 years as Vice President of Research/Marketing at Eastman Radio.

The company -- which provides wireless, over-the-air content delivery solutions for television and radio broadcasters -- has named the telecom vet as the replacement for Phil Argyris, who is retiring. Argyris will remain with GatesAir as long as necessary to facilitate a smooth leadership transition. Swail has over 35 years of telecom and electronics experience.

Also known as F.raw (short for Foolish Raw) the comedian will join BIGG in the Morning on 105.1 The Bounce -- "Detroit’s Throwback Hip Hop and R&B Station" -- as one of its newest on-air Ambassadors. The station began rolling out on-air “Ambassadors” in 2016, mixing longtime area radio favorites with a few new names who have moved to the Motor City.

She will be the new midday host and Music Director at WBAV/V101.9-FM, beginning July 10, 2017. Mac most recently served as the Program Director and PM drive talent in Indianapolis. Prior to that, she was the midday talent at WJMZ-FM in Greenville, South Carolina.

The former Mrs. South Carolina will partner up with Lucas McFadden to co-host Palmetto Mornings on WRHI FM 100.1/AM 1340 (Rock Hill, SC), starting Thursday. Mercer is a Fort Mill native and she currently hosts Close-Up Fort Mill Tega/Cay from 12-12:30 every Tuesday and Thursday on WRHI.

He was heard on the radio in Tennessee for decades. Thunderbolt Radio's Richard Doxey died Sunday at the age of 69 following a ten month illness. Doxey began working at WCMT-AM in Martin in 1967 before heading off to fight in the Vietnam War.