Miranda Lambert Dominates CMA's; Bryan Takes Top Honor

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 6TH, 2014 –– Country music's biggest event took place last night in Nashville with the 48th, Annual CMA Awards. And BIG it was for Miranda Lambert (shown) who took home four awards, including Album of the Year for her LP Platinum, Single of the Year for "Automatic" and Female Vocalist of the Year. "I don't even know what to say," said Lambert upon receiving the Female Vocalist honor for the fifth year in a row. "I just can't believe that I'm standing here." The night's biggest award went to Luke Bryan who brought home the Entertainer of the year award. "We're gonna have a good time tonight," said Bryan at the end of his acceptance speech. The Entertainer of the Year award was presented to Bryan by four-time winner Garth Brooks, who returned to the event for the first time since 2005. "Thank you so much for pioneering things," said Bryan, to Brooks. According to rollingstone.com, among the night's surprises included Kacey Musgraves, who brought home Song of the Year for her pro-gay/pro-pot/pro-just-being-yourself anthem "Follow Your Arrow." Brett Eldredge, meanwhile, beat out Clark, Kip Moore, Thomas Rhett and Cole Swindell in the New Artist of the Year race. The show was hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood. In their opening monologue, The two joked about Taylor Swift's recent rejection of her country-music roots with a bit about "Postpartum Taylor Swift Disorder" SEE COMPLETE WINNER'S LIST HERE

WRKO'S Howie Carr Injured In Car Accident Prior To Show

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 6TH, 2014 –– Longtime Boston talker and columnist, Howie Carr, was injured in a car accident prior to yesterday's show on 680/WRKO. VP/Market Manager Phil Zachary then issued this statement: "I'm sad to report our good friend and colleague Howie Carr was injured today in an auto accident. Those of us who know, love and respect Howie and his work recognize what an important day Tuesday was for him and why he toiled through the night to compose his columns and prepare for the post-election radio show today ... However, as a precaution, Howie will remain off the air and under observation to ensure a full recovery with no complications. At this time, I ask all of our great WRKO listeners to keep Howie and his family in your thoughts and prayers." Zachary told Jockline this morning "Howie is out of the hospital and recovering at home. Thankfully, he has no internal injuries, and despite the severity of the accident is more banged-up than anything else. ‘Not sure if he has the energy to return to WRKO today or tomorrow, but I know he’s eager to weigh in on the outcome of Tuesday’s elections. Knowing Howie, If there’s any chance he can be on the air, he’ll be there."

93Q Houston's Mark Krieschen: 'Secret Sauce Is What You Do Between The Records'

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 6TH, 2014 –– One of the big winners at last night's CMA awards in Nashville was Cox Media Group's 93Q Houston as the 2014 winner of Station of the Year-Major Market division. This was coupled with its Q Morning Zoo show who were also up for Outstanding Morning Show-Major Market which features Kevin Kline, Erica Rico and Tim Tuttle (shown). According to a nice piece in yesterday's houstonpress.com, KKBQ is also coming away from this year's Marconi Radio Awards where it earned its second trophy in a row. "This has been an incredible year for KKBQ from a ratings standpoint, from a revenue standpoint, and from a recognition standpoint," says Mark Krieschen (R), VP/Market Manager for Cox's Houston stations, which include classic-rock outpost The Eagle (106.9 FM) and Country Legends 97.1. "I kind of look at it as the three R's," Krieschen adds. "The ratings have been great, the revenues have been great, and the recognition has been awesome for the station and our employees." According to KKBQ, more than 1.3 million people listen to 93Q during an average week. This kind of success comes at a time when some people regard FM radio as passe, given the plethora of music-delivery options available to consumers, first with satellite radio and especially now that streaming services like Pandora and Spotify have also gained a foothold in the marketplace. But what makes KKBQ Krieschen argues, happens when the songs are over. "You can hear this music anywhere," he says. "There are so many choices for the consumer to hear these songs. And I think the secret sauce is what you do between the records." READ ENTIRE ARTICLE HERE

MOTION: Westwood One To Syndicate 'Something To Think About' With Mike Rogers; Bob Frantz Debuts On WLQR-FM/Toledo; Tim Graves Returns To Toledo As Combo PD And Host On 93.5 WRQN

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 6TH, 2014 –– Congressman Mike Rogers will appear three times daily on radio stations nationwide beginning January 5 when his “Something to Think About” segments begin providing listeners with unique perspective from the outgoing Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee and former FBI agent. “Something to Think About” will debut on radio stations coast to coast with syndication through the Westwood One distribution division of Cumulus. These daily vignettes are Rogers’s introduction to a broader platform with Cumulus. Cumulus announced earlier this year that Chairman Rogers would join the nation’s largest talk radio platform after the conclusion of his seventh term representing Michigan in Congress at the end of the year. "After spending more than a decade dealing firsthand with the most sensitive issues facing our nation, Mike Rogers will now bring his invaluable insight and perspective to the American people each weekday on Westwood One. Mike is an exciting addition to our expanding national talk platform,” said Lew Dickey, CEO of Cumulus. ############ Cumulus announces that Bob Frantz joins WLQR-FM “106.5 The Ticket” Toledo as the weekday 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. sports talk show host. Bob worked in Toledo previously as the WSPD-AM morning show host and in Cleveland at WTAM. Frantz debuts on 106.5 The Ticket today. Frantz said: “I cannot begin to describe how excited I am to renew acquaintances with my Toledo friends and family. This is such a unique sports town, where fans of Ohio teams and fans of Michigan teams all come together to battle for bragging rights in just about everything...and that's what sports talk is all about! We are going to have a blast!" ######### Meanwhile, Cumulus has also announced that Tim Graves will join its Toledo operations as Assistant Program Director of Classic Hits station 93.5 WRQN and Hot AC-formatted station WWWM (Star 105) beginning November 14. He will also host Middays live on Star 105. Graves arrives from KDAT/KRQN in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Doug Banks Media Signs Music Legend Donald Lawrence To New Weekly Motivational Show

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 6TH, 2014 –– Doug Banks Media has signed Grammy Award winning Producer and Recording Artist Donald Lawrence to host a new syndicated, Urban AC motivational radio program entitled “Music Therapy with Donald Lawrence” that launches into national syndication January, 2015. “Donald Lawrence is a very talented and well-respected gospel music industry icon,” says Banks, a legendary host and pioneer in radio syndication. “As we look to grow Doug Banks Media, we fully recognize the opportunities available with our core UAC audience,” says Ed Pearson, President, Doug Banks Media. “Gospel music and inspirational engagement is now and always has been very important to our listeners, and we’re happy to be offering stations the opportunity to bring to their listeners a unique spiritual experience with Donald Lawrence’s Music Therapy.”

EVENTS: Bone's Band Teams With Aldean For St. Jude Children's Hospital; Savannah's Tim Leary Goes Tats for Ta Tas

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 6TH, 2014 –– Jason Aldean and Bobby Bone's band The Raging Idiots are doing a show together on November 18th for St Jude. Bones says "We are going to open, perform a couple songs together, then he will close the night. Jason Aldean then co-headlines a tour w Kenny Chesney right after. Bones, of the Premiere Syndicated The Bobby Bones Show, recently performed with his band at two sold out performance on Texas military bases with procedes going to 'Wounded Warriors." To date the Raging Idiots have made close to $600,000 for charities. The band has been playing for about a year and Jockline hears they'll soon be signing a record deal. Stay tuned. ######### Tim Leary (Tim Leary &The Morning Showgram Mornings 5:00-10:00a, WUBB/BOB 106.9 ) will have more than 800 names and logos tattooed (temporarily) on his body and run The Rock ’n Roll Marathon Savannah (half) as a human memorial honoring breast cancer survivors, victims, and patients. This is the end result of Leary’s three week campaign, “Tats for Ta-Tas 2” to raise money for Susan G. Komen and breast cancer support and research. This year, Tim just told his listeners that if they reach $6,000, he would dye his hair neon pink. He also added that if they reached $7,000, he would shave his head down to a pink mohawk and sell each side of his head for addition donations. Donations poured in from across the area from listeners and business alike. Donations not only passed the $6,000 goal, they blew past the $7,000 as well.

New Podcast Network Featuring Local Media Stars Goes Live

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 6TH, 2014 –– A new online radio network has debuted in Cleveland that will feature several of its top media stars. According to crainscleveland.com, Cleveland’s Sound Radio Network, or CLESound.com, is a podcast-based network that features various shows including former Alan Cox Show personality Chad Zumock, among others. According to the network, CLESound.com is following in the footsteps of Netflix, Pandora and Spotify by offering on-demand media — only this time with local talk radio. “Technology has allowed for new outlets of radio entertainment to emerge, and have the same quality and convenience as AM/FM radio,” said network director Ryan Benes in a news release. “Both listeners and content providers no longer need to be shackled by the need of a radio signal,” Benes said. “The city of Cleveland has many talented people who can provide new and interesting forms of entertainment to listeners, and CLESound.com will provide the outlet for those people to be heard.” The shows are available on the network’s website, iTunes and Stitcher. Other shows include: "Sit Down Zumock," a local radio vet who puts his comedic spin on current events with local and national guests. "Take 3" hosted by WKYC’s Danielle Sills and Sara Shookman. "The Katherine Boyd Show" and "Glenn More" who hosts a show about professional wrestling.

[WATCH] Chris Rock Gives Radio A Try In New Film "Top Five"

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 6TH, 2014 –– It seemed only natural that if comedian/actor Chris Rock ever tried radio it had best be on the expletive-friendly confines of satellite. This is the case In his new movie, “Top Five." As you'll see in the linked trailer, there's a sequence that takes place at SiriusXM where Rock attempts to record a a promo only to be encouraged by the producer to be a bit funnier: 'Put a little skank on it," he prods. Rock, as Andre Alan, proceeds to spice things up in classic Rock style -- including 'scratch my n-----". "First take will do," says the producer. The story centers around a comedian who’s burned out on his career and searching for something new. 'Top Five' premieres in December 12 and features Rosario Dawson, Kevin Hart, Tracy Morgan and Cedric the Entertainer. WATCH HERE

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[LISTEN] Mr. G Calls It A Day Following 37 Years On WCBS-FM

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 5TH, 2014 – Irv Gikofsky, better known as Mr G, who has brought the Tri-state the news and weather on WCBS-FM for 37 years and finally decided it was time to sleep in. Yesterday, he bid farewell to Scott Shannon's morning show listeners on WCBS-FM. According to wcbsfm.com, “He worked on TV while you were going to bed, and was back on the radio before you woke up. And did it for a heck of a long time. That is a work ethic that we may never see again,” said WCBS-FM Program Director Jim Ryan. “It’s not easy for me, because I don’t leave things… I’m a marathoner,” Mr G said during his last day on the Scott Shannon in the Morning show this morning. “The way I see it, it’s been 37 years at the station, and being now that I’ve turned 114 – I think it’s time to sleep a little later,” he laughed. “A lot of people along the road have always said to me, ‘how do you do it,'” Mr G continued. “I never was able to give them a good answer. The answer started getting a little clearer yesterday afternoon – I love what I do and I love the people I do it for – which really is our listeners.” Scott Shannon told Jockline: "As much a part of New York as The Statue of Liberty, 37 years on the same station is an incredible feat. We will miss him. LISTEN TO FINAL BROADCAST ON WCBS-FM HERE PHOTO/Joe Cingrana/WCBS-FM

MOTION: Scott McKenzie Inks Long Term Extension With CBS' MIX 105.1 Orlando; DeDe McQuire Exits The Doug Banks Show

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 5TH, 2014 –– Scott McKenzie has agreed to a new multi-year contract with CBS MIX 105.1 Orlando it was announced today by Program Director Bobby Smith. “I am thrilled to have Scott McKenzie continue to ‘wake-up’ all of Central Florida for years to come,” said Bobby Smith, Program Director WOMX/WJHM CBS RADIO Orlando. “Scott is beloved by his audience, co-workers, and the station’s advertisers so having him continue to host ‘Scott McKenzie and the Morning MIX’ is a win for all of us!” McKenzie has spent the past 24 years as the morning show host on MIX 105.1 Orlando and continues to be a local community leader working with numerous charity organizations including the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Children’s Miracle Network, and Florida Easter Seals. Scott is joined on the show by Dana Taylor, and Jay Edwards. ############ Veteran radio host DeDe McGuire (R) has left “The Doug Banks Show” after more than a decade on the show. According to alwaysalist.com, McGuire hosted her final afternoon drive show with Banks and the show gave her an all-star on-air send-off. “After over 10 wonderful years of working along side of Doug Banks, I have decided to resign from my position as co-host on ‘The Doug Banks Show.’ It was an extremely difficult decision, because we have had so many wonderful years together, but it is time for me to step down and focus on bigger and better things at this point in my career,” McGuire told AlwaysAList.com.

EXECUTIVE ACTION: Huffpo's Adam Denenberg Heads To iHeart Radio

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 5TH, 2014 –– iHeartMedia announced that Adam Denenberg will join the company as Chief Technology Officer of the iHeartRadio Network effective November 17. Denenberg will report to Darren Davis, President of iHeartRadio and iHeartMedia Networks. Denenberg joins iHeartMedia from the Huffington Post. "Adam has a proven track record of developing large-scale technology projects for some of the country's most well-known brands," said Davis. "Adam joins our amazing iHeartRadio team and we're confident his extensive background will not only add to our culture, but also enable iHeartRadio to continue to capitalize on new cutting edge opportunities." At Huffington Post Denenberg served as Vice President of Engineering where he was responsible for the leadership, strategy and implementation of a vast array of technology projects for huffingtonpost.com and its advertising, search and publishing platforms.

Rangers Return To CBS RADIO on 105.3 The FAN

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 5TH, 2014 –– CBS RADIO and the Texas Rangers announced that they have entered into a multi-year agreement for the team’s radio play-by-play broadcasts to air exclusively on Dallas-Fort Worth’s 105.3 The FAN beginning with the 2015 season. The agreement includes coverage of regular and post-season games broadcast on 105.3 The FAN (KRLD-FM) as well as select spring training games. The all-sports station will also complement its play-by-play coverage with live pre- and post-game shows, and Rangers-themed daily programming featuring interviews with players, coaches and front office personnel. "We couldn’t be more excited that the Texas Rangers are coming home to 105.3 The FAN,” said Brian Purdy, Senior Vice President and Market Manager for CBS RADIO DFW. “The Rangers games and related programming will be a great addition to our powerful lineup of play-by-play broadcasts and local sports talk shows on The FAN. And it’s a partnership that includes all six of CBS RADIO’s Dallas-Fort Worth stations as we feature the team across our entire portfolio of over-the-air and digital assets.” The Rangers’ radio broadcast rights return to CBS RADIO for the first time since 2010. In addition, the Rangers Radio Network will provide Rangers baseball coverage to a number of stations throughout Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Oklahoma networks in Dallas-Fort Worth. PHOTO/Rick Yeatts/Getty Images

[WATCH] STEPHANIE HIRST: Gender Change Was A Matter Of 'Death Or Transition'

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 5TH, 2014 –– Former Capital FM Yorkshire's Stephanie Hirst now says her gender change was a matter of 'death or transition.' In first TV appearance since gender revelation, Stephanie Hirst, the longtime popular Simon Hirst (R), told iTV.com, she was prepared to lose everything as she decided to undergo a change in gender. Hirst, who hosted Capital FM Yorkshire's top rated morning show for 11 years before deciding to become a woman, made her first TV appearance this week. Having announced her gender reassignment last month on BBC5, she attracted thousands of calls for her to return to the airwaves.

Angie Martinez Signs With Jay Z's Roc Nation

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 5TH, 2014 –– New York's iconic Angie Martinez's star just keeps getting brighter and brighter. Now comes word that she's just inked management deal with Jay Z's Roc Nation. Beyond artists such as Rihanna, Big Sean and others, she becomes the first radio host to sign up. According to hotnewhiphop.com, Power 105's Martinez, 43, got her start with Hot 97 at the age of 16 answering hot lines for the station. Martinez then began working with DJ Funk Master Flex. "It was time for me to grow and to do things ... I'm sure you all know, this company offers so much opportunity for growth. I want to be on in different cities. I want to be able to grow. I want to be able to have new challenges and see new things. I want to know how this studio works," Martinez said about her move.' Jay Z was Martinez's first guest when she made her Power 105 debut in July.

SLC Radio Host And Voiceover Talent Brandie Caporalli Passes Away

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 5TH, 2014 –– Simmon's And Bonneville Media radio host and voiceover talent, Brandie Lee Green Caporalli has passed away following her bout with Glioblastoma Multiform, a malignant brain tumor. "She fought her illness with tremendous dignity and never gave up hope,' wrote the Stark's funeral parlor. 'She had gratitude for everyone and everything in her life. Brandie's spirit will truly be missed as she blessed everyone around her with her quirky sense of humor, loving and generous way of being and unique outlook on life.' Brandie is survived by her adored family. Her son, Jaeden Caporalli and his father Lee Caporalli, her parents Susan (Dille) Green and Steven J Green, her two brothers, Ryan and Beau (Christina), her sister Brezzie Green, nephew Josh and Katie, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. She loved her Grandma Aileen Poulsen and visited her often to paint her fingernails. Stewart Jensen has been a loyal and loving companion. Brandie's life will be celebrated on Thursday, November 6, 2014 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Starks Funeral Parlor. Born in Salt Lake City on May 11th, 1970, she passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2014.

TV Pitchmen Mingle During WWO MNF Pregame Cocktail Party

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 5TH, 2014 –– On Monday night Westwood One held a Monday Night Football pre-game cocktail reception at Southern Hospitality BBQ in New York City. Among the network clients and revelers who attended were two popular commercial faces--Ian Rappaport, (L) the star of Bud Light's "Epic Night" Super Bowl ads and Jared Fogle, longtime spokesman for Subway. Following the festivities, guests were escorted to MetLife Stadium to enjoy the game, where the Colts beat the Giants 40-24. Westwood One is the exclusive network radio partner of the NFL.

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