Industry News Bits MON 11-11-24
Fundraisers this week .. WTGN/Lima .. Passion Radio/New Mexico .. Vision Christian Radio/Queensland .. WayFM/Nashville .. Let us know when your Station Fundraiser takes place… news@hisair.net
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OCT Nielsen PPM results are all in for subscriber stations.
Go HERE for latest PPM ratings. NOV release starts 11/25
Educational Media Foundation (EMF) has acquired WKVR/Baltimore, OH (Columbus market) (102.3) from the Southeastern Ohio Broadcasting System for $2,060,000.
Also WOGH/Burgettstown, PA, (Pittsburgh) (103.5) is now an EMF station after a deal with Forever Media for $800,000.
Dove Awards Radio is now available on Pandora playing all the songs from this year’s nominees from the 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards.
Click HERE to Dove Awards Radio.
The Inside Radio monthly format counts shows CCM tops all formats for most stations added. In year to year CCM adds 23 new stations in 2024 vs. religion’s 15 and past-12-month ranking shows CCM with 31 new stations, and religion 16. In September, CCM lost 1 outlet but has steady gains going back to October 2023.
HisAir Job Alert sponsored by FaithSearch Partners
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Hundreds of recordings of Baptist radio programs, including the “Baptist Hour” and “Christian Home” series, have been digitized and are now available on line.
“This project captures the voices of distinguished Baptist preachers and leaders,” said SBHLA Director Taffey Hall. “In the 1940s and ‘50s, the ‘Christian Home,’ ‘Southern Baptist Evangelistic Hour,’ and ‘Baptist Hour’ broadcasts allowed listeners to hear prominent, insightful Southern Baptist preachers and scholars through the radio in the comfort of their own homes.”
The digital audio-visual resources of the SBHLA are available HERE.
The CMB Monthly Webinar will be Wednesday, November 13 at noon CT. KillerB Digital Social Media Coach Olivia Yetman will dive into the wild world of short-form videos on social media.
WBDX/Chattanooga (J103) announced the line-up for its 25th year celebration on May 17, 2025, will be co-headlined by Zach Williams and Lecrae. Jfest will also feature Anne Wilson and Terrian.
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KeepTheFaith, the producers of America’s #1 faith-based syndicated radio program, is offering its annual Christmas Marathon program to radio stations nationwide for Thanksgiving weekend. The “KeepTheFaith Countdown to Christmas Marathon” special broadcast will feature over 12 hours of original programming across two consecutive days, bringing Christmas music, inspirational holiday stories, and heartwarming listener calls to the airwaves.
The Christmas Marathon programming will be hosted by national radio personalities Keith Stevens, Donna Cruz, Frank Reed, and Penny, who will be joined by a stellar lineup of guest co-hosts, including for KING + COUNTRY, Amy Grant, CeCe Winans, We Are Messengers, Michael W. Smith, Danny Gokey, Hannah Kerr, TobyMac, and more! Listeners will also enjoy interviews and music with special guests such as Matthew West, Newsboys, Natalie Grant, Tauren Wells, and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
For more information or to reserve your market, contact KeepTheFaith or visit contagiousradio.com today. For Media Inquiries: Contact: Denise Payne, VP/General Manager Phone: 615-610-2980
Nominations for the 67th GRAMMY Awards were announced. Artists receiving nominations include Bethel Music, Brandon Lake, CeCe Winans, Chandler Moore, DOE, Erica Campbell, Forest Frank, Jenn Johnson, Maverick City Music, Melvin Crispell III, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, and many more.
Best Gospel Performance/Song
“Church Doors” — Yolanda Adams; Sir William James Baptist & Donald Lawrence, songwriters
“Yesterday” — Melvin Crispell III
“Hold On (Live)” — Ricky Dillard
“Holy Hands” — DOE; Jesse Paul Barrera, Jeffrey Castro Bernat, Dominique Jones, Timothy Ferguson, Kelby Shavon Johnson, Jr., Jonathan McReynolds, Rickey Slikk Muzik Offord & Juan Winans, songwriters
“One Hallelujah” — Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Erica Campbell & Israel Houghton Featuring Jonathan McReynolds & Jekalyn Carr; G. Morris Coleman, Israel Houghton, Kenneth Leonard, Jr., Tasha Cobbs Leonard & Naomi Raine, songwriters
Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song
“Holy Forever (Live)” — Bethel Music, Jenn Johnson Featuring CeCe Winans
“Praise” — Elevation Worship Featuring Brandon Lake, Chris Brown & Chandler Moore; Pat Barrett, Chris Brown, Cody Carnes, Steven Furtick, Brandon Lake & Chandler Moore, songwriters
“Firm Foundation (He Won’t)” — Honor & Glory Featuring Disciple
“In The Name Of Jesus” — JWLKRS Worship & Maverick City Music Featuring Chandler Moore; Austin Armstrong, Ran Jackson, Chandler Moore, Sajan Nauriyal, Ella Schnacky, Noah Schnacky & Ilya Toshinskiy, songwriters
“In The Room” — Maverick City Music, Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore Featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard; G. Morris Coleman, Tasha Cobbs Leonard & Naomi Raine, songwriters
“That’s My King” — CeCe Winans; Taylor Agan, Kellie Gamble, Llyod Nicks & Jess Russ, songwriters
Best Gospel Album
Covered Vol. 1 — Melvin Crispell III
Choirmaster II (Live) — Ricky Dillard
Father’s Day — Kirk Franklin
Still Karen — Karen Clark Sheard
More Than This — CeCe Winans
Best Contemporary Christian Music Album
Heart Of A Human — DOE
When Wind Meets Fire — Elevation Worship
Child Of God — Forrest Frank
Coat Of Many Colors — Brandon Lake
The Maverick Way Complete — Maverick City Music, Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore
Best Roots Gospel Album
The Gospel Sessions, Vol 2 — Authentic Unlimited
The Gospel According To Mark — Mark D. Conklin
Rhapsody — The Harlem Gospel Travelers
Church — Cory Henry
Loving You — The Nelons
The 2025 Grammy Awards, officially known as the 67th Grammy Awards, will take place in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb.2, 2025.
HisAir INDUSTRY NEWS FLASHBACK – On This Day Nov 10, 2021
WGTS/Wash DC was named Religious Station of the Year at the 2021 National Association of Broadcasters’ (NAB) Marconi Radio Awards. The awards were announced during the virtual NAB Marconi Radio Awards Celebration. The program is available on demand on NABAmplify.com.
WGTS also won a Marconi Award for Podcast of the Year (We Need To Talk). Congratulations to WGTS GM Kevin Krueger and the entire WGTS staff!
Milestones:
David Sams 37 years at Sams Corp Tennessee
Rick Stevens 41 years at KYTT/Coos Bay, OR
Alicia Wyant 3 years at WCSG/Grand Rapids
11/10
John Harrison celebrates 47 years with Family Life Radio/Tucson
Laci Caviness 4 years at KVNE/Tyler
Don Buettner celebrates 28 years at WLAB/Ft Wayne
Vida Unida celebrates 3 year on the air KHVU/Houston
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