Industry News Bits TUE 2/4/25
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WRVL/Lynchburg (The Journey) announces the retirement of Program Director, Music Director and Morning Show Host, Kenny Robinson. Kenny has spent 38 years in radio working in Christian and Mainstream formats with the last ten years at The Journey.
General Manager Mark Edwards says “It has been great to have Kenny here for ten years. Kenny and Brittany Minard have built a strong connection with our listeners on The Morning Journey. We are grateful for his work and for being part of The Journey team. We’ll miss him but we’re excited for him as he moves into the next chapter of his life.”
In his radio career Kenny’s worked stations in Richmond, VA, Fredericksburg, VA, Naples, FL, Miami, FL, and Portland, Maine. Kenny says he is looking forward to spending more time with his wife Adrienne, going to IMSA races, and working on his cars as they retire to Naples, FL. Kenny’s last day will be March 28th, 2025.
The Heart Share Group President Jack Eason is set to launch his latest initiative, the ‘Craving Community’ radio feature, at the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) convention in Dallas, Texas, from February 24-27, 2025.
Jack says, “This compelling series delves into the pervasive issues of loneliness and anxiety, emphasizing the transformative power of community as a remedy.”
Eason has dedicated his career to exploring the dynamics of human connection. Through his work, he highlights how genuine relationships can alleviate feelings of isolation and mental distress. The ‘Craving Community’ radio feature aims to inspire listeners to foster meaningful connections in their own lives.
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Salem Media Group has sold CCM Magazine to Logan and Amanda Sekulow. A full brand relaunch is planned. New content will begin immediately across CCMmagazine.com, YouTube, and social media. The new owners aim to expand editorial and digital offerings, including streaming video and podcasts, while honoring the publication’s rich history. Founded in 1978, CCM Magazine played a pivotal role in defining Contemporary Christian Music as a genre.
“Salem and the Sekulow family have worked together for more than 30 years,” says David P. Santrella, Chief Executive Officer at Salem Media Group. “As Salem focuses more on the audiences related to our Christian Teaching and Talk and our News Talk content, we’re thrilled to put CCM Magazine into the hands of a passionate and capable group that will grow and maintain the integrity of the product.”
Entries for CMB Awards are being taken through Fri Feb 21st. The special awards include:
CMB Industry Achievement Award, Community Service Award, and Rich Mullins Artist Impact Award and the CMB Fun Awards showcasing the lighter side of radio, honoring moments like humorous on-air bloopers, engaging viral videos, and wacky listener complaints.
All Special Awards and Fun Awards will be presented on Friday, May 30 during the CMB Awards Dinner at Momentum.
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Winners at the 67th Grammy Awards held Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025
Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song
“That’s My King” CeCe Winans; Taylor Agan, Kellie Gamble, Lloyd Nicks & Jess Russ, songwriters
Best Gospel Performance/Song
“One Hallelujah” by Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Erica Campbell & Israel Houghton feat. Jonathan McReynolds & Jekalyn Carr; G. Morris Coleman, Israel Houghton, Kenneth Leonard, Jr., Tasha Cobbs Leonard & Naomi Raine, songwriters
Best Gospel Album
More Than This by CeCe Winans
Best Contemporary Christian Music Album
Heart Of A Human by DOE
Best Roots (Southern) Gospel Album
Loving You by The Nelons
HisAir INDUSTRY NEWS FLASHBACK – On This Day FEB 4, 2022
Darren Mulligan of Curb Word artists We Are Messengers escaped with only minor injuries this morning when he was involved in a roll-over accident on his way to the Nashville airport to make a show tonight in Colorado. Mulligan was driving his truck on I-840 suddenly he lost traction sliding into oncoming traffic.
Darren says, “I couldn’t bare the thought of someone being hurt so I did everything I could to flip my vehicle off the road and that’s what I did. It is a miracle that I’m alive, I’m a little sore but I walked out of that vehicle without a scratch.”
Milestones:
Larry Usner 21 years at Radio Forecast Network
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