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Southern Gospel group “The Perrys” have chosen Singing News Radio program director/morning host Joseph Reed as their new lead vocalist. Reed replaces Dayton Gay who announced he will depart the group to pursue new opportunities.
The Perrys are delighted to welcome Joseph Reed as their new lead vocalist. “Joseph has spent decades in gospel music. He has an anointed voice and heartfelt dedication to Southern Gospel music,” said Libbi Perry Stuffle. “He has filled in for us on several occasions in the past, and we are thrilled to officially embrace him as part of The Perrys, knowing that his contributions will inspire audiences and further our calling to share the good news of Jesus Christ.
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88.3 WAFJ in Augusta, Georgia, is looking for a Morning Show Co-Host to join our team. If you’re looking for stability, a wonderful community to call home and the opportunity to do live and local radio, you’ll find it all here. As the heritage Christian AC in the market, we have been encouraging the Central Savannah River Area for over three decades. This is a rare opportunity and one that you should inquire about if you are passionate about loving and ministering to listeners who become like family.
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Industry data from 2025 shows Christian and gospel music gaining real traction, with Christian songs making their way into the wider music charts and resonating with younger, streaming-forward audiences — especially women and millennials. Acts like Elevation Worship, Brandon Lake, and crossover artists are helping push the genre into broader listener visibility.
“Christian music (is) unlike any other genre that’s defined by a sonic component. Christian music is defined by its lyrical component,” says Holly Zabka, the president of Provident Entertainment, a Sony Christian music subsidiary. “It’s not limited to a narrow definition. It’s a lyrical component that can appeal to anyone’s musical preference.”
Zabka, describes the current era for Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) as “a special moment” and “a perfect storm.” She attributes the genre’s rising popularity to the democratization of music discovery through streaming platforms and social media, which allow CCM to compete directly with secular music, combined with a noticeable resurgence of faith and spiritual interest among young people.
Christian talk and praise music stations are making noticeable gains in specific markets — for example, Christian radio presence has intensified on FM signals in areas like Pittsburgh, where listeners are reporting more praise, worship, and religious talk on the dial.
Among the stations preaching to commuters are 101.5 WORD FM, 96.5 FM WPIT, 92.5 ANSWER, K-LOVE, BOOST 97.9, 106.3 Relevant Radio, and the Catholic WAOB 106.7 FM,
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In his latest episode of his podcast “Anchored In Christ” Christian Radio veteran Doug Hannah addresses the recent passing of his friend Lori Cline.
Doug says “I didn’t want her death to be about her; she wanted it to be about Jesus. Even in her final days in hospice, she was sharing the Gospel, telling a neighbor who was grieving for her, “You serve so many gods so well… but I have a God who served me by giving His life – and He is why I have hope”.
Doug shares the full story on this week on Anchored In Christ available HERE.
HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – Dec 29, 2018
HisAir.Net is sad to report the passing of KADI/Springfield PD and morning host Rod Kittleman.
From KADI: It is with great sadness that we announce that our long time Fun in the Morning show host, Rod Kittleman, has passed on to his eternal reward. Rod was instrumental in helping KADI become one of the nation’s premier Christian music stations. His dedication was unparalleled and he will be greatly missed by the KADI staff, friends of the station and all who knew him. We urge you to continue to Bragg on God in remembrance of Rod.
Milestones:
Nancy Rosenblad 8 year at EMF
Corey Mann 18 years at WPHZ/South Bend
Rod Kittleman (KADI/Springfield) passed 7 years ago
Prayer List:
Laura Chase (Aunt)
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