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#10 April 28, 2025

K-LOVE welcomes new air talent Christina James to the on-air lineup and expands the live DJ-hosted programming hours. Christina joins K-LOVE air staff after more than 12 years hosting middays at WRBS/Baltimore (Bright FM).  Previously she was with KCBI/Dallas. Christina made the decision to move to K-LOVE following what she fondly calls her next “God appointment.” More HERE

 

#9 April 30, 2025

EMF Chief Media Officer David Pierce announced today he has stepped down from his role at K-LOVE after 34 impactful years.

David told HisAir today, “I’m deeply grateful for serving alongside incredible people over the years, sharing the hope of Jesus, and the impact we’ve achieved together. After prayerful consideration, now is the right time to move on. I have tremendous love for my team and the broader K-LOVE family, wishing them continued success.”  More HERE

 

#8 April 1, 2025

A major ice storm that started this past weekend in Northern Michigan has collapsed the 648 ft tall WPHN/Gaylord (The Promise) broadcast tower to the ground. The tower fell this afternoon destroying the transmitter building for the 100kw station.

Northern Christian Radio CEO/Executive Director Pat Scott tells HisAir WPHN went off the air earlier today on its main signal at 90,5. More HERE

 

#7 January 31, 2025

It seems surreal to many, but today all of the remaining Salem music stations signed off and said goodbye to their listeners for good.

For the Christian Radio industry the impact of these 7 stations going away is huge. It’s like a death in the family (x’s 7). Yes, Christian music continues on these stations from K-LOVE and Air1, but it won’t be the same. Business is business and sometimes it means big changes. More HERE

 

#6 June 4, 2025

After almost nine years of serving as the WGTS/Wash DC afternoon hosts, Johnny and Stacey Stone have announced their upcoming departure.

“We absolutely love the ministry of WGTS 91.9, and serving the listeners in the Nation’s Capital, but it’s time for us to start a new ministry season of serving our families,” said afternoon show host Johnny Stone. “We’ll be splitting our time between the Dallas-Fort Worth and Minneapolis-St. Paul areas to attend to family members.” More HERE

 

#5 June 16, 2025

Jeremy Henry has exited mornings at WCSG/Grand Rapids where he hosted mornings since 2014, to join WJQK/Grand Rapids (Joy 99). At WJQK Jeremy will fill the role of Digital Media and Listener Engagement, assisting with social media, digital sales, and engagement initiatives with listeners and the community. He will also be available for some on-air fill-in when needed. Jeremy was at WJQK from 2004 and was Music Director when he left in October 2014. More HERE

 

#4 June 10, 2025

Following last weeks news regarding former Newsboys frontman Michael Tait, many Christian Radio programmers have decided not to play any of the music from the band. Tait who joined Newsboys in 2009, left the band in January, shortly before a scheduled tour. More HERE

 

#3 March 8, 2025

As first reported yesterday on HisAir a new online station based in Dallas had a soft launch and went live Friday. The station named “The Light” is founded by former KLTY/Dallas owner Marcos Rodriguez.  More HERE

 

#2 January 20, 2025

Christian Radio veteran Susan O’Donnell has passed away. In 2024 she suffered a stroke and never fully recovered. Most recently, starting in May 2023, Susan was Program Director morning host at KJIC/Houston. Susan formerly was PD at KVNE/Tyler from 2013-2019 and was PD/mornings at KSBJ/Houston for nearly 20 years. More HERE

 

#1 May 23, 2025

With the announcement of Moody Radio transitioning to a national format this week, many pros are on the loose….  If you know of an opportunity please reach out asap. Contact information provided by individuals. If contact info is not listed please search for them on social media etc… More HERE

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