Industry News Bits THU 6/18/26
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Gospel Radio Favorites, a syndicated gospel music program, continues to expand and has been blessed with a new affiliate station: Southern Grace Radio, airing GRF Saturday mornings at 7 am and Sundays at 10 am.
Brian Crowe, President and CEO, states, “I just can’t believe how God has blessed this program, even at 26 years as host. I continue to welcome new affiliate stations nearly every month. God is so good!”
Seven-time GRAMMY® Award winner TobyMac is set to release Heaven On My Mind – Guest List Edition on June 26, 2026, an expanded version of his chart-topping album featuring a collection of collaborative tracks, fan favorites, and one brand-new recording.
Leading the release is the new collaboration “Lord It Feels Good (with gio.),” the only previously unreleased track on the project. The expanded edition brings together a diverse lineup of artists who join TobyMac across songs from Heaven On My Mind, including Forrest Frank, Jamie MacDonald, Jon Reddick, CeCe Winans, Third Day, gio., Terrian, and Juan Winans.
Since its release, Heaven On My Mind has continued TobyMac’s remarkable run at Christian radio and on the charts. The album’s title track recently reached No. 1 on both Billboard and Mediabase AC charts, extending his streak to eight consecutive No. 1 radio singles.
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WCIF/Melbourne (Hope 106.3) Station Manager and afternoon host Eric Allen has been spotted roaming neighborhoods, personally deploying HOPE one yard at a time.
When listeners request a HOPE 106.3 “Happy 250th Birthday America” sign they’ll find Eric landscaping some patriotism. Signs are going up all over the Space Coast,
Pictured is Allen delivering “Happy 250th Birthday America” signs.
KJNW/Kansas City (Life 88.3) welcomes the World Cup to their town with a full-sized billboard near Arrowhead Stadium.
K-LOVE has filed a $2.7 million deal to buy 100.7 WZBA/Baltimore from Times Shamrock Media. The deal includes the Baltimore, MD-licensed W261CD at 100.1 FM and the Bel Air, MD-licensed W298CG at 107.5 FM.
Northern Christian Radio has filed a $200,000 deal to buy 94.5 WSBX/Mackinaw City, MI from Whiskey Sours Broadcasting The station will be converted to a noncommercial religious station. Northern Christian Radio already owns 11 religious stations in the state.
Quinebaug Valley Broadcasting has filed a $65,000 deal to buy WESO/Southbridge, MA (970) from Holy Family Communications. The deal also includes the Southbridge, MA-licensed translator W266DK at 101.1
Penfold Communications has filed to donate KMWC/Bethany, MO (89.9) to Wise Support Services.
Black Media has closed a $700,000 deal to buy WLLV/Louisville (1240) from Aircom Media. The deal also includes two Louisville, KY-licensed translators.
Total Media Group has closed a $230,000 deal to buy gospel WNRJ/Huntington, WV (1200) from Bristol Broadcasting. The deal also includes the Huntington, WV-licensed translator W237ER at 95.3 FM.
HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – June 19, 2024
The Gospel Music Association announces the promotion of Alexandra Mohilowski to Marketing Director. Alexandra has served the GMA since August of 2012 in a variety of roles including Marketing Coordinator and Marketing Manager. Her passion, creativity, and vision for the GMA has made her an invaluable part of the team.
Milestones:
Kevin Brooks 9 years at KZTH/OKC
Kevin Robinson 7 years at Audience Development Group
Tasha Stevens 4 years at Salem Media
Randy Chase 6 years at Summit Communications
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