Industry News Bits TUE 6/23/26
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MAY 2026 Nielsen PPM release is complete. JUNE PPM starts July 13th…. Go HERE for latest PPM ratings.
KJNW/Kansas City (Life 88.5) is featured in a special piece from local KC TV station KCHB. KJNW PD mornings Melony McKaye is in the spotlight emphasizes that the station is focused on serving the people who tune in daily and who live in the metro. And that the station leaders are passionate about helping people find hope and encouragement through meaningful connections.
Watch HERE
Salem Media in partnership with the Times Square Alliance, presents Celebrate America: Live from Times Square on Tuesday, June 23 and Wednesday, June 24.
The two-day event will feature a full day of broadcasts from WNYM/New York (AM970 The Answer), WMCA/NYC (AM570 The Mission), Salem Radio Network, and Salem News Channel broadcasting live throughout the day from Times Square on Tuesday, June 23. The AM970 broadcasts will kick off with The Joe Piscopo Show and feature several local and national hosts throughout the day, including Kevin McCullough, Arthur Aidala, Mike Connors, and more. The programming will highlight our nation’s history and promising future with strong themes of patriotism and celebration as America approaches its 250th anniversary.
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Former WZFJ/Pequot Lakes, MN (104.3 The Pulse) morning host Joe Ledford checks in with HisAir. Joe is a veteran broadcaster with over 20 years of experience on-air and in the production studio.
Joe says, “I am looking for opportunities to voice track for Christian stations, as well as do freelance production/voice over work. Samples can be heard at joeledfordvo.com. Let’s talk!”
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Multi-platinum rock band SKILLET continues to add to its impressive legacy in 2026 as its signature hit “Monster” surpasses 4 billion global streams and earns a spot in Spotify’s exclusive Billions Club. The achievement further cements the song’s place among the most-streamed rock tracks of all time. It also represents a historic milestone for Christian music, as “Monster” remains the only song by a Christian artist to exceed 1 billion streams on Spotify.
The streaming accomplishment follows a highly successful European headlining tour that saw SKILLET sell out all 23 dates. The tour drew approximately 90,000 fans across Europe, giving the band the largest international audiences of its career and underscoring its continued global appeal.
More than two decades into its career, SKILLET continues to expand its reach, connecting with audiences around the world through both mainstream and Christian music platforms.
RISE Ministries is celebrating a record-setting year after more than 30,100 people attended RiseFest 2026 in Sheldon, Iowa, on June 12-13, making it the largest turnout in the festival’s 20-year history. The attendance figure exceeded the ministry’s goal of 25,001 participants and comes as RISE Ministries marks its 25th anniversary. Organizers say the event also highlighted the growing momentum of the ministry’s Take Back Ground movement, which encourages people to reclaim hope, faith, purpose, and freedom through a relationship with Jesus Christ.
Festivalgoers gathered over two days for worship, biblical teaching, prayer, fellowship, and performances by Christian artists including Phil Wickham, Josiah Queen, Hulvey, and others.
The weekend also produced significant ministry impact, with 56 baptisms, 850 Bibles distributed, and 850 volunteer positions filled, underscoring RiseFest’s mission of combining music, outreach, and spiritual growth.
HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – June 23, 2023
After 4 years, Joseph Kebbie has stepped down from his position as PraiseLive Africa Director.
Milestones:
Brian Sanders 1 year at WLJA/Ellijay, GA
John Owens 11 years at WMIT/Black Mountain, NC
Erin McLaughlin 5 years at Dunham+Company
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