Industry News Bits 11-29-17
WRDR/Freehold Township, NJ (The Bridge Christian Radio Network) has won a battle against pirates invading nearly 80% of its New York City signal on 95.1. The Bridge was given FCC approval to expand its signal to New York City in November 2013. The Bridge is the only Christian FM radio station broadcasting directly from New York City. The NYC tower is located near the United Nations Building and reaches a potential four million listeners.
“We brought the pirate problem to the government’s attention,” said Lloyd Pulley, CEO of The Bridge and senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Old Bridge, which owns the station. “We fought hard, and we won. While the pirates continue to encroach on the signal in some areas, we are delighted that The Bridge is now broadcasting clearly in 70 percent of its own coverage area, which covers from the Bronx to Lower Manhattan.”
WJKE/Malta, NY (101.3 FM) officially makes the switch to KLOVE. EMF ‘s new signal covers an area north of Albany.
Provident Music Group/Sony Music grabs ten nominations for the 60th Annual GRAMMY® Awards. Provident artists recognized are Zach Williams (for Best Contemporary Christian Album) and Travis Greene (for Best Gospel Album). Other nominated artists are Tauren Wells, Casting Crowns, Le’Andria, Marvin Sapp, Matt Maher and The Walls Group.
Award-winning singer-songwriter Natalie Grant also received a GRAMMY® nomination for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song for “Clean.” This is her seventh GRAMMY® nomination.
The 60th Annual GRAMMY® Awards are Sunday, January 28, 2018.
TWR again has collaborated with the Duke University Chapel putting a world-class live performance of Handel’s treasured Messiah in easy reach of anyone with an internet connection. Two performances Dec. 1 and 2 will be audio livestreamed at twr360.org/messiah from the renowned neo-Gothic chapel in Durham, North Carolina. In addition, TWR, also known as Trans World Radio, will coordinate radio broadcasts of the concert in several countries. TWR president Lauren Libby said, “Messiah is a gift from the Lord. During the Christmas season, please join us for the celebration of the Messiah’s birth and life.”
Two performances will be broadcast or livestreamed: the first at 7:30 p.m. EST Friday, Dec. 1, and the second at 2 p.m. EST Saturday, Dec. 2.
Look for November PPM numbers from Nielsen Audio to start rolling later today. Christian Radio Ratings are sponsored by ShareMedia Services on HisAir.Net. Check out all the October numbers here.
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