Industry News Bits FRI 6/13/25
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WRBS/Baltimore (Bright FM) APD Chaplain for Brighter Media Group Todd Gaddy is exiting the station after 13 years.
Todd says, “Thank you to my colleagues, to everyone who put their trust in me, and to the amazing station community. Hope matters. What a privilege to make it louder. And to point people to the one who makes it possible. Good days are ahead for all of us.”
Tom filled in middays and posted his last break on the air HERE
Former KHRT/Minot, ND PD Jonas Nelson says he’s launching an online station. Gen Life Radio will feature music from Larry Norman to Forrest Frank, from The Imperials to TobyMac, decades of hits from Steven Curtis Chapman and Michael W Smith, along with so many more.
KZTH/OKC (The House FM) has officially launched its brand-new music stream, The House Rewind, now streaming on The House app and at TheHouseFM.com through a redesigned web player. Debuting on June 15, The House Rewind is dedicated to the classic Christian hits that shaped a generation—and helped lay the foundation for The House FM’s ministry. From unforgettable radio hits to foundational Christian favorites, these timeless tracks take listeners on a heartfelt journey through “the songs that built The House.”
Shaun Michaels, host of the nationally syndicated Christian Music Rewind show, curated the music for the new stream says, “These songs still speak. They were the soundtrack to people’s faith in the early days of Christian radio—and now, they’re back to encourage a new generation.”
In addition to Michaels, the project was a collaborative effort involving Tony Weir, Darren Clonts, and Mike Smith. Smith played a key role in updating TheHouseFM.com’s web player to support all three House FM streams, making it easier than ever for listeners to tune in across platforms.
Listeners can stream The House Rewind now on The House FM app or at TheHouseFM.com using the new, user-friendly web player. It’s also available on The House FM Alexa skill.
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On this Father’s Day weekend, syndicated show Streets of Gold will air a special Father’s Day program titled “Father’s Day, 90’s & Beyond”.
Producer Jack Reeves tells HisAir, “The special will include songs about our earthly & heavenly fathers with songs spanning from the 90’s to the present. Anne Wilson, Jeremy Camp, Matthew West, Cory Asbury, Steven Curtis Chapman, Chris Tomlin, and others.”
Visit the website: StreetsofGoldradio.com
In her 25 years in the Christian music industry, Holly Zabka, president of Provident — a Sony subsidiary dedicated to Christian music — has never encountered a moment of such prominence for the genre. “This is the most exciting time to be in Christian music,” she says. “I don’t think we’ve ever been in this season of opportunity.”
Last year, CCM had its biggest streams on Spotify, where the genre experienced a 60% growth rate globally over a five-year period as artists reached beyond the confines of the Christian market to occupy sparsely-held mainstream space.
Read “Christian Music is Experiencing a Pop Breakthrough from NPR HERE
The National Association of Gospel Radio’s (NAGR) Women in Radio Monthly Prayer Call is a powerful time of unity, encouragement, and intercession designed specifically for women working in and connected to gospel radio and media.
📅 Every 1st Thursday of the Month
🕖 7:00 PM EST
📍 Via Zoom
Meeting ID: 897 0954 4517
Passcode: 754626
This call is led by women, for women — and we believe God is using this space to strengthen our spirits, sharpen our purpose, and build community.
Christian radio stations and programs are finding themselves at a pivotal moment, with a burgeoning audience hungry for authentic spiritual nourishment that leads them to worship God. Chuck Finney, president of Finney Media, is at the forefront of this movement, dedicating his work to helping Christian broadcasters not only expand their listenership but also remain steadfast to, as he put it, their “Jesus-focused biblical mission.”
The 2025 Finney Media Why Listen® Survey is the most recent and comprehensive data available on Christian media audiences, making it essential for broadcasters aiming to grow and deepen their impact. These insights underscore a clear demand for spiritually rich, worship-centered, and biblically grounded content among Christian audiences.
More from the NRB HERE
HisAir INDUSTRY NEWS TIMELINE – June 13, 2018
WBDX/Chattanooga (J103) has promoted longtime staff member Ted Gocke has been elevated to Program Director. Ted will continue with his Music Director and morning show duties as well.
On the promotion to PD Ted told HisAir.Net, “I am humbled and honored to be chosen to serve as the new Program Director. I have worked with many great PD’s and I know I have big shoes to fill. Our listener is our number one priority and I am excited to follow God’s leading as I continue to work alongside our awesome programming team and ministry family to do everything we can to continue fulfilling that. Your prayers are always appreciated.”
Milestone:
Julie Pierce 6 years at WEEC/Dayton
Worship 24/7 signed on KYOZ/Spokane 3 years ago
6/14
Lynette Morgan39 years at KWPZ/Seattle
Andy Napier 12 years at TWR
Keith Sanderson 21 years at KMOC/Wichita Falls
Jeff Evans 2 years at WayFM/Nashville
Nancy Luketich 8 years at WBSN/New Orleans
Maci Shingleton 3 years at Provident Entertainment
Daniel Jones 3 years at Provident Entertainment
Mike Stoudt 9 years at Atlanta Voice Over Studio
WFIF/New Haven/Bridgeport Blount Communications Group) 43 years on the air
Wade McShane passed 3 years ago
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