Industry News Bits FRI 9/26/25
Fundraisers this week. .. WNFR/Sanduskey, MI .. WGTS/Wash DC .. KGGN/Hemet, CA .. KTLF/Colorado Springs .. The JOY FM/FL .. KELP/El Paso .. KBHW/International Falls MN .. WPHN/Gaylord, MI .. KNWI/Des Moines .. KGBI/Omaha .. KJNW/Kansas City .. KNWS/Waterloo .. WPOZ/Orlando .. .. Let us know when your Station Fundraiser takes place… news@hisair.net
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The Aug 2025 PPM release from Nielsen is complete. Oct 6th we’ll get the new Sep PPM numbers. . Go HERE for latest PPM ratings.
AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid AUG
WALC/Charleston – 1.2
KLVM/Monterey – 2.5
WKLZ/Syracuse – 1.9
Radio host Delilah is launching a new podcast devoted to faith, vulnerability, and healing called “Have a Little Faith with Delilah.” Drawing on her decades of connection with listeners, Delilah brings her open heart and steady voice to conversations grounded in belief, hope, and community.
Delilah explains her vision for the show: “I share calls from listeners who want to share their faith or are looking to grow their faith, looking to rekindle their faith.” Faith, she says, has been the foundation that anchors everything she does, “If love and family are the cornerstones of my life, then faith is the foundation for my life.”
The podcast blends listener stories, Delilah’s reflections, and heartfelt prayers into conversations that inspire courage, hope, and trust in God’s plan. At its heart, Have a Little Faith is about encouraging people to live out their faith every day and reminding them they are never alone. Have a Little Faith with Delilah is now streaming on all major podcast platforms, with new episodes released regularly.
HisAir Job Alert – sponsored by FaithSearch Partners
KGBI is seeking a passionate Engagement & On-Air Host to lead community outreach efforts and connect listeners with the station’s Christ-centered mission. This role involves planning and executing events, building relationships with churches and local ministries, and increasing KGBI’s visibility across Omaha.
If interested go HERE
Southern Gospel biggest event of the year, the National Quartet Convention (NQC) is happening this week in Pigeon Forge, TN.
The 2025 Singing News Fan Awards ceremony were presented at NQC 2025 this week.
Paul Heil Award – Winner The Gospel Greats (syndicated weekly radio program carried on over 100 radio stations across America 
and Canada hosted by Rodney Baucom at left)
Nominees – 1. Bill Gaither’s Enlighten 2. Danny Jones (The 4th Page Playlist) 3. Gospel Vinyl Gold 4. Homecoming Radio 5. Joseph Reed (The Morning Show) 6. Les Butler (REAL Southern Gospel Radio) 7. The LifeFM 8. The Gospel Greats 9. Singing News Radio 10. Troy Peach (Southern Gospel Mid-days)
Radio DJ – Winner Duane Garren
Nominees – Al Fox 96.1 The Blessing 2. Dan Bell WJBZ 3. Dave Compton WPET 4. Dave Taylor KWFC 5. Duane Garren KKBL 6. Jerry Edgil WBTG 7. John Wishon WWWC 8. Paula Turley KWFC 9. Randall Hamm WFLQ 10. Scott Peek KNMG
Entire winner list HERE
Phil Wickham, following his successful Summer Worship Nights Tour that attracted over 200,000 attendees across 12 cities, has announced the Song of the Saints Tour. The 24-city nationwide tour, featuring Tauren Wells and special guest Jamie MacDonald, will include a stop at the LJVM Coliseum on April 25, 2026.
Matthew West, celebrated by Billboard as a top Christian singer-songwriter, was named NSAI Songwriter-Artist of the Year at the NSAI Awards, marking his second win since 2022. This achievement makes him the first Christian artist to receive the award twice.
HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – Sep 26, 2021
Family Life/Bath, NY announced the hiring of David Felty as its new performing arts director. Felty will plan, develop and oversee the creative direction and implementation of Family Life’s theatrical productions, workshops, and training programs.
Felty comes to Family Life with 36 years of theater experience. Originally from Hershey, P.a., he’s enjoyed a successful stage career, having performed throughout the U.S. for venues such as Sight & Sound Theaters in Lancaster, P.a. in the production of Ruth (as Boaz), In the Beginning (as Lucifer/Satan), Daniel (as Nebonidus), and Miracle of Christmas (as Mary’s father).
HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – Sep 27, 2017
EMF is buying three stations from Entercom as the company completes its merger with CBS Radio. The stations are KSWD/Los Angeles (100.3 The Sound), KOOQ/San Diego, and WGGY/Wilkes Barre (Froggy 101). Entercom President/CEO David Field issued the following statement, “We have made great progress towards the completion of our merger with CBS Radio, and this agreement with EMF brings us one step closer to the finish line.
Milestones:
David Felty 4 years at Family Life/NY/PA
Nelson Jewell 6 years at WHCF/Bangor
9/27
Zach Boehm 1 year at Powered By Text
Erick Martinez 4 years at Hope Media Group/Houston
Carl J Miller celebrates 36 years at Salem Media
KLJJ/Houston celebrates 9 years
Prayer List:
Lori Cline
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