Industry News Bits TUE 5/6/25
Fundraisers this week .. WGTS/Wash DC .. New Life Radio/Griffin, GA .. WayFM/Nashville .. KBHW/International Falls .. KADU/Hibbing Spring, MN .. Let us know when your Station Fundraiser takes place… news@hisair.net
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The March PPM release is complete. Look for April PPM starting May 19. Go HERE for latest PPM ratings.
AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid – MARCH
KQLV/Albuquerque – 2.9
KKLY/El Paso – 4.3
WKHL/Harrisburg – 1.7
KBMQ/Monroe. LA (88.7 The Cross) has added Tammi Arender to host mornings 6-10am…
Tammi tells HisAir today, “Returning to the Cross family is absolutely an answer to prayer. I’ve been asking God recently about opening a door for me to do things that matter. The Cross makes a difference in my home community of northeast Louisiana and I want to be a part of that!”
Tammi is a veteran journalist, and continues her work as an anchor/reporter for RFD-TV and Rural Radio Channel 147 on Sirius XM. She also worked for Salem for 15 years hosting weekend overnights and co-hosted the CCM Magazine. Arender replaces Lisa Williams who had been hosting mornings.
Northwestern Media has filed an asset purchase agreement to acquire KBXL/Caldwell, ID (94.1 serving Boise). KBXL will broadcast Northwestern Media’s Faith Radio Network.
“I’m amazed at how God orchestrated our partnership with Inspirational Family Radio and KBXL,” said Karisa Rogers, Faith Radio station manager. “The Schafer family and their incredible team has made a profound impact for Christ through KBXL’s mission – using media to equip people in mind, body, and spirit to positively influence our world. We are honored to carry on their legacy in Boise and beyond.”
Faith Radio Network is a part of Northwestern Media at University of Northwestern. Faith Radio shares conversations and messages that point people to Jesus and strengthens believers in their faith through Christ-centered broadcasts, podcasts, and online resources.
HisAir JobAlert – sponsored by FaithSearch Partners
88.3 WAFJ is looking for an Afternoon Drive Host who loves people and wants to have fun doing live and local radio. We’re on a mission to share hope with the Central Savannah River Area. This is a station that is very promotionally active and thrives on serving the community. We truly love our listeners and think of them as family.
If interested go HERE
KAXL/Bakersfield (88.3 Life FM) welcomed the Phil Wickham “Singalong Tour” with Cody Carnes, and Kristan Stanfill rolled through Bakersfield recently….
Pictured L – R: Cody Carnes, Kristian Stanfill, KAXL PD Matt Pelishek, Becky Pelishek, KAXL afternoon co-host Aaron Perlman, Phil Wickham
HisAir is deeply saddened to report the passing of Mike Smith. Mike was CEO Michael Smith And Associates at Artist Management, Booking Agency, Record Label, Conference Company, Book and Music Publishing firm Michael Smith And Associates.
A Celebration of Life will be held this Thursday May 8th at Church of The City, 828 Murfreesboro Road, Franklin, TN starting at 2pm.
All friends and the Christian music community are invited to attend.
David Smallbone shared this about his long time friend with HisAir, “Mike was one of kind. He came out of country music at the beginning of the 90’s with a passion to share the hope in Jesus through music and mentor artists. At his 77th birthday in 2023, many of his artists spoke emotionally about his willingness to not only do business well but care for them in a deep way. Mike involved himself in diverse careers from comedy (Brad Stine, Chonda Pierce) through to CCM with the likes of Salvador, Go Fish and Denver and the Mile High Orchestra. Mike was much loved by the artist community and is remembered as a man who refreshingly put Jesus first in how he did business. He also did heroic work as chairman of the Elders at Franklins Church of the City. He made Nashville and the music business a better place due to his commitment to an authentic faith. RIP dear friend .”
One of southern gospel’s most loved songwriters, Squire Parsons passed away Monday May 5th at the age of 77.
His song “Beulah Land” was awarded the Singing News Fan Award for Song of the Year in 1981. It is one of the most loved gospel songs of all time and has been recorded by numerous groups and artists. His songwriting credits include “I Call It Home,” “The Greatest Of All Miracles,” “Look For Me At Jesus Feet” and “Hello Mama” to name a few.
HisAir INDUSTRY NEWS TIMELINE – May 6, 2019
KLTY/Dallas has named MaryRose as Evening Host. MaryRose will be on the air Monday – Friday evenings 7pm – Midnight. She will continue her weekend shifts on KLTY. MaryRose has been with KLTY for 4 years and has most recently been on air as a weekend host and swing shifts, filling in for Bonnie Curry & Tony Lopez and for Starlene Stringer for news. She has worked in Dallas/Fort Worth for over 20 years with stops at KVIL, KAAM and other local stations and during that time has also has been heard on network radio coast to coast.
Milestone:
David Shantz 3 years at Family Radio/Franklin
Fred Nkayivu 1 year at VOAR-FM/Newfoundland
Brandon Reynolds of Maverick City Music passed 1 year ago
Singing News celebrating 56 years this month
Prayer List:
Lisa Marie (Husband)
The HisAir Prayer group is a place where the Christian Radio & Records industry can post prayer requests, and pray for others. Go HERE to join the group.
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