Industry News Bits WED 8/13/25
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AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid SPRING
KXLV/Amarillo – 7.1 (#2)
KXRI/Amarillo – 2.8
KVLX/Bryan-College Station – 2.0
WKCC/Columbus, GA – 2.1
KKLU/Lubbock – 9.3 (#2)
KPGA/Lubbock – 1.6
KLVW/Odessa – 4.7 (#5)
KKLC/Redding – 4.0
WSTM/Sheboygan – 1.1
WHLR/Terre Haute – 2.4
KVLW/Waco – 5.2
KWAA/Waco – 2.6
The GMA has announced the first round of performers and presenters for the 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards, set for October 7, 2025, in Nashville. Performers include Lauren Daigle, Fred Hammond with The Choir Room, Gaither Vocal Band, and Josiah Queen, while presenters include John Crist, Sadie Robertson Huff, David & Tamela Mann, and Chris Tomlin. The event will air on TBN October 10, with an encore on October 17.
The second round ballot for the 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards will be closing Thursday, August 14 at 8:00pm CT. Results of this ballot will determine the 2025 Dove Awards recipients.
Steve Doocy with Fox and Friends was in Tupelo, Mississippi to do a Main Street U.S.A segment that aired Tuesday morning on Fox.
Tupelo is the birthplace of Elvis, it’s been designated five times as an All American City.
And it’s home to the American Family Radio (AFR) headquarters and the flagship radio station WAFR (88.3).
Pictured is AFR morning personality JJ Jasper.
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Faith-based content from podcasts is riding a powerful wave of growth. With millions tuning in weekly and spiritual genres among the fastest-growing categories, Christian creators are gaining fresh momentum in the podcasting space. If you’re a Christian communicator, this is more than a trend. It’s a mission field wired for your message.
The latest research on podcasts in 2025 reveals important implications for ministries, broadcasters, and faith communicators.
Read more from NRB HERE
An alleged victim, who accuses former Newsboys frontman Michael Tait of drugging and raping him in 2003, is working with the Brentwood Police Department in Tennessee to pursue criminal charges. A preliminary investigation is underway, and Davis urges other alleged victims to come forward to help build the case and seek justice.
KTLF/Colorado Springs partnered with TWR on their Cuba needs Jesus” campaign
Pictured L-R John Summerville-TWR, Robyn Sedgwick-KTLF, Nathaniel Jones-KTLF
HisAir Industry News TIMELINE – Aug 13, 2019
Stephens Media Group has named Jeremiah St. James the new Assistant Program Director at KXOJ/Tulsa. Richardson has programmed and hosted mornings for Stephens Media’s KKSR/Tri-Cities (Shine 95.7) for the past year.
“St. James is one of those rare talents whose potential seems limitless,” said Stephens Media Group owner, David Stephens. “He’s forward thinking and is more about where radio is going than where it’s been.”
Milestones:
Jon Fugler 7 years at TWR
Dan DeBruler 8 years at Grander Vision Media
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