» Qantum Leaps:
 Qantum's WKKR/Auburn, AL PD/AM driver Van Riggs has been upped to OM of the cluster, while continuing his responsibilities at 'KKR.
Reach him here.
Concurrently, part-time news reporter Donny Blakenship has added middays, replacing Zach Fox, who picks up PD duties at sister Hot AC WMXA.
 Riggs and Fox fill the vacancy of Tige Rodgers, who is headed to sister WGTR/Myrtle Beach, SC as PD/MD March 1.
Rodgers will also join Daniel Baker in mornings.
OM Johnny Walker had been programming 'GTR since Brian Sims' exit in November (CAT 11/12).
» Hot Air:
 Nothing official from the network or the ACM, but we're hearing that nominees for the 45th Annual ACM Awards will be announced on the CBS Early Show Tuesday, March 2.
Perhaps not so coincidentally, host Reba and Blake Shelton are expected to be in New York that day.
The ACM Awards air live from Las Vegas April 18 on CBS-TV.
» DOS Command:
 Cumulus/Green Bay, WI Mgr./Regional Sales Becky Gilreath has been named to the newly created DOS post for Beasley/Fayetteville, NC's six-station cluster, which includes Country WKML.
She began her career in radio 25 years ago at Beasley's WGSS (now 'KML) before stops in Albuquerque, Colorado Springs and Raleigh.
» Chamber Made:
 ADX's WYCT/Pensacola, FL owners Mary and Dave Hoxeng were honored at the Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce's 50th Annual PACE Awards as Business Leaders of the Year Tuesday (2/16).
The Hoxengs launched WYCT in 2004 and participate in day-to-day operations of it and sister News/Talk WNRP.
» Radiothon Roundup:
 Here's a look at recent St.
Jude Radiothon results turned in by Country radio:
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KBRJ/Anchorage, AK, $81,263
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WNGC/Athens, GA, $133,320
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KMDL/Lafayette, LA, $43,915
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KFGE/Lincoln, NE, $40,457
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WGKX/Memphis, $280,481
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WSIX/Nashville, $201,547
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KXKZ/Ruston, LA, $147,752
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KONY/St.
George, UT, $34,240
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WTHI/Terre Haute, IN, $55,329
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KAMS/Thayer, MO, $121,257
» Big Fat Cajun Wedding:
 Bonneville's WIL/St.
Louis morning host Rev.
Cornbread legally married 25 couples and renewed the vows of 10 more at his Big Fat Wedding 2 Saturday (2/13).
The mass wedding took place during the station's Mardi Gras Parade.
» Billions Served:
 "Love Story" by Taylor Swift (No.
8) is the only country song among the top 25 "Most Downloaded iTunes Songs of All Time." The digital download service is touting the list as it approaches its 10 billionth download.
Details here.
» In Case You Missed It:
 19/BNA's Kellie Pickler discusses her grandfather's crush on Fergie (Black Eyed Peas) and how traffic laws don't apply when she's behind the wheel, on Tuesday's (2/16) Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Watch here.
» Kibble & Hits:
 19/Arista's Carrie Underwood has partnered with dog food company Pedigree to promote the company's sixth annual Adoption Drive.
Underwood and her rat terrier Ace are featured in public service announcements on Facebook encouraging people to become a fan of the drive.
For every Facebook fan, Pedigree will donate eight ounces of dry food to shelter dogs (up to $1 million).
Pedigree will also sponsor her Play On tour opening March 11 in Reading, PA.
Watch the PSA and learn more here.
» Country Aircheck Today Top 5: Here are the Top 5 songs for Feb.
16:
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JOSH TURNER/Why Don't We Just Dance (MCA) 2358 points
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BRAD PAISLEY/American Saturday Night (Arista) 2086 points
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JASON ALDEAN/The Truth (BBR) 2056 points
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DARIUS RUCKER/History In The Making (Capitol) 2025 points
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BILLY CURRINGTON/That's How Country Boys Roll (Mercury) 1823 points
All daily airplay data is from Mediabase 24/7.
» Country Aircheck Today Top 5 Downloads: Here are Play MPE's Top 5 for Feb.
16:
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MIRANDA LAMBERT/The House That Built Me (Columbia)
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KENNY CHESNEY/Ain't Back Yet (Single Edit) (BNA)
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DARIUS RUCKER/History In The Making (Live Version) (Capitol)
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GEORGE STRAIT/I Gotta Get To You (MCA)
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JASON ALDEAN/Crazy Town (BBR)
» Tomorrow's Birthdays (2/18): the late Pee Wee King; Juice Newton; Tom Bigbee; Paul Corbin, Dawn Richardson.
» Tube Check Tonight (2/17): Brad Paisley, Jimmy Kimmel Live (ABC).
Tube Check Tomorrow (2/18): Jewel, Live! With Regis And Kelly (syndicated).
» Black And Wife: WKSJ/Mobile PD Bill Black and wife Andrea (l) meet Sarah Buxton backstage at the Shine All Night Pensacola, FL tour stop last week.
» J-Squeezy: KCYE/Las Vegas APD/MD Cadillac Jack auditions for The Band Perry, adding an accordion solo to "Hip To My Heart." Pictured (l-r) are TBP's Reid Perry, Jack and TBP's Kimberly and Neil Perry.
» Lost Art: Cold River's Katie Armiger and WIRK/West Palm Beach APD/MD Sammy Cruise ponder their next move.
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