» Ich Bin Ein, Er, Winner! Ask not what Trace Adkins can do for country. Ask what country can do for Adkins' cause! Trace will compete in tonight's Celebrity Apprentice finale for his charity Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN). His competitor, Piers Morgan, is playing for the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. Beginning today, fans can donate to each charity by texting the word "Trump" to 30101 for $1 per message. Trace will be performing his current single "You're Gonna Miss This," during the show, and afterwards the performance will be available on iTunes for two weeks. All profits from the track will go directly to FAAN.

» A Ploy Named Sue: The derailed $19.5 billion buyout of Clear Channel Communications appeared to get one wheel back on the track today after a Texas district court judge granted a temporary restraining order against six investment banks. CC had sued to hold the banks to their funding agreement for the buyout by private equity firms Thomas H. Lee Partners and Bain Capital. The company's stock closed today up $2.68 (+10%) although it's still down from earlier this week. The banks say they're committed to vigorously fighting the lawsuit.

» Anchor Biters: New Northwest Broadcasters' Rock KXLW/Anchorage, AK flipped to Country 96.3 The Wolf "No Rules, No Boundaries... Alaska Untamed Radio" yesterday afternoon. The station is running jockless until Monday when the airstaff that had been on the previous format returns. Erik O'Connor will sign on for mornings, Erika Bowman for middays and Matt "Sixpack" Hoag will handle afternoons. VP/Programming Tom Oakes will program. New Northwest Broadcasters/Billings, MT OM Kyle McCoy has also joined in the same capacity. Their website should be launching soon here. 

» Dan Of The House: New Rushmore Radio's Classic Rock KFXS/Rapid City, SD PD Dan Larkin has been upped to Dir./Programming & Operations overseeing the cluster, which includes Country KOUT. He has been with company a year and was previously Green Stone Media Network/Los Angeles Dir./Programming. KOUT PD Mark Houston is still in place. 

» Sand Castle: Former WGZR/Savannah, GA MD/afternoon jock Mike "Sandman" Sanders has landed at WSOC/Charlotte for evenings. His first day at the station is March 31, followed by a welcome party April 4 with Chris Cagle. Sanders left WGZR earlier this month (CAT 3/6).

» Web & Flow: Beasley's WXTU/Philadelphia webmaster Barry Adams has joined Clear Channel WMZQ/Washington, D.C. and WPOC/Baltimore as Online Content Director. His first day on the job is April 1.

» Reap What You Row: Nashville-based Southcomm Communications, publisher of Nashville Post, has acquired Music Row Publications. Music Row Publisher/CEO and founder David Ross remains in that role and has been named a VP and board member of SouthComm. The Music Row staff will remain intact.

» North, Alas, 40: BNA's Kenny Chesney had a star-studded 40th birthday party last night at Nashville's Cabana, with attendees including pitcher Roger Clemens, New England Patriot Junior Seau, NASCAR champ Sterling Marlin, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Jennifer Nettles, Dierks Bentley, Kellie Pickler, Kix Brooks, Dean Dillon and Paul Overstreet. The highlight of the evening was a book of letters given to Chesney from people who've made an impact on him, ranging from Keith Urban to Peyton Manning to Eva Longoria to director Shaun Silva. 

» Wascally Webisodes: Starting March 26, DigitalRodeo.com will host Lady Antebellum's Webisode Wednesdays, a weekly installment showcasing the trio's shenanigans and meanderings. Viewers will also be able to pre-purchase the group's self-titled debut album.

» Revel With A Cause: The 2nd Annual Academy of Country Music Charitable Fund's New Artists' Party For A Cause will include performances from Luke Bryan, Jack Ingram, Jake Owen, Sarah Buxton, Kellie Pickler, Taylor Swift, Carolina Rain and Lady Antebellum. The event takes place May 17 at the MGM Grand Marquee Ballroom in Las Vegas. Tickets can be purchased here.