» Blatter Up: Sirius SVP/Music Programming Steve Blatter's title has expanded to cover the entire Sirius XM family of programming. The six-year Sirius vet's responsibilities will include all Sirius XM music channels via satellite radio and the Internet. Blatter will continue to oversee the company's Talent and Industry Relations department, in addition to the Virus Channel featuring The Opie & Anthony Show. This move follows yesterday's (CAT 6/25) announcement of Sirius XM SVP/Music Programming Jon Zellner joining Clear Channel as SVP/Programming.

» Under New Management: Arista/Nashville Southeast regional Jeri Cooper is leaving the label after 11 years to join Red Light Management. You can submit resumes to Sony's career site here once the job is posted.

» And The Shaw Won: Ride Dir./Nat'l Promotion David Shaw has been upped to VP after just over a month with the label (CAT 5/20). His previous gigs include VP/Promotion at Category 5. Shaw can be reached at 401-219-1139 or here.

» Erickson Exits Show Dog: The label's Midwest promoter Kevin Erickson has left the imprint after three-and-a-half years. He can be reached at 630-752-4194 or here. Prior to Show Dog, he spent four years with Universal South and 10 years with Arista/Nashville. Show Dog has no firm replacement plans, and will cover the region with existing staffers for the time being.

» Remember The Time: Country artists join the international community in mourning the loss of Michael Jackson. Here are some of their commemorations:

• "My heart goes out to the family and millions of fans of Michael Jackson. Not since Elvis have we had such a talented entertainer with a unique personality. The music world has lost one of the greatest entertainers of our time. He will surely be missed." — Reba McEntire
• "No matter what kind of music you're into, if you grew up in the '80s and especially if you had an older sister, you couldn't help but be influenced and awed by Michael Jackson's music and talent. Dude was one of a kind." — Dierks Bentley
• "He was larger than life. He's an artist that has had an impact on every other artist, consciously or subconsciously. Musically, he helped to change the world, and his records will live on forever." — Miranda Lambert

See more artist remembrances below.

» Gig Alert: Forever's WOGY/Jackson, TN PD/AM driver Tabatha Eubanks, a.k.a. Polly Wogg, is still looking for a morning co-host, with the possibility of music duties. Eubanks tells Country Aircheck they're looking for someone who is Internet-savvy and understands social networking. Send airchecks and resumes here.

» Watch Out What You Drink: Universal South's Phil Vassar is releasing the video "Bobbi With An I" exclusively to AOL. The video features Desperate Housewives' James Denton, whom Vassar met at the American Society of Transplantation's Share the Beat charity event, where Vassar performed with the Boston Pops. Watch "Bobbi With An I" here and the behind-the-scenes footage here.

» Baker Commissioned: President Obama has nominated Meredith Attwell Baker to be the fifth FCC commissioner. A telecommunications attorney regarded as an advocate for new technologies, Baker formerly ran the Commerce Department's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). The daughter-in-law of former Secretary of State James Baker, she most recently handled implementation of the coupon program for digital TV converter boxes. Meanwhile, the Senate has confirmed two of Obama's nominations: Julius Genachowski as Chairman, as well as Robert McDowell. Besides Baker, the other pending nominee is Mignon Clyburn. Michael Copps, who had served as interim Chairman, stays on as a commissioner. Once all five are seated, outgoing Commissioner Jonathan Adelstein will move to the Agriculture Dept.

» Services Update: A small private funeral ceremony for the late Tim Krekel will be held Sunday (6/28) at 2:30pm at Louisville's James Lee Presbyterian Church. A public jazz funeral procession will take place at 3:30pm, beginning at the church and walking to The Vernon Club (1575 Story Ave.). In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the KREK fund c/o Ear X-tacy Records, 1534 Bardstown Rd., Louisville, KY 40205.

Also, a memorial service for the late Barry Beckett will be held at the Musicians Hall Of Fame And Museum July 12 at 5pm.

» Country remembers Michael Jackson:

• "I will remember Michael Jackson as the kid that overcame, as the mesmerizing, moonwalking worldwide artist. He was forced to fill shoes that must have been crippling to walk in, but yet he found a reason and a way to dance in them like no one on earth." — Rodney Atkins
  
  
• "Thriller was the first album I ever bought with my own money. Michael Jackson was truly a pioneer." — Joe Nichols
  
  
• "Michael was a once-in-a-lifetime artist that not only influenced us, but changed the whole landscape of popular music. We were shocked to hear the news of his passing, and will always remember his creative genius and far-reaching impact on all music genres and the world. He was such an inspiration to us, and his special soul will be greatly missed." — Little Big Town
  
  
• "I am so sad to hear this news. I am a huge Michael Jackson fan. I was just listening to his music two days ago as I was running in the park. I grew up listening to him and, in fact, I used to moonwalk down the hallway in school when I was in the Sixth grade. My favorite song of his is 'Billie Jean.' I just can't believe it." — Jimmy Wayne
  
  
• "I was in Kansas City getting ready for a show, and I went to take a shower hearing that Michael Jackson was rushed to the hospital. When I got out of the shower, he was pronounced dead. I was shocked! The first thing I started to think of was when I tried to moonwalk in my kitchen as a kid. We lost an amazing talent that touched so many lives! He will be missed." — Chuck Wicks
  
  
• "Jason Michael Carroll had the unfortunate duty to be the bearer of bad tidings in announcing the passing of Michael Jackson. The 2,000+ crowd let out an audible 'Oh no,' in response to the news. They joined Kenny Rogers in singing "We Are The World," which to me translates to the fact he erased all barriers when it came to his ability to give his audience the best performance possible. He truly was the King of Pop." — United Stations Radio Networks' The Road SVP/Producer Richard Kimball from the Star Spangled Celebration in Richland Center, WI.