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Country Aircheck Weekly (9/18)

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» Everybody Loves Chris:

Former WAMZ/Louisvillemorning show host Chris Randolph will join Cumulus WFMS/Indianapolis for afternoons Oct. 2. The daypart has been tracked by Jay Dillon for the last 18 months (3/30/16). Dillon will move to middays, taking over for OM Stephen Giuttari, who comes off the air. “We’re very excited to have Chris join the team here in Indy," says Giuttari. "He's one of the top talents in our industry and I’m confident that he will be a great addition to our team and that Indy Country listeners will love him." Randolph spent seven years at 'AMZ with stops in the market at Hot AC WXMA and Rock WQMF, Hot AC WMXL/Lexington, Hot AC WMTX/Tampa and iHeartMedia's Premium Choice for Country and Classic Rock.

» Yes We Kansy: Former Cumulus KRMD/Shreveport OM/afternoon host Julie Kansy will be joining the Hall WPCV/Lakeland, FL morning show, succeeding Melissa Moran, who left to concentrate on her voiceover business (CAT 8/4). "Julie K is the perfect fit for the Hall Family," says OM/PD Mike James. "She’s a broadcasting pro who loves live and local radio, she has a wealth of successful morning drive experience, and she loves NASCAR, which is always a plus!” Kansy adds, "I'm thrilled to be joining the award-winning Breakfast Club with Roger and DJ. I'm excited to get on the air and start having fun in radio again." Kansy joined 'RMD three years ago (CAT 10/15/14) after two years at crosstown KXKS along with stops at WGGY/Scranton-Wilkes Barre, WMZQ/Washington, KASE/Austin and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. She starts next month. Reach her here.

» Carson Leaves WDAF:

Entercom WDAF/Kansas City morning show co-host Roger Carson has exited the station after six years. The 20-year company vet transferred from sister AC KUDL when it changed format. The station is looking for a morning show co-host to partner with MD Codie Allen. Apply here.