Best Grace Scenario: 
Westwood One's Elaina Smith and Saga WVVR/Clarksville, TN's Jai Kershner have earned Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) Gracie Awards. Smith's Gracie is for her Women Want To Hear Women podcast, earning her a nod in the Interactive Media category for Podcast Host – Entertainment. Kershner wins in the Radio Local category for Co-Host Music DJ/Personality – Small/Medium Local for her work as morning co-host as WVVR. Smith will be honored at a dinner May 21 in Beverly Hills; Kershner will receive her award at a luncheon June 26 in New York. Congratulate Smith here and Kershner here.
The Year End Print Special
featuring:
The Year In Music:
Morgan, Ella & More
CMA Radio Winners
Recap The Week
Label Of The Year
Big Loud Turns 10
BMG's Jon Loba:
The Interview
The 2026 Grammy
Voter's Guide
A quick reference guide to the 2026 Grammy Nominees
Inside This Issue:
Exstream: What Is Mainstream Country?
You Never Forget Your First … Cousin
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