Rick Role:
Midwest/Peoria, IL Classic Hits WPBG Brand Mgr./midday personality Rick Hirschmann has been named to the newly created OM post for the cluster that includes Country WXCL. He has been with the group since Jan. 2006 and was named Brand Mgr. in 2019. Hirschmann previously spent seven years with AAA Entertainment/Bloomington, IL. He retains all duties for WPBG, reports to VP/MM Mike Wild and can be reached here.
The Summer 2026 Print Special featuring:
Country Radio Hall
of Famers
Eric Church's Sinners @ 20
ACM Radio Winners & Carter Faith
Troy Tomlinson:
The Interview
2026 ACM Voter's Guide
A quick reference guide to the 2026 ACM Nominees
Inside This Issue:
MC-Yay At Ryman Lunch
Disruption Junction
You Look Like You Love Me
The Day Ahead