Up With People:
As reported earlier via Facebook and Twitter, iHeartMedia KXKT & Classic Country KFFF/Omaha PD Erik Johnson has been promoted to SVP/Programming for the six-station cluster. Concurrently, APD/middayer Hoss Michaels has been upped to PD and KFFF morning personality Ritch Cassidy moves to full-time status. Johnson, who joined in 2008 from crosstown Journal Top 40 KQCH (CAT 1/23/08), will continue in afternoons on KXKT. Michaels joined five years ago from Three Eagles' KZKX/Lincoln, NE as MD (CAT 1/20/11). Cassidy joined last year (CAT 3/23/15). Reach Johnson here, Michaels here and Cassidy 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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