Pure Gold: WSM-AM/Nashville APD Zack Bennett has been named permanent host, writer and producer of Syndication Networks' Classic Country weekend show Pure American Country Radio and its companion show, Pure American Country Radio Minute. Bennett has produced the shows since 2024, and served as interim host since the June death of longtime host Bill Cody. The weekend show, delivered in two standalone hours, is a re-branded version of the program formerly known as Country Music Greats. launched in 2003. Cody succeeded Country Music Hall of Famer Jim Ed Brown as its host in 2015. Daily vignette Pure American Country Radio Minute explores historic events, milestones and recordings in country music history tied to that calendar date. More info here, or contact Syndication Networks' Gene Stern for affiliate info here.