Live, Laugh, Lie: Leo33's Zach Top (in cowboy hat) with KUBL's Matt Ramone, the label's Katie Dean and KSOP's Deb Turpin and Dave Gunderson (l-r) at Utah First Amphitheatre in Salt Lake City.
Say La Cheese: Quartz Hill's Joe Nichols talks "Say La V" with Backstage Country's Elaina Smith.
Damned If I BBQ: Lost Highway's Vincent Mason celebrates the add day for "Damned If I Do" with WUSN's Marci Braun at Chicago's Windy City Smokeout.
Hang Tight Honey BBQ: Broken Bow's Lainey Wilson (in hat) with Red Light's Chuck Swaney, Braun and the label's Dawn Ferris (l-r) at Windy City Smokeout.
Slow Cook In A Parking Lot: MCA's Jordan Davis at Windy City Smokeout. Pictured (l-r) are WUSN's Kyle Milnamow and Braun, Davis, the label's Donna Jo Passuntino, WUSN's Melissa McGurren and Swaney.
Becker Joins CMG As VP
Former Alpha Media EVP/Content Phil Becker joins Cox Media Group in the newly-created role of VP/Audience & Content Growth, effective July 20. "Phil brings a strong and unique combination of audience expertise, content leadership and a passion for developing talent,” says CMG Radio Pres. Rob Babin. “His experience and audience-first approach will help strengthen our brands and position CMG Radio for continued growth.”
Becker departed Alpha after more than a decade last year following its merger with Connoisseur (CAT 9/3/25), and had been in the EVP role, which spanned 42 markets, since 2019. His previous experience includes time as Oasis Radio Group/Fort Wayne, IN co-owner/GM as well as programming stints in Top 40 and Top 40/Rhythmic.
