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| December 1, 2025 News@CountryAircheck.com |
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 Jackson Seen: Here are select Nielsen Audio Continuous Diary Measurement (CDM) ratings for October 2025 (three-month rolling average, 7/24-10/15) compared with August and September. Ranks (in parentheses) are among subscribers. Unless otherwise noted, all figures are Persons 12+, Monday-Sunday, 6am-midnight.
Jackson, MS
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WUSJ New South
3.1 (9) - 3.4 (6t) - 3.9 (5)
WMSI iHeartMedia
3.4 (8) - 3.4 (6t) - 3.4 (7)
WHJT New South Classic Country
2.2 (10t) - 2.2 (10t) - 2.2 (9) |
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 Nat At Bat: Midwest WNCY/Appleton-Green Bay, WI has added former Christian AC WNWC/Madison, WI morning host Natalie "Nat" Gross in the same capacity, paired with Brand Mgr. Randy "Shotgun" Shannon. She succeeds Charli McKenzie, who departed in August (CAT 6/24). Shannon says Gross "brings warmth, humor, and a storyteller’s instinct that fits perfectly with what makes Y100 special." |
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 Pint Of McGuinness: iHeartMedia EVP/Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Head of Investor Relations Mike McGuinness has been promoted to CFO. The news was revealed this morning (12/1) in an SEC flling. McGuinness has been with the company since 2019 following prior financial roles with The Hain Celestial Group and Monster Worldwide. His employment agreement with iHeart has been extended through June 30, 2030 and his annual salary increased to $1.2 million.
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 Howdy, Partner: Luma Business Management's Mallori Kirchenschlager has been named Partner of the Nashville-based business management and bookkeeping firm. "[Mallori's] integrity, professionalism and deep understanding of our industry make her an invaluable leader," says Founder Adrien Good. Kirchenschlager joined in 2023 after stops at FBMM, IEBA and CAA; reach her here.
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 Viva Las Vegas: After a three-year run in Frisco, TX, the Academy of Country Music Awards will return to its longtime former home in Las Vegas in 2026, as reported this morning (12/1) via Breaking News. The 61st annual show will take place on Sunday, May 17 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, and stream live on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch. ACM CEO Damon Whiteside notes that the venue "holds a lot of history and special memories for the Academy. It truly feels like a homecoming for us." Awards weekend activities kick off on Friday, May 15; tickets go on sale early next year.
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 Kiwi Quarter Hours: Nielsen subsidiary GfK, which issues three diary-based surveys per year in New Zealand, has released its first since the launch of NZME's iHeartCountry New Zealand (CAT 5/2), covering the period from May 11 to November 1. In Auckland, the country's largest market, the station debuted with a 1.1 share among Persons 10+, ranking it 20th. The station's best demographic was Persons 18-39, in which it ranked 16th with a 1.8 share. In market No. 2, Christchurch, iHeartCountry ranked 13th, debuting with a 1.3 share among Persons 10+. Persons 18-39 was also the best demo there, with a 12th place rank and 2.3 share. |
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 Festive All: Keith Urban, Aaron Raitiere, Ashley Cooke, Kristian Bush and Meg McRee will kick off C2C London with the CMA Songwriters Series at Indigo at the O2 March 12; tickets here Friday (12/5).
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 Special Delivery: Miranda Lambert, Cole Swindell, Zach Top and Ella Langley will be among the guests on the annual Christmas special from Premiere Networks' After MidNite with Granger Smith. The four-hour, barter-free After MidNite with Granger Smith Presents: A Smith Family Christmas Special will feature conversations with artists alongside a mix of holiday songs and country music. It is availble to affiliates and open markets to air between Dec. 17 and Jan. 4. E-mail here for details.
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 Give Rise: Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFoA), a 501(c)3 charity that provides financial aid to radio and television professionals who are struggling due to a debilitating disease or disaster, is seeking donations to help colleagues in need this Giving Tuesday (12/2). Donate here. Apply for aid here.
 Also seeking Giving Tuesday donations is the Alliance For Women In Media Foundation, which supports advancing women in media through scholarships, mentorship and educational programs. Donate here, or via Venmo @AWM-Foundation.
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 Bits & Pieces: Zach Top has partnered with Western clothing retailer Kimes Ranch to launch the ZTKR01 Jean, also known as the “Zach," available here beginning Dec. 4. The jeans are first in a line of collaborative merchandise between Top and Kimes Ranch. |
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 ICYMI: During the Grand Ole Opry's 100th anniversary, Vince Gill revealed and performed the fan-voted No. 1 greatest country song, George Jones' “He Stopped Loving Her Today."
Performances at the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade included Lainey Wilson's mashup of “Somewhere Over Laredo” and “Peace, Love, And Cowboys."
Brad Paisley performed "Counting Down The Days" on NBC's The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
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 Life Note: KVOO/Tulsa morning co-host Daniel Baker of The Tige & Daniel Show is recuperating from what the show's social media account describes as "a catastrophic car accident" nearly two weeks ago that claimed the life of his dog. The post says, "Daniel was given great care at [a] hospital, but recovery is a long road ahead. Thanks for the prayers and good vibes." |
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| Country Aircheck Today Top 5: Here are the Top 5 songs for the week ending Nov. 29, according to Mediabase 24/7.
- LAINEY WILSON/Somewhere Over Laredo (Broken Bow)
- PARKER MCCOLLUM/What Kinda Man (MCA)
- RILEY GREEN f/ELLA LANGLEY/Don't Mind If I Do (Nash. Harbor)
- PARMALEE/Cowgirl (Stoney Creek)
- TUCKER WETMORE/3, 2, 1 (Back Blocks/EMI Nashville)
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| Country Aircheck Top Point Gainers: Here are the top point gainers for Nov. 30, compared with the same day last week, according to Mediabase 24/7.
- TUCKER WETMORE/3, 2, 1 (Back Blocks/EMI Nashville) +628 points
- ELLA LANGLEY/Choosin' Texas (Sawgod/Col. NY/Triple Tigers) +291 points
- ANNA VAUS/Sick & Twisted (---) +233 points
- SHABOOZEY & JELLY ROLL/Amen (Empire/Magnolia/Stoney Creek) +205 points
- MORGAN WALLEN f/POST MALONE/I Ain't Coming Back (Big Loud) +198 points
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| Tomorrow's Birthdays (12/2): Jana Kramer, Madison Kozak, Scott Evans, Tom Hanrahan. |
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 Tube Check Tonight (12/1): Lady A and Trisha Yearwood, The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular at 8pm CT (ABC).
Tube Check Tomorrow (12/2): CMA Country Christmas at 8pm CT (ABC).
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 Rae Bells Ring, Are You Listening? Valory's RaeLynn visits Big D & Bubba. Pictured (back, l-r) are the show's Derek “Big D” Haskins and guitar player Andre; (front, l-r) RaeLynn and the show's Jessica “Carsen” Humphreville and Sean “Bubba” Powell.
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 Lone Star Party: Core/Mercury's Josh Ross plays KAJA/San Antonio's Star Party. Pictured (l-r) are the station's Jason McCollim, Ross and the label's Joslyn Richardson and John Trapane.
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 On The DL: Broken Bow's Dustin Lynch (c) with WUSN/Chicago's Austin Huff and Melissa McGurren at Sharla McCoy's Music Row Live remotes last week. |
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