July 22, 2026 News@CountryAircheck.com

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Reve-New: Saga/Charleston, SC President/GM Paul O'Malley has been upped to corporate SVP/Revenue Development. In his new role, O'Malley will oversee and drive the company's digital revenue strategy. "I'm honored by the opportunity to help lead Saga's next phase of growth by developing innovative revenue strategies, strengthening client partnerships and working alongside our exceptional fulfillment partners and corporate team," he says. O'Malley joined the company in 2018 (CAT 1/5/18). Saga is searching for his replacement in Charleston, which includes Country WCKN.

Bay Now: Connoisseur/San Jose has flipped Classic Rock KUFX to Country, adding its 98.5 frequency to the existing KBAY simulcast of 92.1 (KKDV/Walnut Creek) and 94.5 (see coverage map). The latter (94.5) will move to a K-Love Christian format once that station's previously announced sale is completed (Breaking News 7/8). "Expanding Bay Country to 98.5 is an investment in both our listeners and our advertising partners," says Regional OM Brian “Fig” Figula,. Adds company SVPP Keith Dakin, "With Danny Miller, Tony Michaels and Emily Harlan leading the lineup, KBAY is in a great spot to become the Bay Area's premier destination for country music."

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Network Departures: Westwood One Affiliate Sales EVP Stuart Greenblatt, VP Neal Weiner and Sr. Dir. Laura Martinez have exited. A 26-year company vet, Greenblatt rose to his most recent position in 2019. Weiner has been with the company 31 years, rising to VP in 2021. Martinez had two stints with Westwood One totaling almost 20 years. Reach Greenblatt here, Weiner here and Martinez here.

Contact Update: Former WUBL/Atlanta MD and air personality Jeremy "Otis" Maher can be heard on Cox Hot AC WSB/Atlanta weeknights from 7-11pm. Maher departed iHeartMedia amid cuts in October (CAT 10/8/25), and joined CMG/Atlanta as Mgr./Production earlier this year.

Stories Of The Week: Search for news and people in the archives at countryaircheck.com.

SiriusXM’s Buzz Brainard looks back on 10 years of Music Row Happy Hour in Country Aircheck Weekly.
Andy Schuon was named ACM CEO. (7/21)
Chris Palmer joined Triple Tigers/Akando as VP/National Promotion. (7/21)
Jonathan "J. Love" Campbell departed Connoisseur. (7/20)
Kelly Ford was named MD/afternoon host for WMZQ/Washington, DC & WPOC/Baltimore. (CAT 7/20)

Bits & Pieces: Through Friday (7/24), every dollar donated to Trisha Yearwood's animal welfare organization, Dottie's Yard, will be matched by Yearwood, up to the campaign's goal of $25,000. Donate here.

SiriusXM's Cody Alan will host Country Cruising 2027 April 11-18 departing from Tampa. Bri Bagwell has joined the lineup of previously announced performers including Russell Dickerson, Randy Travis, Craig Morgan and Drake White.

Country Aircheck Today Top 5: Here are the Top 5 songs for July 21, according to Mediabase.

MORGAN WALLEN/Don't We (Big Loud) 4627 points
ELLA LANGLEY & MORGAN WALLEN/I Can't Love You Anymore (Sawgod/Col. NY/Triple Tigers/Big Loud) 4388 points
JASON ALDEAN/Don't Tell On Me (Macon Music/Broken Bow) 3909 points
LUKE COMBS/Be By You (Columbia) 3720 points
BAILEY ZIMMERMAN/Chevy Silverado (Atlantic/Warner/WRN) 3658 points

Country Aircheck Top Point Gainers: Here are the top point gainers for July 19-21, compared with the same days last week, according to Mediabase.

ELLA LANGLEY/Loving Life Again (Sawgod/Col. NY/Triple Tigers) +1193 points
MORGAN WALLEN/Don't We (Big Loud) +1192 points
LUKE COMBS/Rethink Some Things (Columbia) +647 points
ELLA LANGLEY & MORGAN WALLEN/I Can't Love You Anymore (Sawgod/Col. NY/Triple Tigers/Big Loud) +625 points
STELLA LEFTY/Boston (Sandlot/Atlantic Outpost) +622 points

Tomorrow's Birthdays (7/23): Alison Krauss, Danielle Bradbery, David Pichette (Emerson Drive), Shannon Brown, John Dimick, Brad Hansen, Debbie Loring, Doris Thompson, Bonnie Williams, David Heim.

Wharf Kinda Man: MCA's Parker McCollum (c) with WTGE/Baton Rouge's Jimmy Brooks and the label's Katelyn Lester at The Wharf Amphitheater in Orange Beach, AL.

Booth Scootin' Boogie: Lost Highway's Laci Kaye Booth with SiriusXM The Highway's Cody Alan.

Source Of Pride: Source Nashville members celebrate the organization's 35th anniversary. Pictured (l-r) are co-founder Shelia Shipley Biddy, pres. Mallory Mason Pascal and co-founder Judy Harris.

Signage: Singer/songwriter Adam James signs with Sony Music Publishing Nashville. Pictured (back, l-r) are SMPN's Jaxon Snipes, Anna Weisband, Taylor Ratkovich, Bella Messina, Synnovea Halsel and Rusty Gaston; (front, l-r) James and SMPN's Aubrey Landon.

Signage: Quartz Hill's Lakelin Lemmings signs with The Kinkead Entertainment Agency. Pictured (l-r) are the company's Greg Scott, Remi Heitzman and Bob Kinkead, BSB Mgmt.'s Tina Hill, Lemmings, the agency's Julie Devereux, the label's Ash Bowers and Kinkead's Mark Oliverius and Mykal Duncan.

Signage: Singer/songwriter Colton Dawson signs with WME. Pictured (l-r) are WME’s Ryan Hofstetter, Dawson, TKO Artist Management’s Jordan Bernal and WME’s Barry Jeffrey.