Feats Of Bakersfield: Here are select Nielsen Audio Continuous Diary Measurement (CDM) ratings for January 2026 (three-month rolling average, 10/16/25-2/4/26) compared with November and December. Ranks (in parentheses) are among subscribers. Unless otherwise noted, all figures are Persons 12+, Monday-Sunday, 6am-midnight.

Storm Front: Last weekend's tornadoes killed at least eight and devastated parts of Southwest Michigan and Oklahoma (including Beggs, in the Tulsa listening area), with another round of severe weather predicted for tonight (3/10). WNWN/Battle Creek, MI Brand Mgr./morning host JD Justice reports that a tornado came within 500 feet of the home of one team member who lives in hard hit Union City, but everyone on the staff stayed safe. "We obviously did weather reports, and [that] employee came on the morning show to talk about what listeners can do to help," Justice says. "We are currently working towards a fundraising solution with clients ... to benefit the residents of all four towns that were affected."

In Tulsa, KXBL Brand Mgr. Dena Fletcher says, "Friday night we simulcast our sister TV station, [KOTV], which is in the same building, for three straight hours. Every time we thought we could return to regular programming, another area of rotation developed in our listening area. We’re really lucky to have that resource during severe storm season. Tonight looks like it could be messy, too."

KWEN/Tulsa D ir./Branding & Programming and morning host Matt Bradley says as the storms approached, "We started relaying information about where they were popping and when to expect them, but it became so intense we opted to simulcast our sister station, KRMG. They are much better prepared to handle coverage like that. I was at home helping Karla [Cantrell], who was on the air. If Karla had to go to a shelter, I would be able to relay information from home on the air." Bradley ran the EAS alerts and monitored the National Weather Service as well as storm chasers on a scanner, sending that info back to the station, while Cantrell assisted sister station KRAV with its simulcast. As for the clean-up efforts, Bradley says, "We have discussed a fundraiser for the victims, but we usually wait for agencies like the Red Cross to let us know what is needed before we put a plan together. We can quickly mobilize, and our audience has always been great at responding."

Carrying J. Love With Me: Connoisseur/San Jose OM J. Love talks Bay Area radio, returning home and getting a crash course in country, and ACM CEO Damon Whiteside addresses speculation surrounding his upcoming departure and the industry chatter that followed news of leadership changes at both the ACM and CMA in last night's (3/9) Country Aircheck Weekly.

Stadium Support: Thomas Rhett and Niall Horan are teaming for two stadium shows: July 9 at GEODIS Park in Nashville and July 18 at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, PA. Joining for both nights are Kashus Culpepper and Emily Ann Roberts; tickets here Friday (3/13).

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

• Amy Leimbach was named VP/MM for Beasley/Las Vegas. (3/9)
• WFKY & WVKY/Frankfort, KY's Paisley Dunn-Banks is leaving radio. (3/9)
• Breck Kinsey joined WCEN/Saginaw, MI for middays.

Bits & Pieces: Agency Wasserman has re-branded as The-Team. A statement on its website reads, "For 24 years, this company has been shaped by our work, our people and our unifying belief in the power of sports, music and entertainment. That philosophy remains the foundation of who we are and where we are going."

Kenny Chesney will receive the inaugural Ocean Legacy Award at the Tortuga Music Festival in Fort Lauderdale, where he is performing for the sixth time on April 12. Festival founder Chris Stacey says, "We’re proud to work with such a legendary artist who authentically embodies [nonprofit partner] Rock The Ocean’s mission – a love for the ocean and a commitment to protecting it.”

Country Aircheck Today Top 5: Here are the Top 5 songs for March 9, according to Mediabase.

1. ELLA LANGLEY/Choosin' Texas (Sawgod/Col. NY/Triple Tigers) 4692 points
2. SHABOOZEY & JELLY ROLL/Amen (Empire/Magnolia/Stoney Creek) 4462 points
3. JUSTIN MOORE/Time's Ticking (Blue Highway) 3495 points 
4. THOMAS RHETT f/JORDAN DAVIS/Ain't A Bad Life (Blue Highway/MCA) 3359 points
5. LUKE COMBS/Days Like These (Columbia) 3099 points 

Country Aircheck Top Point Gainers: Here are the top point gainers for March 8-9, compared with the same days last week, according to Mediabase.  

1. JASON ALDEAN/Don't Tell On Me (Macon Music/Broken Bow) +676 points
2. MORGAN WALLEN/Don't We (Big Loud) +495 points
3. LUKE COMBS/Sleepless In A Hotel Room (Columbia) +429 points
4. TUCKER WETMORE/Brunette (Back Blocks/Mercury) +288 points
5. ELLA LANGLEY/Be Her (Sawgod/Col. NY/Triple Tigers) +216 points

Tomorrow's Birthdays (3/11): Jimmy Fortune (Statler Brothers), Ben Hayslip, Cait Gordon, Brittany Pellegrino Pittman, Meg Stevens.

I Own This Barrel: Warner's Braxton Keith (c) with the label's Kristen Williams, KKBQ's Lauren "Lo" Sessions-Barker and Travis Moon and the label's Mark Niederhauser (l-r) at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.