November 14, 2025 News@CountryAircheck.com

OK-tober: 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.

Baton Rouge (Market 78)	WYNK iHeartMedia 4.8 (4) - 4.2 (5) - 4.7 (4t) WTGE Guaranty Does not subscribe.
Louisville (58)	WAMZ iHeartMedia 5.9 (2) - 6.2 (2) - 6.1 (2) WQNU SummitMedia 3.0 (11t) - 3.3 (11) - 3.1 (10) WRKA SummitMedia Cl. Country 2.4 (14t) - 1.5 (17) - 1.3 (16) Switched from Urban AC to Classic Country on July 14 (CAT 7/14).
New Orleans (50)	WNOE iHeartMedia 5.6 (4) - 5.3 (4) - 5.3 (5)
Oklahoma City (48)	KTST iHeartMedia 5.0 (4) - 6.1 (4) - 5.7 (4t) KJKE Tyler 3.2 (9) - 3.5 (9) - 4.1 (7) KXXY iHeartMedia Classic Country 3.4 (8) - 3.9 (7) - 3.7 (8t)

Giblin Gravy: Northwest Mutual Financial Rep Stacy Giblin has joined Saga as GM for its four-station Mitchell, SD cluster, including KMIT, and MitchellNow.com. Her media background includes almost 15 years with Riverfront Broadcasting in Mitchell, where she served as Media Specialist. Reach her here.

Cornman's Lowery Named President: Cornman Music GM & VP/Creative Nate Lowery has been named President, following the passing of the company's Founder/Owner Brett James (Chronicle 9/19). “Since 2007 I’ve been honored and blessed to work with one of the greatest men and best songwriters that I’ve known, Brett James," says Lowery. "I look forward to continuing with what Brett started and keep his legacy going along with his children. Signing amazing talent and making Cornman feel like a family is what we will continue to strive and do each day." Lowery joined the company from Oglesby Writer Management (19 Entertainment) in 2007; reach him here.

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Gig Alert: 7 Mountains Media is seeking a Multi-Media Marketing Specialist for its Frankfort, KY cluster, which includes WFKY & WVKY. Send résumé and cover letter to MM Rusty James here.

Ol' Red Carpet: ABC's slate of programming surrounding the Nov. 19 59th Annual CMA Awards includes:

On The Red Carpet: Countdown to the CMA Awards (11/15-16): 30-minute special featuring interviews with Kenny Chesney, Lady A, Tucker Wetmore, LeAnn Rimes, Little Big Town, Lainey Wilson and more.
Jimmy Kimmel Live! Performances by Eric Church (Nov. 17) and Stephen Wilson Jr. (11/18)
Center Stage: Countdown to the CMA Awards — Special Edition of 20/20 (11/18): Luke Bryan-hosted special exploring Nashville’s venues with artists including Chesney, Blake Shelton, Post Malone and Jelly Roll.
Good Morning America: Early reveal of the Musical Event and Music Video of the Year winners, BTS coverage with Wilson (11/19) and post-show (11/20) recap of highlights and winners.
On The Red Carpet Live at the CMA Awards (11/19): Streaming on Hulu and OnTheRedCarpet.com.

Tour Support: The second leg of the 2026 Parker McCollum Tour (CAT 9/19) includes stops in Los Angeles, Seattle, Dayton, Huntsville and Bridgeport, CT. Tickets here Nov. 21.

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

KYGO/Denver PD Shawn Patrick talks about his unique path to radio in Country Aircheck Weekly.
BMI's Nina Carter, MaryAnn Keen and Claire Dodelin were promoted. (11/13)
Cris Lacy was named sole Chair/Pres. for rebranded Warner Records Nashville, and Gregg Nadel transitioned to Pres./A&R of Warner Records Group. (11/11, 11/12)
MCA's Tatiana Angulo and Taylor Viegut rose to VPs. (11/11)
Kris Valentine was named Leighton Dir./Country Programming. (11/10)
Chronicle: Bill Ivey, Ernest "Ernie" Williams IIl.

ICYMI: Kenny Chesney and Anderson Cooper talked about their connection to the parents of a Sandy Hook victim during an episode of Cooper's All There Is podcast. Watch here.

Watch the trailer for Eric Church's Evangeline vs. The Machine: Comes Alive IMAX here. Locations, dates and ticket info here.

Country Aircheck Today Top 5: Here are the Top 5 songs for Nov. 13, according to Mediabase 24/7.

CHASE MATTHEW/Darlin' (Warner/WAR) 4506 points
LAINEY WILSON/Somewhere Over Laredo (Broken Bow) 3078 points
RILEY GREEN f/ELLA LANGLEY/Don't Mind If I Do (Nash. Harbor) 2966 points
PARMALEE/Cowgirl (Stoney Creek) 2835 points
PARKER MCCOLLUM/What Kinda Man (MCA) 2746 points

Country Aircheck Top Point Gainers: Here are the top point gainers for Nov. 9-13, compared with the same days last week, according to Mediabase 24/7.

CARLY PEARCE/Dream Come True (Big Machine) +2409 points
CHASE MATTHEW/Darlin' (Warner/WAR) +1999 points
ELLA LANGLEY/Choosin' Texas (Sawgod/Col. NY/Triple Tigers) +1887 points
MORGAN WALLEN/20 Cigarettes (Big Loud) +1734 points
RILEY GREEN f/ELLA LANGLEY/Don't Mind If I Do (Nash. Harbor) +1401 points

Tomorrow's Birthdays (11/15): Jack Ingram, Trudie Daniell, Jeff Davis, Andy Winford, Tina Ferguson, Jay Cruze, Dann Huff.

Sunday's Birthdays (11/16): Mason Ramsey, Keith Burns (Trick Pony), John Dennis, Clint Higham, Chris Parr, Tony Thomas, Lexi Willson, the late Rick Blackburn.

Monday's Birthdays (11/17): Aaron Lines, Rick Alter, Scott Douglas, Bruce Hinton, Butch Waugh, the late Eddie Reeves, the late Doc Gonzales.

Tube Check Monday (11/17): Ashley Cooke, Today (NBC).

Scene & Heard: Songwriters Will Kimbrough, Mark Nesler, Jay Clementi, Radney Foster, Maia Sharp and Trent Willmon (l-r) at SongwritingWith: Soldiers' Power of Being Heard.

Pardi For A Cause: Grindstone Recordings' Craig Campbell and MCA's Jon Pardi and Kassi Ashton play KYGO/Denver's St. Jude Jam. Pictured (l-r) are the station's Big Mic and Fizz, Campbell, Pardi, Ashton and the station's Tracy Dixon.

City Sites: KPLX/Dallas and American Country Countdown's Ryan Fox with Country Music Hall of Famer Bill Anderson backstage at the Grand Ole Opry, where he guest hosted last weekend (11/8).

Hot Country Nights: MCA's Dierks Bentley at Audacy’s Stars & Strings. Pictured (l-r) are Audacy's Michael Martin, Justin Cole and Tim Roberts, Bentley, Audacy's Kelli Turner and Chad Fitzsimmons, the label's Katie Bright and Audacy's Jeff Sottolano and Andrea Burtscher.