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GOSPELMUSIC.ORG JUNE 2016

WHAT’S GMA INDUSTRY UPDATE INSIDE INDUSTRY Q&A: Faron Dice, Chief Q&A with Faron Dice, Chief Content Officer, Content Officer, WAY-FM WAY-FM

Celebrations and News By Michael Nolan WAY-FM’s Chief Content Officer Faron Dice Radio Movement is celebrating 30 years in radio—20 years as a DJ and 10 years working behind the scenes. When he first hit the airwaves, listeners were Appearances in Film/TV eager to hear Keith Green, Petra and White Heart. These days, it’s a whole new world Top Adult Cont. Songs with so many sources readily available for listeners to access music. Let’s tune into Top Gospel Songs the current state of radio with Faron.

Top Rock Songs Let’s start with stats. Give us a scope of your network’s impact. Overall Chart Toppers Faron Dice (Continued...)

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Newly minted Morton Records welcomed NEWS Urban Inspirational artist JoJo Martin to #PRAYFORJAY its roster. Maroon 5’s PJ Morton recently Big Daddy Weave bassist Jason Columbia Records formed the label and signed JoJo to a (Jay) Weaver is battling a serious announced the signing record deal. infection that required the of ’ amputation of both feet. Jay is now founder and flagship artist GRAMMY®-nominated songwriter Jeff recovering at home. A fund has been . Through his new Pardo extended his worldwide publishing set up to help the Weaver family deal with Columbia, the deal with Capitol CMG Publishing. with out-of-pocket medical expenses award-winning hip-hop estimated at $150,000. Donations artist will also continue to release music Capitol CMG can be made at this link: https:// through a cooperative agreement with announced the www.youcaring.com/jason-jay- Reach Records. signing of Nashville- weaver-582813. Cards can be sent based band The to: 3228 Laurel Drive, Gulf Breeze, Daywind Music Publishing added Devin New Respects, who FL 32563. A Facebook page at “Pray McGlamery to its roster of songwriters. are featured on for Jay” has been set up to provide Devin is currently the lead singer for Ernie The Heartland Tour this month alongside updates on his condition. Haase & Signature Sound. Lecrae and . GMA INDUSTRY UPDATE JUNE 2016

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On May 12, Natalie Rend Collective’s Gareth and Ali Jason Crabb Grant and her 9-year- Gilkeson celebrated the birth of their made his old daughter, Gracie, second child, Lochlainn Fynn Gilkeson, solo debut at met with members of June 3. The couple’s newest addition joins Carnegie Hall Congress at Capitol Hill big brother Arthur. June 4. to speak on behalf of the more than 24 million Mark Mattingly (Creative Trust) and Americans who suffer singer/songwriter Lindsay McCaul The Browders celebrated an with asthma following a scary stint in the welcomed their first child, a son, June 6. unprecedented six consecutive No. 1 ICU last December when Gracie suffered Malachi Lewis Mattingly weighed 6 lbs. radio singles from their 2013 release, Time from pneumonia complications and a and 15 oz. Machine, at a party held at BMI in May. severe asthma attack. bassist Seth Bolt Multiple Southern Gospel couples celebrated Provident Label Group and Essential married Tori Haynes in Charleston over wedding anniversaries this month, including Records announced the signing of singer/ Memorial Day weekend. Jason and Kelly Clark of The Nelons (June songwriter Zach Williams to their artist 4), Joseph and Lindsay Habedank (June 12) roster. His debut single, “Chain Breaker,” and Bill and Michelle Shivers of Brian Free is vying for adds at radio now. Royal & Assurance (June 20). Tailor frontman Tauren Wells exited the group to embark on a solo career. Lauren Daigle was named Artist of He’s already released a new song titled the Year at the 4th annual K-LOVE Fan “Undefeated,” which features Reach Awards, held June 5 at Nashville’s Grand Records’ KB. Ole Opry House. Other big winners of the Karen Peck Gooch (Karen Peck & night included for KING & COUNTRY and Veteran music agent Mark Claassen New River) was awarded an Honorary Danny Gokey, among others. returned to WME, bringing with him Doctorate of Divinity degree from Toccoa an artist roster that includes Lincoln Falls College for her lifetime of ministry Brewster, Switchfoot, Gungor, Kutless service. and Thousand Foot Krutch, among others. Claassen will be based in the Jeff Stice, affectionately known as “Mr. company’s Nashville office. Piano Man” in the Southern Gospel world, earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Mark Lowry Louisiana Baptist University. TBN co-founder Jan Crouch passed away joined The Harper May 31 at the age of 78. Agency’s roster Christian Country singer Chris Golden for booking garnered his first No. 1 on the CASHBOX RADIO representation. Christian Country Chart with “A Different Light.” Former member Tai Anderson WPER/Fredericksburg (Positive Hits) was named president of The Recording New Fair Trade Services artist John hires Dwayne Harrison as Operations Academy’s Chapter. Tibbs celebrated the 100th running Manager/Music Director. of the Indy 500 by performing at three CELEBRATIONS/MILESTONES morning services and a public chapel KLFF/San Luis Obispo “Life 89.3” is being service prior to the race as a guest of sold to . IndyCar Ministry, an organization Beckah Shae dedicated to providing spiritual support WNWC/Madison (Faith Radio) is now also delivered her and counseling to the IndyCar Series on the air at 104.7 FM. third baby girl drivers, teams and staff—both on and May 16. Baby off the track. In addition, Tibbs was also WAY-FM’s “The Wally Show” listeners Hope weighed part of the VIP Breakfast and the Indy pledged support to Blood:Water Mission in at 7 lbs., 15 oz. and joins big sisters Joy 500 Parade, which saw 300,000 fans for 27 new water wells to be built near (9) and Grace (7). lining the streets. schools in Africa. GMA INDUSTRY UPDATE JUNE 2016

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Taylor Standridge joins KCBI/Dallas as APPEARANCES IN FILM/TV Promotions coordinator… Standridge was previously producer of Night Light with Andrea at KLTY/Dallas. Taylor will start NEEDTOBREATHE’s new single, new duties at KCBI in early June. “Happiness,” is currently featured in a Microsoft ad campaign. Meanwhile, LEGO Skillet’s “Feel Invincible,” from the group’s New Christian radio station KJFP-LP/Hot is featuring “The Heart” from the band’s highly-anticipated forthcoming studio Springs, SD has gone on the air at 92.7 FM. 2014 , Rivers In the Wasteland, in the release, was chosen as the theme song The station is a ministry of Joy Community legendary toy brand’s latest commercials. for TBS’ E-League, a live, eight-week video Fellowship church in Hot Springs. gaming tournament seen in over 80 Bryan Andrew Wilson and the legendary countries around the world. KVNE/KGLY/Tyler welcomes Rodney Rance Allen Group performed on BET’s Skyles as Operations Director. “Bobby Jones Gospel” program one last time before the show ended its 35-year run. was chosen to be a part Radio Movement Provided by of Hyundai’s “Music That Drives” program. HisAir.net

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TOP 20 ARTISTS ON FACEBOOK TOP 20 ARTISTS ON TWITTER TOP 20 ARTISTS ON INSTAGRAM

Tercer Cielo 15,119,932 Ricardo Montaner 7,599,704 Erica Campbell 1,162,045

Thalles Robertoo 9,060,942 Juan Luis Guerra 6,451,325 Hillsong United 1,160,358

Juan Luis Guerra 7,566,677 Thalles Robertoo 1,286,132 Lecrae 949,361

Alex Campos 7,548,157 Kirk Franklin 1,114,416 Kari Jobe 740,753

Marcos Witt 5,956,064 Hillsong United 1,086,839 Lilly Goodman 651,542

Lilly Goodman 5,946,469 Lecrae 1,079,843 Jesus Culture 636,903

Hillsong United 5,577,345 Jesus Adrian Romero 1,069,183 Marcos Witt 626,361

Ricardo Montaner 5,292,654 Marcos Witt 1,028,822 Marcela Gandara 612,969

Skillet 5,210,465 Alex Campos 1,025,706 Tamela Mann 608,835

Don Moen 4,795,284 911,389 Alex Campos 552,845

Casting Crowns 4,632,994 Tercer Cielo 882,521 Christine D’Clario 544,577

Marcela Gandara 4,542,957 Marcela Gandara 668,022 Bethel Music 528,922

Hillsong Worship 4,185,080 Lilly Goodman 659,424 Hillsong Y & F 510,139

Mary Mary 3,814,915 Kari Jobe 646,154 Hillsong Worship 506,654

TobyMac 3,337,159 Marco Barrientos 631,928 Marco Barrientos 483,562

Chris Tomlin 3,296,959 Danilo Montero 604,181 Danilo Montero 480,677

Daniel Calveti 2,854,051 TobyMac 580,704 Tasha Cobbs 441,437

Kirk Franklin 2,740,783 559,498 Mary Mary 439,598

Tamela Mann 2,594,797 Jesus Culture 555,125 Bri 437,412

Yolanda Adams 2,512,728 Michael W Smith 540,874 422,436 GMA INDUSTRY UPDATE JUNE 2016

This Month’s Top Twenty

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RANK ARTIST SONG TITLE RANK ARTIST SONG TITLE 1Lauren Daigle Trust In You 11 Francesca Battistelli If We’re Honest 27eventh Time Down God Is On The Move 12 Diamonds 3Danny Gokey Tell Your Heart To Beat Again 13 Aaron Shust Ever Be 4Ryan Stevenson Eye Of The Storm / ft. GabeReal 14 Never Too Far Gone 5Jonny Diaz Breathe 15 MercyMe Dear Younger Me 6TobyMac Move (Keep Walkin’) 16 Phil Wickham This Is Amazing Grace 7Jeremy Camp Christ In Me 17 MercyMe Flawless 8Chris Tomlin Good Good Father 18 We Are Messengers Everything Comes Alive 9Casting Crowns Just Be Held 19 Matt Maher Because He Lives (Amen) 10Stars Go Dim You Are Loved 20 Phil Wickham Your Love Awakens Me

BDS ENcore Format Playlist Report Date: 6/20/2016

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RANK ARTIST SONG TITLE RANK ARTIST SONG TITLE 1Hezekiah Walker Better 11 William McDowell Spirit Break Out / ft. T. Anderson 2Tasha Cobbs Put A Praise On It 12 Todd Dulaney The Anthem 3Deitrick Haddon Be Like Jesus / Ft. Dominique 13 Jermaine Dolly You 4Kirk Franklin 123 Victory 14 Zacardi Cortez #YDIA 5Jeckalyn Carr You’re Bigger 15 Marvin Sapp Live 6Travis Greene Made A Way 16 Casey J I’m Yours 7Alexis Spight It Will Be Alright 17 Micah Stampley Be Lifted 8J.J. Hairston You’re Mighty / ft. YP 18 Tamela Mann One Way 9Damon Little I Won’t Be Defeated 19 Erica Campbell A Little More Jesus 10Shirley Caesar It’s Alright It’s Ok 20 Bri I’ll Be The One

BDS ENcore Format Playlist Report Date: 6/20/2016 GMA INDUSTRY UPDATE JUNE 2016

This Month’s Top Twenty

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RANK ARTIST SONG TITLE RANK ARTIST SONG TITLE 1RED Take Me Over 11 The Orphan, The Poet Terrible Things 2Sullivan Pieces 12 Skillet Feel Invincible 3Graceful Closure Choices 13 Out Of My Head 4Danger Scene I Wanna Be Famous 14 Lecrae All I Need Is You 5NYVES Fall Behind 15 Red Jumpsuit Appa. Face Down 6Attalus This Ship Is Going Down 16 Vesperteen Shatter In The Night 7Paper Route Laugh About It 17 Canon Take It All Away 8Beartooth Aggressive 18 Glow In The Dark 9Emery The Beginning 19 Anchor & Braille Watch You Burn 10XXI Wasn’t Enough 20 Playdough Saint Dangle

BDS ENcore Format Playlist Report Date: 6/20/2016

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RANK ARTIST SONG TITLE RANK ARTIST SONG TITLE 17eventh Time Down God Is On The Move 11 Aaron Shust Ever Be 2Lauren Daigle Trust In You 12 Phil Wickham Your Love Awakens Me 3Jonny Diaz Breathe 13 Stars Go Dim You Are Loved 4TobyMac Move (Keep Walkin’) 14 for KING & COUNTRY Priceless 5Jeremy Camp Christ In Me 15 Chris Tomlin Good Good Father 6Hawk Nelson Diamonds 16 MercyMe Dear Younger Me 7Danny Gokey Tell Your Heart To Beat Again 17 Just Be Held 8Ryan Stevenson Eye Of The Storm / ft. GabeReal 18 Citizen Way When I’m With You 9Francesca Battistelli If We’re Honest 19 MercyMe Flawless 10Jordan Feliz Never Too Far Gone 20 for KING & COUNTRY It’s Not Over Yet

BDS ENcore Format Playlist Report Date: 6/20/2016 GMA INDUSTRY UPDATE JUNE 2016

GET TO KNOW FARON DICE ABOUT YOUR FIRST NAME: My parents loved classic country. I was named for Faron Young, the Singing Sheriff.

WAY-FM Content Team

Faron Dice: WAY-FM owns about 70 stations in different cities across the country, and there’s about another 40 stations [that carry WAY-FM’s programming] we don’t own—about 120 stations nationwide. Our average weekly listening audience is just ONLY ALBUM LISTED ON over a million. YOUR FACEBOOK MUSIC FAVORITES: What does the role of Chief Content Officer encompass? Classic Imperials (but he claims he has other favorites) Dice: It’s our personalities on the radio, our digital properties. In addition to promotional content, WAYFM.com includes meatier content that makes listeners MOST UNUSUAL BLOG want to come back. That’s everything from crazy videos to what it’s like to be POST: a single person in the church today. On [where to] find the word dung in the Bible

FAMILY FUN: What’s made the most positive impact on Christian radio stations My wife, two adult children in the past five years? and I just did the Big Dog Dice: Radio as a whole is fighting for the attention of the ear. Some of the major Brag 5K mud run. [mainstream radio] groups are on the verge of bankruptcy. In the middle of all BEST ON-AIR CONTEST: that, Christian radio has thrived. They look at us and say, “We should have done No question… what you have done,” which is build this base of relationships with our audience. Jesus Freak Cruise. Many of us are listener-supported, and we need those relationships.

Let’s talk about playlists and song selection.

Dice: You have to be what you’re called to be. Some people have told us that “Christian music sounds a lot alike”—a certain style. It’s no accident that TobyMac and Chris Tomlin and Jeremy Camp play on everybody’s radio stations. That’s because research has told us that’s what listeners want to hear. I think the audience has spoken on what they think of as “Christian radio.” GMA INDUSTRY UPDATE JUNE 2016

How do you evaluate that? there are another couple of opportunities. Is rap ever going to be 30 or 50 percent of the Christian music Dice: We try to do weekly online testing. We try to do [radio] format? I doubt it. an annual music test—that’s testing your whole library of music. Every three, four or five years we try to do a What do you wish new artists knew about dealing perceptual study, which is about more than the music with radio? we play. We really believe that our long-term strength is in our personalities between the songs. Our slogan Dice: It’s tough to get on the radio. You can definitely is that we’re “uplifting, upbeat and real”…We encourage put your stuff on YouTube and try to build momentum that way. We have to play mass appeal music. our on-air personalities to talk about the tough stuff, to put a caller on the air that has a messy life. Integrating a perfect song that has mass appeal, that’s a different story. If we played a lot of unfamiliar songs, Your audience responds well to this approach? we would lose listeners. I’ve been accused of there being a conspiracy between the labels and radio, but Dice: When Bob Augsburg started the station in 1987 we have to appeal to the masses, not the little niches. [in Fort Myers, Fla.], he wanted to reach young adults. Our mission statement is that we want to “influence If someone donated $100,000 to WAY-FM today, this generation to love and follow Jesus”…In 2011, we where would it go? did research and learned that our audience wants us to be real. We listen to research, but we also think God Dice: If you’d have asked me 10 years ago, I would has given us a calling to follow, and that’s what we’re have said we need to bring in great talent that can trying to do. do this “real” in-between-the-songs stuff. Over time, we’ve been able to do that. I think today’s answer is You’ve taken a gamble by allowing on-air probably marketing, because we believe we have some personalities to speak freely. of the strongest content that is out there. There are so many places that we’re not in that would love to have Dice: It’s not just go in there and do whatever you want. something that’s a little more real and authentic and There were a lot of upper management conversations honest on the air. We’ve got some crazy videos of things that led to our decision. Our announcers know we want we allow our DJs to do. I would love for us to repurpose them to be real, but there are sensitivities they’re going these things. to stay away from. For more info, visit www.wayfm.com Address the growing role of social media.

Dice: If you want to connect with the audience, that’s where they’re at. We’ve got three full-time digital and social media people, but we don’t spend all our time pushing [promotional content] at people… We’re listener-supported, but we don’t just keep asking for donations. Instead, our approach is serve, serve, serve, serve, ask. By “serve,” we mean providing enjoyable content daily.

Some would say that your playlist doesn’t show a great deal of diversity—rap, for example. Tickets On Sale Now! Dice: There is a little bit of an opening [for rap]. Big 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards picture over the last 12 years: it has not tested well with October 11, 2016 | Lipscomb University, Allen Arena the audience. I’m not the music guy or the programing guy, but I was talking with them about a week ago. They DoveAwards.com reminded me that Lecrae’s song “Messengers” was a bonafide hit for us last fall on WAY-FM. Right now I think