August 16, 2010 Issue 205 Gulf Radio: Dancing On The Sealing? Programmers across the Gulf region weren’t sure what to expect from the big BP spill when Country Aircheck checked in with them 11 weeks ago (Country Aircheck Weekly 6/1). Now, the well has been contained, a final “kill” to seal it is proceeding and the area’s waters are suitable for Presidential swimming. So what do our Gulf radio friends say from the other side of the spill? Beaches, fishing and radio revenues: Not that bad. Perception and tourism: That bad. WKSJ/Mobile PD Bill Black calls it “a summer gone” and says worries remain. “Our fishing industry still suffers, although some waters have Vette Dreams: A few of Brad Paisley’s friends played hooky Monday (8/16) reopened for shrimping and crabbing. We hope to to join him as he lived “a big boy’s dream” at the Corvette plant in Bowling see our state waters in the Gulf reopen to fishing any Green, KY. Paisley and company watched as the last few finishing touches were put on his sparkling new ZR1, after which he got to crank it up for the day now. very first time and drive it off the assembly line. Paisley then took a tour of “BP promises they will be with us through the Bill Black the plant, where he met and posed for pictures with a number of assembly entire recovery process. However reimbursement line workers. He topped off the day with a visit to the National Corvette Museum, where he (third from left) is pictured with (l-r) Rob Beckham, for locals is slow and tedious. Events like the Jimmy Buffett concert Brian O’Connell, new Corvette Plant Manager Dave Tatman (whose first day were wildly successful, but one weekend is nowhere near enough on the job was today), Lon Helton, Doug Paisley and Bill Simmons. for businesses that survive on tourism to rebound. BP money will be a necessity for many to survive until the next summer season.” Chart Chat Ray Robicheaux, PD at KXKC/Lafayette, LA, Kudos to Blake Shelton, SVP/Promotion sees dramatic changes in the local lifestyle and Chris Stacey, VP/Promotion Bob Reeves and economy. “More and more locals are doing things the entire Warner Music Nashville crew on at home with family and enjoying ‘stay-cations,’” this week’s chart-topper “All About Tonight.” he says. This is Shelton’s seventh No. 1, following “Hillbilly Bone,” “She Wouldn’t Be Gone,” (continued on page 4) Ray Robicheaux “Home,” “Some Beach,” “The Baby” and Blake Shelton ©2010 Country Aircheck™ — All rights reserved. Sign up free at www.countryaircheck.com. Send news to [email protected] August 16, 2010 Country Aircheck Weekly Page 2 “Austin.” “I just want to thank my fans, friends and Country radio for making this single a No. 1 for me,” Shelton says. MY TUNES : MUSIC THA T SHAPED MY LIFE “This wouldn’t have been possible without Bob Reeves Mapleton Regional Dir./Country and the Warner Music Nashville promo staff. I have never had Programming Mark “Coyote” McGee discusses two No.1’s within five months of each other. Bob and his team his most important songs, artists or concerts: 1. Garth Brooks: Garth tore down every continue to show us how committed and passionate they are single stereotype of the Country format I about my music – for that, I am truly grateful. I said this back ever had, and made country exciting and in March, and I’ll say it again, this is the best year of my career. current. I always thought the format was old Thank you.” and tired, then after walking out of his show I was excited to be working at a Country Mark McGee station. Garth is still a top reason I work in Gig Alerts the format today. • KNIX & Top 40 KZZP/Phoenix PD Mark 2. Jimmy Buffett/Margaritaville: I was seven years old when the song came out. It was the first song I ever learned all the lyrics to. Medina is looking to fill a newly created 3. Starpoint/Object Of My Desire: The first and last song I ever APD post for the two stations. The gig also got fired for. I broke format at one station in 1987 and played it includes MD duties at KNIX. Candidates must on the air. The PD came down on me like a ton of bricks. So now, have a minimum of two years’ programming anytime I’m over a CHR or Hot AC station, I put it in gold rotation, department experience, knowledge of Selector just as my way of getting even. No, I don’t hold a grudge long. and NexGen and basic production skills, ability to be on-air 4. Terri Clark/Better Things To Do: I was working in Albuquerque as the MD/night guy for KASY when Terri was in Santa Fe shooting as needed and understanding of digital media, online concepts the video for this song. I had the opportunity to be the very first DJ and social networking. CHR and/or Country format experience to play the single on the air for her. Terri has always remembered preferred, and creative copywriting is a plus. Send packages to me, and that moment, and has always been very appreciative. Medina referencing “APD Job” at 4686 E. Van Buren St., Suite 5. Little Texas, First Time For Everything: The group and album 300, Phoenix, AZ 85008. No calls, please. had a profound effect on my life. If it wasn’t for Little Texas, I’m • Townsquare Media/St. Cloud, MN GM David Engberg pretty sure I wouldn’t have a daughter today. • A highly regarded song or album you’ve never heard: The is looking for a PD/Brand Manager for Country WWJO. Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. I have never been Candidates must “understand country music and the country a Beatles fan, and even with this album around me for years I’ve listener, and possess leadership skills with personnel, never listened to it. promotions, digital and anything else that drives our community • An “important” piece of music you just don’t get: Raising to interact with our product.” There is also a possibility this Sand by Alison Krauss/Robert Plant. I’ve listened and I’m a huge fan of Alison Krauss, and really, who doesn’t love at least one Led gig could lead to an OM role for the six-station cluster. Send Zeppelin song? It’s not that I think it’s bad; it’s just that I don’t get resumes (no airchecks at this time) here. the pairing of the artists or the music. • Entercom’s KKWF (The Wolf)/Seattle’s Fitz in the Morning • An album you played or listened to incessantly: Kenny show is seeking an executive producer with new media, social Chesney’s Be As You Are: Songs From An Old Blue Chair. I have a copy networking, technology and digital audio/video production in my car, at home and loaded in my office computer. No matter skills, as well as five years’ experience. “You’ll need to the situation —work, party or just need to relax — it fits the mood. • One obscure or non-country song everyone should listen to be responsible, organized and efficient and have extensive right now: My daughter has got me listening to stuff I’ve never experience working with marquee talent, along with the ability thought I’d listen to. One of the songs I’m kind of digging right to juggle a room full of personalities,” the posting reads. Contact now is Mayday Parade’s “Bruised and Scared.” PD Mike Preston about the newly created position here. ©2010 Country Aircheck™ — All rights reserved. Sign up free at www.countryaircheck.com. Send news to [email protected] August 16, 2010 Country Aircheck Weekly Page 3 • NRG’s KFGE/Lincoln, NE OM Steve Albertsen is looking UBE HECK for a middayer with “fun personality, and can play with the T C morning show boys.” The post has been open for more than a Tuesday 8/17 - Brad Paisley, Underwater (re-air) (GAC). year. Send materials to Albertsen here. Wednesday 8/18 - Randy Owen, Troy Gentry, Gretchen Wilson, Trisha Yearwood, Jason Aldean, Jamie O’Neal, CMT Cribs (re-air). Industry News Thursday 8/19 - Trace Adkins, Today (NBC) and O’Reilly Factor (Fox News). Los Angeles-based music video production company 6-8- 10 Productions has signed an exclusive partnership with Friday 8/20 - Keith Urban, Today (NBC); Blake Shelton, Top 20 GrassRoots Promotion to be the company’s exclusive Country Countdown (GAC), Trace Adkins, Fox & Friends (Fox News) representation in Nashville. 6-8-10 is owned by former Mediabase Dir./Label Services Julie Dove, who worked with Saturday 8/21 - Various Artists, 2010 CMT Music Awards (re-air). GrassRoots Managing Partner Nancy Tunick at Asylum Sunday 8/22 - Little Big Town, Top 20 Country Countdown (re-air) (GAC). Records. “Video content has become an instrumental part of branding and marketing an artist with both online and traditional Monday 8/23 - Miranda Lambert, Invitation Only: Miranda Lambert media partners,” Tunick says. “We are excited to represent 6-8- (CMT). 10 Productions to help facilitate, for our clients and other artists, the creation of that content.” The Women’s Music Business Association will host its Dolly Parton will receive the Southern Gospel Music inaugural WMBA week Aug. 22-27. Events include WMBA Association’s (SGMA) 2010 James D. Vaughan Impact Award serving breakfast at the Nashville Rescue Mission (8/22), for her impact on the Southern gospel music industry.