Country Aircheck

In This Issue (8/10)

“Country music is a family.”

Click Here To Download | Archives

Click here for the current issue

Radio Vision

There's A Few In Here Tonight: Back Blocks/Mercury's Tucker Wetmore celebrates No. 1 "Brunette" at BMI/Nashville. Pictured (back, l-r) are MCA’s Damon Moberly, BMI’s Leslie Roberts, UMPG’s Missy Roberts, Hang Your Hat’s Jake Gear, Studio Bank’s Kari Barnhart, Back Blocks Music’s Rakiyah Marshall, Concord’s Matt Turner; and (front, l-r) writers Chase McGill and Josh Miller, Wetmore, and writer Blake Pendergrass. Not pictured: writer/producer Chris LaCorte.

Don't Mind If BWI Do: Nashville Harbor's Riley Green runs the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. Pictured (l-r) are the label's Bridget Herrmann and Jimmy Harnen, WPOC/WMZQ's Kelly Ford, Green, the stations' Jeff Kapugi, Laurie Kapugi and NH's Ryan Dokke.

Write On The Money: Alan Jackson is presented with a plaque commemorating 85.5 million in RIAA certifications at his Last Call Nashville show (6/27). Pictured (l-r) are RIAA's Morna Willens and Jackie Jones, Jackson, Denise Jackson and MCA's Mike Harris and Stephanie Wright.

Signage: Creative Nation signs artist/songwriter Hampton Hall. Pictured (back, l-r) are Luke Laird, Cole Brown, Brandon Gill, Abigail Bruner, Jayne Hamblin; and (front, l-r) Abby Holcomb, Beth Laird, Hall, Alex Albanese Graham, Emily Furman and Kelsey Granda. His debut CN Records single "Run From It" will be released Aug. 21.

Crypto Current: Columbia's Megan Moroney plays two nights at Los Angeles' Crypto .com Arena. Pictured (l-r) are KFRG/Riverside's Anthony Donatelli, the label's Larry Santiago, KKGO's Adam Bookbinder, Moroney, KUZZ/Bakersfield's Brent Michaels and KHAY/Oxnard, CA's Dave Daniels.

Upstate Of Mind: Col. NY/Triple Tigers' Ella Langley in Canandaigua, NY. Pictured (l-r) are WBEE/Rochester's Billy Kidd, WKPQ/Hornell, NY's Lee Richey, Langley, the label's Diane Lockner, WGNA/Albany’s Matty Jeff and WCBF/Elmira, NY's Wendy Lynn.

Let Your Boise Country: Broken Bow's Jason Aldean (c) with KIZN's Chris Mathews, radio vet Rich Summers, KAWO's Don Jarrett and the label's Layna Bunt (l-r) in Boise.

Heart Like A Ford Truck: Broken Bow's Lainey Wilson in Detroit. Pictured (l-r) are Red Light's Chuck Swaney, Audacy's Holly Hutton, Wilson and Audacy's Rob Stone.

Funraising: WSLC/Roanoke's Cure Kids Cancer radiothon raises $241,853 for local children battling cancer.

Burn Pitt Down: MCA's Parker McCollum (l) with the label's Donna Jo Passuntino and WDSY/Pittsburgh's Josh Wolff.

Top Stories

Spring Diary Ratings

Whiz-consin: Here are select Nielsen Audio Spring 2026 (4/2-6/24) two-book per year diary ratings for subscribing stations compared with their last books (Spring 2025 and Fall 2025). Ranks (in parentheses) are also among subscribers. Unless otherwise noted, all figures are Persons 12+, Monday-Sunday, 6am-midnight.

Amarillo, TX (165)	KGNC Connoisseur 6.7 (3t) - 6.9 (3) - 6.5 (3) KATP Townsquare 5.5 (6) - 4.0 (7) - 4.1 (6t)
Bryan, TX (180)	KAGG iHeartMedia 3.9 (6t) - 4.0 (4t) - 5.3 (3) Largest share since Fall 2015. KORA Brazos Valley 3.9 (6t) - 4.0 (4t) - 4.1 (4t)
Columbus, GA (189)	WKCN PMB 5.6 (6t) - 5.4 (5) - 5.3 (5) WSTH iHeartMedia 3.1 (11) - 2.0 (14t) - 2.4 (12)
Frederick, MD (167)	WFRE Local Daily Media 9.5 (1) - 8.0 (2) - 11.0 (1) Largest share since Spring 2023.
Lubbock, TX (160)	KLLL Connoisseur 9.7 (1) - 7.4 (1) - 10.1 (1) Largest share since Fall 2011. KQBR Townsquare 1.9 (12t) - 3.1 (12) - 2.0 (13) KRBL Ramar 1.6 (15t) - 2.7 (13t) - 1.2 (15t) KRBL-HD2 Ramar Classic Country 1.6 (15t) - 1.9 (15t) - 0.8 (17t)
Odessa-Midland, TX (156)	KNFM Townsquare 4.7 (5t) - 3.9 (8) - 5.3 (5) KHKX Brazos 6.6 (2) - 5.4 (2t) - 3.8 (9t) KMRK ICA Communications 2.9 (11t) - 3.5 (9t) - 3.1 (12)
Sheboygan, WI (234)	WBFM Midwest 11.6 (1) - 9.4 (1) - 12.6 (1) Largest share since Fall 2005.
Terre Haute, IN (209)	WTHI Midwest 16.6 (1) - 14.4 (1) - 17.2 (1) Largest share since Spring 2023.
Traverse City, MI (176)	WMKC Black Diamond 6.6 (2t) - 6.7 (2) - 8.1 (2) Largest share since Fall 2021. WTCM Midwestern 6.6 (2t) - 5.4 (4t) - 6.8 (3) WSRT MacDonald 1.3 (12t) - 1.3 (12) - 1.8 (14)
Waco, TX (187)	WACO iHeartMedia 10.3 (1) - 9.1 (1) - 6.7 (2) Snaps a 21 book No. 1 streak.

Aug 11, 2026 Share

Spring Diary Ratings

'TCR Tape Parade: Here are select Nielsen Audio Spring 2026 (4/2-6/24) two-book per year diary ratings for subscribing stations compared with their last books (Spring 2025 and Fall 2025). Ranks (in parentheses) are also among subscribers. Unless otherwise noted, all figures are Persons 12+, Monday-Sunday, 6am-midnight.

Anchorage, AK (Market 175)	KASH iHeartMedia 3.4 (8t) - 4.7 (6t) - 4.1 (6t) KBRJ Connoisseur 4.0 (7) - 3.5 (9t) - 3.5 (8t)
Binghamton, NY (192)	WHWK Townsquare 11.5 (1) - 12.9 (1) - 13.4 (1) 15th consecutive No. 1. WINR-AM iHeartMedia Classic Country 0.5 (12) - 0.6 (11t) - 3.5 (7) WBBI iHeartMedia 1.6 (9) - 2.9 (8t) - 1.7 (11)
Charleston, WV (195)	WQBE Bristol 15.7 (1) - 16.8 (1) - 15.0 (1) 53rd consecutive No. 1. WKWS West Virginia Radio Cl. Country 6.1 (4t) - 8.7 (2) - 6.7 (5)
Erie, PA (184)	WTWF iHeartMedia 4.5 (8) - 4.5 (4t) - 4.4 (4t) WXTA Cumulus Does not subscribe.
Eugene, OR (145)	KKNU McKenzie River 8.4 (2) - 10.2 (2) - 10.0 (1) KFLY Bicoastal 3.2 (9) - 1.6 (10t) - 2.4 (10t)
Evansville, IN (164)	WKDQ Townsquare 10.0 (2) - 10.0 (2) - 10.0 (2) WLYD Midwest 2.8 (9) - 2.6 (9t) - 6.2 (3t) Largest share since Fall 2009. WBKR/Owensboro, KY Townsquare 1.6 (10t) - 2.2 (11) - 2.1 (10)
Huntington, WV (170)	WTCR iHeartMedia 9.8 (2t) - 9.0 (3) - 11.5 (2) Largest share since Fall 2017. WDGG Kindred 9.8 (2t) - 9.4 (2) - 7.0 (3) WXBW Kindred Cl. Country 2.6 (11t) - 2.4 (11t) - 1.5 (11t)
Morgantown, WV (174)	WKKW West Virginia Radio 14.4 (1) - 15.3 (1) - 13.7 (1t) 17th consecutive No. 1. WPDX AJG Classic Country 4.7 (4) - 4.2 (5t) - 3.9 (6)
Rockford, IL (158)	WXXQ Townsquare 4.6 (5t) - 6.5 (3) - 6.1 (4) WRTB Mid-West Family 4.6 (5t) - 4.6 (5t) - 5.3 (5)
Tallahassee, FL (154)	WWOF Adams 5.1 (4t) - 4.7 (2) - 4.0 (2) WTNT iHeartMedia 3.4 (9t) - 3.8 (4) - 3.6 (3t)
Wausau, WI (173)	WDEZ Midwest 9.5 (1) - 10.6 (1) - 9.5 (1) WYTE NRG 4.4 (6t) - 4.2 (5t) - 3.2 (8t)

Aug 10, 2026 Share

Spring Diary Ratings

Killeen Time: Here are select Nielsen Audio Spring 2026 (4/2-6/24) two-book per year diary ratings for subscribing stations compared with their last books (Spring 2025 and Fall 2025). Ranks (in parentheses) are also among subscribers. Unless otherwise noted, all figures are Persons 12+, Monday-Sunday, 6am-midnight.

Beaumont, TX (146)	KYKR iHeartMedia 7.4 (3) - 6.1 (2) - 5.4 (4) KAYD Cumulus Does not subscribe.
Killeen, TX (128)	KUSJ Townsquare 4.9 (3t) - 5.3 (4) - 5.7 (3t) Largest share since Spring 2022.
Montgomery, AL (152)	WBAM Bluewater 4.7 (5t) - 3.9 (6) - 3.6 (5) WQKS HD4 Bluewater Cl. Country 2.2 (12t) - 1.6 (9) - 2.7 (8) WLWI Cumulus Does not subscribe.
Peoria, IL (155)	WXCL Midwest 6.5 (2t) - 6.0 (4t) - 8.2 (2) Largest share since Spring 2024. WFYR Cumulus Does not subscribe.
Quad Cities, IA-IL (153)	WLLR iHeartMedia 12.5 (1) - 12.6 (1) - 15.5 (1) Largest share since Spring 2023. KIIK Townsquare 1.5 (12) - 1.1 (13t) - 1.8 (12)
Salisbury, MD (127)	WWFG iHeartMedia 6.1 (1) - 4.9 (3) - 6.3 (2) WRDE Draper Media 1.3 (12t) - 2.3 (9t) - 1.9 (9)
Springfield, MO (131)	KTTS SummitMedia 7.9 (1) - 7.7 (2) - 8.1 (2) KWTO Zimmer Classic Country 6.7 (3t) - 4.0 (7t) - 5.7 (4t) KSWF iHeartMedia 4.4 (6t) - 3.7 (9t) - 4.0 (8t) KOMG Mid-West Family Cl. Country 1.3 (17t) - 1.9 (16) - 2.0 (14t)

Aug 7, 2026 Share

Recent Stories

Aug 12, 2026 Thomas Departs: Cumulus WLWI/Montgomery, AL PD/afternoon host Greg "Thomas" Tomasello exited Monday (8/10) as companywide cuts continue. The... Read full story

Aug 12, 2026 July 2026 PPM Ratings: Day three of Nielsen Audio's July 2026 (6/25-7/22) PPM ratings are below. Ranks (in parentheses) are among ... Read full story

Aug 12, 2026 Baylee Departs: Seven Mountains WFGE/State College, PA PD/afternooner Bryan Baylee has departed after more than three years (CAT 3/20/... Read full story

Aug 12, 2026 You've Got Mail: Former Erv Woolsey Company staffer Dottie Oelhafen has founded fan mail management company The Artist Desk Co.&... Read full story

Aug 12, 2026 Wake Boarding: Make Wake Artists has partnered with Adam Hale's One Twenty One Management, home to Muscadine Bloodline, Ben Chapman and Josh ... Read full story

Aug 12, 2026 Reve-News: iHeartMedia reported Q2 revenue of $977.2 million, up 4.7% from the prior year's $933.7m. Adjusted EBITDA was down 2.9% at $152m. Broadcast... Read full story

Aug 12, 2026 Somewhere Over L.A. Though: Broken Bow's Lainey Wilson will host All for the Hall Los Angeles Sep. 17 at Novo to benefit the Country Music Hall ... Read full story

Aug 12, 2026 Sands Through The Power Glass: Following the open nomination period, voting is underway for Country Aircheck's Power 31. Industry leaders with the ... Read full story

Aug 12, 2026 Tour Support: Continuing to roll out one market at a time, Garth Brooks has announced Washington, DC as the fourth city on his Blame It All ... Read full story

Aug 12, 2026 Suno Wrestling: BMG and AI music creation company Suno have formed a global alliance covering BMG’s recorded and music publishing repertoire... Read full story

Aug 12, 2026 ICYMI: Tanya Tucker testified before the Texas Senate Committee on Business and Commerce yesterday (8/11) in opposition of the installation of ... Read full story

Aug 12, 2026 Life Note: Em.Co's Jack Purcell will receive a new kidney (donated by his 42-year-old niece) tomorrow (8/13) at 4:45pm CT, as he has been battling ... Read full story

Aug 11, 2026 Hall Too Well: Taylor Swift, Lyle Lovett, Bruce Channel, Shawn Camp and Lee Thomas Miller will be inducted into the Nashville ... Read full story

Aug 11, 2026 Farber Along: Former Warner Records VP/Streaming & Revenue for Rock/Alternative & Country Ben Farber has joined independent label and ... Read full story

Aug 11, 2026 Song Of The Bandit: Following some on-air stunting, Dot Com Plus Classic Country W223BX & WZEW-HD3/Mobile, AL has signed on as "92.5 The ... Read full story

Aug 11, 2026 Your Love Is Like Money In The Rank: Following the open nomination period, voting is underway for Country Aircheck's Power 31. Industry leaders with ... Read full story

Aug 11, 2026 Tour Support: Sugarland will mark the 20th anniversary of their Enjoy The Ride album with the 26-city Ride Or Die Tour, kicking off Oct. 1 in St. ... Read full story

Aug 11, 2026 I Can’t Play You Anymore: With Q3 underway, the race for 2026’s Top Airplay Artist is getting tight as Morgan Wallen and Ella Langley battle for the ... Read full story

Aug 11, 2026 Bits & Pieces: Skyview Networks' nationally-syndicated Bryan "B-Dub" Washington raised more than $51,000 for military family nonprofit ... Read full story

Aug 11, 2026 ICYMI: Brantley Gilbert’s new 90-minute documentary about the challenges threatening the future of farming, Dirty Money, is available on Fox ... Read full story

Aug 10, 2026 Bravo Charlie: Charlie Worsham was invited by Grand Ole Opry member Vince Gill to become the Opry's newest member. From the stage, Worsham called the ... Read full story

Aug 10, 2026 Contact Update: Former Midwest/Nashville Dir./Marketing & Promotions Sarah Holden has joined the All Nashville Roadshow festival as Tour... Read full story

Aug 10, 2026 Bits & Pieces: Megan Moroney has teamed with Mattel's American Doll brand for her own 18-inch doll and line of accessories inspired by the singer'... Read full story

Aug 10, 2026 Wedding Bell: Jackson Dean recently married Shannon Miscoll, sharing a social media post tagging the wedding location as the Scottish ... Read full story