News & Notes
The 55-station Beasley Media Group is celebrating its 65th anniversary in 2026 with a new logo and slogan.
Zach Top, Hudson Westbrook Ty Myers, Graham Barham, Max McNown and Lanie Gardner are included in SoundExchange's all-genre list of 20 "Breakout Creators" for 2025, based on streaming data from more than 3,000 DSPs. Included on SoundExchange's list of 20 "Top Tracks" of 2025 are Shaboozey's "A Bar Song (Tipsy)," Morgan Wallen's "Love Somebody" and Marshmello and Kane Brown's "Miles On It."
ASCAP has promoted New York-based Hayley Dukes from VP to SVP/Licensing. She joined the company from AMC Networks in 2020.
Terri Clark has been appointed to the Order of Canada, one of her home country's highest honors, in recognition of her achievements, dedication to the community and service to the nation.
Neal McCoy will receive the "Spirit of Texas" award at the March 25 Cowboy Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Billy Bob's Texas in Fort Worth. Tickets here.
The Year End Print Special
featuring:
The Year In Music:
Morgan, Ella & More
CMA Radio Winners
Recap The Week
Label Of The Year
Big Loud Turns 10
BMG's Jon Loba:
The Interview
The 2026 Grammy
Voter's Guide
A quick reference guide to the 2026 Grammy Nominees
Inside This Issue:
Exstream: What Is Mainstream Country?
You Never Forget Your First … Cousin
Survey Says: NuVoodoo Research