Life Note: Jack Purcell
Life Note: Em.Co's Jack Purcell was released from the hospital yesterday (8/16), three days after undergoing a kidney transplant. His niece and organ donor was released on Friday (8/14), and both are doing well, with Purcell reporting his "kidney function is already back in the normal range." Read more about his medical journey, and that of KPNW/Seattle morning host Tanner Chambers and former Nashville artist manager Gary Falcon in tonight's Country Aircheck Weekly, along with KFDI/Wichita morning host JJ Hayes' recent kidney donation story.
The Summer 2026 Print Special featuring:
Country Radio Hall
of Famers
Eric Church's Sinners @ 20
ACM Radio Winners & Carter Faith
Troy Tomlinson:
The Interview
2026 ACM Voter's Guide
A quick reference guide to the 2026 ACM Nominees
Inside This Issue:
MC-Yay At Ryman Lunch
Disruption Junction
You Look Like You Love Me
The Day Ahead