December 1, 2010



» It's A Rate Day To Be Alive: Here is the first of four days of Arbitron November PPM figures for the period of Oct. 4-Nov. 10. Listed by metro size, all figures are persons 6+, Monday-Sunday, 6am-midnight, with rankings in parentheses. Got a story that reveals more than the overall numbers? Email us here. A full report covering all markets, including cume figures and rankers, will appear in next Monday's Country Aircheck Weekly (12/6).
  • Los Angeles: Mt. Wilson's KKGO improved 1.6-1.8 (24t-22t) to its best book since June. After a four-month cume skid to a PPM low last month, Go Country's audience rebounded 9.5% (26-26). A year ago, the station earned a 2.3 (20t).
  • Chicago: CBS Radio's WUSN shifted 3.8-3.7 (7t-7t), off of a 4.2 (6) last November. Cume was down 3.9% (13-13). PD Buddy Scott tells Country Aircheck, "Among women 25-54, US99 is tied for third behind mainstream pop and Urban stations, and ranks No. 8 with adults 25-54."
  • San Francisco: In a month dominated by the Giants' World Series frenzy, Entercom's KBWF slipped 1.6-1.4 (24-25t), down from a 2.1 (19t) 12 months back. However, the Wolf's cume did increase 0.5% from last month's PPM-low (25-27). Empire's KRTY/San Jose moved 1.0-0.9 (28-30t), compared to a 1.1 (27t) in Nov. '09. Its reach decreased 8.1% (31-32).
  • Dallas: Cumulus' KPLX gained 4.8-5.2 (4-4), matching its September results, close to its 5.4 (2) from a year ago and ahead of Nov. '08's 4.7. The Wolf recaptured the flag as America's most-heard Country station, with its cume up 4.9% (5-4). Citadel's KSCS was down for the third straight month and tied its PPM low, 3.3-3.1 (13-11t). Its cume declined 4.7% (15-15). Last November, 'SCS had a 4.0 (7), just as it did the prior year.
  • Houston: In its best book since October 2008, Cox's KKBQ jumped 3.8-4.6 (12-7), easily beating Nov. '09's 3.7 (11t), and retaking the format lead. It was the station's best November since PPM began here in '07. 'KBQ posted its most cume since Feb. '08, up 5.1% (8-7). PD Johnny Chiang tells Country Aircheck, "Among adults 25-54, KKBQ grew 4.3-5.2 (8t-7) and with 18-49s, we gained 4.4-5.3 (9-6)." CBS Radio's KILT-FM fell 3.9-3.1 (11-16), down from a 3.5 (13) a year ago. Its cume decreased 7.0% (9-12). Cox's Classic Country KTHT slipped 1.9-1.7 (22-22), with its reach down 7.7% (20-22). 'THT posted a 2.2 (19) 12 months back.
  • Atlanta: Citadel's WKHX declined 5.6-5.2 (5-5), tying its September numbers. Its cume was down 4.2% (9-11). In Nov. '09, 'KHX had a 5.7 (3t). Clear Channel's WUBL saw its streak of nine consecutive improvements snapped, dipping from a record 4.9-4.6 (7-9). Its reach decreased 1.8% (12-12). Twelve months ago, The Bull turned in a 3.5 (14), following a PPM-low 1.8 (22) in Nov. '08.
  • Philadelphia: Beasley's WXTU declined 4.5-4.3 (6-7), but topped Nov. '09's 4.0 (9t) and turned in its best November in three years. Its audience added 0.5% (15-14).
  • Washington: CC's WMZQ eased 3.8-3.6 (9-10t), matching its ratings from a year ago (12t), and a tenth better than Nov. 2008. 'MZQ's cume was up 6.3% (14-13).
  • Riverside: In its best November since PPM arrived here in '08, CBS Radio's KFRG held steady at a 4.5 (6-5t), registering its best share rank since April, and surpassing Nov. '09's 3.7 (8). Its audience gained 6.0% (8-7). Mt. Wilson's KKGO dipped 1.4-1.2 (27t-30t), with its cume up 0.2% (24-27). Last November, Go Country had a 1.7 (23t).
  • San Jose: Empire's KRTY declined for its fourth straight month, 3.6-2.9 (13-14) to its lowest 6+ since July '09. Its cume fell 7.9% (18-19). A year ago, 'RTY had a 3.8 (9).
  • Middlesex: In its second PPM since moving to a competitive signal, Press' WKMK/Monmouth nearly doubled, 0.9-1.7 (30-25). Its cume jumped 21.9% to 96,400 (29-24). The station also improved in New York, rising from a 0.2-0.3, the highest PPM 6+ any Country station has ever generated in Gotham, reaching 230,600 (48-49), up 10.7%.




» Face Booked: As we reported this morning via Twitter and Facebook, the CRS 2011 New Faces are The Band Perry, Lee Brice, Easton Corbin, Jerrod Niemann and Josh Thompson. They'll perform during March 4's New Faces Of Country Music Show, during which the CRB-Country Aircheck Awards will also be presented. First-round nominations for the 28 categories including "New Face Of Country Professional" are open through Dec. 10 here. Register here.


» In Case You Missed It: As we reported in today's Breaking News, Veteran label exec Tom Baldrica has been named President of Average Joes Entertainment. Baldrica left Sony Music Nashville this summer after 17 years (BN 7/29), serving most recently as VP/Marketing. Congratulate him here or at 615-733-9983.


» Hot Air: Sony/Nashville Dir./Syndication & Satellite Radio Maurice Miner may be leaving the label (CAT 11/30), but word is he won't be far from at least one top Sony artist – Alan Jackson. No one will confirm, but when his stint at Sony is up, look for Miner to surface at Nancy Russell's Co-Op management company handling marketing and radio.


» Cash Out In Tulsa: Cox's KWEN/Tulsa Cash & Carey morning show co-host Kelley Cash left the station Monday (11/29) after 11 years. Jim Carey remains, along with part-timer Rebecca Bennett filling in as co-host. OM Steve Hunter is currently seeking a replacement who is also a social media expert. Send resumes and airchecks here.


» Pesto And Other Saucy Ways To Get Hired: Former WXCL/Peoria, IL personality Mike Pesto is renewing his pledge (CAT 3/16) to donate his first month's pay and $1,000 to St. Jude Children's Hospital or Children's Miracle Network on behalf of the station that hires him. We not only applaud his commitment to the cause (and to getting hired), we also take this opportunity to point out there are less expansive ways to get your name out to prospective employers. Like our annual Seek & Employ directory, published in the last Country Aircheck Weekly of the year. So, all prospective employers, contact Pesto pronto at 309-363-5870 or here, and all prospective employees, drop us your contact info and recent work history here, it's free.


» Playing The Nickel Offense: In another positive sign for radio, BIA/Kelsey has estimated that the industry will see revenues increase this year 5% to $14.0 billion. After suffering the lowest revenues last year in the modern era ($13.3 billion), the company predicts radio will continue to improve, but the business will take five years to approach its $16.5 billion in sales of 2008 by generating $14.5 billion in 2011, $15.2 billion in 2012, $15.8 in 2013 and $16.4 billion in 2014.


» Last-Minute Additions: Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan and The Band Perry will perform, and Jennette McCurdy, Jerrod Niemann, Lee Ann Womack, Jaron And The Long Road To Love, The Big Bang Theory's Kaley Cuoco, Entertainment Tonight's Nancy O'Dell and motocross champion Travis Pastrana will present during the inaugural American Country Awards. The Trace Adkins-hosted ACAs premiere Monday (12/6) live from Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena at 8pm ET on FOX-TV.


» Pack My Bags And Never Look Back: Love And Theft's Brian Bandas is leaving the group in 2011 to pursue other creative projects. Their last date as a trio is WGH-FM's/Norfolk's New Year's Eve concert at 97.3 The Eagles' Nest Rockin' Country Bar. Eric Gunderson and Stephen Barker Liles will continue Love And Theft as a duo.


» NeedToSpeak: Pop rock group Needtobreathe will support Taylor Swift on the North American leg of the Taylor Swift Speak Now World Tour 2011 beginning May 27 in Omaha. Find out more about the band here.




» Word To Your Grace: Word/Warner Bros.' Point Of Grace will embark on the Home For The Holidays tour beginning tomorrow (12/2) in Eden Prairie, MN. Complete list of dates here.


» iPhone Update: Sandbox Entertainment, Jason Owen's management company (Breaking News 8/25), is now located at 54 Music Square East, Suite 200, Nashville, TN 37203; phone 615-915-5454.


» Life Note: Our condolences to RCA's Norbert Nix and family on the passing of his father, The Honorable Judge Edmund A. Nix this morning. Visitation will be held Sunday afternoon (12/5) at The Blaschke Funeral Home in La Crosse, WI and funeral services will be held Monday morning (12/6) at Blessed Sacrament Parish, also in La Crosse.


» Country Aircheck Today Top 5: Here are the Top 5 songs for Nov. 30:
  1. RASCAL FLATTS/Why Wait (Big Machine) 2160 points
  2. BAND PERRY/If I Die Young (Republic Nashville) 2034 points
  3. ZAC BROWN BAND f/ALAN JACKSON/As She's Walking Away (Southern Ground/Atlantic/BPG) 1973 points
  4. REBA/Turn On The Radio (Starstruck/Valory) 1805 points
  5. JASON ALDEAN/My Kinda Party (BBR) 1776 points

All airplay data is from Mediabase 24/7.


» Country Aircheck Today Top 5 Downloads: Here are Play MPE's Top 5 for Nov. 30:

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  1. ALABAMA/Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way (Valory)
  2. RANDY MONTANA/1,000 Faces (Mercury)
  3. BRAD PAISLEY/This Is Country Music (Radio Edit) (Arista)
  4. STEEL MAGNOLIA/Last Night Again (Big Machine)
  5. DARIUS RUCKER/Candy Cane Christmas (Capitol)


» Tomorrow's Birthdays (12/1): Tom Hanrahan.


» Tube Check Tonight (12/1): Darius Rucker, Tonight Show With Jay Leno (NBC); Keith Urban, Keith Urban: Halftime In Real Time (re-air) (GAC); Taylor Swift, E! Entertainment Special: Taylor Swift; Miranda Lambert, The Grammy Nominations Concert Live! (CBS).

Tube Check Tomorrow (12/2): Darius Rucker, Jimmy Kimmel Live (ABC).




» Stars Tonight: Capitol's Lady Antebellum accepts CMT Artist Of The Year trophies from Republic's Martina McBride during last night's invitation-only taping of the 90-minute special. Capitol's Darius Rucker and British singer/songwriter Adele performed "Need You Now" in celebration of the group during the event, which also featured musical tributes to honorees Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Taylor Swift and Zac Brown Band. CMT Artists Of The Year premieres Friday (12/3) at 8pm ET. Pictured (l-r) are Lady A's Charles Kelley, McBride, and Lady A's Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood.


» Lean On Me: Better Angels/Ride's David Adam Byrnes offers his shoulder to WRBT/Harrisburg's JT Bosch during a radio tour stop for his single "Sweet Distraction". Pictured (l-r) are WRBT's Newman, Byrnes and Bosch.


» We're With The Band, Eh!: Republic Nashville's The Band Perry brave The Great White North during a visit with Canadian radio station CJKX/Oshawa, ON. Pictured (l-r) are TBP's Reid and Kimberly Perry, CJKX's morning show hosts Ellis and Archer and the band's Neil Perry.




 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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