Regional News

Hurricane Hits Atlanta

Veteran radio programmer and air personality David Glenn “Hurricane Dave” Smith will relocate to Atlanta from Dallas in July to take over the vacant spot at Radio One Atlanta operations for Urban WHTA-FM (Hot 107.9). Previously the executive producer for syndicated ABC Radio Networks—now Citadel Media– “The Ride with Doug and DeDe,”... [Read more of this review]

BMI Unsigned Showcase Returns to Atlanta

DJ Khaled will host BMI’s 12th Annual Unsigned Urban Showcase in Atlanta at Club E.S.S.O. on April 23rd. Nas, Trey Songz and Novel will perform at this showcase that will feature four finalists competing in front of a panel of music industry heavyweights including singer/songwriter Dallas Austin (Madonna, TLC); Capitol Records Senior Vice President,... [Read more of this review]

The Streetz102.9 of Atlanta Silent

The on air and online stream from low power urban hip-hop FM Streetz 102.9 (www.streetz1029.com) was short-lived. Reportedly, Radio One had an injunction issued which shut the operation down. Former Radio One VP Steve Hegwood, who was reportedly involved with premature launch, still has abut three months to go on his non-compete clause before he is... [Read more of this review]

Tom Joyner Back In Chicago

The immediate fallout over the replacement of  “The Tom Joyner Show” with the “Steve Harvey Show” on Clear Channel urban AC WVAZ-FM (V103) radio has been less that positive.  Listeners have been e-mailing the station in great numbers voicing their disappointment.  Most see Steve Harvey as not having an adult show, saying that his show appeals... [Read more of this review]

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