All Access Names New Nashville Editor

R.J. Curtis (top) and Jim Asker (bottom).

All Access/Nashville Editor Jim Asker has resigned from his post, with Country Aircheck VP/Country R.J. Curtis filling the vacated position beginning Monday, May 20. All Access’ online community covers the music and radio industry across various music genres, including country, contemporary Christian, alternative, rock, Top 40 and other genres.

Asker and Curtis will work together in a transitional role over the next four weeks.

All Access co-Founder, President & Publisher Joel Denver says, “I am truly sorry to see my dear friend and colleague Jim Asker move on after starting our Nashville office some 12 years ago. This began as a discussion several months back, and after chatting with several very qualified candidates, has culminated with choosing R.J. Curtis, who Jim and I both feel is the right person for this role as All Access/Nashville Editor as he has a terrific background in Country radio and the Country music industry.”

“12 years at All Access,” says Asker, “It’s really hard to wrap myself around that sometimes. I came to All Access after leaving radio and Joel and (co-Founder VP/CFO) Ria Denver didn’t have a Nashville office yet. Back then a good portion of the Nashville music community, did not have All Access on their ‘radar’ yet. I am proud of what we accomplished here and have really enjoyed working with Joel and Ria and the entire All Access staff. Joel and Ria have become like family to me, and we have been through a lot together. I’m going to really miss everyone.”

Curtis’ career includes time in radio at KZLA/Los Angeles,  KNIX/Phoenix and KKYX/San Antonio. He also served as the R&R Country Editor, a past CRS President, and the current CRS VP. Curtis worked as the Midwest Director of Promotion at Arista Nashville before joining radio publication Country Aircheck.

Curtis says, “I’m honored and flattered at the invitation from Joel and Ria to join the All Access family. My goal is to build on the already successful Country brand Jim Asker has created in the Nashville community, utilizing the experience and relationships established during my career in radio, records and trade publications. Radio still excites me every day and I will always draw inspiration from the music, artists and label partners in our format. I also need to express my appreciation to Lon Helton, Chuck Aly and the entire Country Aircheck team for allowing me to be part of their credible and respected industry publication for the past two-and-a-half years, which have been a period of professional discovery and growth that will forever benefit me.”

R.J. Curtis can be reached at rj.locurto@gmail.com.