Radio Ink: America’s Morning Show, Curb Records, Americana Music Assoc.

Glenn “Qtip” Johnson

Qtip Johnson Joins America’s Morning Show

Cumulus announces that America’s Morning Show hosted by Blair Garner has signed on new Executive Producer Glenn “Qtip” Johnson. He takes the producing reins starting June 15.

Johnson most recently hosted mornings on WCYQ/Q100 Country in Knoxville, Tenn. for Scripps Broadcasting. Prior to that, he was morning host (as “Qtip”) for Cumulus Top 40 station WABD in Mobile, Ala. He also hosted the morning show for Dittman Broadcasting’s WABB in Mobile.

Americana Airplay Chart

Nash Country Weekly is now publishing the Americana Airplay Chart in its magazine. The Americana Airplay Chart sits prominently on the weekly chart’s page, alongside Billboard’s Top 10 Country albums and singles and the Top 10 CMT and GAC videos.

“We are excited to have our chart included in the premiere edition of Nash Country Weekly,” said Jed Hilly, Executive Director of the Americana Music Association. “It’s a fantastic contrast to the mainstream commercial names you will see on other charts. The Americana Airplay Chart represents a diverse array of American roots music styles and is probably the only chart where country music enthusiasts can find Ray Wylie Hubbard, The Mavericks, Dwight Yoakam, Asleep at the Wheel celebrating the music of Bob Wills, and Eilen Jewell all on the same page.”

Nathan Cruise

Curb Hires Cruise

Curb Records announces that Nathan Cruise will join the Promotion Department on Monday, June 15, overseeing responsibilities in the Southeast.

“I can’t tell you how thrilled I am to be back at Curb!” exclaimed Cruise. “I am such a fan of the artists and staff at the label and look forward to being a part of their success! Big time thanks to Ryan [Dokke] and Taylor [Childress] for this opportunity!”

Ryan Dokke, VP of Country Promotion added, “Through his years in radio promotion, Nathan has proven himself time and time again to be a professional at bringing great ideas and excitement about country music to our radio friends. We are extremely excited to add him to our team.”

Concurrently, Annie Sandor, who previously handled the SE, will assume NE regional duties. Cruise can be reached at NCruise@curb.com or 615-496-6356.