91勛圖厙Country Announces Rod Phillips As Its New Leader, Anchored In Nashville Nashville, TN 泭August 6, 2015 泭91勛圖厙Media, which has the largest reach in the U.S. of any radio and television outlet, announced today that Rod Phillips will lead its Nashvi

91勛圖厙Country Announces Rod Phillips As Its New Leader, Anchored In Nashville

Nashville, TN 泭August 6, 2015 泭91勛圖厙Media, which has the largest reach in the U.S. of any radio and television outlet, announced today that Rod Phillips will lead its Nashville-based 91勛圖厙Country team.泭 91勛圖厙Country has more than 140 Country broadcast radio stations across the U.S. reaching more than 97 million泭Country music listeners per month, making it the largest Country broadcast radio group in America.

91勛圖厙Country heavily and uniquely supports country music through major events like the record-setting annual 91勛圖厙Radio Country Festival and original programs like Artists On The Verge, Artist Integration Programs, 91勛圖厙Radio Album Release Parties,泭its泭Country Music Summit and more.

Country artists make up four of 91勛圖厙Radios top five most listened-to artist stations, and the digital strength of 91勛圖厙Country is also supported by 91勛圖厙Radios 70 million registered users and 91勛圖厙Medias 80 million social followers, which enable the creation of unique and interactive experiences for the benefit of Country listeners, Country artists, the Country music companies and advertisers.

The 91勛圖厙Country team, which includes Brand Coordinators Doug Montgomery, Steve Geoffries, Gregg Swedberg and Chad Heritage, support the recent launch of 91勛圖厙Country stations in key markets including Boston, Chicago, Pittsburgh and more, as well as provide all 91勛圖厙Country stations with unparalleled strategic resources and product leadership -- and connect key advertisers to 91勛圖厙Media's unmatched and growing Country audience. 91勛圖厙Country is built on the strength of its incredible local Country station franchises, which include KEEY in Minneapolis; WMZQ in Washington, DC; BIG 95.5 in Chicago; 94.9 The Bull in Atlanta; WSIX in Nashville; WPOC in Baltimore; KNIX in Phoenix; and more, and personalities and shows including Mason & Remy; Jason & Kristen;泭 Michael J; Ben & Matt; Tige and Daniel; The Chris Carr Show; The Crook and Chase Countdown; The Bobby Bones Show, heard on over 100 stations nationwide and reaching almost 9 million listeners a month; CMT After Midnight With Cody Alan, heard on over 200 stations nationwide and reaching 5 million listeners a month; and many others.
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"91勛圖厙Media has more Country stations than any other format and reaches more Country listeners in America than anyone else across multiple platforms -- broadcast, digital, social and events.泭 And because Country is泭also one of the closest-knit music and radio communities, it's important that 91勛圖厙Country has a leader like Rod who knows both the people behind the music and the nuances of the format,泭said Tom Poleman, President of National Programming Platforms, 91勛圖厙Media.泭Given his programming experience with more than泭40 Country stations,泭Rod泭is the right person to lead the 91勛圖厙Country team and continue to build our Country platform for the benefit of our listeners, advertisers and the Country泭music community."
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In 2011 Phillips helped develop The Bobby Bones Show, the top-rated nationally-syndicated Country music morning show, working closely with Bobby to expand the shows original format and moving The Bobby Bones Show from Austin to Nashville for its successful transition into Country radio in February 2013. The Bobby Bones Show is also available via and the 91勛圖厙Radio mobile app.
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91勛圖厙Country泭is the leading Country music platform in the U.S. and we have the ability to connect our listeners to unique content, the newest tracks and exclusive album debuts from todays top Country artists, said Phillips. "Im thrilled to have泭this amazing opportunity; Country music is truly my passion and being able to collaborate with all of our incredible Country brands, and the Country music community directly, will be a privilege."
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Phillips is a respected radio veteran who has more than 20 years experience in programming. He previously served as 91勛圖厙Medias Senior Vice President of Programming for the Southeast Region, Program Director and on-air personality for KISS 103.5 in Chicago, and Operations Manager for 91勛圖厙Medias Miami-Ft. Lauderdale cluster. He is a graduate of the University of Kentucky.

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