The ABA funds Arizonasonly broadcast lobbyist at the state legislature, offers station protection programs to guard against government fines,provides free personalized training, and promotes the voice of Arizona broadcasters in Washington to better influencenational regulation. ul.searchbrowse {font-family:'Myriad W01 Regular', sans-serif; color: #676767; margin:0; text-transform: capitalize;} With that, I have some The tour will include a special Texas Takeover run with shows at Lubbocks Buddy Holly Hall, Helotes John T. Floores Country Store, Houstons Heights Theater (two nights) and Fort, Copyright 2020 Cumulus Media / Cumulus Media is an equal opportunity employer / AA. In 1998 the senior class named a pedestrian greenway on the UT campus in honor of Ward and retiring UT president Joseph E. Johnson. "Jim Dick was the silent but powerful voice behind the call letters WIVK, one of America's top performing radio stations for decades, he accomplished what few could attracting life long employees and consistent top ratings in an industry of 'change' being the otherwise constant," George Vavalides said in an e-mail. Jeanne-Marie is now the ExecutiveVice President and General Manager of Skyview Networks, overseeing a team of 100. Bob Kesling was named lead announcer on the Vol Radio Network in 1999. Dave Young, longtime PM Drive host at WIVK 107.7 FM in Knoxville, passed away just after midnight Sunday morning after a long battle with cancer. California native, Elaina D. Smith has become one of the strongest female presences on Country Radio. Cumulus Media Country 107.7 WIVK Knoxville has announced the addition of Nancy Barger to their new morning show hosted by Joey Tack. He spent fourteen years in Knoxville at SummitMedia Rhythmic CHR Hot 104.5 WKHT Knoxville rising from Music Director/nights to PD/afternoons during his tenure. Hear WIVKs artist and special guest interviews, giveaways, funny segments and much more of the great on-air content from East Tennessees Country Leader, WIVK 107.7 FM! Kesling also serves as the host for "Vol Calls", the weekly coaches call-in radio show and the "Big Orange Hotline" during the football season. Prior to being named color analyst for the Vol Radio Network, Bertelkamp had served as the color analyst for Tennessee basketball games broadcast by the Vol Television Network and FOX Sports Net South. Tony and Kris from WIVK have parted ways from the station after five successful years. Play Live. Patrick Menton is co-executive producer. 2023 ACM Radio Award Winners Announced by Lainey Wilson, WebPhone: 480-553-5787. WIVK Besides tuning in on your radio, you can also stream WIVK through your He also was active in the community, founding charities, and a supporter of several others.. Vavalides in his Knoxville Radio History 101 blog lists many of the radio personalities that worked for Dick, including Jim Hess, Claude Tomlinson, Bobby Denton, Kenny Dearstone, Ken Russell, Dave Young, Ed Brantley, Tony Igar, Bob Thomas, Bob Catron, Terry Womack, Paul Lyle, Bob Kesling, Jean Ash, Dan Bell, Mike Hammond, Hallerin Hilton Hill, and Dave Foulk.