A Nashville native, Hubbard has been around Christian music and radio his whole life. You may have seen him around at Momentum events, where he’s volunteered for years. Outside of work, he’s a musician himself, and he lives in Middle Tennessee with his wife and kids.

You can connect with Isaac at isaac@centricitymusic.com or 615-916-0017.

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I’ve turned down that easy yes before. Not because the song was bad. It was just safe in a way that didn’t do anything for the station. I’ve also sat through the follow up calls asking why. That part isn’t fun. But it’s the job.

Barrett Media wrote something a while back that named exactly what I couldn’t quite put into words during those calls. Rigid music testing and focus groups sanitize stations. They strip out the texture that actually builds listener loyalty.

In the article I read, Barrett Media called them chocolate chips. That’s the phrase that stuck with me. The surprise song. The song nobody expected in that slot. The one moment in the hour that breaks the pattern before the listener even realizes they were bored.

You cannot lean on this every week, because I’ve watched programmers take this idea and run it into the ground. If every add is a stretch, your station isn’t distinct anymore, it’s just unpredictable, and unpredictable doesn’t build habit any better than boring does. This works precisely because it’s rare. Listeners can tell the difference between a station that occasionally takes a real swing and one that’s just guessing week to week.

When it lands though, there is nothing safe that touches it. It’s the song somebody texts a friend about. The song that makes a listener say did you hear what they just played, instead of reaching for the next preset on their way to something else.

Play it safe often enough and you get a station that sounds like every other station in the format. Take the right swing at the right moment and you get something people actually notice.

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Bradshaw brings deep, cross-functional human resources experience to the role, including prior experience in the healthcare industry, a highly regulated and people-intensive environment. Throughout her career, she has developed a track record of collaborative leadership across core HR disciplines, including employee and labor relations, benefits administration and strategy, policy development and process improvement, talent management and workforce planning.

Bradshaw is a Georgia native. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders from Middle Tennessee State University and a Master of Theological Studies from Lipscomb University. She is also an ordained minister, wife of a minister, and devoted mother.

“Great ministry starts with great people, and great people need great HR. Tanesha is the perfect fit to lead with both compassion and excellence. I have full confidence in her leadership and her heart for Jesus, which together will help drive our global efforts forward through an effective God-first people strategy.” says K-LOVE CEO Tom Stultz.

Her commitment to serving others extends beyond her professional work. Bradshaw is an active member of multiple service-oriented organizations and is deeply involved in local church ministry, reflecting a lifelong commitment to community and a strong personal alignment with K-LOVE’s faith-based mission of inspiring people to move closer to Jesus.

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Eight-time Dove Award winner Tauren Wells will return to host the Dove Awards for the fourth consecutive year, marking one of the longest hosting runs in the show’s history. This year Wells also serves as an Executive Producer of the show and is a two-time nominee himself, in addition to taking the stage as a performer.

“The Dove Awards are more than just an awards show. The promise of scripture is if two or three people come together that Jesus is in our midst. We know this isn’t about trophies; it’s about elevating the name of Jesus and celebrating those who have done that very well this year. I’m so grateful to be back hosting and I cannot wait to get back on that stage, it’s truly an honor.” said Wells.

Behind the scenes, the creative forces shaping this year’s biggest Christian and Gospel records earned even deeper recognition: Jonathan Smith leads all nominees with 14 nominations, followed by Jacob Sooter with 12 and Steven Furtick with 11. Their work threads through several of the year’s most nominated songs and albums. Alongside them, a new generation is making its own mark: this year’s New Artist of the Year nominees, bodie, Emerson Day, Jamie MacDonald, Megan Woods and SEU Worship, represent some of the fastest-rising voices in the genre.

This year’s theme, “Together For One,” is inspired by Colossians 3:14: “And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”

“Every year, the Dove Awards bring the diverse voices of the Christian music community together to celebrate the God we all serve, and that’s exactly the heart behind this year’s theme, ‘Together For One.’ This year’s class of nominees embodies that spirit, creating life-changing music that continues to unite people across the globe,” said Jackie Patillo, President of the Gospel Music Association.

This year’s nominees were selected by GMA Professional Members from more than 2,800 submitted entries. Final-round voting runs August 7–14, 2026. For the complete list of nominees across all 39 categories, visit doveawards.com.

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From diapers and wipes to bottles, car seats and clothing, the donated items will be distributed through local pregnancy resource centers across the country. These centers provide free ultrasounds, parenting classes, baby supplies, food and other vital services to women and families in need.

This year’s UBS campaign included baby shower events, such as BBQs, and more than 100 drop-off sites hosted in partnership with churches, businesses and local organizations.

Pregnancy centers from coast-to-coast shared stories of the families they serve. One young woman, “Sarah,” came to a pregnancy resource center scared and unsure of what to do next. After receiving compassionate care, prayer and practical support, Sarah chose to move forward with her pregnancy. Today, she and her six-month-old baby girl are thriving.

Stories like Sarah’s are why the Ultimate Baby Shower matters. Through local pregnancy resource centers, families receive practical help, hope and the love of Jesus during some of life’s most difficult moments.

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• WFMV-AM (Columbia, SC)
• WGTS-FM (Washington, DC)
• WJOU-FM (Huntsville, AL)
• WLVU-FM (Nashville, TN)
• WMCA-AM (New York, NY)

Presented annually by the National Association of Broadcasters, the Marconi Awards recognize excellence in radio across the country. Winners will be announced October 20 during the Marconi Radio Awards dinner in New York City, held in conjunction with NAB Show New York. See the full list of nominees HERE.

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“As we celebrate a century of broadcasting, Moody Radio stands at the intersection of a rich history and a dynamic future,” said Wes Ward, vice president of Moody Radio. Moody Radio is the broadcast ministry of Moody Bible Institute, a Christian Bible college founded in 1886 by 19^th century pastor D.L. Moody, and education leader, Emma Dryer. “Moody Radio continues to be an industry leader and a trusted voice in broadcast ministry. When Moody Bible Institute went live on air via Moody Radio it was pioneering new ways to reach wider audiences. We continue in that same spirit today as we seek to reach new and existing audiences with podcasts, social media, apps, websites and other digital channels.”

For the past year, Moody radio has been celebrating a century of broadcasting. In addition to specials such as “52 Names You Should Know” airing weekly across Moody Radio’s network of stations and numerous affiliates, it launched a special web page, “Celebrating 100 Years of Proclaiming the Unstoppable Gospel”, at www.moodyradio.org/100years.

Staff, leadership, and former colleagues of Moody Radio gathered this morning for a special chapel to celebrate and recommission themselves to the future of media ministry for which we all play a role. Additionally, Moody Radio premiered internally The Unstoppable Gospel, a short film telling the rich history of pioneering Christian radio as well as the future related to digital content. Coupled with that, Moody’s publishing division Moody Publishers released This Is Moody Radio which tells the incredible story of Christian broadcasting through the eyes of its pioneers. Written by Kevin Mungons and Phil Shappard, this book is a fast-paced, visual history with hundreds of photos. Readers will quickly grasp Moody Radio’s long commitment to encouraging, uplifting content and community service.

To conclude its 100^th year of broadcasting, an open-house style special event at Moody Radio’s home office on the Chicago campus will be held in the Chapman Center. The Unstoppable Gospel will be shown at that time. This event will take place during Moody Bible Institute’s annual Founder’s Week (Oct. 21 – 23), the largest, longest-running free Bible conference in the nation. As details are finalized, they will be shared via www.moodyradio.org, as well as via Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

For more information about Moody Radio and its centennial celebration, please visit www.moodyradio.org/100years.

For a more in depth look at how Moody Radio was started, please visit www.moodybible.org/news/2026/the-inventors-of-christian-radio.

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The expanded live schedule represents more than a programming change. It marks a significant step in Vida Unida’s growth as the network increases its live weekday presence to serve Spanish-speaking listeners with encouragement, prayer, and hope-filled music throughout the day.

“More live programming means more opportunities to build relationships, encourage listeners, pray with them, share hope, and point people to Jesus,” said Tony Luna. “This is an exciting new chapter for Vida Unida, and we believe the best is yet to come.”

The new weekday lineup will feature:

• Mornings: Rocío Madrid will move from middays to mornings, joining Carlos Manuelle on Vida en laMañana.

• Middays: Coppelia will host middays, bringing a heart for ministry, encouragement, and audience connection to Vida Unida listeners.

• Afternoons: Sadiel Castro will move into afternoons, helping listeners navigate their day with encouragement, faith, and hope.

• Evenings: Cristina Sáenz joins Vida Unida with more than 10 years of television, radio, and digital media experience, bringing faith-centered storytelling to evenings.

With the expanded schedule, Vida Unida will be present in more moments of listeners’ lives. Whether someone is beginning the morning, driving home from work, or winding down at night, Vida Unida will be there with hope filled music, encouragement, and prayer in real time.

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During his tenure, Centricity celebrated numerous Billboard No.1 hits and gold and platinum certifications with artists including Lauren Daigle, Katy Nichole, Jordan Feliz and many others. Also, he helped guide new artist launches and flagship projects that garnered recognition across the industry’s top honors with GRAMMY, K-LOVE Fan Awards and GMA Dove Awards. Lambeth has been a key architect for digital audience-growth strategies that expanded how Centricity’s artists engaged fans, reaching new global audiences and driving billions of streams across the company’s roster.

“I’ve spent my entire career inside Christian music because I believe these songs and artists do something special. They encounter people with the truth of the Gospel in the way and at the time that people need it the most,” said Lambeth.  “At Centricity, I got to help launch artists and build stories around that belief, and I’m so grateful for a decade alongside the talented people there. K-LOVE is where many of these songs and stories meet the most people, and I’m honored to join K-LOVE’s excellent team in working to inspire people to move closer to Jesus.”

“Andrew is an industry leader who brings a brilliant strategic focus to this Ministry,” said Tom Stultz, K-LOVE chief executive officer. “We believe he will help us continue to expand and grow the K-LOVE audience and impact for the cause of Christ. His inside knowledge of the Christian music industry along with his many established contacts position him to make meaningful contributions to this Ministry quickly and in ways that are sustainable for years to come. His passion for helping others draw closer to Jesus makes him an excellent fit for K-LOVE.”

Lambeth has served in leadership in college student ministry and church lay-leadership throughout his adult life. He resides in Columbia, Tennessee, with his wife, Taryn, and their two children. He holds a B.A. degree from the University of Alabama and an MBA degree from the College of William & Mary.

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Congratulations to 88.3 Life FM in Bakersfield for sharing its $17,000 television advertising award with local nonprofits throughout the year, and to WHIF 91.3 Hope FM in Palatka for receiving a $5,000 Community Impact Grant to expand its outreach. These stories are a great reminder of the impact CMB Member Stations are making as they faithfully serve their communities.

To celebrate CMB Digital Day, we’ve released a free collection of professionally captured artist videos that your station can download and use across social media. Featuring artists like Anne Wilson, Megan Woods, and Patrick Mayberry, the collection includes everything from favorite Scriptures to fun behind-the-scenes moments, along with practical tips from Ryan Roach on how to maximize engagement.

Registration is now open for our fall lineup of events, including the all-new CMB Summit, Gold Member Gathering, and CMBU. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your leadership, strengthen your station, or connect with peers across Christian media, each event offers unique opportunities to learn, collaborate, and grow.

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