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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (December 3, 2015) -- Fast-rising syndicated online series, "The Pickup," has just been added to Midwest Communications' country brand. Fans can now enjoy the series via the powerhouse media company's 16 country websites, including seven DUKE FM stations and nine contemporary country stations.
"In our never-ending search to deliver content, 'The Pickup' arrived at our doorstep, with excellent content for our websites delivering up-close and personal access to the country stars we know and love," says Jeff McCarthy, VP Programming, Midwest Communications, Inc. "It is a terrific show and a perfect fit for our stations," adds Tom Baldrica, Corporate Country Brand Strategist, Midwest Communications. "This is a natural step in our continuing commitment to country music."
Their affiliation starts with a bang, as the latest info-packed episode of "The Pickup" includes a sit-down interview with country legend Dolly Parton, a visit with Joe Nichols in his tour bus and chat with Exile about their new book "50 Years of Exile." The episode also delivers news about Kenny Rogers, Tracy Lawrence, Jennifer Nettles, Jake Owen and country artist triumphs at the American Music Awards.
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In less than a year, "The Pickup" has expanded its online presence dramatically among country music fans by taking viewers behind the scenes at television tapings, concerts, festivals and special events, reporting breaking news and creating fun features involving the stars of country music. New episodes can be viewed on the 1st and 15th of every month on major broadcasters' websites, various online media sites and Sky TV's CM&T program.
Previous episodes of "The Pickup" have covered opening day at the George Jones Museum, memorable moments from the Country Music Hall of Fame's most recent induction ceremony, CMA Music Awards 2015, a visit behind the scenes at "Larry's Country Diner," an all-star Halloween costume contest, a country legends concert at famed Nashville venue The Wildhorse, a pro water-slide adventure with Bucky Covington at Nashville Shores, a candid conversation with Thompson Square and much more.
If your station/outlet would like to carry "The Pickup," or you would like coverage of your event/artist, contact Adam Wurtzel via email: wurtzel.adam@gmail.com.
ABOUT "THE PICKUP":
Launching in 2015, "The Pickup" is a syndicated video segment, which can be seen on the websites of various broadcasters across the country (Nash Icon, HankFM, Midwest Communications, etc.), online blogs and the U.K.'s SKY Television. Hosted and produced by Adam Wurtzel, "The Pickup" highlights today's stars and classic country artists making news today. Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, the late Jim Ed Brown, Alabama, Tanya Tucker, the Oak Ridge Boys and many other giants of classic country have already been featured. New episodes are posted on the 1st and 15th of each month.
ABOUT MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS:
Midwest Communications is privately owned by the Wright family with 72 radio properties located in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee and Wisconsin. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Midwest Communications was founded in 1958 and has grown to its current status under the direction of CEO Duke Wright.
ABOUT "THE PICKUP" HOST ADAM WURTZEL:
Born in Long Island, New York, Adam Wurtzel pursued his lifelong love for television at Eastern Connecticut State University, where he won a BEA Award for Best Student Production as creator and host of the program "Eastern Expedition" in 2006. He broke into national media as co-host of Game Show Network's "GSN Live" in 2009. Subsequently he served as backstage correspondent for CBS's "The Early Show." In 2012 Wurtzel moved to Nashville and made his Music City on-air debut on NBC affiliate WSMV-TV. He appeared regularly on the nationally syndicated "Better Show" from 2012-14. In addition to hosting "The Pickup," Wurtzel has been a producer on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest" for the past six years.
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