A Monday Webcast set for Noon (Eastern) is when we'll be getting the details of Farm Aid 25. The webcast features co-founders Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp. This year's theme is Growing Hope for America.

2010 marks the 25th Anniversary of Farm Aid, which has, so far, raised over $37-million to support programs for the Family Farmer.

At the Monday Webcast, we'll learn all about this year's Farm Aid Concert, set for October 2nd in Milwaukee.

It's been a crazy ride for WWNU-New 92/Columbia, SC and at Noon tomorrow (7/30), that ride takes a new course as the station drops COUNTRY and gives AC a try.

The Class C3 FM, licensed to Irmo, SC--about 20-miles west of Columbia, shoots out 15,000-watts at 427-feet above average terrain, which is only enough to cover about 75% of the Columbia metro with a primary signal.

Nonetheless, the station has made valiant efforts to win, including enticing market veteran Ed James, who'd spent a decade with crosstown 97.5 WCOS, to join them as Ops Manager last October.

Ed is now actively looking for his next assignment. Reach him at 803.634.5470 or this email address.

To make sure you don't miss anything, check the AllAboutCountry Calendar each day.

Here you'll find a listing of events of interest to COUNTRY Radio and COUNTRY Music, including Album Release dates, Industry events and major Station events.

To have your event included in the AllAboutCountry Calendar, send plenty of info, including websites and contact info to Editor@AllAboutCountry.com.

The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) begins their quest for the best songs in the NSAI Song Contest Presented by CMT.

The Grand Prize winner receives an exclusive mentoring session with Darius Rucker. It all begins Sunday (8/1) and concludes October 31st.

NSAI Exec Director Bart Herbison says, "Through the years, the NSAI Song Contest has been a vehicle to let our organization discover some amazing new talent. Many of the winners have gone on to sign professional songwriting or artist deals. While many of the new talents were not the winners, they were discovered throughout the judging process."

For more info and to get started, click here.

97.9 WKKW/Morgantown, WV PD/Morning Show Host Big John Bowen reports that their annual Biker Rally attracted upwards of 70,000 for their big MountainFest last weekend.

Pictured: The WKKW Hog Trough...where all the action took place.

On-stage was the Charlie Daniels Band, Trailer Choir, CCR-Credence Clearwater Revisited and the George Shingleton Band.

The annual Rally is a fundraiser for local charities. Big John has more pics to share. Click here to see 'em.

Be sure to visit the AllAboutCountry Air Talent Section every day to sample some of the best shows in COUNTRY Radio.

The AllAboutCountry Air Talent Section, listed in the upper left menu on your screen (Under Look It Up), is where you'll find telescoped airchecks--not demos--of actual shows now on the air in markets all across the nation. We're constantly adding to the shows we feature, so be sure you click on it every time you visit AllAboutCountry.

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Longtime pilot Aaron Tippin will put both his piloting skills and singing talents to work in the Commemorative Air Force's Red, White & Loud Tour launching this week.

The tour features the world's most-famous War Bird, the Boeing B29 Superfortress, affectionately named Fifi by her WWII Crew. To see Fifi, click here.

The first stop is the Colorado Sport International Air Show at the Rocky Mountain Regional Airport near Denver.

And yes, once checked-out, Aaron will co-pilot the craft to each show.

For over a decade, AllAboutCountry has been providing COUNTRY Radio and the COUNTRY music industries with the latest developments in our industries. Now we're taking it one-step farther:

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Jimmy Wayne, has, for all intents and purposes, reached his end goal--Phoenix.

He tells us, “This has been one of the most challenging, and at the same time rewarding experiences of my life. I know that might sound strange, but it’s true. This journey has made me think back on the childhood I had – there were many nights I didn’t know where I would sleep, and had no idea if I’d have any food.

"Even today, there are kids out there facing the same problems—nowhere to go, no one to care for them. It’s just amazing that, in this country, child homelessness and hunger are still issues."

His Meet Me Halfway campaign arrives in the Phoenix area Saturday (7/31) with some big festivities planned.

One last thought from Jimmy: "If this walk has helped even one child find a permanent home with a caring family, it’s been worth every step. And if me doing it all over again would help another, I’m ready.”

For more info on the final days of Jimmy's long trek, click here.

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