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Manna Hat 2022 Auction

Posted on: December 6th, 2022 by brent

The 2022 Manna Hat is a beautiful Resistol – George Strait 7 5/8ths

Congrats to Larry and Shotzi Clemons who won this years hat with a bid of $1025 (they are donating $1500), all of which will go to Manna Food Pantries.

Manna Food Pantries began serving the hungry on January 3, 1983, then known as Manna Food Bank. Since then Manna have served over half a million people in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties in Florida, from Century to Navarre. Manna has given out over 9,000 tons of food to hungry families in our communities. In the last year alone, Manna has served about 23,000 individuals in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties.Manna Food Pantries is a private, not-for-profit corporation dedicated to alleviating hunger in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties of Northwest Florida. Manna is nonsectarian, community focused, volunteer supported and committed to the philosophy, “waste not, want not.” Manna believes that every person has a right to live free from hunger and that every person is to be treated with respect and dignity.

This year the need is particularly great. Please know that 100% of the proceeds this auction raises will go to Manna Food Pantries of Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties so that those in need in Pensacola, Pace, Milton and the surrounding areas can continue to be taken care of.

Thank you to Pensacola Boot Store for generously providing the 2022 Manna Hat.

Who’s Autograph is on the Hat?
I will send you a signed certificate saying these are 100% Authentic Signatures.

Artist	Date/Location	Location on the Hat
Riley Green	March 12, 2022 – The Wharf	Rear Bill
LoCash	March 20, 2022 – Juana’s Pagodas	Front Bill
Ingrid Andress	March 20, 2022 – Juana’s Pagodas	Right Front Bill
Cody Johnson	March 26, 2022 – The Wharf	Rear Bill
Justin Moore	April 22, 2022 – Pensacola Bay Center	Left Bill
Granger Smith	April 22, 2022 – Pensacola Bay Center	Left Bill
Russel Dickerson	May 14, 2022 – The Wharf	Right Bill
Tim McGraw	May 14, 2022 – The Wharf	Left Front Bill
Carly Pearce	May 19, 2022 – The Wharf	Left Bill
Kenny Chesney	May 19, 2022 – The Wharf	Front Stack
Ernest	July 2, 2022 – The Wharf	Rear Stack
Hardy	July 2, 2022 – The Wharf	Rear Stack
Morgan Wallen	July 2, 2022 – The Wharf	Rear Stack
Keith Urban	August 6, 2022 – The Wharf	Front Bill
Michael Ray	August 11, 2022 – Pensacola Bay Center	Right Stack
Jackson Dean	August 11, 2022 – Pensacola Bay Center	Rear Stack
Lee Brice	August 11, 2022 – Pensacola Bay Center	Right Front Stack
Joe Nichols	October 24, 2022 – Pensacola Interstate Fair	Right Dimple
Parmalee	October 29, 2022 – Pensacola Interstate Fair	Left Dimple
Conner Smith	November 13, 2022 – Miracle on Palafox	Left Rear Bill
Elvie Shane	November 13, 2022 – Miracle on Palafox	Rear Right Stack
Easton Corbin	November 13, 2022 – Miracle on Palafox	Left Rear Bill

Brent and Mel got some GREAT CMA news – October 10, 2022

Posted on: October 10th, 2022 by brent

Cat Country Cares for Kids Radiothon Raises Over $132,000 for Studer Family Children’s Hospital

Posted on: July 9th, 2022 by brent

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Cat Country98.7 and Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart, a proud member of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, raised more than $132,763 during the station’s Cat Country Cares For Kids Radiothon, presented by Wind Creek Atmore. The annual event at Cordova Mall raised funds for a new neonatal transport vehicle.

Cat Country Cares for Kids Radiothon was hosted by Cat Country 98.7 and WEAR ABC 3 News Pensacola host Sue Straughn as well as NewsRadio 92.3 & ESPN Pensacola.

The event provided listeners with the opportunity to hear from children and their parents about the high-quality care and recovery they received at Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart, which serves the Gulf Coast. Funds raised during the one-day broadcast completed the campaign to purchase a new Neonatal Transport Vehicle for Studer Family Children’s Hospital. This vehicle is equipped with a specialized incubator capable of delivering a level of quality care comparable to what a child would receive inside our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Morning show co-host Brent Lane said, “The Neonatal Transport Unit is vital to our community. To accomplish the goal of paying off the transport unit is such a blessing. The NICU at the Studer Family Children’s Hospital is a standout for care in the Southeast. Cat Country 98.7
was proud to join Channel 3, NewsRadio 92.3, and ESPN Pensacola to help tell the story of why this hospital impacts so many lives and how it continues to make this community better.”

Co-host Mel McCrae adds, “It’s an honor to play a small part in helping to raise funds for this equipment that will help so many families in our community. It’s always remarkable to see the outpouring of love and support from so many businesses and individuals each year.”

“We are grateful for the dedication and support of our media partners, volunteers, and Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation team members,” said Adrienne Maygarden, president of Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation. “And, we are overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from our community who embrace our mission and join us in ensuring the highest level of neonatal care is available to local families throughout the communities we serve – keeping families close to home and their support systems.” Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, such as Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart, are on the frontlines when it comes to protecting the health of future generations, but they can’t do it alone. Changing the health of even one child or family creates a ripple effect felt by communities for years to come. “The COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on children has demonstrated the value of having a hospital dedicated to pediatrics,” said Will Condon, president of Studer Family Children’s Hospital. “The disease has hospitalized children at all ages — from two weeks old to 17 years old. It’s never been more important to have specialized pediatric care in our region, and never more important to have the community’s support for our healing Mission.”

Since 1983, CMN Hospitals has raised more than $7 billion in unrestricted funds for 170 children’s hospitals across the United States and Canada. About the Studer Family Children’s Hospital The Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart serves as the only children’s hospital in Northwest Florida. The Children’s Hospital offers a wide range of children’s medical care, from a pediatric emergency room and neonatal intensive care unit to a medical staff of more than 120 board-certified physicians across 30 pediatric specialties. The Children’s Hospital provides quality, compassionate care to children, regardless of their parents’ ability to pay.

For more information, visit studerfamilychildrenshospital.com.

Cat Country 98.7 and Brent Lane Nominated for an 2022 ACM Award

Posted on: January 24th, 2022 by brent

ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC® ANNOUNCES

NOMINEES FOR RADIO AWARDS CATEGORIES FOR THE

57^TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS™

The 57^th Academy of Country Music Awards will take place Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas and will stream live on Prime Video in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, marking the first time a major awards show has livestreamed exclusively. The live show will give fans in Las Vegas and around the world a nonstop party to celebrate Country Music’s biggest stars. Tickets are available to purchase now at Ticketmaster.

The full list of 57^th ACM Awards nominations will be announced in the coming weeks, as will talent bookings for the show itself, including hosts, performers, and presenters.

57^th ACM Radio Awards nominees are:

ON-AIR PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR – SMALL MARKET

Adam & Jen in the Morning – Adam Lamberd, Jen LittleKIOK-FM Kennewick, WA
Liz and Scotty in the Morning – Liz DelGrosso and Scotty CoxKCLR-FM Columbia, MO
Morning Wake-Up Call With Dave Daniels – Dave DanielsKHAY-FM Ventura, CA
The Cat Pak Morning Show – Brent LaneWYCT-FM Pensacola, FL
The Philip Gibbons Show – Philip GibbonsWGSQ-FM Cookeville, TN

RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR – SMALL MARKET

KCLR-FM Columbia, MO
KHAY-FM Ventura, CA
WXBQ-FM Bristol, VA
WXFL-FM Florence, AL
WYCT-FM Pensacola, FL

About the Academy of Country Music Awards™

The 57th Academy of Country Music Awards™ is dedicated to honoring and showcasing the biggest names and emerging talent in country music and will feature exciting performances, unprecedented collaborations, surprising moments and more with a show so big, only a stadium can hold it. The 57^th ACM Awards are looking toward the future with a historic, first of its kind partnership with Amazon Prime Video, making history as the first major awards show to livestream exclusively, LIVE from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Monday, March 7, 2022. Tickets for the Awards are available to purchase now at Ticketmaster.

Manna Hat 2020-2021 Auction

Posted on: December 11th, 2021 by brent

The 2020-2021 Manna Hat is a beautiful Resistol – George Strait 7 3/8ths

Congrats to Larry and Shotzi Clemons who won this years hat with a bid of $1300, all of which will go to Manna Food Pantries.

Thank you to Pensacola Boot Store for generously providing the 2020-2021 Manna Hat.

Who’s Autograph is on the Hat?
I will send you a signed certificate saying these are 100% Authentic Signatures.

Artist	Date/Location	Location on the Hat
Parmalee	March 13, 2020 – Wild Gregs	Left Rear Bill
Jimmie Allen	November 12, 2020 – Wild Gregs	Rear Bill
Riley Green	May 28, 2021 – The Wharf	Right Rear Bill
Luke Combs	July 2, 2021 – The Wharf	Front Bill
Brantley Gilbert	July 17, 2021 – The Wharf	Left Bill
Caylee Hammack	July 31, 2021 – The Wharf	Right Bill
Dylan Scott	July 31, 2021 – The Wharf	Right Front Bill
Luke Bryan	July 31, 2021 – The Wharf	Left Front Bill
Gabby Barrett	August 13, 2021 – The Wharf	Left Bill
Thomas Rhett	August 13, 2021 – The Wharf	Front Stack
Carly Pearce	August 19, 2021 – The Wharf	Right Bill
Niko Moon	August 19, 2021 – The Wharf	Right Bill
Tenille Arts	August 19, 2021 – The Wharf	Right Front Bill
Lady A	August 19, 2021 – The Wharf	Right Front Stack
Elvie Shane	October 9, 2021 – The Wharf	Right Dimple
Rodney Atkins	October 30, 2021-Pensacola Fair	Left Dimple
Hardy	October 31, 2021 – The Wharf	Right Front Bill
John Morgan	October 31, 2021 – The Wharf	Left Stack
Jason Aldean	October 31, 2021 – The Wharf	Rear Stack
Mitchell Tenpenny	November 6, 2021 – Wild Gregs	Rear Right Stack
Jon Langston	November 12, 2021 – Wild Gregs	Rear Left Stack
Kip Moore	November 13, 2021 – The Port, Alabama	Left Bill
Larry Fleet	November 14, 2021 – Miracle on Palafox	Right Stack
Ray Fulcher	November 14, 2021 – Miracle on Palafox	Right Stack

Cat Country Cares Radiothon 2021 Raises over $76,000

Posted on: July 20th, 2021 by brent

Cat Country 98.7 Raises Over $76,000 for Studer Family Children’s Hospital, a member of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

Pensacola, FL (September 2, 2021) – Cat Country 98.7 and Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart, a proud member of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, raised more than $76,000 during the station’s Cat Country Cares For Kids Radiothon, presented by Wind Creek Atmore. The annual event at Cordova Mall raised funds for a new neonatal transport vehicle.

Cat Country Cares for Kids Radiothon was hosted by radio personality, Brent Lane and WEAR ABC 3 News, Pensacola host, Sue Straughn as well as NewsRadio 92.3 & ESPN Pensacola. The event provided listeners with the opportunity to hear from children and their parents about the high-quality care and recovery they received at Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart, which serves the Gulf Coast.

Morning show host Brent Lane said, “The Neonatal Transport Unit is an important part of the overall service to the community that makes up Studer Family Children’s Hospital. Cat Country 98.7 was proud to join WEAR ABC 3 News, NewsRadio 92.3, and ESPN Pensacola to help tell the story of why this hospital impacts so many lives and how it continues to make this community better.”

“We are fortunate to have such great community partners working alongside a community who cares deeply for others,” said Carol Carlan, president of Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation. “We thank all those who have given generously of their resources, time and talents. You always come through when we need you the most!

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, such as Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart are on the frontlines when it comes to protecting the health of future generations, but they can’t do it alone. Changing the health of even one child or family creates a ripple effect felt by communities for years to come.

“The COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on children has demonstrated the value of having a hospital dedicated to pediatrics,” said Will Condon, president of Studer Family Children’s Hospital. “The disease has hospitalized children at all ages — from two weeks old to 17 years old. It’s never been more important to have speciallized pediatric care in our region, and never more important to have the community’s support for our healing Mission.”

Since 1983, CMN Hospitals has raised more than $7 billion in unrestricted funds for 170 children’s hospitals across the United States and Canada.

In addition, the transport unit has a specialized incubator. Capable of delivering a similar level of quality care as the NICU at Studer Family Children’s Hospital. Please, join us in sharing hope with the children who make our hospital home. Whether for a day or months at a time, they deserve the best possible care and hope for a healthy future.

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Cat Country 98.7 wins 2021 Service to America Award

Posted on: July 12th, 2021 by brent

Cat Country 98.7 has been recognized by the National Association of Broadcasters with the “Service to America” Award for Mission Restore Hope with WEAR-TV and the United Way of West Florida.

Watch the 23rd Annual Celebration of America Awards on WEAR ABC Channel 3 on July 17 at 4:30pm.

Service to Community Award for Radio – Medium Market
WYCT-FM Pensacola, Florida, Hurricane Sally Relief Efforts
In September 2020, Hurricane Sally meandered into the Gulf of Mexico and 36 hours out, this slow-moving storm was forecast to make landfall 200 miles away from Pensacola. Instead, it took a slow right turn and became the first direct hit for Pensacola in 16 years. Following the devastation of this hurricane, the team at WYCT-FM wanted to do something to help the community rebuild and recover from the storm. In partnership with United Way of West Florida and their TV partner WEAR-TV, this local station launched “Mission Restore Hope” to raise over $300,000 to help local organizations fund rebuilding efforts and help the community feel at home again.

Dave and Mary Hoxeng named “Spirit of Pensacola at 2021 PACE Awards

Posted on: March 4th, 2021 by brent

Congratulations to Station Owners Dave and Mary Hoxeng who were amongst the honorees at the 61st Annual PACE Awards. Recognized as the “Spirit of Pensacola” for their commitment to the greater Pensacola Area, Dave and Mary said “We came here to build Cat Country and quickly discovered how wonderful the people are.”

Dave Hoxeng said “I am very passionate about the the Pensacola Chamber, it’s a great organization that makes huge difference in our community.”

Pensacola, FL-March 3, 2021- The Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce held its annual Pensacola Area Commitment to Excellence (PACE) Awards tonight at Blue Wahoos Stadium. Sue Straughn from WEAR-TV Channel 3 emceed the event and announced the following PACE Award winners:

Spirit of Pensacola: Dave and Mary Hoxeng, CatCountry 98.7, NewsRadio 92.3, ESPN Pensacola-99.1 | 1330, Playlist 94.5

Advocate Leader: Brian Wyer, CEO, Gulf Coast Minority Chamber of Commerce

Leader in Education: Shannon Nickinson, Director of Early Learning, Studer Community Institute

Professional Leader: Dr. David Josephs, Clinic Director, Lakeview Center

Business Leader: Norris Ayvazian, Operations Manager, Peaden Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical

Community Leader: Lisa Lyter, Creative Strategist, Red Iron Design House

Emerging Leader: D.C. Reeves, Co-Founder/CEO, Perfect Plain Brewery

“My congratulations go to this year’s PACE Award honorees,” stated Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce President Todd Thomson. “After such a trying year, it is wonderful to come together and celebrate our community’s excellence.”

Cat Country 98.7 Wins CRS 2021 Station of the Year

Posted on: February 19th, 2021 by brent

Pensacola’s locally-owned country radio station, CatCountry 98.7, has been awarded as the Radio Station of the Year at Country Radio Seminar (CRS). The special industry recognition is voted on by broadcast professionals and country music industry professionals. This was CatCountry 98.7’s first win after being a multi-year nominee.

Brent Lane, Program Director of Cat Country 98.7, said “I am super proud of our team today! Thanks to our radio and country music colleagues who saw fit to cast a vote for the Cat! We are proud represent Pensacola, but we are also proud to represent the Country Music community on the Gulf Coast.”

Job Opening – Lifestyle Talk Show

Posted on: December 27th, 2020 by brent

Locally owned ADX Communications is currently accepting applications for a lifestyle talk show host on NewsRadio 92-3 – AM 1620. This position is part-time …Monday – Friday… and requires knowledge of our Escambia and Santa Rosa listening area and lifestyles. Schedule and perform on-air interviews with guests involved in local businesses, civic activities, non-profits, arts and entertainment. Excellent planning, writing and communication skills are required. Experience in public speaking or radio or television is preferred.

Send resumes and apply here. ADX is an equal opportunity employer.

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