'MusicRow' Reporting Station WCOW-FM Lands 2 CMA Nominations

Arnie Andrews and Ben Butler of WCOW-FM in LaCrosse, Wisconsin

WCOW-FM, a MusicRow reporting station in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, picked up two CMA Award nominations in broadcast categories on Wednesday (Aug. 31).

“Ben and Arnie” (Arnie Andrews and Ben Butler) received a nod for CMA Broadcast Personality, Small Market. In addition, WCOW-FM is on the ballot for CMA Radio Station of the Year, Small Market.

The winners will be notified in mid-October and will be acknowledged at The 50th Annual CMA Awards on Nov. 2 on ABC.

Referring to all nominees in the broadcast categories, Sarah Trahern, CMA Chief Executive Officer stated, “Much of the sustained success of our format and rise of country’s newest stars can be attributed to the passion and drive of these key radio professionals. They pioneer the grassroots efforts in communities across the nation to keep country music listeners excited and engaged with the genre.”