CMP, Rowdy Yates Present ''A Country Gold Christmas''

A Country Gold Christmas

The Original Country Gold with Rowdy Yates and Compass Media Networks presents "A Country Gold Christmas 2022." The program features holiday standards, silly songs, and yuletide favorites. In addition, listeners will be treated to the melodious jingles of Sparkle the 300lbs Elf, and shout-outs from a bunch of Rowdy radio DJs from all over the globe. Rowdy will also be giving away holiday gift packs and very last-minute stocking stuffers every hour of the show.

The program will run 5 hours, and be the Original Country Gold show for affiliates the weekend of December 24 and December 25. This annual special is offered free to any station who'd like to participate. To get this Special or more info, contact Doug Ingold.

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CMP, Rowdy Yates Present ''A Country Gold Christmas''

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