Clear Channel/Nashville Radiothon Raises $240,000+

They're still counting up the donations and the fine folks at CLEAR CHANNEL/NASHVILLE have already raised $240,000 (and counting) during its one-day radiothon. All of the donations went to THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s TENNESSEE Emergency Response Fund. 

"The generosity of our listeners and client-partners NEVER ceases to amaze me," CLEAR CHANNEL VP/Market Manager TOM ENGLISH said. "They are the best and the work done on TUESDAY will benefit many of our friends who are suffering. This and the coverage provided during the storms are tremendous examples of the power of free, local radio."

CCR/NASHVILLE OM RICH DAVIS noted that CLEAR CHANNEL honchos JOHN HOGAN and MARK MAYS both donated $10,000. Others who called in, tweeted or donated include MARTINA MCBRIDE, Police Chief RONAL SURPASS, Governor PHIL BREDESEN, Mayor KARL DEAN, STEVE HARVEY, CHARLIE DANIELS, KE$HA, ELLIOTT YAMIN, H-TOWN, RAHEEM, K MICHELLE, TENNESSEE Titans KEITH BULLOCK and CHRIS JOHNSON, YO GOTTI, LARRY GATLIN, NICK CARTER, KELLIE PICKLER, CHUCK WICKS, RODNEY ATKINS and JORDIN SPARKS.

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