"Classic rock artists in particular are finding both creativity and comfort playing with “their friends.” There are some really solid bands emerging because of this."

"Legacy isn’t only defined by what you did behind the microphone. It’s also defined by how you speak about the institution after you step away from it."

"Country radio and the country music industry operate like a family more than a collection of competing businesses."

Carr isn't nearly as interested in running the FCC as he is in creating headlines and attention for himself.

After reading this column, some group may want to head down to L Street, Northeast, in Washington, DC, carrying their "Abolish the FCC" signs!

"The biggest impact on me was his relationship with the audience. Joe helped me understand that to really know your listeners, you needed to become their friend, because that is who you are talking to every day."

"Legally, I think the case is ludicrous, and I doubt it will even become a case."

"He signs off in Charlotte, having programmed WLNK twice."