Fitz to be joined by country music star, Lauren Alaina, as co-host

(December 10, 2025) – Country music’s legendary countdown program, Country Top 40 with Fitz (CT40), through its syndication partner Skyview Networks, announced today its upcoming series of December holiday specials, Deck the Hits with Lauren and Fitz, co-hosted by country artist, Lauren Alaina, and Year of Hits with Fitz: The Top 40 Songs of 2025.

“Join me and Lauren Alaina as we kick off the season with a merry Fitz-mas celebration!” said Fitz, host of CT40. “No one gets in the holiday spirit like CT40, and we are excited to deck the halls and sing along to this year’s biggest hits as we put a bow on a great 2025, CT40 style!”

The weekend of December 20 and 21, with an option to air December 24 and 25, country music star, Lauren Alaina, will co-host with Fitz for Deck the Hits with Lauren and Fitz, showcasing holiday music classics from some of the biggest country music legends while they share some of their own holiday traditions. From January 3 and 4, with an option to air earlier on December 31 or January 1, CT40 will wrap up 2025 with the Year of Hits with Fitz, highlighting the biggest country songs of this year.

“We are excited to close out another great year with Fitz and CT40,” said Andrew Kalb, EVP, Strategic Business Operations of Skyview Networks. “Fitz and Lauren are the perfect duo to get affiliates and their listeners into the holiday spirit, and we look forward to rounding out 2025 with two high-energy specials.”

Holiday specials are available to all current and prospective affiliates pending market availability. For details or inquiries on the upcoming specials, please contact affiliation@skyviewsat.com or visit skyviewnetworks.com/ct40/.

About CT40 with Fitz

CT40 with Fitz is country music’s longest-running national radio show that continues to change the landscape of countdown shows as its host, Fitz, begins writing the next chapter of this treasured and storied brand. With Fitz at the helm, CT40’s legacy heads into a new decade with fun, captivating new features that remember the country stars of yesterday and introduce the stars of tomorrow. The 45+ year legacy of the countdown continues as listeners coast to coast and around the globe rely on Fitz to play the hits and take them on a journey to number 1. The program, which airs on nearly 300 stations nationwide, is syndicated by Skyview Networks. For affiliation information, reach out to affiliation@skyviewsat.com and visit skyviewnetworks.com/ct40.

About Skyview Networks

Skyview Networks is an audio technology, syndication and network audio sales solutions company based in Scottsdale, Arizona that has been serving the broadcast space for nearly 30 years. Its nationwide coverage reaches over half of all Americans each week. Skyview’s industry-leading services are utilized by major media companies, leading consumer brands, world-class entertainers, and professional and collegiate sports organizations. For more information, visit www.skyviewnetworks.com and follow @SkyviewNetworks.

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