Salem Media Group has brought in Southern Gospel on-air personality Rodney Baucom to be the new host as the Singing News Radio Network expands its weekly Top 10 countdown show to a Top 20 Countdown. Baucom replaces Jeff Steele, the three-year host of the current program. Steele, of the much-celebrated Southern Gospel group, The Steeles, has seen tremendous growth in his touring schedule which prevents him from continuing with the countdown.
Steele says, “It has been my honor to be a part of the Singing News Top 10 Weekly Countdown. I leave the show with thanksgiving and with a full plate.”
Singing News Radio Program Director Greg Goodman stated, “We have been grateful to have Jeff Steele as a partner in our Singing News Top 10 Weekly Countdown. We simply wouldn’t be where we are today without him.” Goodman added, “Rodney Baucom is one of the most respected radio personalities in Southern Gospel. We are excited to have him as the host.”
Kevin Anderson, General Manager of Salem Nashville which includes the Singing News Magazine and Radio Network, stated, “Jeff Steele is a friend of the network and we look forward to watching the growth of his ministry. We are confident that Rodney Baucom is the right guy to help us build on current successes.”
