People in the News

After 25 years, Tony V announced on social media that he has left Audacy Denver Hip Hop station KQKS-FM. The 9AM to 1P host said it was his decision not to renew his contract. Here's his full Instagram post...

Patti LaBelle will receive the Service to America Leadership Award from the National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation. The award is the NABLF’s highest individual citation that is presented in recognition of honorees’ commitment to advocacy and public service.

The legendary broadcaster had been calling the radio games for the NFL team since 2018. He announced on Twitter that he'll no longer be part of the broadcast team. No reason was given. Musberger is 83 years old and worked for CBS sports for decades. He's been CEO of VSiN since 2017 which focuses on sports gambling.

Kimberly Singleton has joined KERA as Chief Financial Officer. KERA is a not-for-profit public media organization serving North Texas through KERA 90.1, KXT 91.7, KERA TV and several digital platforms.

Shannon Ella has been tapped as host of "New & Now With Shannon Ella". Orbyt Media syndication group has teamed up with iHeartRadio Canada's Pure Country Stations that will begin airing the weekly Sunday program June 5.

Clarity Communications owned Country station WLXO announced the passing of long-time Lexington host Karl Shannon at the age of 68. Shannon held the distinction of being the only person in Lexington to be rated number one in morning drive on two different stations; WVLK-FM and WBUL-FM. The station has more details on the 50-year host's career HERE.

Alpha Media San Jose’s Bay Country KBAY-FM has hired Isaac "Brooks” Wenzel as the station’s first afternoon drive host and APD. Brooks moves to San Jose from Indianapolis where he was Music Director and Afternoon host for country station, WFMS.

Beasley Media Group is moving Jeff Kurkjian from Las Vegas to Philadelphia to become the new co-host of The Andie Summers Show on WXTU-FM. Kurkjian has been the co-host of the Jeff and Aimee Morning Show on Beasley's KCYE-FM in Vegas since March of 2018.

30-year radio veteran Annalisa is moving from Boston to Chicago. She joins 93XRT (WXRT-FM) from WXRV in Boston.

Chandra Thomas Whitfield is joining Colorado Public Radio as the host and producer of the daily interview show "Colorado Matters". Whitfield has produced stories for NPR, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Essence, Ebony and a number of other national media outlets.