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Kelly will work the Chicago Region, which includes 103.5 KISS FM, 93.9 MY FM, 107.5 WGCI Chicago, V103, BIG 95.5, Inspiration 1390, and events like 107.5 WGCI Summer Jam, 107.5 WGCI Big Jam, V103 Summer Block Party, BIG 95.5 BIG Code of Honor Concert, Inspiration 1390’s Biggest Give & Receive Holiday Concert, and 103.5 KISS FM Jingle Ball.

One of L.A. radio's most influential DJs, Rodney Bingenheimer, will return to the airwaves after being let go by CBS Radio's KROQ earlier this month. SiriusXM has hired Bingenheimer to host a weekly show on Little Steven's Underground Garage channel.

Jonathan Steele will take over the day-to-day operation of the Peoria/Bloomington market's leading Top 40 radio station, working on developing talent and growing the brand on air and online. Steele most recently worked as Program Director for the Martz Communications Group in upstate New York

The Washington, DC, station has promoted WRQX Mix 107.3 Music Director Ashley Nickels to Assistant Program Director and part-time personality Seth King is now full-time host, nights. King’s show airs Monday through Friday from 7 p.m.-12 Midnight.

Award-winning rap artist Anthony Ray, better known as Sir Mix-A-Lot, and Seattle radio veteran Eric Powers will join the KHTP-FM HOT 103.7 (Seattle) lineup. Sir Mix-A-Lot will be on air during morning drive from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. and Powers will be the afternoon drive host from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., as well as the station's Program Director effective July 5.

Coast to Coast AM host George Noory, who recently extended his contract with Premiere Networks, has released his latest book, Mad As Hell. Noory lets loose in the book about why his passion for our country’s welfare has him enraged and concerned about its future – but he believes we can work together to bring about positive change.

Conner worked in the radio broadcasting industry for over 47 years in markets including Chicago, Atlanta, Memphis, Augusta, Houston, and Columbus, GA. In 2016, he retired from Davis Broadcasting as the VP of Operations after 20 years with the company.

And now for something completely different. Ace of The Ace & TJ Show on Channel 96.1 has a childhood dream of jumping over multiple cars on a motorcycle. On Friday, June 30 at Iron Horse Motorcycles in Monroe, NC, that dream will come true. Ace & TJ will broadcast live from Iron Horse.

The highly rated midday personality and host of WPGC95.5’s Sunni In The City is moving to mornings as part of the Joe Clair Morning Show. Sunni has been on-air for WPGC since January 2011. Prior to joining WPGC, she enjoyed success as a #1-rated air talent in Detroit as well as New York and Miami.

Tara Nickerson has been named GM for Cromwell's eight stations in Decatur, replacing Chris Bullock. Nickerson has been with Cromwell for 14 years as PD and Operations Manager. Cromwell President Bud Walters said, "We're thrilled that Tara can accept this position. There were 35 applicants. She's been interim manager since mid-may and doing a wonderful job."