Westwood One Brings the Next Generation of Syndicated Weekend Show, “American Country Countdown” to Music Fans With New Host, Ryan Fox
Westwood One announced changes to its syndicated show 'American Country Countdown'. After 18 years, host Kix Brooks will conclude his run on December 28-29, 2024. Ryan Fox, currently a morning show host at Dallas' 99.5 The Wolf, will take over as the new host starting January 4-5, 2025. The show, heard on over 300 stations across the U.S., will feature contemporary country stars and continue delivering top hits, exclusive interviews, and backstage stories. Fox brings over 20 years of country radio experience from major markets including Los Angeles and Dallas.
Westwood One ha annunciato delle modifiche al suo programma sindacato 'American Country Countdown'. Dopo 18 anni, il conduttore Kix Brooks concluderà la sua carriera il 28-29 dicembre 2024. Ryan Fox, attualmente conduttore di un programma mattutino su 99.5 The Wolf a Dallas, assumerà il ruolo di nuovo conduttore a partire dal 4-5 gennaio 2025. Il programma, trasmesso su oltre 300 stazioni negli Stati Uniti, presenterà star della musica country contemporanea e continuerà a offrire i successi del momento, interviste esclusive e storie dietro le quinte. Fox porta con sé oltre 20 anni di esperienza nella radio country in mercati importanti come Los Angeles e Dallas.
Westwood One anunció cambios en su programa sindicado 'American Country Countdown'. Después de 18 años, el presentador Kix Brooks finalizará su participación el 28-29 de diciembre de 2024. Ryan Fox, actualmente conductor de un programa matutino en 99.5 The Wolf de Dallas, asumirá como nuevo presentador a partir del 4-5 de enero de 2025. El programa, que se escucha en más de 300 estaciones en los EE. UU., contará con estrellas contemporáneas de la música country y seguirá ofreciendo los mejores éxitos, entrevistas exclusivas e historias entre bastidores. Fox aporta más de 20 años de experiencia en radio country en importantes mercados como Los Ángeles y Dallas.
Westwood One은 자극 방송 프로그램 'American Country Countdown'의 변화를 발표했습니다. 18년 동안 호스트로 활동한 Kix Brooks는 2024년 12월 28-29일에 그의 활동을 마감합니다. 현재 대구의 99.5 The Wolf에서 아침 방송 호스트인 Ryan Fox가 2025년 1월 4-5일부터 새로운 호스트로 임명됩니다. 이 프로그램은 미국 전역의 300개 이상의 방송국에서 송출되며 현대적인 컨트리 스타들을 특징으로 하고, 최신 히트곡, 독점 인터뷰 및 비하인드 스토리를 계속 제공합니다. Fox는 로스앤젤레스와 대구를 포함한 주요 시장에서 20년 이상의 컨트리 라디오 경험을 보유하고 있습니다.
Westwood One a annoncé des changements dans son émission syndiquée 'American Country Countdown'. Après 18 ans, l'animateur Kix Brooks mettra fin à sa carrière le 28-29 décembre 2024. Ryan Fox, actuellement animateur d'une émission matinale sur 99.5 The Wolf à Dallas, prendra le relais en tant que nouvel animateur à partir du 4-5 janvier 2025. L'émission, diffusée sur plus de 300 stations à travers les États-Unis, mettra en vedette des stars de la musique country contemporaine et continuera à offrir les meilleurs succès, des interviews exclusives et des histoires en coulisses. Fox apporte plus de 20 ans d'expérience dans la radio country dans des marchés clés comme Los Angeles et Dallas.
Westwood One hat Änderungen an seiner syndizierten Show 'American Country Countdown' angekündigt. Nach 18 Jahren wird Moderator Kix Brooks seine Laufbahn am 28.-29. Dezember 2024 beenden. Ryan Fox, der derzeit als Morgenshow-Moderator bei 99.5 The Wolf in Dallas tätig ist, wird ab dem 4.-5. Januar 2025 die neue Moderation übernehmen. Die Show, die in über 300 Stationen in den USA zu hören ist, wird zeitgenössische Country-Stars präsentieren und weiterhin die besten Hits, exklusive Interviews und Geschichten hinter den Kulissen liefern. Fox bringt über 20 Jahre Erfahrung im Country-Radio aus großen Märkten wie Los Angeles und Dallas mit.
- Show maintains strong distribution network with 300+ station affiliates
- Smooth transition plan in place with experienced host replacement
- Strategic repositioning to focus on contemporary country artists
- Potential audience adjustment period with departure of long-time host Kix Brooks
After a Highly Successful 18-Year Run as Host of “American Country Countdown,” Superstar Kix Brooks Hosts His Final Show the Weekend of December 28-29, 2024
Dallas Radio Personality Ryan Fox to Take Over Hosting Duties on January 4-5, 2025, with the Launch of “American Country Countdown with Ryan Fox”
NEW YORK and NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media’s Westwood One today announced that popular Country music countdown show, “American Country Countdown,” will say a fond farewell to Country superstar and show host, Kix Brooks, after an impressive 18-year run as the syndicated Country countdown show’s host. Beginning the weekend of January 4-5, 2025, Country radio personality Ryan Fox will kick off a new year and a new generation of Country’s best music as the host of “American Country Countdown with Ryan Fox.” Kix Brooks’ final show will air the weekend of December 28-29, 2024.
Ryan Fox is currently On-Air Host, Mornings, at Dallas Country station 99.5 The Wolf. “American Country Countdown with Ryan Fox” will feature the fast-breaking new superstars like Jelly Roll, Morgan Wallen, Kane Brown, and Lainey Wilson. The destination weekend Country countdown show is heard on over 300 station affiliates across the U.S.
Every weekend, “American Country Countdown with Ryan Fox” will deliver the top Country hits, exclusive interviews, and backstage stories from the world of Country music.
With over 20 years of experience in Country radio, Ryan has become a familiar voice through his work on major market stations in Los Angeles and Dallas. His ability to always find the humor in every situation, his authenticity, and his undeniable passion for country music, combined with a storyteller’s gifts, have earned him a loyal following and the respect of the industry.
Ryan Fox said: “To be given the opportunity to take the reins on one of the longest running, most successful, Country countdown shows in the world and sit in the same chair as Hall of Famers like the legendary Kix Brooks and the late, great Bob Kingsley, is a tremendous honor. This is a terrific era for Country music, and I cannot wait to count down the biggest Country hits from coast to coast!”
“Weekend countdowns are still a favorite choice of listeners,” remarked Brian Philips, Chief Content Officer for Cumulus Media. “The modern Country music landscape shifts so quickly that our fans will devour this fast-paced new take on a proven, long-running show. Ryan Fox is down-to-earth and faithful to the music, but also has a gift for gentle irreverence and a sense of the absurd. He’s that talented friend we all welcome in our lives.”
To get “American Country Countdown with Ryan Fox” for your station, contact Neal Weiner, VP, Affiliate Sales, Westwood One, at nweiner@westwoodone.com or at 206.335.5259.
About Ryan Fox
Known for his engaging on-air presence, deep knowledge of Country music, and genuine connection with listeners, Ryan Fox simply loves to entertain. He steps up to host “American Country Countdown”, the long-running Westwood One syndicated Country countdown show, for the next generation of Country music fans. “American Country Countdown with Ryan Fox” can be heard every weekend beginning January 4-5, 2025, on over 300 station affiliates across the U.S.
A graduate of the University of Southern California film school, Ryan is a seasoned broadcaster with over 20 years of experience in Country radio. Throughout his radio tenure, Ryan has become a familiar voice in the format through his work on major market stations in Los Angeles, in Dallas, where he is currently heard every morning on the world- famous 99.5 The Wolf, and at Westwood One, where he has connected with audiences from coast to coast. Ryan also feels grateful to have entertained our troops around the world on American Forces Radio. His ability to always see the lighter side of life, his authenticity, and his undeniable passion for country music, combined with a natural gift of storytelling, has earned him a loyal following and the respect of the industry.
Ryan grew up in a radio family in rural Oklahoma, where, at 11 years old, among other duties, watched as his family-owned station ran “American Country Countdown” every Sunday afternoon! Ryan will tell you his most important accomplishment is his family. He’s a proud husband to his wife of 16 years, Amber, loving father to his three boys, Luke, Liam, and Landon, and full-time play pal to their Aussie doodle puppy, Riley.
About Cumulus Media
Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) is an audio-first media company delivering premium content to over a quarter billion people every month — wherever and whenever they want it. Cumulus Media engages listeners with high-quality local programming through 400 owned-and-operated radio stations across 84 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, Infinity Sports Network, AP News, the Academy of Country Music Awards, and many other world-class partners across more than 9,800 affiliated stations through Westwood One, the largest audio network in America; and inspires listeners through the Cumulus Podcast Network, its rapidly growing network of original podcasts that are smart, entertaining and thought-provoking. Cumulus Media provides advertisers with personal connections, local impact and national reach through broadcast and on-demand digital, mobile, social, and voice-activated platforms, as well as integrated digital marketing services, powerful influencers, full-service audio solutions, industry-leading research and insights, and live event experiences. Cumulus Media is the only audio media company to provide marketers with local and national advertising performance guarantees. For more information visit www.cumulusmedia.com.
Contact: Lisa Dollinger, Dollinger Strategic Communication, for Cumulus Media | Westwood One, lisa@dollcomm.com, and 512.633.4084.
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