iHeartMedia CHR “Hits 95.7” KPTT Denver has announced the addition of Jeffrey ‘JR’ Ramsey as afternoon host.
Ramsey joins KPTT from Midwest Communications CHR “Hot 106.7” WNFN Nashville where he spent four years first in nights before moving to afternoons in May 2020. The Maine native began his career at Townsquare Media CHR “Q97.9” WJBQ Portland.
HITS 95.7, Commercial Free Weekends, announced today that JR will be the stations new Afternoon Drive Host, effective November 8. JR will broadcast weekdays from 3-7 p.m.
As afternoon drive host, JR will broadcast all of the latest hits from top artists including Arianna Grande, Ed Sheeran, Post Malone and more. In addition, listeners will have an opportunity to participate in fun on-air games and have the chance to win cool prizes.
“JR is a super talented jock, with a track record of success in Top 40 stations, said John E. Kage, Program Director for HITS 95.7. “His social media skills are next level and I’m excited to bring his passion and excitement to HITS 95.7 and the Mile-High City.”
“JR is one of the final pieces to the puzzle to level up Hits 95.7,” said JoJo Turnbeaugh, Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia Denver. “His passion, content and social media skills are a perfect match to drive home Mile High city listeners.”
“I’m excited to be a part of the iHeartMedia Denver team,” said JR. “I can’t wait to get to work and help build HITS 95.7 into a powerhouse while connecting with the Colorado community. I’m thrilled to call Colorado my new home.”
JR joins the Denver market from Midwest Communications Inc. in Nashville, where he most recently served as the PM Drive Host on WNFN-FM. He began his career at Q97.9 (WJBQ) in Portland, Maine.
