With JD Whitfield moving from Classic Hits “Big 94.5” KOOL-FM to CHR “Live 101.5” KALV-FM Phoenix after just two-plus months with Audacy Phoenix, KOOL-FM has replaced him with Dave Styles.
Styles will continue to be based in Los Angeles where he hosts fill-ins at Classic Hits “K-Earth 101” KRTH. He previously spent eight years in afternoons at iHeartMedia Hot AC “104.3 My-FM” KBIG from 2014-2022 preceded by eleven years at CHR 102.7 KIIS-FM. Styles also serves as the in-game host for MLB’s Los Angeles Dodgers and announcer for the live tour of “Wheel of Fortune”.
Audacy announces the addition of Dave Styles as Morning Show Host on BIG 94.5 (KOOL-FM) in Phoenix. Styles will be heard weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. PT beginning August 28.
“We’re excited to welcome Dave to BIG 94.5 and have him kick off our mornings each weekday,” said Dave Pugh, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Audacy Phoenix. “With his infectious energy, charisma and passion for delivering top-notch entertainment, we have no doubt he’ll thrive in this new role.”
“I’m really looking forward to connecting with listeners in the Valley, getting involved with the community and bringing my unique perspective to the mix of the 70s, 80s and 90s,” said Styles.
Styles currently serves as a fill-in host for Audacy’s K-Earth (KRTH-FM) in Los Angeles. He previously spent almost two decades with 102.7 KIIS-FM and 104.3 MYFM. Styles is in his 11th season as the in-stadium host for the Los Angeles Dodgers and recently served as the announcer for the “Wheel of Fortune Live!” tour, taking him to 52 cities in 99 days. He replaces J.D. Whitfield, who is moving to co-host “The Morning Mess” on the new mornings on sister station Live 101.5 (KALV-FM).
