Former “99.7 The Blitz” WRKZ Columbus morning host Jeremy Loper says that he is joining iHeartMedia Classic Rock “105.9 The Rock” WNRQ Nashville for mornings starting Monday, January 15.
Loper previously hosted mornings on WRKZ from April 2012 until August 2022 with his wife Randi Rasar. The duo also spent four years in mornings at Alternative “103.1 The Buzz” WPBZ West Palm Beach where they were paired together as a morning team and then wed. He has also worked on-air at WZTA Miami, WAMX/WBKS Huntington WV, KHTB Salt Lake City, WZBH Salisbury MD, and WFLY Albany NY.
He will fill the morning opening alongside incumbent co-host Tim Battle created by Josh Innes’ exit last February to join Hubbard Classic Rock 94.7 KSHE St. Louis as afternoon host.
iHeartMedia Nashville’s 105.9 The Rock, Nashville’s Classic Rock, announced today the debut of “The Loper Show,” launching Monday, January 15, 2024. The Loper Show will broadcast weekdays from 6 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Jeremy Loper has been a staple in the Columbus, Ohio market for over a decade, where he hosted mornings on WRKZ (99.7 The Blitz). Loper will be joined by Tim Battle, who has been with 105.9 the Rock for nearly ten years in a variety of roles.
“Loper IS 105.9 the Rock,” said Jonathan Shuford, Program Director. “He lives, eats, and breathes the rock lifestyle, has a deep knowledge of the format, is well-connected already in the Nashville community, and is full of ideas that are going to be a jolt of energy for our listeners.”
“I’m thrilled to be part of iHeartMedia Nashville and 105.9 the Rock!,” said Loper. “I’m ready to take my career to new heights in Nashville, a city that embraces creativity and pushes boundaries. Big shout out and gratitude to Jonathan Shuford, Gene Romano, Gator Harrison, Dan Endom, Brad Hardin, and the rest of the fantastic iHeartMedia team. Get ready to rock, Nashville!”
