Connoisseur Media Country “103.1 The Wolf” WWWF Bay Shore NY continues to staff up with the addition of Kelly Ford as afternoon host starting August 1.

Ford, who hosts Key Networks’ syndicated “Backstage Country” night show, is best known in the New York area for her run as co-host of Westwood One’s “America’s Morning Show” and “Ty, Kelly & Chuck” from 2015-18 before launching a local morning show on 94.7 WNSH from January 2019 until the station dropped the Country format in 2021. She previously spent two decades at Country 98.5 KYGO Denver from 1992 to 2012.

Ford will be based at Connoisseur’s Long Island studios and joins a lineup featuring Compass Media Networks’ Big D & Bubba in mornings and Alexa Neo in middays.

“We are incredibly excited to welcome Kelly Ford to Long Island and to 103.1 The Wolf,” said Patrick Shea, Program Director for WWWF/103.1 The Wolf. “Her enthusiasm and dedication to country music are evident, and we know she will be a fantastic addition to our team. Our listeners are in for a real treat.”

Ford added, “I’m beyond thrilled to return to the NY market at 103.1 The Wolf! I know first-hand that Long Island Country listener’s have a passion for the genre that is unmatched anywhere in the country. I can’t wait to build this brand with Jeff Warshaw, David Bevins and the Connoisseur team who believe in the power of radio! And, huge bonus to be part of the talented air staff that includes my friends, the legendary Big D, Bubba and Carsen. What a dream come true. Let’s go!!!!!”