The Museum of Broadcast Communications announced today the selection of eight new Legends inductees into the RADIO HALL OF FAME for 2024, recognizing the talents and efforts of on-air personalities, programmers and operators who contributed with greatness to the radio industry and have since passed away.
The following eight radio legends take their place in the Radio Hall of Fame immediately:
Chuck Blore – On-Air Personality
Alan Colmes – On-Air Personality
Charlie Douglas – On-Air Personality
Jim Ladd – On-Air Personality
Maria Martin – Journalist
Byron McGregor – On-Air Personality
Percy Sutton – Executive
Rusty Walker – Programming Executive and On-Air PersonalityDennis Green, Co-Chair of the Radio Hall of Fame, said: “These Legends of Broadcasting may have passed on, but their legacy and what they meant to the radio industry will never die. The Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee is honored to award Hall of Fame Inductions to each of these individuals. May their contributions be a lasting tribute and inspiration for generations of broadcasters to emulate for years to come.”
Kraig Kitchin, Co-Chair of the Radio Hall of Fame, said: “Our Nominating Committee recognizes the history of our medium and the countless individuals who contributed to the dominant influence of radio for so many decades. Each of these individuals left an indelible mark on the audiences they connected with and the businesses that they were associated with. We’re grateful for their talents, and only regret that they were not able to receive this special recognition while alive.”
The Radio Hall of Fame will recognize its 2024 class of inductees at the 2024 Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at the Omni Nashville in Nashville, TN. 2022 Radio Hall of Fame Inductee, Lon Helton, will serve as the Master of Ceremonies for the event. Tickets are on sale now at a special reduced rate at: http://www.radiohalloffame.com. A portion of ticket purchases is a tax-deductible charitable donation to the Museum of Broadcast Communications.
Fans and industry professionals can find more information, including photos and bios of the 2024 Legends, at www.radiohalloffame.com.
Tribute Book ads for the 2024 Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony are also available for purchase now. Contact Linde Thurman at: Linde@radiohalloffame.com for more information and to buy a Tribute Book ad for the September 19th event.
The Radio Hall of Fame was founded by the Emerson Radio Corporation in 1988. The Museum of Broadcast Communications took over operations of the Hall in 1991.
