Cumulus Media News/Talk “SuperTalk 99.7 WTN” WWTN Hendersonville/Nashville TN has announced a series of lineup changes to take place in January 2025.

Afternoon host Brian Wilson will retire from the station at the end of the year moving into a Host At-Large role. Wilson originally joined WWTN in 2018 as morning host after a long career in Washington DC that included six years in mornings at Cumulus’ 105.9 WMAL, two terms at Fox’s WTTG-TV Washington DC where he co-anchored their morning news, and as senior correspondent and anchor for Fox News Channel.

Replacing Wilson in afternoon drive from 3-7pm will be current 12-3pm host Matt Murphy. Prior to joining WWTN in December 2021, Murphy was PD/morning host at Cumulus’ “Talk 99.5” WZRR Birmingham from 2007-2021 and also worked in Birmingham at 101.1 WYDE-FM and in Montgomery AL.

Murphy said, “For the past three years, I’ve considered it a great honor to be a part of such an important and influential brand as Super Talk 99.7 WTN. To be offered the opportunity to entertain and inform listeners in the same chair as greats like Phil Valentine and Brian Wilson is an absolute dream come true. I look forward to building long lasting friendships with the afternoon audience for years to come.”

Chad Benson will join the station to fill the 12-3pm slot. Benson, who also hosts Radio America’s syndicated “Chad Benson Show“, has been hosting a local 12-3pm show for Audacy News 1080 KRLD Dallas since June. Benson had previously been pulling double-duty at Bonneville’s 92.3 KTAR-FM Phoenix co-hosting afternoons until January in addition to his syndicated show, which is fed daily from 9am-12pm eastern and again from 6-9pm. He has previously hosted shows at the UK’s “talkRadio”, KNWS Palm Springs, and KTSA San Antonio and was Executive Producer of the “Robert W. Morgan” show at Oldies KRTH Los Angeles in the 1990s, while also voicing multiple cartoon characters.

Benson commented, “I’m so excited to be a part of this legendary radio station and to work with an incredible team in an amazing city. I look forward to contributing and building strong connections with both listeners and advertisers.”

Finalizing the additions is the arrival of Joan Jones as morning news anchor during Dan Mandis’ morning show. Jones co-anchored mornings at Hubbard News 103.5 WTOP Washington DC from 2013 until 2022 after a career that included time at Wall Street Journal Radio Network and multiple Philadelphia stations including morning co-host at AC “B101” WBEB and stints at WPEN, WPHT, and WWDB.

Current morning news anchor Ken Weaver will remain with the station anchoring newscasts from 11am to 7pm.

Cumulus Nashville VP/Market Manager Allison Warren said, “”We are thrilled to introduce these exciting changes to our lineup at SuperTalk 99.7 WTN. Each addition and shift reflects our unwavering commitment to delivering the highest quality news and talk programming to our listeners. With a blend of seasoned professionals and fresh voices, we are poised to provide even more engaging and comprehensive coverage for Nashville and Middle Tennessee. We look forward to continuing our tradition of excellence and connecting with our community in new and meaningful ways.”

WWTN/WGFX/Titans Radio Operations Manager Paul Mason added, “Adding highly regarded talents Chad Benson and Joan Jones, along with repositioning Matt Murphy and Ken Weaver – while still getting to still hear Brian Wilson – is a huge win. It’s a great time for our listeners, whether they are consuming us on broadcast radio or on one of our many digital platforms.”