The Woody Show host Jeff ‘Woody’ Fife will be the recipient of the annual “Kidd Kraddick Award” at Talentmasters’ 38th Annual MSBC this August.
Based at iHeartMedia’s “Alt 98.7” KYSR Los Angeles since 2014 and syndicated by Premiere Networks, Woody has also hosted mornings at stations including KPNT St. Louis and KITS San Francisco. The award is named in honor of the late Kidd Kraddick recognizing those of unparalleled success, inimitable style, authenticity, exemplary service to their community, and a consistent ability to inspire other shows and personalities.
The award nominee is selected by the previous year’s recipients, “The Johnjay & Rich Show” hosts Johnjay Van Es and Rich Berra. Vane Es said, “Woody has a rare ability to connect, uplift, and make people feel seen – all while making us laugh. He represents everything the Kidd Kraddick Award stands for, and no one is more deserving.”
Berra followed, “We’ve watched Woody and his crew quietly – and with style – build a rock empire over the last few years, one that has grown with class and forged a relationship with his uber-loyal audience that’s both admirable and ridiculously entertaining to listen to. That, in itself, is the way Kidd used to do it too. We think he’d be proud to see Woody as the next recipient of the Kidd Kraddick Award.”
Woody commented, “This industry has given me so much over the years, and radio will always be my first love. While I never had the chance to meet Kidd Kraddick, I fully understand the impact he had and the legacy he left behind. Being recognized by colleagues with an award that carries his name is a tremendous honor, and I’m grateful for every opportunity to give back to the industry that has meant so much to me.”
Past honorees include Bert Weiss of the syndicated “The Bert Show,” YEA Media Group’s “The Kidd Kraddick Show,” KRBE-FM Houston’s “The Roula & Ryan Show with Eric,” Charlotte’s “The Ace & TJ Show,” 97X Quad Cities’ “Dwyer & Michaels Show,” Big 105.9 Miami’s Paul Castronovo, Seattle’s BJ Shea, Rochester’s “Brother Wease,” Mojo of Channel 955 Detroit’s “Mojo in the Morning” and KDWB-FM Minneapolis’ Dave Ryan.
The Kraddick Award will be presented during MSBC taking place August 5-7 at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown. Tickets are available at RadioMSBC.com/msbc38tickets. .
