James Wakes Up Back At KRMD

• Cumulus Country 101.1 KRMD/Shreveport, LA welcomes prodigal son Derek James back as the station’s new morning host. It’s a radio homecoming for James, who started his radio career at KRMD back in 1989. He’s also been heard on Country KITT-FM (now KXKS-FM) in Shreveport.

Charlie Cook, Cumulus VP of Country, said, “It’s great to have Derek back in the seat where he can help lead the station to its rightful place as Shreveport’s No. 1 Country radio station.” VP/Market Manager Tish Boden commented, “Cumulus Shreveport is thrilled to have Derek James on our team! Derek is a natural and our listeners are excited to have him back. I look forward to Derek’s success on 101.1 KRMD-FM in morning drive.”

Anthony “Big Ant” Simmons, PD of 101.1 KRMD and 99.7 KMJJ, noted, “From the first time I met Derek when I moved to Shreveport almost a decade ago, he epitomized what Country truly is. From his walk, talk and true-to-life Country charm, to his historical knowledge of Country music in Shreveport and the impact it’s had on Country radio across the nation, I knew he was the only choice to help bring KRMD back to its days of glory and beyond! Derek is Country, Derek is Shreveport, Derek is All-American 101.1 KRMD… Welcome home!”

James remarked, “It’s like a dream — pinch me! Fifteen of my 28 years in radio have been at KRMD. After a five-year hiatus, it was the perfect time to come back on mornings. We’ve got an unbelievable leadership team here at Cumulus, and it’s great to be back home!”