Radio HOF Inducts Eight New Legends
• The Museum of Broadcast Communications announced 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 who have since passed away.
The following eight radio legends take their place in the Radio Hall of Fame immediately: On-Air personalities Chuck Blore, Alan Colmes, Charlie Douglas, Jim Ladd and Byron MacGregor; Journalist Maria Martin; Executive Percy Sutton; and Programming Executive and On-Air personality Rusty Walker. Photos and bios of these legends are posted at radiohalloffame.com.
Dennis 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.”
Co-Chair Kraig Kitchin commented, “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 formally recognize the Class of 2024 at the induction ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Omni Nashville, hosted by 2022 Radio Hall of Fame Inductee, Lon Helton. Tickets are on sale now at a special reduced rate at radiohalloffame.com. A portion of your ticket purchase is a tax-deductible charitable donation to the Museum of Broadcast Communications.
Tribute Book ads for the 2024 Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony are also available for purchase — contact Linde Thurman at Linde@radiohalloffame.com.
