Fox New Host Of ‘American Country Countdown’
• Cumulus Media’s Westwood One announced that, after an 18-year run as host of the popular Country music countdown show, American Country Countdown, Country superstar Kix Brooks will air his final show over the weekend of December 28-29, 2024.
Beginning with the weekend of January 4-5, 2025, major market pro Ryan Fox, morning host on Cumulus Country KPLX (99.5 The Wolf)/Dallas will kick off a new year and a new generation of Country’s best music as the host of the rebranded American Country Countdown with Ryan Fox. The destination weekend Country countdown show is heard on over 300 station affiliates across the U.S.
With over 20 years of experience in Country radio, Ryan Fox has become a familiar voice through his work on major market stations in Los Angeles and Dallas. His ability to always find the humor in every situation, his authenticity, and his undeniable passion for country music, combined with a storyteller’s gifts, have earned him a loyal following and the respect of the industry.
“Weekend countdowns are still a favorite choice of listeners,” said Brian Philips, Chief Content Officer for Cumulus Media. “The modern Country music landscape shifts so quickly that our fans will devour this fast-paced new take on a proven, long-running show. Ryan Fox is down-to-earth and faithful to the music, but also has a gift for gentle irreverence and a sense of the absurd. He’s that talented friend we all welcome in our lives.”
Fox remarked, “To be given the opportunity to take the reins on one of the longest running, most successful, Country countdown shows in the world and sit in the same chair as Hall of Famers like the legendary Kix Brooks and the late, great Bob Kingsley, is a tremendous honor. This is a terrific era for Country music, and I cannot wait to count down the biggest Country hits from coast to coast!”
To get American Country Countdown with Ryan Fox for your station, contact Neal Weiner, VP, Affiliate Sales, Westwood One, at nweiner@westwoodone.com or 206-335-5259.
