Charlotte Wakes Up With Graham B. & Sarah Lee
• iHeartMedia Country WKKT (96.9 The KAT)/Charlotte revealed the next generation of its morning show — Graham B & Sarah Lee, hosted by North Carolina native Graham Bunn and longtime KAT favorite Sarah Lee, set to debut Thursday, April 10. Bunn will fill the enormous shoes of market icon Paul Schadt, who retired on March 11, closing out 44 years on Charlotte radio, the last 27 years at 96.9 The Kat.
“We are thrilled to welcome Graham Bunn to the 96.9 The KAT family as our new morning show host,” said Dave Carwile, Market President of iHeartMedia Charlotte. “Graham’s vibrant personality, deep connection with the biggest Country stars in America, and passion for community make him the perfect addition to our team. We are confident his unique blend of charisma and experience will bring a fresh and exciting energy to our listeners every morning. Welcome aboard, Graham!”
Bunn, who had earlier television experience, made his radio debut as morning co-host on Mt. Wilson Broadcasters’ KKGO (Go Country 105)/Los Angeles in October 2014. He also hosted Country Shine with Graham Bunn on Spotify and was heard on Amazon Music’s Country Grammar.
“I’m incredibly honored to be joining 96.9 The KAT, Sarah Lee, and iHeartMedia,” Bunn said. “It’s long been a dream of mine to combine my love for Country radio with the place that cultivated my love for Country music. Thomas Wolfe once said, ‘You can’t go home again.’ Respectfully, I disagree. Coming back isn’t just a homecoming — it’s an opportunity to give back to the place that started it all.”
Sarah Lee, who has been a staple on 96.9 The KAT and a beloved voice in the Charlotte community, remarked, “I’m honored to be welcoming home Carolina native Graham B. I’m excited about everything that we are going to do together for our Carolina community.”
