Kelly Wakes Up @ B101/Providence

• iHeartMedia Providence keeps in firmly in the family and promotes Production Director Steve Kelly into the morning co-host chair opposite Kristin Lessard at AC WWBB (B101)/Providence.

New England radio vet Kelly (left) has been in the building since October, when he transferred over from the Production Director spot at iHeartMedia Hartford. Before that Kelly famously spent 17 years in afternoon drive on WKLB/Boston under former owner Greater Media until March 2015.

B101 PD Bill George said, “I’m excited to add a great talent like Steve to our morning show. He and Kristin are a perfect fit for Southern New England, bringing more fun and a hyper-local focus to mornings at B101.” In a Facebook post, Kelly said, “I absolutely love the music and it’s a thrill to be on such a heritage southern New England station. Thanks to Rob Anthony, Bill George, Rhonda Lapham, Dylan Sprague and Alan Chartrand for putting this all together!” Kelly succeeds Tom “TC” Campbell, who departed last May.