KMLE/Phoenix Wakes Up With Nico & Cheyenne
• Niko Petrou is making his triumphant return to Audacy Country 107.9 KMLE/Phoenix as morning show co-host, plugging in alongside Cheyenne Davis to create… wait for it… Niko & Cheyenne, weekdays from 6-10am MT, beginning Wednesday, Jan. 15. It’s a short commute for Niko, who will continue to anchor afternoon drive across the hall on Classic Hits KOOL-FM (BIG 94.5).
Petrou is a 20-year radio pro who originally joined KMLE as morning co-host (alongside Nina D.) in Feb. 2018, following a run as MD/middays at former Entercom Top 40 sister WBMP (92.3 AMP Radio)/New York. Before that he spent eight years with iHeartMedia’s Z100/New York. Davis joined KMLE as morning co-host in December 2019, making the major move upward from mornings on Townsquare Country KDBL (92.9 The Bull)/Yakima, WA.
“We’re thrilled to bring Niko back to KMLE Country 107.9’s morning show,” said Dave Pugh, SVP/Market Manager, Audacy Phoenix. “Niko and Cheyenne have built a great rapport with the local community and connecting with listeners is at the core of what they do. With the duo’s love for Phoenix and enthusiastic nature, we can’t wait to see how the morning show evolves.”
Petrou said, “I’ve always felt that KMLE Nation and I had some unfinished business, and now I can’t wait to team up with superhero Cheyenne and producer Abe Maney. I can’t wait to spread the KMLE love throughout the best city in the world. Grab a hump and hang on!”
Davis commented, “I’m so excited to continue this morning’s radio journey, joining forces with Niko to activate our local fans and ensure that KMLE Country 107.9 is the dominant country brand in The Valley. A collective thanks to Dave Pugh, Dave Richards, Jeff Sottolano, Drew Bland and Audacy leadership for their support in this next chapter.”
