Cannell Comes Home To The Bayou

• Audacy welcomes Paul Cannell back to radio as the newly minted Brand Manager of the station he’s already very familiar with — Classic Rock WKBU (Bayou 95.7)/New Orleans, with a start date of Jan. 15. Cannell previously served as an air talent on WKBU from 2008-2011.

“We are so excited to welcome Paul back to New Orleans,” said Kevin Cassidy, SVP/Market Manager, Audacy New Orleans. “His market knowledge and passion for the brand make him a perfect leader for Bayou 95.7!”

Cannell most recently programmed Cumulus Alternative WZRH (ALT 92.3), Country WRKN (NASH FM 106.1) and Classic Hits KKND (106.7 The Krewe)/New Orleans until Jan. 2020. Before returning to New Orleans for the first time in August 2017, Cannell programmed Alternative WRMR (Modern Rock 98.7)/Wilmington, NC, Classic Rock WMFX/Columbia, SC, and Active Rock KTUX/Shreveport, LA (his 2nd tour of duty, which also included Digital Managing Editor duties for Townsquare’s six Shreveport stations), WKLR (96.5 The Planet)/Richmond, VA, KOOJ (Rock 93.7)/Baton Rouge, and back to the beginning — KTUX/Shreveport in 1996.

“Who says you can’t go home?” Cannell said. “Thanks to Vince Richards, Dave Richards, Brian Purdy, and Kevin Cassidy for this incredible opportunity to return to New Orleans and program this legendary station in my favorite city in the world!! ‘Laissez les bons temps rouler!'”