Daily News: Travis Headed To Music City
• Cumulus keeps it in the family and taps Travis Daily, PD of Country KUBL (93.3 The Bull)/Salt Lake City for a major move to Nashville to assume command of WKDF (103.3 Country) & WSM-FM (95.5 Nash Icon), starting May 1. He will succeed Charlie Cook, who in February announced his resignation, effective May 31.
Daily was named PD of KUBL in December 2022, two months after he caught up in a round of Beasley downsizing and laid off as OM of the company’s Tampa Bay group and PD of Country WQYK. During his 17-year stretch in Tampa, Daily had previously worked for iHeartMedia, notably launching WFUS (US103.5) in 2005, later rising to SVP of Programming for iHeart Tampa and Sarasota. Earlier in his career Daily was OM of Clear Channel Colorado Springs & Pueblo, and PD/morning host on Country KCCY. Before joining Clear Channel in 2000, Daily was OM/PD of Walton Stations’ Country KKCS/Colorado Springs.
Brian Philips, Cumulus Chief Content Officer, said, “In short order, Travis Daily proved himself to be the ideal turnaround specialist for our KBUL/Salt Lake City. He has demonstrated the crafty intellect and steady instincts to completely re-shape KBUL. With great confidence, we welcome Travis to Nashville’s No. 1 Country station, WKDF, and to WSM-FM.”
Allison Warren, VP/Market Manager, Cumulus Nashville, said, “We are thrilled to welcome Travis Daily as Brand and Content Manager of Cumulus Nashville’s two esteemed Country stations. WKDF-FM and WSM-FM have a rich history and a passionate audience, and are at the heart of Music City, where Country music thrives. Travis brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the Country music landscape. His innovative approach, strategic vision, and unwavering dedication will undoubtedly shape the future of our stations. We are confident that his leadership will foster creativity, engagement, and community.”
Daily commented, “I have spent my entire career in Country Radio, and Nashville has always been my No. 1 bucket list market. I want to thank Allison Warren, Brian Philips, and John Dimick for having faith in me to lead WKDF and WSM-FM into the future. Whoever the next PD of KUBL in Salt Lake City is, they will have the same privilege I had of working with Pat Reedy and Chris Hoffman, two of the best ever.”
