Dana Cortez Show’s New Flagship: KHMX/Houston
• Audacy announced that Hot AC KHMX (Mix 96.5)/Houston will become the new radio flagship of the Skyview Networks-syndicated The Dana Cortez Show, as it debuts in morning drive on Nov. 4.
In late April we reported that the show, which stars Dana Cortez (center), flanked by co-hosts DJ Automatic and Anthony A, had exited its former HQ, Desert Valley Media Rhythmic KKFR (Power 98.3)/Phoenix — by mutual decision — after almost five years as the station relaunched, and later installed a local morning show.
“We are thrilled to welcome The Dana Cortez Show to Mix 96.5 and Houston,” said Sarah Frazier, SVP/Market Manager, Audacy Houston. “Dana, DJ Automatic and Anthony A bring an incredible energy, humor and relatability that resonates with audiences everywhere. We’re excited for our Houston listeners to experience the unique blend of entertainment and real-life conversations that have made the show a hit nationwide.”
“I’m so excited to wake up and connect with H-Town’s amazing community,” said Cortez, who in 2018 became the first Latina to host a syndicated morning radio show. “Sarah Frazier and [VP of Programming] Melissa Chase are visionaries, and being on the Mix 96.5 team is a perfect fit for our show’s new flagship station.”
Mix 96.5’s Morning Mix has been helmed by Jessie Watt solo since early May, when her longtime co-host, Sarah Pepper announced her departure, and returned home to Indiana to care for her seriously ill mother.
