Granger Smith New Host Of ‘After MidNite’

• UPDATED: Premiere Networks announced that Country recording artist, entertainer and entrepreneur Granger Smith will debut as the new host of After MidNite in January 2022, succeeding longtime host Cody Alan, who remains host of the CMT Hot 20 Countdown. More on Cody in a moment.

“We couldn’t be happier to welcome a multiplatform talent of Granger’s caliber to our Premiere family,” said Julie Talbott, President of Premiere Networks. “His unique point of view as a Country music artist will undoubtedly resonate with our loyal listeners, and we’re confident he’ll bring a new level of energy and excitement, and a connection with people that will really shine on After MidNite.”

Now celebrating its 28th year in national syndication, After MidNite runs Monday through Sunday from midnight-6am and reaches millions of listeners on 200 radio stations nationwide, as well as American Forces Network and the iHeartRadio app. The rebranded After MidNite with Granger Smith will continue to feature the biggest Country hits, exclusive artist interviews and performances, fan interaction and some extra special content from Smith’s alter ego, “Earl Dibbles, Jr.” Smith will continue to host and produce the Granger Smith Podcast and his family YouTube show, The Smiths, in addition to performing, touring and running Yee Yee, the Smith family-owned apparel and lifestyle brand he operates with his brothers Tyler and Parker, as well as other projects.

“I’m incredibly honored to take the reins of After MidNite!” said Smith. “The unique opportunity to bring great music and speak to such a wide variety of listeners from 12am to 6am can have a profound impact on people’s lives, and that responsibility is not lost on me. I’m so excited to get started!”

• CMT issued a statement that reads, “Cody Alan is a valuable member of the CMT family, most notably remaining as host of the top-rated weekend show CMT Hot 20 Countdown, with a just-announced contract renewal into 2022. We look forward to continuing our relationship with Cody into the new year and beyond on a variety of projects.”