Henson Wakes Up In Grand Rapids

• Gregg Henson has come home to Michigan, as the well known Detroit radio vet joins Cumulus Classic Rock 97 WLAV/Grand Rapids as morning co-host, a move that reunites him with his former Detroit co-host Michelle McKormick (center) along with audience favorite, Travis Gibbs (right), weekdays from 5:30-10am on the newly-rebranded Michelle and Gregg With Travis show.

Henson spent the past four years as PD of Audacy News-Talk WRVA-AM 1140 & 96.1 and Sports-Talk WRNL (Fox Sports 910 & 105.1)/Richmond, VA. A native of Troy, MI, Henson is probably best known as a 22-year veteran of Detroit radio, starting his career at Classic Rock WCSX. Six years later, he joined Sports-Talk WDFN-AM as Director of Programming and morning host, and in the early 2000s he segued to WKRK-FM and created a ground-breaking hybrid FM “Hot Talk” show, Motor City Middays, with the very same Michelle McKormick.

Henson’s career also includes a stint as Director of Programming for iHeartMedia News-Talk WPGB-FM and Sports-Talk WBGG-AM (970 ESPN)/Pittsburgh and Director of Sports Content for iHeartMedia Pittsburgh. He also programmed WPEN-AM/Philadelphia and Clear Channel Sports-Talk KVET (AM 1300 The Zone)/Austin back in the day.

Lori Bennett, Operations Manager of Cumulus West Michigan, said, “With the 50th anniversary of WLAV next year, it’s thrilling to have an innovator like Gregg join us in bringing the station to the next generation of Classic Rock fans. We know the killer chemistry he’s enjoyed best with Michelle McKormick, and paired with the comedic timing of Travis Gibbs, mornings on WLAV will be transcendent and almost criminally funny.” VP/Market Manager Derek J. Falter, commented, “Behind Gregg’s hardcore Rock roots and razor-sharp wit is a dedicated community leader and passionate advocate of the audio industry. We look forward to Gregg’s contributions to the next incredible chapter in the history of one of the country’s greatest Classic Rock stations.”

Henson remarked: “Returning home to Michigan to work with Michelle McKormick and Cumulus is very exciting for me and my family. We’re beyond happy with our next adventure.” McKormick added, “This idiot. AGAIN. Kidding! I am beyond excited to begin another epic chapter with Gregg at WLAV along with the best team in the business.”