Michigan’s Michelle McKormick’s Back!

• Longtime Michigan radio pro Michelle McKormick has been wisely hired by iHeartMedia to do mornings on Classic Hits WBFX (BIG 101.3)/Grand Rapids and Classic Rock WMRR (Rock 101.7)/Muskegon, starting Monday, Oct. 19.

McKormick, a Grand Rapids native and a four-decade veteran of West Michigan radio, had spent the past 15 years as morning co-host on Cumulus Classic Rock WLAV/Grand Rapids until her position was eliminated during the company’s latest sizeable round of restructuring in late August.

“Michelle is one of the most recognizable and beloved voices in West Michigan radio,” said Tim Feagan, Regional President for iHeart Grand Rapids, Muskegon, Milwaukee and Madison in a statement. “Her authenticity, passion for the community, and ability to connect with listeners every morning made her a natural fit for BIG 101.3 and WMRR. We’re thrilled to welcome her to the team.”

McKormick began her radio career at 19 at WGRD/Grand Rapids in 1983 while attending Central Michigan University. She later worked at WOOD-AM & WJRW-AM/Grand Rapids and WKRK/Detroit alongside Gregg Henson, followed by a stint at WKXW (New Jersey 101.5)/Trenton, NJ before returning to Grand Rapids.

“I’m so excited to be back on the air in my hometown and to join the iHeartMedia team,” McKormick said. “West Michigan listeners have been incredible to me for decades, and I can’t wait to wake them up again every morning on BIG 101.3 and WMRR. This feels like the right next chapter.”