McCloud Drives You Home @ KUZZ

• Buck Owens’ Country KUZZ/Bakersfield surprised and delighted thousands today when it was announced that market vet Kenn McCloud would assume command of afternoon drive and Production Director, beginning January 2. He will fill the large shoes of longtime KUZZ afternoon personality Chris Conner, who passed away in October.

McCloud (left) is a 30-year radio pro who is certainly more than a little familiar with the inner workings of the Bakersfield market — he famously spent 15 years across the street with iHeartMedia, rising to SVP of Programming before his exit in 2016. He joined KUZZ last October to do weekends/swing.

“Kenn brings experience and a winning attitude to the station, and will be a great fit,” says PD Brent Michaels. “His many years of on-air work in this market and service with many local non-profit organizations mirror the live and local community philosophy we have.” McCloud remarked, “It sounds cliché, but truly I’ve dreamt of being a part of KUZZ for years. I’m honored to join this legendary station fulltime. I appreciate the faith the Owens family and Brent have in me.”