Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces a new on-air lineup of morning and afternoon drive shows on Kansas City Classic Rock station 101 The Fox/KCFX-FM. The new weekday programming lineup is effective July 1, 2024.
Joining 101 The Fox Morning Host, Sparks, as Co-Host is Lux. A St. Louis native, Lux delivered top ratings for several years on St. Louis Alternative Rock station 105.7 The Point/KPNT-FM. In addition, popular Kansas City Classic Rock personality, Doug Medlock returns to 101 The Fox as On-Air Host, Afternoons.
The new 101 The Fox weekday on-air lineup is:
Carey Curelop, Program Director, 101 The Fox said: �We searched the entire country for a partner to add to the wit and listener connection Sparks brings to 101 The Fox mornings. Lux was his match from the minute these two met! She�s funny, clever, honest, and a great entertainer.�
Lux commented: �I am beyond excited to return to radio at 101 The Fox. Once I stepped foot into the studio with Sparks, something just clicked, and I instantly knew this is where I need to be. I am so thankful for Derek Madden, James Kurdziel, Donna Baker, Jim Fox, and Carey Curelop for believing in me and bringing me back to the mic!�
Carey Curelop added: �Doug Medlock knows Kansas City, he knows the Classic Rock audience, and we are incredibly fortunate he made the decision to return to 101 The Fox.�
Doug Medlock remarked: �I�ve been in love with radio since I was a kid. The cool DJs, the music, and the strong connection to the local community. No other media has such a personal relationship with its audience. I�m so excited to be back on 101 The Fox.�
These announcements follow the passing of longtime KCFX host, Slacker on April 17th of this year. Slacker, who fought a heroic battle with complications from AML, was a 33-year fixture on Kansas City radio, with the last 16 years at KCFX.
Jim Fox, Operations Manager, Cumulus Kansas City, explained: �We had big shoes to fill after our difficult loss. The addition of Sparks & Lux Mornings and Doug Medlock Afternoons are exactly what this passionate audience expects from 101 The Fox, known for iconic personalities.�
Cumulus Media owns and operates seven radio stations in Kansas City, including: 101 The Fox/KCFX-FM (Classic Rock); 94.9 KCMO-FM (Classic Hits); 107.3 The Vibe/KMJK-FM (CHR); KCMO Talk Radio/95.7FM and 710AM (Talk Radio); POWER 105.1/KCJK-FM (Urban) and JACK FM/KCMO-HD2 (Adult Hits).