Top Urban Programmers of All Time to Be Revealed January 17

The Top 10 Urban Programmer winners will be named January 17 on the Radio Facts blog. Have you voted? (Industry only, please.) You can do so >>> here <<<

Here’s what some of our voters had to say about the nominees:

E. Rodney Jones was the programmer’s programmer. Lee Michaels battled strong competition and was constantly innovative. James Alexander set the stage for many others to follow. Barry Mayo is one of the most strategic programmers I’ve ever been around. Frankie Crocker—need I say more?

Vinny Brown was not just a great programmer; he was fun and had a great sense of humor. BK Kirkland: Talented, creative, successful. Maxx Myrick is the best. Lebron “LBJ” Joseph is a great programmer and excellent to work with. Gary Young is an amazing programmer.

Steve Hegwood brought urban programming into its modern era. Bobby Bennett BETTER be on this list. Terry Base is the greatest PD ever. Tony Gray is a leader of leaders. Derrick Brown is a well-rounded PD.

Skip Cheatham is a programming BEAST. G Wiz has consistently made 93.3 The Beat a top radio station in the Jacksonville market. Ron Atkins: I have the utmost respect for his professionalism and skill. Brian Anthony was an outstanding program director at Clear Channel.

Chuck Atkins is a great coach, supporter, and programmer. John Candy has taken several radio stations from the bottom to the top. Cy Young is straightforward, and I respect that. Andre Carson’s mind is 10 years ahead of the format.

Elroy Smith still listens to up-and-coming talent. Skip Dillard (WBLS/WLIB) is tenacious and understands the history of the format. Bobby O’Jay has been a huge influence on this generation of PDs.

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Steve Crumbley’s ability to adapt across five decades of audiences speaks volumes. Eileen Collier—I’ve watched her grow. Terry Avery: Great PDs are like great football coaches. She’s like Roy Williams, but looks a lot better.