Cincy Radio: Morning Host Chris Carr Leaving WUBE-FM

Jeff Bolen, Chris Carr

Chris Carr, one of the most popular radio personalities in town, leaves Hubbard's Country WUBE 105.1 FM B105 on Friday after six years, according to cincinnati.com.

The three-time large-market "personality of the year" winner at B105 said he's accepted a new job to be closer to his family, and he's taking morning sidekick Jeff "Maverick" Bolen with him.

The afternoon "Big Dave Show," with his on-air partner Chelsie, moves to mornings on Aug. 18 with morning producer Jason "Stattman" Statt.

For the past year, the Chris Carr & Company show was first or second in the morning ratings with Jeff Thomas and Jenn Jordan on WKRQ 101.9 FM, a sister Hubbard Interactive radio station down the hall. B105 ranked No. 2 with all listeners, behind WLW-AM, in July.

Carr came to Cincinnati in August 2008 from KEEY-FM in Minneapolis after B105 fired long-time morning host Bill Whyte.

Big Dave, Chelsie

"We had an awesome ride here and I have more love for this town than you'll ever realize. There are so many characters in Cincy and fun things to do and talk about on the air. I will miss this place," Carr said.

"Chris Carr & Company" won large-market "personalty of the year" awards from the Academy of Country Music (2013 and 2011) and one from the Country Music Association (2011). Carr also won a CMA "personality of the year" award at KEEY-FM.

During Carr's tenure, B105 won two Country Music Association large-market "station of the year" awards (2009, 2012).

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"Chris chose to leave," said Grover Collins, B105 program director.

Where is he going? "I can't say. He hasn't told us," Collins said.

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