Country Programmer Doug Montgomery Sets Retirement

Doug Montgomery, a veteran in country radio and Townsquare Media’s Country Format Lead since 2017, will retire from the industry effective July 31.

Doug Montgomery

Reflecting on his career, Montgomery said, “I’ve been incredibly fortunate to live my childhood dream, choosing songs and entertaining listeners daily. From my first overnight shift at WJPD in Ishpeming, Michigan, I knew Country Radio was my path. Watching country music soar has been thrilling, and I’m deeply grateful.”

Before Townsquare, Montgomery, based in Grand Rapids, programmed the iconic WBCT/Grand Rapids for 20 years at Clear Channel/iHeartMedia and was the original programmer for their Country Premium Choice service.

Kurt Johnson, Townsquare’s SVP of Content & Programming, praised Montgomery: “Doug is unmatched. His decades as a top programmer and eight years leading our Country team have left a lasting legacy. We’ll miss him, but we’re excited for his next chapter.”

Montgomery added, “Leaving Townsquare’s amazing team was tough, but I’m ready for new adventures—spending less time working and more time in Vegas.”