Birmingham Radio: Peter Z Lands At WZRR

Peter Z

Cumulus announces that Peter Z has been named Program Director of NASH Icon WZRR 99.5 FM in Birmingham.

Peter Z comes to Cumulus Birmingham from St. Augustine, FL, where he was Principal and Director of Operations for WYRE 105.5 FM. Prior to that, he programmed Classic Hits KLUV 987. FM in Dallas, following six years programming Oldies WGRR-FM in Cincinnati. He was also General Manager of WAQZ-FM, WSAI-AM, and WAOZ-AM in Cincinnati. Peter Z began his radio career at WGR in his hometown of Buffalo, NY, while in college.

Mike McVay, Senior Vice President, Programming for Cumulus said: “We’re thrilled to add yet another big brain to our programming team. Peter brings multi-format experience to the table that should be beneficial to NASH Icon in Birmingham.”

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Peter Z said: “I think the lead is that I finally made a long-time dream come true and I get to program Country. I’ve always loved Country music and have had a desire to program the format since Garth showed up on the scene the first time.”