Evan Paul Named New Host For 'A Taste Of Country' Nights

Townsquare Media & Compass Media Networks have announced Evan Paul as the new host of the syndicated “Taste of Country Nights” replacing Sam Alex.

Paul recently hosted mornings at Beasley Media Classic Hip-Hop WMGC 105.1 FM inDetroit. He has previous Country experience hosting mornings at “98.7 The Bull” KUPL Portland and has worked stints in Charlotte, Memphis, New York, Philadelphia, and San Diego.


Radio, television personality Sam Alex has exited his role as host of Townsquare Media’s syndicated radio show Taste of Country Nights. Alex has been in the role for the past five years. He will continue to handle interviews and covering red carpets for Celebrity Page TV.

Alex, a Chicago native, has previously worked at WMZQ in Washington, D.C., as well as WRRM in Cincinnati, Ohio. During his time with Taste of Country Nights, Alex was nominated for the Academy of Country Music’s National On-Air Personality of the Year honor. Taste of Country Nights also grew to broadcast to over 100 affiliates during his time with the program.

“Thank you to Kurt Johnson and everyone at Townsquare Media for five incredible years. I’m also eternally grateful for the loyal sponsors and over 30 individual station owners who chose to carry the show.” Alex said.