R.I.P.: Courtney Nelson, San Antonio Radio Personality

Courtney Nelson

San Antonio radio personality Courtney Nelson has died in a motorcycle accident over the weekend, according to the Cox Media Group.

Nelson most recently had been working weekend fo CMG's Country KCYY Y100.  He had been in San Antonio since 2012 after a long career in El Paso, where he had worked in radio since the mid-80s and did nearly everything from host to director, accumulating a large following.

Nelson, departed KLAQ In El Paso in 2012 for  San Antonio.  During his time with the Townsquare Media , Nelson served as Morning Show Host, Production Producer, Program Director, and Operations Manager. Outside of the station, Nelson took up dirt bike riding as a hobby.

Many got to know Nelson during his tenure as KLAQ’s Morning Show Host, half of the Courtney and Big Al Morning Show. He also worked at KROD and KSII-FM during his long tenure at the station.