NYC Radio: WCBS-FM To Again Air 'Holiday Spectacular'

Entercom announces WCBS-FM 101.1 morning show “Scott Shannon in the Morning with Patty Steele” will host its annual “Big Show Holiday Spectacular” on December 18 from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. ET.

The annual broadcast, which benefits Blythedale Children’s Hospital, will feature virtual musical performances by Kelly Clarkson, Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty, Johnny Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls, Billy Joel's sax man Mark Rivera and Holiday Express. Throughout the broadcast, the morning show will encourage listeners to donate via phone bank or by texting BCHKIDS to 76278.

“Our calendars are marked every year for this special broadcast, which gives us to opportunity to showcase the selfless generosity of the WCBS-FM listeners,” said Scott Shannon, morning show host, WCBS-FM 101.1. “We look forward to another heartwarming day of spreading holiday cheer with our friends at Blythedale.”

Blythedale Children’s Hospital, New York State’s only independent, specialty children’s hospital, is dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of children with complex medical illnesses and conditions. Over the years, Scott Shannon has been a longtime supporter both professionally and personally of Blythedale Children’s Hospital’s mission and has helped raise more than $4 million.