Cumulus Media’s Westwood One has announced that popular Country music countdown show, “American Country Countdown,” will say a fond farewell to Country superstar and show host, Kix Brooks, after an impressive 18-year run as the syndicated Country countdown show’s host.
Beginning the weekend of January 4-5, 2025, Country radio personality Ryan Fox will kick off a new year and a new generation of Country’s best music as the host of “American Country Countdown with Ryan Fox.” Kix Brooks’ final show will air the weekend of December 28-29, 2024.
Ryan Fox is currently On-Air Host, Mornings, at Dallas Country station KPLX 99.5 The Wolf. “American Country Countdown with Ryan Fox” will feature the fast-breaking new superstars like Jelly Roll, Morgan Wallen, Kane Brown, and Lainey Wilson. The destination weekend Country countdown show is heard on over 300 station affiliates across the U.S.
Every weekend, “American Country Countdown with Ryan Fox” will deliver the top Country hits, exclusive interviews, and backstage stories from the world of Country music.
With over 20 years of experience in Country radio, Ryan has become a familiar voice through his work on major market stations in Los Angeles and Dallas. His ability to always find the humor in every situation, his authenticity, and his undeniable passion for country music, combined with a storyteller’s gifts, have earned him a loyal following and the respect of the industry.
Ryan Fox said: “To be given the opportunity to take the reins on one of the longest running, most successful, Country countdown shows in the world and sit in the same chair as Hall of Famers like the legendary Kix Brooks and the late, great Bob Kingsley, is a tremendous honor. This is a terrific era for Country music, and I cannot wait to count down the biggest Country hits from coast to coast!”
“Weekend countdowns are still a favorite choice of listeners,” remarked Brian Philips, Chief Content Officer for Cumulus Media. “The modern Country music landscape shifts so quickly that our fans will devour this fast-paced new take on a proven, long-running show. Ryan Fox is down-to-earth and faithful to the music, but also has a gift for gentle irreverence and a sense of the absurd. He’s that talented friend we all welcome in our lives.”
To get “American Country Countdown with Ryan Fox” for your station, contact Neal Weiner, VP, Affiliate Sales, Westwood One, at nweiner@westwoodone.com or at 206.335.5259.
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Every weekend, “American Country Countdown with Ryan Fox” will deliver the top Country hits, exclusive interviews, and backstage stories from the world of Country music.
With over 20 years of experience in Country radio, Ryan has become a familiar voice through his work on major market stations in Los Angeles and Dallas. His ability to always find the humor in every situation, his authenticity, and his undeniable passion for country music, combined with a storyteller’s gifts, have earned him a loyal following and the respect of the industry.
Ryan Fox said: “To be given the opportunity to take the reins on one of the longest running, most successful, Country countdown shows in the world and sit in the same chair as Hall of Famers like the legendary Kix Brooks and the late, great Bob Kingsley, is a tremendous honor. This is a terrific era for Country music, and I cannot wait to count down the biggest Country hits from coast to coast!”
“Weekend countdowns are still a favorite choice of listeners,” remarked Brian Philips, Chief Content Officer for Cumulus Media. “The modern Country music landscape shifts so quickly that our fans will devour this fast-paced new take on a proven, long-running show. Ryan Fox is down-to-earth and faithful to the music, but also has a gift for gentle irreverence and a sense of the absurd. He’s that talented friend we all welcome in our lives.”
To get “American Country Countdown with Ryan Fox” for your station, contact Neal Weiner, VP, Affiliate Sales, Westwood One, at nweiner@westwoodone.com or at 206.335.5259.
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