Buffalo Radio: Megan Carter Lands Middays At WGRF-FM

Cumulus Media announces that it has appointed Megan Carter as On-Air Host, Afternoons on Buffalo Classic Rock station 97 Rock/WGRF-FM. She and can be heard Monday through Friday from 3:00pm-7:00pm. She succeeds former Afternoon Host Carl Russo, who retired in May.

Carter is a familiar voice on Western New York airwaves, having held on-air roles for Buffalo station WYRK-FM (Country) and Rochester stations WAIO-FM (Hot Talk/Mainstream Rock), WPXY-FM (CHR), WKGS-FM (CHR) and WDVI-FM (Country), among others.

Megan Carter

Joe Russo, Program Director, 97 Rock, said: “Megan Carter is a dynamic broadcaster, known for her unmistakable voice, energy, and deep connection with audiences across Western New York. We look forward to what she can bring to the 97 Rock audience.”

Carter commented: “Western New York is synonymous with 97 Rock, and joining that legacy is humbling. I started my radio career blasting Tom Petty, Def Leppard, and Foreigner. It’s music I love, so it’s an honor to be able to continue the great tradition of 97 Rock and play this timeless music. I'm thrilled I get to do it with the Cumulus team in Buffalo."

Based in the North Towns of Buffalo, Carter is a lifelong music lover and sports enthusiast, who made history as the first female public address announcer for the Rochester Red Wings and brings her signature style as the in-game host for the Rochester Americans, the AHL affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres.