NYC Radio: WCBS-FM Tweaks On-Air Line-Up

Race Taylor, Jesse Addy and John Foxx

101.1 WCBS-FM, an Audacy station in New York, has announced a series of on-air lineup changes. Beginning June 16, Race Taylor can be heard on-air weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. ET. Jesse Addy will host middays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 pm. ET and John Foxx will host afternoons 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET.

“One of the most recognizable voices on the radio in New York, Race brings an unparalleled legacy and deep-rooted connection with tri-state listeners spanning multiple generations to 101.1 CBS-FM,” said Foxx, Brand Manager, 101.1 WCBS-FM. “His love for this city, passion for the music and unstoppable ability to entertain are set to ignite mornings, creating a truly iconic, one-of-a-kind moment for our listeners and 101.1. With Jesse taking over middays, our refreshed lineup is designed to deliver a seamless, engaging experience all day long.”

“Huge thanks to Chris Oliviero, Jeff Sottolano, John Foxx and Jim Ryan. I am grateful for this opportunity and hope to build upon the momentum that John and his team have already established in morning drive,” said Taylor. “I am well aware of the legendary talent who’ve previously occupied this daypart in New York City. They are the very foundation of the WCBS-FM legacy and brand. I hope to perform to their level of entertainment and excellence for years to come.”

“The city that shapes world economics, entertainment, pop culture and fashion every workday also never stops listening to WCBS-FM,” says Addy. “I've heard the station in skyscrapers, cabs, bodegas, souvenir shops, diners and construction sites. It's the soundtrack of New York. Thanks to John Foxx, Chris Oliviero, Jeff Sottolano and Jim Ryan for their continued support.”

New 101.1 WCBS-FM weekday programming lineup is as follows.

• 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. ET: Race Taylor
• 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET: Jesse Addy
• 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. ET: John Foxx
• 7:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. ET: Broadway Bill Lee

Taylor spent nearly two decades on WPLJ in New York and presided over the station’s sign-off in 2019. He is a recognizable voice talent who can be heard on national commercials like Audacy’s flagship coverage of New York Mets baseball and ABC-TV’s prime time, daytime and late-night programming. He can also be heard regularly on General Hospital, GMA3, Dancing With The Stars, American Idol, Shark Tank and Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Before joining 101.1 WCBS-FM in 2024, Addy hosted the afternoon drive show on Audacy’s New York’s Country 94.7 and Kiss Country 99.9 in Miami. He also launched and hosted Audacy's Nationally Syndicated Top 20 Country Countdown. Addy continues to serve as Music Director for 101.1 WCBS-FM. Previous roles include fill-in for sister station New 102.7 (WNEW-FM) along with stops in Detroit, Atlanta and East Lansing, MI.

Foxx is a native New Yorker who began his 25-year career in radio at WSPK K104 before leading programming efforts in Dallas and Houston. He made his mark as Program Director and afternoon drive host at WPLJ in New York, then as Brand Manager of WNSH-FM in New York, and served as Regional Vice President for Country at Audacy. In 2023, Foxx returned to the airwaves as morning show host and Brand Manager of 101.1 WCBS-FM.

Listeners can tune in to 101.1 WCBS-FM (WCBS-FM) in New York on-air and nationwide on the Audacy app and website. Fans can also connect with the station on social media via X, Facebook, and Instagram.