Cumulus Media announces that it has appointed veteran Rock radio personality Jeremy Loper as On-Air Host, Mornings, on Chattanooga’s legendary home for Classic Rock, KZ106 (WSKZ-FM). Loper debuts on his new morning show, “The Loper Show” on Monday, January 12, 2026, and can be heard weekdays from 6:00am-10:00am.
The new show follows the retirement of “The John Boy & Billy Big Show” on December 31, 2025.
With more than three decades of major-market experience, Loper brings a bold, personality-driven approach to mornings on Chattanooga’s iconic Rock powerhouse, which has dominated the market for 47 years. Known for his authenticity, sharp wit, and deep roots in rock culture, Loper’s arrival reinforces KZ106’s commitment to real Rock, real radio, and real connection, while honoring the legacy of one of radio’s most recognizable morning franchises.
Loper most recently hosted mornings at iHeartMedia Classic Rock WNRQ (105.9 The Rock) in Nashville, TN, where he posted immediate ratings momentum and street buzz in Music City. Prior to Nashville, he spent 12 years in Columbus, OH, where he hosted the top-rated “Loper & Randi in the Morning” on Active Rock WRKZ (99.7 The Blitz), one of the most dominant and recognizable morning shows in the market. Loper is also the creator and host of The Loper Show, a multi-platform podcast and video series featuring interviews with Rock and Metal artists, MMA personalities, and cultural voices, further extending his reach and influence across digital platforms.
Scott Chase, Operations Manager, Cumulus Chattanooga and Program Director, KZ106, said: "The last time we made a change in the morning show was 29 years ago, when Kelly McCoy and I moved to afternoons and brought on John Boy and Billy. We wish the guys a very happy retirement and anticipate a warm Chattanooga welcome for Jeremy. He is obviously very talented and is also a great guy whom we are lucky to have on the K106 team.”
Loper commented: “Chattanooga is Rock ’n’ Roll, and KZ106 is one of the most respected Rock brands in the country. This station has history, attitude, and loyalty — everything that makes great radio matter. I’m fired up to wake this city up and be part of something legendary. Let’s go!”
With more than three decades of major-market experience, Loper brings a bold, personality-driven approach to mornings on Chattanooga’s iconic Rock powerhouse, which has dominated the market for 47 years. Known for his authenticity, sharp wit, and deep roots in rock culture, Loper’s arrival reinforces KZ106’s commitment to real Rock, real radio, and real connection, while honoring the legacy of one of radio’s most recognizable morning franchises.
Scott Chase, Operations Manager, Cumulus Chattanooga and Program Director, KZ106, said: "The last time we made a change in the morning show was 29 years ago, when Kelly McCoy and I moved to afternoons and brought on John Boy and Billy. We wish the guys a very happy retirement and anticipate a warm Chattanooga welcome for Jeremy. He is obviously very talented and is also a great guy whom we are lucky to have on the K106 team.”
Loper commented: “Chattanooga is Rock ’n’ Roll, and KZ106 is one of the most respected Rock brands in the country. This station has history, attitude, and loyalty — everything that makes great radio matter. I’m fired up to wake this city up and be part of something legendary. Let’s go!”