Lon Helton to Host 2024 Induction Ceremony

The Museum of Broadcast Communications announced today that Lon Helton, 2022 Radio Hall of Fame inductee, will be the Master of Ceremonies for the 2024 Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

The Radio Hall of Fame will recognize its new class of eight inductees at the in-person 2024 Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at the Omni Nashville Hotel in Nashville, TN. Tickets are on sale now.

A portion of ticket purchases is a tax-deductible charitable donation to the Museum of Broadcast Communications.

Lon Helton’s Country radio career began in Galesburg, IL, and took him to top Country stations in Denver, Chicago, and Los Angeles. He has hosted national Country Music radio programs since 1984, most notably Country Countdown USA, since its inception in 1992. He joined Radio & Records as Country Editor in 1983. In 2006 he launched the Country radio and music industry trade publication, Country Aircheck.

A 2006 inductee into the Country Radio Hall of Fame, Helton has been honored as the National Broadcast Personality of the Year by the CMA an unequalled 12 times and by the ACM an unmatched five times. Industry accolades also include the “Angels Among Us” award, the highest honor of St. Jude Country Cares; the Bob Kingsley Living Legend Award; the Country Radio Broadcasters’ Humanitarian Award and the J. William Denny Award for distinguished service to the CMA Board. He has served on the Boards of the Country Music Association (President and Chair, 1999-2002), the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, the Country Music Foundation, the St. Jude Country Radio Advisory Council, and the Country Music Retirement Community.

Dennis Green, Co-Chair of the Radio Hall of Fame, said: “When you put together a Radio Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, you have to have a host with a passion for radio and the iconic figures that make it great. I can’t think of anyone that understands this better than Lon Helton. The Radio Hall of Fame is excited to have Lon serve as host of the 36th RHOF induction ceremony taking place in Nashville for the first time.”

Tribute Book ads for the 2024 Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony are also available for purchase now. Contact Linde Thurman for more information and to buy a Tribute Book ad for the September 19th event.

ANNOUNCING THE 2024 INDUCTEES

The Museum of Broadcast Communications announced today the selection of eight new inductees into the Radio Hall of Fame for 2024. This year’s inductees will be honored at the in-person 2024 Radio Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at the Omni Nashville Hotel in Nashville, TN.

Tickets are on sale now. A portion of ticket purchases is a tax-deductible charitable donation to the Museum of Broadcast Communications.

THE 2024 RADIO HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES ARE:

• The Crook & Chase Countdown (Lorianne Crook and Charlie Chase)

• Lee Harris

• Phil Hendrie

• Jaime Jarrin

• Kraig Kitchin

• Barry Mayo

• Mary McCoy

• Matt Siegel

Six inductees were determined by a voting participant panel comprised of more than 900 industry professionals and two inductees were voted on by the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee. The confidential ballot was conducted by Votem.com and overseen by Miller Kaplan’s Andrew Rosen.

Dennis Green, Co-Chair of the Radio Hall of Fame, said: “The Radio Hall of Fame welcomes eight new members that have made a lasting impact on the industry. This class, like the ones before it, exemplifies the highest standards of excellence that radio broadcasters have upheld throughout radio’s rich history, making this medium so special to generations of listeners. These individuals have entertained, informed, and enriched listeners with their special talents, and it is an honor to recognize them as the Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2024.”

David Plier, Chairman, The Museum of Broadcast Communications, said: “Congratulations to each of our inductees this year on this well-deserved recognition. I am grateful to the members of the Nominating Committee for presenting a diverse and inclusive group of nominees again this year for industry consideration.” He added: “Co-Chairmen Dennis Green and Kraig Kitchin are providing excellent leadership in involving so many industry voices to this annual induction process. I am appreciative of their many years of service and leadership.”  

Tribute Book ads for the 2024 Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony are available for purchase now. Contact Linde Thurman at: Linde@radiohalloffame.com for more information and to buy a Tribute Book ad for the September 19th event.

2024 NOMINEES ANNOUNCED

The Museum of Broadcast Communications announced today the selection of the Radio Hall of Fame 2024 nominees. The 24 nominees were chosen by the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee, with input from the radio industry and listeners.

Voting for inductees begins Monday, May 20, 2024, and runs through Monday, June 3, 2024. The top six vote recipients will gain induction as part of the 2024 Radio Hall of Fame Induction class. The two additional inductees that will make up the eight-person induction class will be selected by the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee.

More than 900 industry members will receive a ballot on Monday, May 20th, to cast votes for up to six nominated individuals. The confidential ballot will be conducted by Votem.com, and overseen by Miller Kaplan‘s Andrew Rosen.

The total of eight Radio Hall of Fame inductees for 2024 will be announced on Monday, June 17th, and will be honored at the 2024 Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Thursday, September 19th at the Omni Nashville Hotel in Nashville, TN. Information on tickets for the event will be available soon.

THE 2024 RADIO HALL OF FAME NOMINEES TO BE VOTED ON BY INDUSTRY VOTING PANEL ARE (ALPHABETICAL BY FIRST NAME):

• Bert Weiss

• Big D & Bubba

• Big Tigger

• Bob and Sheri

• Bob Stroud

• Crook & Chase

• DeDe McGuire

• Diane Rehm

• Free Beer and Hot Wings

• Funkmaster Flex

• Jaime Jarrin

• John & Ken

• Johnny Magic

• Kid Leo

• Larry Elder

• Laurie DeYoung

• Lee Harris

• Lincoln Ware

• Mary McCoy

• Matt Siegel

• Mojo in the Morning

• Phil Hendrie

• Richard Blade

• Shelley “The Playboy” Stewart

Dennis Green, Co-Chairman of the Radio Hall of Fame, stated: “It is an honor to nominate this amazing class of talented individuals and shows that have made their mark on the radio.  The 2024 nominees to the Radio Hall of Fame represent one of the most diverse group of talents we have honored with the highest level of recognition one can achieve from the radio industry.  Kudos to the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee for recognizing this year’s class of nominees whose careers only add to the special place radio holds in the hearts and minds of generations of listeners across the country.”

Kraig T. Kitchin, Co-Chairman, Radio Hall of Fame, commented: “Congratulations to our 2024 nominees for induction!   I encourage each industry member receiving a confidential ballot to participate in the selection of this years’ inductees.  It’s an honor and a privilege to see well-established on-air careers recognized with an induction; every vote makes a difference in the outcome.”