Few men have meant as much to the University of Tennessee as John Ward. Oct 11, 2005 #1 Guys, first off, I don't get to spend a lot of time in Knoxville. WIVK has been the voice of information and Thread starter the_scoop; Start date Oct 11, 2005; T. the_scoop Guest. The appointment is effective July 11, 2022, and represents a homecoming for Tack, who spent 15 years with Knoxville Rhythmic Top 40 station WKHT-FM/Hot 104.5 in on-air and Program Director positions. The drama of Ward's final campaign behind the microphone was only heightened when the Vols captured the 1998 football national championship and the SEC Eastern Division basketball title. For the game broadcast, Hubbs' duties includespotting, reporting and a myriad of other tasks pregame and at halftime. Ted Gunner Ousley, radio personality for country music radio station WIVK in Knoxville, will emcee the 36th annual FreedomFest in Alcoa tonight. A scriptwriter could not have written a better swan song to his illustrious 35-year career. WOVK (98.7 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a country format. The Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, native played at Tennessee from 1974-77. She started her Arizona broadcasting career in media sales before helping to launch Arizona-basedstartup Skyview Networks in the 1990s. He served as the radio play-by-play voice from 1978-99, calling Pat Summitt's first sixnational championships. In addition to his play-by-play work, Rice is a well-known on-air personality in Knoxville, serving as the co-host of The Erik Ainge Show that originates on the flagship station of the Lady Vol Network, 99.1 FM/AM 990. During his time at WBIR-TV, Kesling also worked for Jefferson-Pilot Sports on its SEC Television package. Kesling began his association with the University of Tennessee as a walk-on fullback on the 1972 freshman football team. The album, released on March 3, earned 166,000 equivalent album units in the United States in the week ending April 20, according to Luminate. His broadcasting career began in 1974 when he was hired by John Ward as a film editor for the "Bill Battle Show" on the Vol Television Network while he was a UT student. Prior to that, he was Program Director and Midday Host of Country-formatted KNCI-FM in Sacramento, CA, which was the 2020 CMA Large Market Station of the Year under Tacks programming leadership. Over the course of 25 years, she built a local radio syndication brandthat now partners with nearly every major sports brand and has 100% coverage across the country. Copyright 2023 RadioInsight / RadioBB Networks. A radio station that launched inside a former grocery store near downtown Mesa and became a staple for generations of Valley listeners soon will reach a milestone: Andy & Alison and the Radio pioneer James A. Dick died Sunday, according to WIVK's website, a radio station he founded in the mid-50s. Lance also advises stations, talent and brands on digital content strategies, programming integrations, and brand extensions. Licensed to Wheeling, West Virginia, United States, Bob Kesling was named lead announcer on the Vol Radio Network in 1999. Tack was most recently Assistant Program Director and Morning Show Host at Country station WLHK-FM/97.1 Hank FM in Indianapolis, IN. Since making its debut at No. Known for his iconic voice,Jims community passion has always been working with firefighters to make sure their stories are told. The tour will include a special Texas Takeover run with shows at Lubbocks Buddy Holly Hall, Helotes John T. Floores Country Store, Houstons Heights Theater (two nights) and Fort, Copyright 2020 Cumulus Media / Cumulus Media is an equal opportunity employer / AA. Tess Potter. He remained at Jefferson-Pilot Sports until he accepted the Vol Network position in 1999. A job offer in radio advertising sales brought Dick to Knoxville in 1947. He led the team in assists in 1980 and ranks ninth on UT's all-time assists list. "When they sold the company they gave $6,000,000 (yes million) to be divided amongst the staffs of the various stations. WOVK (98.7 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a country format. Dick played in a role in launching the careers of several broadcasting legends. The ABA also funds paid internships at member stations and scholarships at all three universities inaddition to financially supporting the defense of independent Arizona journalism in legal court proceedings. September 21, 2020 KNOXVILLE, TN, JUNE 30, 2022 Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has appointed Joey Tack as On-Air Host, Mornings, on Country giant WIVK-FM 107.7 in Knoxville, TN.The appointment is effective July 11, 2022, He was also on-air at Quad Cities, IA-IL, Country WLLR-FM and the former WHTS-FM. She can be seen weekdays on the lifestyle and entertainment program, The Vine, on CBS affiliate KTHV in Little Rock, Arkansas. Winners announced include two first-time on-air personality honorees, Elaina Smith of With Elaina for national weekly on-air personality of the year, and Julie and DJ of Julie and DJ in the Morning for medium market on-air personality of the year. Since making its debut at No. WebHeather comes to WIVK after spending 15 years talking Tennessee sports on The Sports Animal. .searchbrowse-wrap {width:100%; margin: 0 0 10%; padding: 0 0 5% 0; border-bottom: 1px #e5e5e5 solid;} He was a member of the 1976-1977 SEC championship team and the 1979 SEC Tournament championship squad. The 58th Academy of Country Music Awards is set to take place on Thursday, May 11 at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, TX. George Vavalides, who writes the Knoxville Radio History 101 blog, said he was given this photo many years ago. The uncle suggested radio as a good career for the just-out-of-college nephew. A former pilot, she owns an event venue, floral company, and clothing boutique in the area. I've never heard of any company ever doing that..much less a radio or media company. #searchlist {width:100%; border-bottom: 2px #e5e5e5 solid; margin: 3% 0 5% 0;} Bob just completed four years as one of Knox County's At-Large Commissioners representing all 526 square miles of Knox County. Winners were identified in 10 categories. Under his leadership, the station garnered seven CMA Station of the Year Awards,five ACM Station of the Year Awards, two Billboard Magazine Awards, and three Marconi Awards forExcellence in Broadcasting. The 18-track record boasts a number of fan favorites and two encore tracks, including, Niko Moon has teamed up with Grammy Award winner Zac Brown on a new single, Heaven Has A Bar. I hope heaven has a bar/ Sip holy spirits out the jar/ Where every night is a Friday night/ And every beer is cold as ice/ I hope heaven has a band/ Where all the Opry, Two-time Grammy-winning entertainment legend and recent Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Tanya Tucker will kick off her Sweet Western Sound Tour on Sunday, April 30. He is also a 2015 inductee into the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame. Country music singer Con Hunley and popular WIVK radio personality Gunner celebrated Con's "Sweet Memories" birthday with a live remote radio broadcast on April 9th from the Wal-Mart Supercenter. Web107.7 WIVK-FM 4711 Old Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919 DIRECTIONS Request Line 865.656.9485 (865.656.WIVK) Business Phone 865.588.6511 Business Fax 865.588.3725 #searchbrowse-left {width:45%; float:left; margin: 0 2%; background: transparent;} Tony Randall and Kris Rochester began their nearly 31-year career at WHMA in Anniston, Alabama in 1991. Young was well-known for his on-air talent and down home personality -- plus his signature sign off "Your Dave Young." A search is currently underway for a co-host for the new morning show. Elaina caught the radio bug and never looked MORE, Later with Lia is an overnight show airing seven nights from midnight to 5am. Ward, whose understated humor enlivened his broadcasts and helped keep the games in perspective, was named Tennessee sportscaster of the year 28 times. Come back soon to participate in our next poll! The album, released on March 3, earned 166,000 equivalent album units in the United States in the week ending April 20, according to Luminate. ", Tack remarked, "I couldn't be more excited to return home to East Tennessee to join the legendary WIVK and create great Country radio for WIVK's passionate morning audience. Tack was most recently APD and morning host at Country WLHK-FM (97.1 Hank FM) in Indianapolis, IN. #searchlist h2 {font-family:'Myriad W01 SmBd', sans-serif; color: #616161; font-size: 0.81255em; /* 13/16 */ line-height: 1.1em; text-transform: uppercase;} Kesling also has a long history with the Lady Vols basketball program. His unique phrases, style and delivery earned him countless honors and awards, national recognition and a devout following by millions of Big Orange fans. announcer at Fighting Irish sporting events. The album, released on March 3, earned 166,000 equivalent album units in the United States in the week ending April 20, according to Luminate. Web107.7 WIVK is a Country Music radio station serving Knoxville. In 1976, Kesling was picked byWard to serve as his spotter for Vol Network radio broadcasts. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Additional winners include George, Mo, and Erik of The Morning Bullpen with George, Mo, and Erik on KILT-FM in Houston and Big Dave, Stattman, and Ashley of The Big Dave Show on WUBE-FM in Cincinnati for major market and large market on-air personality of the year, respectively. American Country Countdown with Kix Brooks, Morgan Wallens One Thing At A Time Earns Seventh Straight Week Atop Billboard 200, Tracy Lawrence Announces Celebratory Live At Billy Bobs Texas Album, Niko Moon Teams With Zac Brown On Heaven Has A Bar, Tanya Tucker Announces Sweet Western Sound Tour Including Texas Takeover Run. He previously worked as a reporter at WIVK radio and WATE-TV in Knoxville, Tennessee. Former disc jockeys include Steve Crow, Otis, Ken Big K Andrews, Coffee Boy Chad Tyson, Jamie Lynn, Skip Kelly, Rich Biela, Traci Fulton, Don Anthony, Scott Fisher, David Demarest, Kari Brooks, Charlie Mitchell, and longtime Program Director & Music Director Jimmy Elliott. Ward is a member of both the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame and the Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame. ", Cumulus Knoxville Operations Manager Jeff Jarnigan added, "Joey is a great fit to take WIVK mornings to a new generation of Country fans. He also hosted a nightly sports television program simulcast on FOX 43 TV and 99.1 FM that covered local stories as well as the biggest national headlines. Becoming the third person to hold the role on a full-time basis, Rice joins the Lady Vol Network after Dearstone announced his retirement in the spring of 2022 following 23 seasons of painting a picture on the air for Big Orange followers. James A. Dick and Claude Tomlinson in a photograph taken around 1973. Prior to that, he was PD/midday host at Country KNCI-FM in Sacramento. Lawrence reinvigorates his classic hits with his authentic Country twang live on-stage at the Worlds Largest Honkytonk. Former UT guard Bert Bertelkamp serves as color analyst for University of Tennessee basketball on the Vol Radio Network. On-Air Personality of the Year Winners: National Daily Big D, Bubba, Patrick Thomas, Carsen | The Big D and Bubba Show National Weekly Elaina Smith | With Elaina Country legends Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks are set to host the show, which bills itself as country musics party of the year. The two-hour show will stream live without commercial interruption on Prime Video worldwide for the second year in a row. Volume: A brief 15-30 sec ad will play at. Besides tuning in on your radio, you can also stream WIVK through your Since making its debut at No. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google. WIVK 107.7 Podcasts podcast on demand - Knoxville & East Tennessee's legendary country music station, 107.7 WIVK - Today's Best Country brings you interviews, on-air segments, special features and more from our air personalities! The Academy of Country Music enlisted a raft of country artists, including Lainey Wilson, Breland and Jelly Roll, to help reveal the winners of the 2023 ACM Radio Awards. Tack brings innovative new morning show to the next generation of WIVK listeners starting Monday, July 11th. Bertelkamp along with his father, 1953 Vol captain Hank Bertelkamp, operate Bertelkamp Automation in Knoxville. The founder of Dick Broadcasting died Sunday afternoon following a lengthy illness. WebPhone: 480-553-5787. WebWOVK. Radio news and headlines delivered right to your e-mail box -- and it's free. Initially a program of the Boys & Girls Clubs, the Joy of Music School was founded in 1998 with the support of Dick "in the belief that all children should have the opportunity to create and experience music.". Tony and Kris from WIVK have parted ways from the station after five successful years. Hear WIVKs artist and special guest interviews, giveaways, funny segments and much more of the great on-air content from East Tennessees Country Leader, WIVK 107.7 The Vol Network's longest-tenured on-air contributor, John Wilkerson returns for his 29th season with the network in 2021 and his 21st year as studio and gameday host from the Vol Network studios. ABA News Listen to a sound clip with Gunner. Soon after that came service in the Army. He bought WIVK for $3,000, and expanded Dick Broadcasting into a network of 11 stations that was sold to Citadel Communications nearly 50 years later. He also co-hosted the popular Ed and Bob Show. 107.7 WIVK-FM4711 Old Kingston PikeKnoxville, TN 37919. Tack currently serves the Country radio industry as Chairman of the CRS Agenda Committee for the 2023 Country Radio Seminar in Nashville. 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Dick Broadcasting's flagship station, WIVK, switch to a country format in 1964 and went on the air as 107.7 FM in late 1965. Jim has spent the last 20 years at the all-newsstation as a reporter, historian and lead storyteller for Arizonas biggest events. Prior to being named color analyst for the Vol Radio Network, Bertelkamp had served as the color analyst for Tennessee basketball games broadcast by the Vol Television Network and FOX Sports Net South. While working at Entertainment Tonight and The Insider in L.A., Elaina also announce 2021 Hall of Fame honorees from both TV and radio, and will bring back the Arizona Broadcasters Newcomer Award to recognize up-and-coming That dream brought me to The Arizona Broadcasters Association is pleased to announce the induction of three broadcasters into the 2020 ArizonaBroadcasters Hall of Fame: Jim Cross is one of the biggest names in Arizona news. The duo teamed up for the country music station in 1997, winning a combined 10 CMA and ACM morning show awards. Tack currently serves the Country radio industry as Chairman of the CRS Agenda Committee for the 2023 Country Radio Seminar in Nashville. As a University of Tennessee student, Ward picked up extra cash by moonlighting as a radio play-by-play announcer while covering high school basketball and football games for The Knoxville Journal. Ward announced June 3, 1998, that the 1998-1999 season would be his last. WebRich Bailey Rich Bailey got his start at a small radio station in Jasper, Alabama. The two will be taking the places of WIVKs Andy Ritchie and Alison Mencer. The Vols amassed a record of 72-45 and participated in three NCAA tournaments during his playing days. KNOXVILLE, TN, JUNE 30, 2022 Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has appointed Joey Tack as On-Air Host, Mornings, on Country giant WIVK-FM 107.7 in Knoxville, TN. Andy & Alison and the Jim evengoes through annual special training with fire officials to learn the ins and outs of Arizona wildfires. The 58th Academy of Country Music Awards is produced by Dick Clark Productions, with Raj Kapoor, Barry Adelman and Fonda Anita serving as executive producers. I usually only get to Chattanooga and Nashville. the start of this feed. It is the third win for THE BIG D & BUBBA SHOW. ABAmembership includes more than 200 radio stations, television stations and associate members. The team has had a fruitful career thus far, receiving nominations for numerous CMA awards and winning one AMC award. "James A. Dick was a wonderful man who loved his people (employees) protected his radio stations and his integrity. So, my radio knowledge of East Tennessee primarily only comes from the board and past visits. The tour will include a special Texas Takeover run with shows at Lubbocks Buddy Holly Hall, Helotes John T. Floores Country Store, Houstons Heights Theater (two nights) and Fort, Copyright 2020 Cumulus Media / Cumulus Media is an equal opportunity employer / AA. October 3, 2022 0 Cumulus Media Country 107.7 WIVK Knoxville has announced the addition of Nancy Barger to their new morning show hosted by Joey Tack. In 1980, he was named Sports Director at WBIR-TV in Knoxville and was Channel 10's 6 p.m.and 11 p.m.anchor until leaving that position in 1999 to join the Vol Network. After he returned to Knoxville, Ward went to work at an advertising agency. Programming became more "formatted." He was named Best College Announcer in the country in 1976. Owned and operated by Cumulus Media. Rich joined the Frog Nation in October 2019 as Program MORE, Heather Harrington is a radio personality for 107.7 WIVK-FM in Knoxville, Tennessee. For moreinformation on the ABA, please visit azbroadcasters.org, Arizona Broadcasters Association | 555 N Central Avenue Suite 302, Phoenix AZ 85004-1248 | 602-252-4833 | info@azbroadcasters.org | Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. Ward's mellifluous tones, flawless diction and precise descriptions painted a lifelike word picture of Vol football and basketball games that made him a living legend in the state of Tennessee. He also has a relentless Here's a complete list of the Radio Award winners: On-Air Personality of The Year Winners: National Daily - Big D, Bubba, Patrick Thomas, Carsen | The Big D and Bubba Show National Weekly - Elaina Smith | With Elaina Major Market - George, Mo and Erik | The Morning Bullpen with George, Mo, and Erik - KILT - Houston, TX His broadcasting career blossomed when he became the Vols radio play-by-play voice, first, for basketball in 1965 and three years later for football (1968). She joins Tack, who joined WIVK in July from the APD/morning host role at 97.1 Hank-FM WLHK Indianapolis.