NASHVILLE — The Museum of Broadcast Communications has formally inducted its previously announced eight new inductees into the Radio Hall of Fame for 2024.
The individuals were honored Thursday evening at an in-person induction ceremony held at the Omni Nashville Hotel.
THE 2024 RADIO HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES ARE:
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Lee Harris (inducted by Scott Herman)
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Mary McCoy (Inducted by Larry Galla)
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Phil Hendrie (Inducted by Patrick Reynold)
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Crook & Chase/Lorianne Crook & Charlie Chase (Inducted by Reba McEntire and John Zarling)
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Matt Siegel (Inducted by Tom McConnell)
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Jaime Jarrin (Inducted by Orel Hershiser)
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Barry Mayo (Inducted by Tony Gray)
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Kraig T. Kitchin (Inducted by Jim Rome)
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.
Radio Hall of Fame 2022 inductee Lon Helton served as Master of Ceremonies for the event.
RHOF co-chair Dennis Green said, “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.”
The Radio Hall of Fame honors notable radio personalities and showcases their accomplishments in the Chicago-based Museum of Broadcast Communications. Each year, 24 nominations in six categories are determined by the organization’s nominating committee, which is comprised of industry leaders.
The Radio Hall of Fame was founded by the Emerson Radio Corporation in 1988. The Museum of Broadcast Communications took over operations of the Hall in 1991.
