Audacy Classic Hits 101.1 WCBS-FM New York has announced the addition of Anne Marie ‘Annie’ Leamy as morning co-host for its upcoming new morning show with John Foxx debuting on Monday, February 13.
Leamy joins WCBS-FM after spending the past three years in mornings at iHeartMedia AC “Q92.1” WRNQ Poughkeepsie NY. She previously spent six years in New York as part of the “Todd & Jayde” morning show on Cumulus Hot AC 95.5 WPLJ where she worked with Foxx and also was part of morning shows at CHRs “K104” WSPK and “96.1 Kiss-FM” WPKF in Poughkeepsie.
Audacy welcomes Anne Marie “Annie” Leamy to morning drive on WCBS-FM 101.1 (WCBS-FM) in New York. Leamy will be heard on “Foxx & Annie in the Morning” alongside co-host and station brand manager John Foxx, weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. ET beginning February 13.
“Annie is no stranger to NYC radio, and I’m excited to welcome her back through the iconic WCBS-FM brand,” said John Foxx, Brand Manager, WCBS-FM 101.1. “Annie has the ability to relate and build a community of loyal fans instantly. She will bring a lot of energy, a deep skill set, and a ‘whatever it takes attitude’ that really sets her up for success in this role.”
“I’m not sure I have the right words to express my sincere excitement and joy about teaming up with John Foxx to rock the airwaves at WCBS-FM,” said Leamy. “John is someone I respect tremendously and is the biggest reason I took this leap. What a thrill to be on a station my late father adored. I’m incredibly grateful to all those who supported my roller coaster journey to this point. Huge thank you to John, Jim Ryan and Chris Oliviero for this incredible opportunity.”
Leamy joins WCBS-FM with over 16 years of morning drive experience in the Tri-state Area. She most recently hosted a morning show at iHeartMedia of the Hudson Valley for three years. Prior to WRNQ (Q92.1), Leamy co-hosted morning drive on WPLJ-FM in New York for six years. She was also a co-host at WSPK/Pamal Broadcasting and began her career with Clear Channel of the Hudson Valley in the same position at KISS-FM.
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