Derek James is once again returning to Cumulus Media Country 101.1 KRMD-FM Shreveport LA as morning host.
James has previously spent fifteen years at KRMD-FM over multiple stints since starting his career at the station in 1989. He most recently hosted mornings with Melinda Coyer from 2016-18. He has also worked at 93.7 KITT Shreveport in his career.
He takes the morning slot that had been held by Mason Stanfield until his move to PD/morning host at Cumulus’ “Cat Country 95.1” KATC Colorado Springs in June.
Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has appointed Shreveport Country radio personality Derek James as On-Air Host, Morning Drive, on Country station 101.1 KRMD-FM. James can now be heard by Shreveport Country music fans on 101.1 KRMD-FM Monday through Friday from 6:00am-10:00am.
This marks a return to Mornings on 101.1 KRMD-FM for James, who started his radio career at 101.1 KRMD-FM in 1989. He has also been heard on Country-formatted KITT-FM (now KXKS-FM) in Shreveport.
Charlie Cook, Vice President, Country, Cumulus Media, said: “It is great to have Derek back in the seat where he can help lead the station to its rightful place as Shreveport’s #1 Country radio station.”
Tish Boden, Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Shreveport, commented: “Cumulus Shreveport is thrilled to have Derek James on our team! Derek is a natural and our listeners are excited to have him back. I look forward to Derek’s success on 101.1 KRMD-FM in morning drive with Cumulus.”
Anthony “Big Ant” Simmons, Program Director, 101.1 KRMD-FM, noted: “From the first time I met Derek when I moved to Shreveport almost a decade ago, he epitomized what Country truly is. From his walk, talk and true-to-life country charm, to his historical knowledge of Country music in Shreveport and the impact it’s had on Country radio across the nation, I knew he was the only choice to help bring KRMD back to its days of glory and beyond! Derek is Country, Derek is Shreveport, Derek is All-American 101.1 KRMD… Welcome home!”
Derek James remarked: “It’s like a dream – pinch me. 15 of my 28 years in radio have been at KRMD. After a five-year hiatus, it was the perfect time to come back on mornings. We’ve got an unbelievable leadership team here at Cumulus, and it’s great to be back home!”
This story first appeared on radioinsight.com