Cumulus Media Classic Rock “97 LAV” WLAV Grand Rapids MI has announced the addition of Gregg Henson to its morning show alongside Michelle McKormick and Travis Gibbs for what its being branded as “Michelle and Gregg With Travis”.
Henson fills the opening created by Tony Gates’ exit in April. The move reunites Henson and McCormick, who previously co-hosted together at “97.1 FM Talk” WKRK Detroit from 2002 to 2006.
Henson joins WLAV from Richmond VA where he was serving as Program Director for Audacy News/Talk 1140/96.1 WRVA and Sports “910/105.1 The Fan” WRNL. He has previously been heard in Grand Rapids on a dual market afternoon show he hosted for 1130 WDFN Detroit and 96.1 WMAX Grand Rapids. He has also hosted and programmed Sports 1130 WDFN and 1270 WXYT Detroit, 950 WPEN Philadelphia, 970 WBGG Pittsburgh 1300 KVET Austin and 105.3 KRLD-FM Dallas and News/Talk 1190 WOWO Fort Wayne during his career.
CUMULUS MEDIA announces that it has appointed well-known former Detroit radio personality Gregg Henson as On-Air Co-Host, Mornings, on heritage Classic Rock station 97 WLAV-FM (96.9) in Grand Rapids, MI. Henson joins renowned West Michigan personality Michelle McKormick and audience favorite, Travis Gibbs, on WLAV weekdays from 5:30am-10:00am on the newly-named Michelle and Gregg With Travis show.
Hailing from Troy, MI, Henson started his career at Classic Rock WCSX-FM in Detroit, and six years later, he headed to Detroit’s Sports Talk WDFN-AM as Director of Programming and Morning Show Host. In the early 2000’s, Henson moved to Detroit’s Talk WKRK-FM and created a ground-breaking hybrid FM ‘Hot Talk’ show, Motor City Middays, with Michelle McKormick. His radio career then took him to stations in Austin, TX, Philadelphia, PA, Dallas, TX, and Pittsburgh, PA, in roles including On-Air Personality, Operations Manager, and Program Director. Henson returns to Michigan from Richmond, VA, after a successful run at heritage News/Talk station, WRVA.
Lori Bennett, Operations Manager, Cumulus West Michigan, said: “With the 50th anniversary of WLAV next year, it’s thrilling to have an innovator like Gregg join us in bringing the station to the next generation of Classic Rock fans. We know the killer chemistry he’s enjoyed best with Michelle McKormick, and paired with the comedic timing of Travis Gibbs, Mornings on WLAV will be transcendent and almost criminally funny.”
Derek J. Falter, Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus West Michigan, commented: “Behind Gregg’s hardcore Rock roots and razor-sharp wit is a dedicated community leader and passionate advocate of the audio industry. We look forward to Gregg’s contributions to the next incredible chapter in the history of one of the country’s greatest Classic Rock stations.”
Henson remarked: “Returning home to Michigan to work with Michelle McKormick and Cumulus is very exciting for me and my family. We’re beyond happy with our next adventure.”
Michelle McKormick, Co-Host, Michelle and Gregg With Travis, added: “This idiot. AGAIN. Kidding! I am beyond excited to begin another epic chapter with Gregg at WLAV along with the best team in the business.”
This story first appeared on radioinsight.com