Cumulus Media has announced the appointment of Amanda Valentine as the On-Air Host for Afternoon Drive at Cincinnati’s beloved country station, Cat Country 94.1FM. Valentine will make her debut on Cat Country 94.1 on Monday, April 22nd, gracing the airwaves Monday through Friday from 3:00pm to 7:00pm.
Valentine, a distinguished CMA Award-winning personality, brings with her a wealth of experience, including hosting the popular podcast “Pound This.” Her previous roles include captivating audiences as the afternoon host at Cincinnati’s WUBE-FM from 2015 to 2019, as well as on-air roles in markets such as Medford, OR, Denver, CO, and Rochester, NY.
Jon Laing, Vice President/Market Manager at Cumulus Cincinnati, expresses his enthusiasm, stating, “Amanda is a valuable addition to our expanding team. Alongside her on-air talent, Amanda brings remarkable brand marketing expertise.”
Chris Elliott, Program Director at Cat Country 94.1, shares the excitement, adding, “We are thrilled to welcome Amanda into the Cat Country family. We can’t wait to have her back on the airwaves and engaging with the vibrant Country music community in Cincinnati.”
Amanda Valentine is also excited about her new opportunity, remarking, “With two decades of radio experience under my belt, I’m thrilled to return to the industry after nearly five years. Radio isn’t just a job for me—it’s my passion. I’m eager to reconnect with listeners in Cincinnati, creating lasting memories, contributing positively to the community, and, of course, having a blast!”
In addition to Valentine’s appointment, Cumulus Cincinnati sees other changes, with new programmer Chris Elliott stepping into afternoon hosting duties on sister station 92.5 The Fox, while Sean Kelly transitions from 92.5 The Fox to Cumulus Cincinnati’s 96 Rock/WFTK-FM.
