1080 KRLD has announced a pair of programming changes that will see former WDBO host Joe Kelley join the Audacy-owned station as its new morning host, while current host Mike Rogers will move to middays.
Kelley will helm The KRLD Morning News from 5-10 AM each morning, while Rogers will then host from 10 AM-Noon with a long-form, news-oriented show.
It is a homecoming of sorts for Joe Kelley, who previously worked in the Dallas market at Cumulus-owned KLIF and WBAP earlier in his career.
“I am honored to join the esteemed KRLD brand and embrace the responsibility of upholding the legacy crafted by generations of broadcasters,” said Kelley. “Returning to Texas—a place that resonates with familiarity and warmth—fills me with great enthusiasm. I look forward to further elevating KRLD’s prominence in the North Texas community.”
Meanwhile, Mike Rogers is a 32-year veteran of the news/talk station.
“We’re proud to unveil the next phase of KRLD’s new-look lineup by adding Joe Kelley and moving local favorite Mike Rogers to middays,” Audacy News & Talk Format Vice President and 1080 KRLD Brand Manager Drew Anderssen said. “Mike has resonated with our listeners for over three decades, and we have no doubt he will continue to provide informative, relevant content to them in middays. We’re equally excited to welcome Joe Kelley, who, with his rich background in news and multi-platform content distribution, will bring a wealth of experience and passion to our morning news.”
