The Museum of Broadcast Communications today (8/19) announced the induction of eight new Legends into the Radio Hall Of Fame for 2024.
This honor recognizes the exceptional contributions of on-air personalities, programmers, and operators who left an indelible mark on the radio industry before their passing.
The following eight radio legends take their place in the Radio Hall of Fame immediately:
- Chuck Blore – On-Air Personality
- Alan Colmes – On-Air Personality
- Charlie Douglas – On-Air Personality
- Jim Ladd – On-Air Personality
- Maria Martin – Journalist
- Byron McGregor – On-Air Personality
- Percy Sutton – Executive
- Rusty Walker – Programming Executive and On-Air Personality
Dennis Green, Co-Chair of the Radio Hall of Fame, said: “These Legends of Broadcasting may have passed on, but their legacy and what they meant to the radio industry will never die. The Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee is honored to award Hall of Fame Inductions to each of these individuals. May their contributions be a lasting tribute and inspiration for generations of broadcasters to emulate for years to come.”
The Radio Hall of Fame will honor its 2024 inductees at the annual induction ceremony on September 19 at the Omni Nashville. 2022 Radio Hall of Fame inductee Lon Helton will serve as the Master of Ceremonies.
Tickets are currently on sale at a discounted rate on the Radio Hall of Fame website, with a portion of the proceeds going towards a tax-deductible charitable donation to the Museum of Broadcast Communications.