Music Radio is mourning the loss of Kickin Country 92.5 Charleston, SC morning show host TJ Phillips. Phillips died over the weekend at the age of 66.
Phillips had been a morning host in the area for more than 30 years.
Charleston Media Solutions’ Paul O’Malley announced the news, saying, “TJ Phillips was more than a morning DJ. He was an immensely talented broadcaster, but also a veteran who proudly served his country, a man who constantly tried to make the lives of others better, and a friend who will be greatly missed.”
The station’s Facebook post included, While the word ‘legend’ may be overused today, it does describe TJ Phillips. In addition to being inducted into the Lowcountry Music Hall of Fame for his support of the local music community, Phillips was voted Best Radio Personality by The Charleston City Paper and Mount Pleasant Magazine, Best Local Radio Show, and South Carolina Broadcasters Radio Show of the Year. Plus, he was a 16-time Addy Award winner in the area of Audio/Feature/Commercial production & Copywriting.
Phillips had been part of the “TJ & Jessica Morning Show since 2016.
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