The Texas Radio Hall of Fame (TRHOF) has revealed its 50 nominees for the 2025 Induction Class. And opened the voting portal for members now through midnight on Thursday, August 7, at TRHOF.net.
In addition to the annual voting process, the TRHOF has introduced a new category. Lonestar Legacies to honor five influential Texas broadcasters posthumously. The inaugural inductees in this category are Alberto Alegre Calvo, Randy Lemmon, Gary Mason (Aycock), Susan O’Donnell, and Tom Perryman.
TRHOF Executive Director Doug Harris says the category was created to preserve the legacy of broadcasters whose impact might fade from memory over time.
“With the passing of each year, the voting membership’s familiarity with some of the most accomplished and influential figures in Texas radio history fades a bit more,” Harris said. “Our Lonestar Legacies… have earned their rightful place on the diadem of our Hall of Fame crown.”
More than 160 broadcasters were nominated this year. An internal review committee selected the final 50 names, now up for public voting. From this pool, 20 new inductees will be announced at the Hall of Fame’s Annual Induction Ceremony, set for November 1, 2025, at the Texas Broadcast Museum in Kilgore.
The 2025 nominee list includes a wide cross-section of Texas radio professionals, from major-market talent to small-town staples. Among the nominees are Raul Brindis, Rudy Treviño, Dave South, Tom Tynan, and Gentry “Ace” Little, as well as long-standing duos like Jason & Jan Fritz and JoJo & Patches.
“Once again, we have an impressive slate of nominees, spotlighting the depth and breadth of Texas radio talent,” Harris added. “This list embraces a variety of markets and formats with virtually every position of service in the broadcast world represented.”
The full list of nominees, along with bios and photos, is available at TRHOF.net, where members can also join and participate in this year’s vote. Reunion and induction weekend details are also posted on the site.
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