WKKT Charlotte is reshuffling again. This marks the second major weekday lineup change at the iHeartMedia country station in 2026.
What We Know: Graham Bunn returns to mornings, hosting “Graham in the Morning” from 6-10am. The move comes just four months after the station shifted him to middays. Sarah Lee Owensby transitions from mornings to the 10am-2pm slot. Eddie Foxx remains in afternoons, The Bobby Bones Show holds evenings, and Ashley Wilson adds a new 11pm music hour.
What They Said: Trevor Morini, iHeartMedia Charlotte and Raleigh’s SVP of Programming, addressed the changes directly. “Harnessing the power and influence of our locally established talent across multiple dayparts allows for greater community engagement and an enhanced listener experience,” he said.
What Remains Unclear: The rationale behind Bunn’s quick return to mornings hasn’t been publicly detailed. Additionally, it’s uncertain whether the original Sarah Lee and Graham morning partnership simply ran its course or underperformed. Bunn joined WKKT in April 2025, replacing the void left by Paul Schadt’s retirement after an impressive 27-year run.
What It Means: Two major lineup changes in six months reflect a station still finding its footing. iHeartMedia Charlotte appears increasingly focused on building local talent across key dayparts. Stability is clearly becoming a growing priority for the market. How this current configuration performs over time will be the real measure of success.
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David Hill serves as a Music Radio Editor, Columnist and Features writer for Barrett Media. A radio lifer with more than 30 years behind the mic, in the control room, and in the program director’s chair, David’s career spans influential stops at brands such as WIYY 98 Rock, WBAL-AM, and 99X. He has worked across multiple formats and ownership groups, including iHeartMedia and Cumulus Media, developing talent, breaking music, and navigating every major industry shift from diary to PPM and terrestrial dominance to streaming disruption. When he’s not writing or analyzing the industry, Dave runs The Tune Farm, a marketing firm built to help artists and brands grow audience the same way great radio always has—by creating connection, not just impressions. He can be reached at David@BarrettMedia.com.
