Brandon “Shotgun Jackson” Young is heading to East Texas. He joins East Texas Broadcasting’s Star Country 95.9 KSCH in Sulphur Springs as Program Director and morning host.
What We Know Young arrives from Rich Media Country 96.1/102.1 The Wolf KWFI/KWFO in Pocatello, ID, where he hosted afternoons. His background spans both programming and performance across multiple formats and markets. Previously, he served as OM for Stone Canyon Media in Flagstaff, AZ, hosting mornings at 107.5 Kolt Country KSED. He also held PD roles at Country 105.7 KYKX in Longview, TX, and Hot AC Mix 103.1 KURR in St. George, UT.
What’s at Stake Star Country 95.9 is investing in experienced leadership. Young brings a dual role — PD and morning host — which demands immediate on-air credibility alongside strategic programming decisions. His previous Country format experience in nearby Longview gives him relevant regional context. East Texas radio is competitive, and morning performance directly shapes audience habit.
What Remains Unclear The full scope of Young’s programming vision for Star Country 95.9 hasn’t been detailed publicly. It’s also unclear whether staffing changes will follow his arrival. Additionally, his specific start date hasn’t been confirmed. How quickly the station moves to reflect his influence remains to be seen.
What It Means Young is a proven commodity in Country radio, and this move makes sense on multiple levels. His Salt Lake City market experience — including APD/MD stops at KISN, KBEE, KEGA, and KYMV — built a strong programming foundation early. Furthermore, his Longview market background gives him a meaningful head start in East Texas. For East Texas Broadcasting, landing someone with his range is a clear upgrade.
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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.
