Kelly Sutton gets her own weekday morning show. WSM Radio debuts “The Kelly Sutton Show” on August 10.
What We Know: The show airs weekdays from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Nashville’s legendary WSM Radio. Charlie Mattos, a longtime WSM personality and Grand Ole Opry host, joins as producer and co-host. Additionally, WSM Studio Director Annie Ney partners with Sutton behind the microphone. Meanwhile, Amber Anderson—Sutton’s Amazon Music co-host—contributes segments regularly. The show will also stream across WSM’s social media platforms.
What They Said: Sutton expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity, saying she feels “truly honored to be entrusted with carrying on the incredible legacy of WSM Radio.” She reflected on her five years hosting “Coffee, Country & Cody,” calling it “one of the greatest privileges of my career.” Importantly, Sutton emphasized that the new show will deliver “laughter, great music, and genuine connection” each morning. WSM General Manager Eric Marcum praised Sutton’s “personality” and “genuine relationships with artists and fans,” noting the show continues WSM’s “long tradition of live, local programming.”
What Remains Unclear: The network hasn’t announced specific show format details. Additionally, details about the show’s music rotation strategy remain undisclosed. Furthermore, promotional plans beyond social media streaming haven’t been detailed yet.
What It Means: Sutton becomes the face of WSM’s morning drive time moving forward. The move strengthens Nashville’s radio landscape with established talent. Moreover, Sutton balances this role while hosting nationally syndicated “Y’all Access with Kelly Sutton,” Amazon Music’s “Country Heat Weekly,” and “The Nashville Show” on UK radio. Ultimately, this launch reinforces WSM’s commitment to live, local broadcasting over its storied 100-year legacy.
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.