The Tanner in the Morning Show on Country 103.7 WSOC-FM is ending. Rob Tanner, Catherine Lane, and Chris Allen will retire on Friday, June 19th.
What We Know: Beasley Media Group confirmed the trio’s departure after a remarkable 22-year run in Charlotte. Together, they earned 17 ACM and CMA Award nominations and won two ACM Awards. Additionally, Catherine Lane separately hosted middays on the station for 27 years. Traffic reporter Captain Jim stays on with Beasley and continues his morning duties across all stations.
What They Said: “Charlotte and the Carolinas welcomed us like family,” Tanner said. “I’ll always be grateful for the friendships, memories, and incredible experiences along the way.” Program Director Cameron Moore added, “What began as a radio show has become a daily tradition shared with generations of listeners.”
What Remains Unclear: Beasley has not yet named a replacement morning show for WSOC-FM. The company says further details about the future lineup will come soon. Meanwhile, no timeline exists for that announcement. Listeners are left wondering what direction the station takes next.
What It Means: The Tanner team’s exit continues a broader industry trend of veteran morning talent stepping away from the mic. Across radio, long-tenured personalities are choosing retirement over reinvention. Therefore, stations must increasingly decide between developing new local voices or importing established talent. For Beasley and WSOC-FM, the answer to that question will define the next chapter of mornings in Charlotte.
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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.
