Dan McClain returns to WDRM Huntsville after six years away. He’ll host afternoons starting this week.
What We Know: McClain hosted WDRM mornings from 1992 until April 2020. Now he returns for the 1-3pm slot following Spencer Graves’ exit. Blair Davis also returns to the Huntsville market, hosting 9am-1pm at WDRM and 12-3pm at WQRV. Additionally, Bobby Bones Show debuted in mornings on both WDRM and WDXB this week.
What They Said: Blair Davis expressed genuine excitement about these changes. She emphasized being local means “talking about our community, our people, our businesses.” This opportunity, she noted, gives her “a chance to do that in an even bigger way.” Regarding McClain: “I TRULY couldn’t be more grateful” to work alongside the legend who gave her first on-air break in 2014.
What Remains Unclear: No one knows how long McClain plans to stay. Nobody yet knows if more programming changes are coming to Huntsville. Furthermore, the station hasn’t shared details about other daypart adjustments. Time will tell what competitive impact these moves will have on ratings.
What It Means: This marks WDRM’s significant rebuild following June’s company-wide cuts. McClain’s return signals confidence in local radio’s future viability. The mentorship dynamic between Davis and McClain suggests intentional succession planning. Most importantly, Huntsville gets back established personalities who deeply understand community radio.
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