"After 30 years of getting up at an ungodly hour, in the middle of the night basically, I have decided that early next year I am going to step away from the morning show."
"If Lon had asked me to water his plants when he goes on vacation, I would have been honored. To be entrusted with the role of guest host on ‘CCUSA’ for my friend and mentor is so far beyond that."
Radio Hall of Fame Inductee Lon Helton served as the Master of Ceremonies, while Radio Hall of Fame Co-Chairmen Kraig Kitchin and Dennis Green delivered the opening remarks to welcome attendees.
"After 30 years of getting up at an ungodly hour, in the middle of the night basically, I have decided that early next year I am going to step away from the morning show."