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Corey Calhoun Joins 97.5 WAMZ

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Corey Calhoun Joins 97.5 WAMZ
WAMZ 97.5 announced Wednesday that radio personality Corey Calhoun will host the afternoon drive, effective immediately.Corey Calhoun replaced Coyote Calhoun, who has announced his retirement. Corey graduated with a communications degree from Kennesaw State University.His radio career has included stops in Atlanta; Ithaca; Brunswick, Georgia.; and Lexington, Kentucky, before joining WAMZ. "Corey has big shoes to fill, but we are thrilled to welcome him to the WAMZ staff and Louisville," said Michael Jordan, program director, WAMZ.  "Corey’s energy and enthusiasm is contagious. He is a great addition to the WAMZ team.  We have big plans for the future for WAMZ.""What an amazing opportunity this is - I’m still pinching myself to make sure I’m not dreaming!  To be a part of a station with such an impressive history and follow in the footsteps of a legend like Coyote, is what you work for your entire career," said Calhoun.  "Huge thanks to Michael Jordan, Kelly Carls and Bill Gentry for giving me this once in a lifetime opportunity.""Corey has an impressive programming resume that prepares him for this unique opportunity," said Bill Gentry, market president, iHeartMedia Louisville.  "We are excited to have him on the WAMZ/iHeartMedia Louisville team, and the launch of a new era."Calhoun will host Monday through Saturday from 3-7 p.m. on 97.5 WAMZ.

WAMZ 97.5 announced Wednesday that radio personality Corey Calhoun will host the afternoon drive, effective immediately.

Corey Calhoun replaced Coyote Calhoun, who has announced his retirement. 

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Corey graduated with a communications degree from Kennesaw State University.

His radio career has included stops in Atlanta; Ithaca; Brunswick, Georgia.; and Lexington, Kentucky, before joining WAMZ. 

"Corey has big shoes to fill, but we are thrilled to welcome him to the WAMZ staff and Louisville," said Michael Jordan, program director, WAMZ.  "Corey’s energy and enthusiasm is contagious. He is a great addition to the WAMZ team.  We have big plans for the future for WAMZ."

"What an amazing opportunity this is - I’m still pinching myself to make sure I’m not dreaming!  To be a part of a station with such an impressive history and follow in the footsteps of a legend like Coyote, is what you work for your entire career," said Calhoun.  "Huge thanks to Michael Jordan, Kelly Carls and Bill Gentry for giving me this once in a lifetime opportunity."

"Corey has an impressive programming resume that prepares him for this unique opportunity," said Bill Gentry, market president, iHeartMedia Louisville.  "We are excited to have him on the WAMZ/iHeartMedia Louisville team, and the launch of a new era."

Calhoun will host Monday through Saturday from 3-7 p.m. on 97.5 WAMZ.