Clear Channel Nashville has announced that Jon Anthony will become the new Program Director for Big 98 WSIX starting Monday, May 16. Anthony is currently Managing Partner and Program Director for Kenny Chesney’s No Shoes Radio, and will continue this role going forward.
Prior to No Shoes Radio, Anthony served as VP Country Programming for Sirius/XM where he oversaw all of the sat-caster’s country channels. Before that he was Assistant PD/MD for Clear Channel’s WMZQ/Washington, DC.
“WSIX is one of our most important brands,” says Clear Channel Nashville OM Rich Davis. “Its heritage as the premier Country music station in the town where it all begins is legendary. Jon Anthony is the perfect person to lead us to even greater success. His country experience in terrestrial radio, satellite and online, in addition to his energy and passion is the perfect fit for where WSIX is headed.”
“I’m very excited about this opportunity to join such an amazing and talented team,” says Anthony. “WSIX has long been revered as one of America’s premier country radio stations and I look forward to continuing its iconic tradition and success.”
