KXBT 98.9FM WELCOMES ANDI MCKAY TO AFTERNOON DRIVE
AUSTIN, TX (May 8, 2012) – Austin’s fastest growing radio station, KXBT-FM – Austin’s Greatest Hits – welcomes Andi McKay to the station’s on-air line-up. Andi will be hosting Afternoon Drive, weekdays from 3:00pm to 7:00pm.
Andi began her career in Detroit, Michigan and has worked both on-air and as a Program Director in Lansing and Saginaw. In 1991, Andi was offered a position as an MTV “VJ” but declined the offer and moved to Toledo, Ohio where she continued her radio career and worked as a reporter and weathercaster on both the NBC and ABC affiliates for the next 16 years. Andi has 2 children who still reside in Toledo and attend college there.
Regarding her new role, Andi says, “I’ve always wanted to be a Texan, and I love music, so Austin was the perfect choice for me. I also grew up listening to the music that we play on 98.9, so I couldn’t be more comfortable.”
“We’re very fortunate to have found someone with Andi’s credentials to host our very important afternoon drive daypart. Andi not only has a great voice and on-air delivery, but her extensive musical knowledge adds a wonderful dimension to her show’s content,” said Jeff Wolf, Program Director, KXBT 98.9FM, Austin’s Greatest Hits.
AUSTIN, TX (May 8, 2012) – Austin’s fastest growing radio station, KXBT-FM – Austin’s Greatest Hits – welcomes Andi McKay to the station’s on-air line-up. Andi will be hosting Afternoon Drive, weekdays from 3:00pm to 7:00pm.
Andi began her career in Detroit, Michigan and has worked both on-air and as a Program Director in Lansing and Saginaw. In 1991, Andi was offered a position as an MTV “VJ” but declined the offer and moved to Toledo, Ohio where she continued her radio career and worked as a reporter and weathercaster on both the NBC and ABC affiliates for the next 16 years. Andi has 2 children who still reside in Toledo and attend college there.
Regarding her new role, Andi says, “I’ve always wanted to be a Texan, and I love music, so Austin was the perfect choice for me. I also grew up listening to the music that we play on 98.9, so I couldn’t be more comfortable.”
“We’re very fortunate to have found someone with Andi’s credentials to host our very important afternoon drive daypart. Andi not only has a great voice and on-air delivery, but her extensive musical knowledge adds a wonderful dimension to her show’s content,” said Jeff Wolf, Program Director, KXBT 98.9FM, Austin’s Greatest Hits.