April 7th, 2025, 08:33 AM
From Radio Insight:
Graham Bunn & Sarah LeeiHeartMedia Country “96.9 The Kat” WKKT Statesville/Charlotte NC has announced that Graham Bunn will join the station in mornings alongside incumbent co-host Sarah Lee.
Bunn began his career in television as a contestant on The Bachelorette, Bachelor Pad, and Bachelor in Paradise. He later hosted mornings at Mount Wilson FM Broadcasting’s “Go Country 105” KKGO-FM Los Angeles from 2014 to 2018 before hosting the Country music competition “Real Country” on USA Network. In recent years he has hosted shows for Spotify and Amazon.
He commented, ?I?m incredibly honored to be joining 96.9 The KAT, Sarah Lee, and iHeartMedia. It has long been a dream of mine to combine my love for country radio with the place that cultivated my love for country music. Thomas Wolfe once said, ?You can’t go home again.? Respectfully I disagree. Coming back isn?t just a homecoming?it?s an opportunity to give back to the place that started it all.?
iHeartMedia Charlotte Market President Dave Carwile said, “We are thrilled to welcome Graham Bunn to the 96.9 The KAT family as our new Morning Show host. Graham’s vibrant personality, deep connection with the biggest country stars in America, and passion for community make him the perfect addition to our team. We are confident his unique blend of charisma and experience will bring a fresh and exciting energy to our listeners every morning. Welcome aboard, Graham!?
Lee added, “I’m honored to be welcoming home Carolina native Graham B. I am excited about everything that we are going to do together for our Carolina community.?
Bunn takes the spot that had been held by Paul Schadt until his retirement in February.
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