Kenny J
Cumulus Media announces that it has named Kenny J as Program Director for KMJK (Magic 107.3, Kansas City’s Best Mix of R&B)/Kansas City. Kenny J will also host the Midday show on Magic 107.3, airing weekdays from 10am – 2pm. He joins KMJK from 94.5 The Beat in Waco, TX, where he was VP of Programming. Prior to that, he was MD/APD for Classic Hip-Hop station KSOC (Old School 94.5)/Dallas, with previous career stops at stations in West Palm Beach, Indianapolis and Tulsa.
Donna Baker, Midwest RVP/Market Manager, Cumulus Media-Kansas City, said, “When we interviewed Kenny J to join the team of talented programmers in Kansas City, his passion and enthusiasm lit up the room! He’s not only a specialist in the format, his vision for connecting with the Magic 107.3 family of listeners will continue to set this great station apart as a favorite adult station in Kansas City.”
Lance Tidwell, Operations Manager for Cumulus Media-Kansas City, said, “We are excited to have Kenny at the helm of Magic 107.3 in Kansas City. The station is poised for significant growth and will benefit from Kenny’s leadership and deep knowledge of the Urban AC format.”
Kenny J said, “I’m extremely grateful to have this opportunity to lead in KC and to work with an already winning staff. I would like to thank Lance Tidwell, Donna Baker, Doug Hamand, Ken Johnson and Mike McVay for their confidence and support and can’t wait to get started.”
