iHeartMedia-Phoenix announced today that Vinnie Del Rosso has joined 99.9 KEZ’s “Beth and Friends” morning show as a new on-air talent and executive producer, effective immediately.
Del Rosso will serve as an on-air counterpart to the longest running morning show host in the Phoenix market, Beth McDonald. He will also serve as executive producer of the “Beth and Friends” morning show.
“I’m excited to add Vinnie’s personality and perspective to the ‘Beth and Friends’ morning show,” said Paul Kelley, Area SVP of Programming for the iHeartMedia-Arizona Region. “Vinnie and Beth have a great rapport and he will bring tremendous energy to the show.”
“I’m very excited to be back where it all started for me – here at the legendary KEZ, waking up and working with my friend Beth,” said Del Rosso. “It truly is the greatest job in the world and I’m honored to be sharing the morning with Beth and some of the greatest and most loyal listeners again.”
“I’m thrilled to have Vinnie back at KEZ with me in the morning,” said McDonald. “Not only is he a very talented producer, but he’s funny too! He was an integral part of the ‘Beth and Bill Show’ over the years and was there as it transitioned to ‘Beth and Friends.’ After a “brief” seven-year break,I am so happy to have my friend Vinnie’s smiling face back in the studio again!”
“I am overjoyed to have Vinnie back in the studio and a part of Beth & Friends. It’s going to be great to hear them working together and having a little fun in the morning!” said Linda Little, President for the iHeartMedia-Arizona Region.
Del Rosso began his career at KEZ in 2001 and served as producer for the “Beth and Bill” show until 2010. Most recently, Del Rosso hosted a morning show at crosstown KMVA.
