LONNIE HUNTER
The Midday “Personality” For DC’s Inspirational Station
WPRS-FM (Praise 104.1)
WASHINGTON, DC--Radio One Inc. Inspirational Station WPRS-FM (Praise 104.1) has hired Syndicated Radio Personality (Lonnie Hunter) as the New (Midday Host) weekdays from 10a-2p.
Hunter is already well-known in the gospel music world. He is a stellar nominated singer, producer and host of "Real Christian Radio" on Radio One’s Praise 103.9 FM in (Philadelphia) and Praise 100.9 FM in (Charlotte, NC) "DC is one of the premier markets in gospel music. I consider it a blessing, honor and privilege to be welcomed into the incredible (Praise 104.1 family)." said Hunter.
According to Elroy Smith, Inspiration Format Director & Operations Director of Radio One-Philadelphia Hunter has the "it" factor, "One listen to him and you are hooked. He will be an incredible addition to the (Praise 104.1 family), said Smith.
Kathy Brown Operations Manager for Radio One Washington, DC agrees, "We are excited to have Lonnie join the Praise 104.1 family. His gospel knowledge and passion is exactly what we need on Praise."
Hunter also serves as Pastor of Worship at the 23,000 member mega church Bethany Baptist Church where Bishop David G. Evans is the Senior Pastor. Husband, father, mentor, artist and business man, Lonnie Hunter lives by Phil. 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me."
About Radio One: Radio One, Inc.(www.radio-one.com) is one of the nation's largest radio broadcasting companies and the largest radio broadcasting company that primarily targets African-American and urban listeners. Pro forma for recently announced transactions, Radio One owns and/or operates 53 radio stations located in 16 urban markets in the United States. Additionally, Radio One owns Magazine One, Inc. (d/b/a Giant Magazine) (www.giantmag.com), interests in TV One, LLC (www.tvoneonline.com), a cable/satellite network programming primarily to African-Americans and Reach Media, Inc. (www.blackamericaweb.com), owner of the Tom Joyner Morning Show and other businesses associated with Tom Joyner.
To schedule an interview with Lonnie Hunter, contact Elroy Smith at 610-276-1080 or elroysmith@radio-one.com
Please visit The Lonnie Hunter Show at: http://thelonniehuntershow.com
Radio Air Time is Mon-Fri 10-2pm
