Dan Bowen Named WSM-FM PD

Dan Bowen has been tapped as Program Director of WSM-FM Nashville. He is leaving his post as Airplay Direct’s VP of Radio Strategies after only a few months.
Bowen replaces Russell Penuell at the Cumulus station.
Cumulus Senior VP of Programming Jan Jeffries made today’s announcement. “We have known Dan personally and competitively in previous markets over the past decade,” he said. “Dan was our No. 1 choice for this coveted programming position. Dan’s extensive programming track record, gold standard work ethic and life-long love for Country is impressive.”
Bowen commented, “I’m proud to be joining the team at Cumulus Nashville and look forward to working with SVP of Programming, Jan Jeffries to build upon the heritage of WSM-FM. This time of change in Nashville radio presents tremendous opportunity to jumpstart one of the greatest and most famous stations in Country radio.”
Bowen’s experience includes time as VP of Strategic Marketing and Communications at the CMA. In the radio world, he spent 11 years at Atlanta’s WSTR as PD. He has also been PD of KWMX, KHHT and KQKS in Denver, and served a decade at WNCI in Columbus, OH.