Nashville’s WJXA Names New Morning, Evening Show Hosts

Pictured (L-R): Brandon O’Brien, Ricki Smith, Anna Marie

Following a lengthy national search, WJXA-FM/Nashville (Mix 92.9) has named Brandon O’Brien and Ricki Smith to its morning show team. They will join current producer/co-host Clint Redwine in the morning drive beginning Aug. 21.

Following the realignment of the morning show, radio personality Anna Marie has been transitioned to nights.

O’Brien previously served as PD/Afternoon Drive host for WUSH-FM in Norfolk, Virginia, while Smith was the AM drive co-host at WARH-FM in St. Louis.

WJXA/WNFN Operations Manager Barbara Bridges said, “I’m so excited to add Brandon and Ricki to the Mix Morning Show! These two individuals have a ton of talent and this combination with Clint will elevate an already successful morning show to the next level. We’re thrilled that this all came together!”

Brandon O’Brien commented, “Not only do I live in the greatest city in the world, I will also have an opportunity to be a huge part of the Nashville community and work alongside some amazing and talented folks at Midwest Communications/Nashville!”

Smith said,“A personality looks for nothing more than what happens every day with this incredible team of talented people in Nashville. I’m totally pumped about being able to contribute to Mix 92.9’s continued success.”

According to WJXA-FM/WNFN- FM Operations Manager Barbara Bridges, “Anna has a 20-year track record of success with our female audience and our fans absolutely love her! The warmth and connection she will bring to a special nighttime show will be amazing. I can’t wait to hear what we can do when Anna gets rolling!”

Anna Marie added, “I’m so excited! I love my listeners and this move gives me the opportunity to get closer to them. We’ve had a wonderful 20-year relationship so far and now we get a new time and space to get together. I expect beautiful things!”

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