"The Sandy Show" Returns Home to Austin

RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, September 22, 2021 | 5:06pm CT

Sandy McIlree

"The Sandy Show," part of United Stations' lineup of "Dayparts On Demand," adds two new weekday affiliates -- KVET-FM-HD2/Austin, TX and WUCH (106.9 Kicks Country)/Cookeville, TN. The program, which features veteran air personality Sandy McIlree, teamed with wife Tricia, started in 2019 through USRN. The biggest news is that McIlree is now back on the air in the time slot and the market that was home to his greatest success, mornings in Austin.

For 18 years, McIlree was co-host of the "JB & Sandy Morning Show" on KAMX (Mix 94.7 FM). The Austin Chronicle named him "Best Radio Personality" four times (2002, 2003, 2004 and 2014), and in 2004, he was nominated for "Radio Personality of the Year" by Radio & Records. Most recently, Austin Monthly named him "Best Radio Personality" (2015).

McIlree commented, "We are so excited to be back on the air in Austin as part of 103.1, Austin's 80s station. Over the past three years, along with our team at United Stations, we've created a successful syndicated show, and now Tricia and I get to bring that content to our hometown. We are grateful to be partners with the iHeart Austin team, led by Matt Martin and Jason McCollim."

United Stations SVP/Content and Affiliation Stefan Jones added, "It's very gratifying to have Sandy back on the air in Austin. His history and connection to the people of that city has that special broadcasting magic that's rare and really cannot be replicated."