WDIA/Memphis Announces ''The Stan Bell Morning Show''

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, June 27, 2022 | 12:06pm CT

Stan Bell

WDIA-AM/Memphis taps veteran air personality Stan Bell for the new "The Stan Bell Morning Show," weekdays from 6-10am, effective immediately. Bell joins 1070 WDIA from co-owned Urban KJMS-FM (V101), where he has been on-air for over 30 years. Bell will still continue his afternoon show on V101, while also taking over morning drive at WDIA. He began his career in Memphis and holds undergrad and post-graduate degrees from UT-Martin and Union University, respectively.

"Stan's record of success is no mystery," said iHeartMedia Memphis Senior VP of Programming Sue Purnell. "It's his love for the community, which is the cornerstone of WDIA's legacy. We couldn't be more excited for this new journey."

Market President Kevin Klein added, "I couldn't be happier to have Stan Bell be our new morning host for WDIA. We are blessed to have amazing talent like Stan Bell, who not only understands history, but also understands the important voice WDIA provides for the Memphis Black Community. I am excited about the future for WDIA and look forward to seeing Stan's continued success."

"This is like a homecoming, of sorts, for me," said Bell. "I was 'bit by the broadcasting bug' at sixteen and was a high school reporter for 1070 WDIA. Every high school in Memphis would send two students to record their reports at the radio station on Saturdays, and now, the rest is history. So here I am, full-circle in 2022. It is an honor and privilege to carry on the legacy of WDIA as a morning host."