Tony B Returns to B101.5 for Afternoon Drive

RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, July 16, 2026 | 11:07am CT

Tony B

Hot AC WBQB-FM (B101.5) in Fredericksburg, VA, has named veteran local broadcaster Tony Bennett, aka Tony B, as its new afternoon host. He will debut from 3-7pm on Monday, July 20. Tony B succeeds longtime afternoon personality Trapper Young, who last month moved to mornings on co-owned Classic Hits 95.9 The Goat.

The move marks a return to B101.5 for Tony B, who began his Fredericksburg radio career at the station as a part-time personality in 2005. He later hosted mornings on the former Free Lance-Star's WVBX (99.3 The Vibe) and has remained active in the market as a DJ, music creator, producer and publisher.

"I'm hyped to get back on the airwaves in Fredericksburg on the legendary B101.5," Tony B said. "50,000 watts from the Nation's Capital to the State Capitol and all points between, I'm up for the challenge to entertain our massive audience for The Drive Home. LET'S GO!"

Centennial Broadcasting Operations Manager Chuck "Archer" Miller said Tony B's long history in the market made him a natural fit for the role. "Tony B is a familiar voice in the Fredericksburg market and we are excited to have him come back to B101.5," Miller said. "Tony has made his home here in Fredericksburg for over 21 years. He knows our audience, the area, and the gravity of taking over a shift that's been held by only one other person for 29 years."