Kelly Ford Joins WMZQ, WPOC for Afternoons

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, July 20, 2026 | 10:30am CT

Kelly Ford

iHeartMedia has named Kelly Ford as Music Director and afternoon host for Country 98.7 WMZQ in Washington, DC and Country 93.1 WPOC in Baltimore, effective immediately. Ford will host afternoons weekdays from 3-7pm. She will report to Jeff Kapugi, Region Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia.

Ford joins the iHeart outlets from WWWF-FM on Long Island, where she also served as Music Director and afternoons. Her career includes syndicated hosting duties for Backstage Country and Westwood One, as well as on-air roles in New York City and Nashville. Ford has also earned three Gracie Awards, three CMA Awards, an ACM Award and a Marconi Award during her career.

"There's really a lot of good talent out there, but after meeting Kelly and spending time with her, I knew she was the one," said Kapugi. "She's special in so many ways and I can't wait for DC and Baltimore to experience Kelly Ford on WMZQ & WPOC!"

Ford said she is excited to join the two Country outlets and work alongside Kapugi. "I'm so excited to plant my flag in the DMV and honored to join two iconic brands like WMZQ and WPOC as Music Director and Afternoon Host," she said. "The cherry on top is getting to work with Jeff Kapugi as our views of what makes great, compelling radio and building community align perfectly. And I get to do it in America's 250th year - great timing!"