Matt Longhenry Named MD/Afternoons for WFMS Indianapolis

RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, August 11, 2022 | 11:32am CT

Matt Longhenry

Cumulus Media appoints Matt Longhenry (known on-air as Matt Malone) as the new Music Director and afternoon host for Country WFMS-FM in Indianapolis. He'll debut in afternoons on Monday, August 22 and will be heard weekdays from 3-7pm. Longhenry, who worked part-time for Cumulus Grand Rapids from 2019-2020, was most recently Content/Program Director and morning host for Mid-West Family Southwest Michigan at Country WYTZ-FM in St. Joseph, MI. Previous stops in Longhenry's include stations in Eau Claire and Madison, WI.

Cumulus Indianapolis Operations Manager and WFMS Program Director Christopher "Boomer" Layfield said, "Matt's a self-described 'country boy' who loves living the lifestyle -- a perfect fit for WFMS. Throughout the talent search and interview process, Matt stood out from the pack for his ability and his authenticity. Not only does he possess the skills to take command of the Music Director role and the passion to make great radio on-air, online, onsite and on social media, but he's also a genuinely good human that wants utilize his platform to entertain, engage, inform and assist."

Longhenry added, "The opportunity to join a heritage station like WFMS with such a huge impact in the community and within the industry itself is a dream come true. Thanks to Boomer, Chuck Fredrick and everyone involved at Cumulus for believing in me and providing this incredible and exciting next step in this career that I love. I'm proud to be able to wear the legendary WFMS call letters and can't wait to join the family and get to work."