''Backstage Country'' Welcomes New Host Kelly Ford

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, January 29, 2024

Kelly Ford

Beasley Media and Key Networks welcome Country radio personality Kelly Ford to syndicated "Backstage Country" as the show's new Host. Ford, based in Nashville, will host the program alongside a lineup of today's hottest Country artists as weekly hosts. Ford takes the hosting reins with Country superstars Lady A on Monday, February 26. Listeners know Ford from her time co-hosting the Nashville-based syndicated Country morning show "Ty, Kelly & Chuck" for Westwood One.

In addition, Ford stands as the only solo female morning show host in the history of Country music radio in New York City, as host of "Kelly Ford in the Morning" on Country WNSH-FM, a station she helped launch in 2013. She also hosted a syndicated weekend 90's Country Show for Audacy. Ford has earned three broadcasting honors from the CMA's, an ACM Award, three Gracie Awards and a Marconi Award.

Beasley Media Chief Content Officer Justin Chase said, "Kelly Ford is highly respected by the Nashville music community and loved by the fans of Country radio. We're lucky to have her as part of the team building the Backstage Country radio show and BackstageCountry.com brand."

Key Networks Chief Operating Officer Dennis Green noted, "We are excited to welcome Kelly Ford as host of Backstage Country and look forward to a brilliant new year with the energy and fun she brings to the show. Kelly's authentic and personal approach to Country music and trademark wit make her a favorite with male and female Country fans of all ages."

Ford commented, "I'm thrilled to join Backstage Country and humbled to be co-hosting alongside Country music's biggest stars. I'm incredibly grateful to Key Networks and Beasley Media Group for entrusting me with this incredible platform that creates a space where artists can open up and share their journeys with fans in a whole new way. I can't wait to dive into their stories, and our shared love of Country music."