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Adams Takes Mornings and Afternoons for iHM Nashville


iHeartMedia Nashville announced today that Wells Adams has been named on-air personality in afternoons on WNRQ-FM, 105.9 The Rock and mornings on WNRQ-HD 2, ALT 98.3 in Nashville, effective July 16.

In addition to these duties, Adams will also take over as, Assistant Program Director and Music Director, assisting Program Director, David Rossi, with programming, music and work with the on-air team to create and deliver unique content that reaches consumers through 105.9 The Rock and ALT 98.3's unmatched assets, including on-air, online, social media, personalities and live events.

"I'm super pumped to be working with iHeartMedia here in Music City. It will be so fun getting to host two shows, playing two distinct genres of music, and connecting with two completely different audiences," said Adams. "We are going to have some fun Nashville!"

"Wells Adams is a fantastic addition to the iHeartMedia Nashville Rock properties and he has all the attributes to become the next big star for us. He's energetic, enthusiastic, passionate, possesses a great work ethic and unparalleled knowledge of the local Nashville music scene," said Rossi. "Hiring Adams is the next step in realizing our goal of making 105.9 The Rock the No. 1 station in Nashville while also putting ALT 98.3 on the map."

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