Westwood One to Launch New Weekend Show ''With Elaina''

RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, February 21, 2019

Elaina Smith

Westwood One announces the launch of "With Elaina," a new two-hour weekend entertainment show featuring Elaina Smith, co-host of the network's "NASH Nights Live" weeknight program, host of "Women Want to Hear Women" podcast, Westwood One Backstage red carpet host and the voice of the Academy of Country Music Awards. "With Elaina" debuts on Saturday, March 2.

"Launch day can't come soon enough. I've been waiting to do a show like this for years," said Elaina. "We're going to have a blast bringing my pop culture background and millennial vibe to Country music fans in a whole new way. I'm psyched to be working with one of the most talented, creative minds in the industry, who happens to be one of my best friends -- super producer, Ryan Kershner. Plus, a huge thank you to Mike McVay, Suzanne Grimes, John Shomby, Bryan Switzer, Charles Steinhauer, everyone at Westwood One and Cumulus Media for believing in me."

"Elaina is a rising star with smarts, spirit, and a little sass," added Suzanne Grimes, EVP Marketing, Cumulus Media and President, Westwood One. "Her success with NASH Nights Live, her innovative podcast on Westwood One Podcast Network, and her red carpet mastery has demonstrated her appeal time and again. With this new platform, she can share her passion with Country fans and listeners nationwide, every weekend."

Elaina, a California native, has become a strong female presence in Country radio. While working at "Entertainment Tonight" and The Insider in Los Angeles, she received an opportunity to work with the "Dave, Shelly and Chainsaw" morning show. She caught the bug and never looked back. Since then, Elaina has hosted shows in San Diego, Florida, and now over 100 stations simultaneously on NASH Nights Live each night. Elaina is also a Gracie Award-winning broadcaster who also added "actress" to her resume when she appeared as herself on CMT's Nashville.