Texas Radio Hall of Fame Reveals 2025 Nominees

RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, July 24, 2025 | 10:17am CT

Texas Radio Hall of Fame (TRHOF)

The Texas Radio Hall of Fame (TRHOF) has unveiled the fifty finalists eligible for induction into its 2025 Class, alongside a new slate of honorees to be inducted under its newly introduced Lonestar Legacies category. The announcement marks the beginning of the final voting process, which is now open to TRHOF voting members at www.TRHOF.net and will continue through midnight on Thursday, August 7.

This year's ballot was narrowed down from more than 160 broadcast professionals who were nominated for consideration. The TRHOF's Internal Review Committee evaluated the submissions and recommended the final fifty nominees, from which voting members will select twenty individuals to be honored at the annual Induction Ceremony on November 1 at the Texas Broadcast Museum in Kilgore.

In a new tradition launching this year, the Hall of Fame has introduced the Lonestar Legacies designation to recognize late broadcasters whose contributions to Texas radio continue to resonate. TRHOF Executive Director Doug Harris explained the importance of keeping the memory of these influential voices alive.

"With the passing of each year," Harris said, "the voting membership's familiarity with some of the most accomplished and influential figures in Texas Radio history fades a bit more. Our Lonestar Legacies, selected by an ad hoc committee of TRHOF board members and advisors from our 2025 submissions, have earned their rightful place on the diadem of our Hall of Fame crown."

The inaugural Lonestar Legacy inductees are:

• Alberto Alegre Calvo
• Randy Lemmon
• Gary Mason (Aycock)
• Susan O'Donnell
• Tom Perryman

These five honorees will be inducted alongside the twenty individuals selected through member voting.

2025 Texas Radio Hall of Fame Finalists: (Alphabetical order)

• John Breland
• Raul Brindis
• John Butler
• Bill Coates
• Steve Coffman
• Chuck Conrad
• Jay Cresswell
• Diane Day
• Kevin Dorsey
• Paris Eley
• Jason & Jan Fritz
• John Frost
• Steven "Rex" Gabriel
• Bruce Gilbert
• Clay/Gishelle Gish
• Mark Grubbs
• Henrietta Hernandez
• Jay Howard
• Joe Izbrand
• JoJo & Patches
• Chris Kelley
• Terry King
• Bob Lewis aka "Tumbleweed" Smith
• Gentry "Ace" Little
• Harrold Mann
• Jeff McClain
• Donnie Meals
• John "The Lama" Oakes
• Curtis Pierce Jr.
• Brian Purdy
• Jerry Reynolds
• Tom Richards
• Chrissie Roberts
• Ken Roberts
• Mike Roberts
• Woody Roberts
• Steve Robison
• JD Rose
• Ken Rush
• Rod Ryan
• Nathan Safir
• Gary Saunders
• Ray Schilens
• Dr. J. Thomas Smith
• William "Chilly Bill" Smith
• Dave South
• Starlene Stringer
• Rudy Trevino
• Tom Tynan
• Gary "Blue Eyes" Walker

"This year's list reflects the diversity and excellence that define Texas radio," added Harris. "From behind-the-scenes innovators to on-air icons, the nominees represent a broad range of markets, formats, and roles in broadcasting."

Details on the upcoming TRHOF Radio Reunion and Induction Ceremony, as well as information on how to become a voting member, are available at TRHOF.net. Those who join the organization before the voting deadline will be eligible to cast a ballot in this year's selection.