Bobby Bones will serve as master of ceremonies for the 2026 Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony, returning to an event where he was inducted as a member of the Class of 2017.

The Museum of Broadcast Communications announced that Bones will host the ceremony Oct. 8 at the Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park. The event will honor the Radio Hall of Fame’s 2026 class of inductees.

Tickets are on sale now through the Radio Hall of Fame website, with a portion of ticket purchases qualifying as a tax-deductible charitable donation to the Museum of Broadcast Communications.

The 2026 induction class includes Boomer Esiason, Dennis Green, Shotgun Tom Kelly, Helen Little, Bob Pittman, Rickey Smiley, Charlie Van Dyke and Fred Winston.

Bones, a Mountain Pine, AR native, began his radio career while attending college, working at pop, hip-hop and sports stations before establishing himself in country radio.

“The Bobby Bones Night Show” launched in Little Rock in 2002 before moving to Austin in 2003, where it became the city’s top-rated morning show. The program was initially syndicated as a CHR show before moving to country radio in 2013. The following year, Bones received the Academy of Country Music Award for National On-Air Personality of the Year.

Now based in Nashville, “The Bobby Bones Show” is syndicated nationally by Premiere Networks and has built its reputation around an intimate, conversational approach with listeners and celebrity guests.

In addition to his radio career, Bones has expanded into stand-up comedy, podcasting, television, publishing and music. He is a two-time New York Times bestselling author and host of “Bobby Bones Presents: The Bobbycast” on Netflix.

“Bobby Bones is one of radio’s most dynamic personalities, and we’re thrilled to have both his love of radio and passion for our industry on full display as this year’s Master of Ceremonies for the Radio Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony,” said Radio Hall of Fame Co-Chair Dennis Green.

Co-Chair Kraig T. Kitchin added, “Bobby Bones brings a level of excitement and enthusiasm for radio wherever he goes and whenever he speaks. I’m thrilled he’s agreed to bring his energy to this years’ Induction Ceremony and Celebration. Talk about making a great event even better!”

Tribute Book advertising opportunities for the ceremony are also available. Advertisers can contact Linde Thurman at Linde@radiohalloffame.com for information and to purchase space.

The Radio Hall of Fame was founded by Emerson Radio Corporation in 1988. The Museum of Broadcast Communications assumed operation of the Hall in 1991.