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.<\/p>\n
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\u2019s 2026 class of inductees.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The 2026 induction class includes Boomer Esiason, Dennis Green, Shotgun Tom Kelly, Helen Little, Bob Pittman, Rickey Smiley, Charlie Van Dyke and Fred Winston.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Bobby Bones Night Show\u201d launched in Little Rock in 2002 before moving to Austin in 2003, where it became the city\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
Now based in Nashville, \u201cThe Bobby Bones Show\u201d is syndicated nationally by Premiere Networks and has built its reputation around an intimate, conversational approach with listeners and celebrity guests.<\/p>\n
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 \u201cBobby Bones Presents: The Bobbycast\u201d on Netflix.<\/p>\n
\u201cBobby Bones is one of radio\u2019s most dynamic personalities, and we\u2019re thrilled to have both his love of radio and passion for our industry on full display as this year\u2019s Master of Ceremonies for the Radio Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony,\u201d said Radio Hall of Fame Co-Chair Dennis Green.<\/p>\n
Co-Chair Kraig T. Kitchin added, \u201cBobby Bones brings a level of excitement and enthusiasm for radio wherever he goes and whenever he speaks. I\u2019m thrilled he\u2019s agreed to bring his energy to this years\u2019 Induction Ceremony and Celebration. Talk about making a great event even better!\u201d<\/p>\n