D.L. Hughley Is A Radio Hall Of Fame Class Of 2025 Nominee!
Although an entertainer across many platforms for decades now, D.L. Hughley has amassed a huge following as a radio personality as well that listeners of The D.L. Hughley Morning Show have been able to attest to since 2009. This year, he will have the opportunity to officially be recognized for those contributions in the field of radio as a nominee for the 2025 Radio Hall Of Fame.
Congratulations, D.L.!
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D.L. is amongst a group of 24 radio personalities and shows being selected by the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee with input from industry professionals and listeners alike. Take a look at more info on the nomination process below, via Inside Radio :
'Voting to determine six of the eight inductees opens Tuesday, May 27, and runs through Monday, June 16. Nearly 1,000 industry members will receive confidential ballots, administered by Votem.com and overseen by Miller Kaplan partner Andrew Rosen. The six nominees receiving the most votes will be inducted into this year's Hall of Fame class, with two additional honorees selected directly by the Nominating Committee.
'This will be the 37th Radio Hall of Fame class inducted, and it is an honor to recognize broadcasters that have made an impact on the radio industry and in many cases continue that work today,' Dennis Green, Co-Chairman of the Radio Hall of Fame, said in a release. 'Congratulations to all the nominees!'
Kraig Kitchin, who serves as Co-Chairman alongside Green, emphasized the significance of the recognition: 'To receive this recognition for your on-air talents and audience connections is special, particularly given the number of suggestions received for nominations and the Nominating Committee's extensive deliberations.''
The final inductees for the 2025 Radio Hall of Fame will officially be announced on June 30, with an induction ceremony to follow on October 30 at the Swissotel in Chicago.
Alice Cooper
Bert Weiss
Big D & Bubba
Bob and Sheri
Bob Sirott
Bob Stroud
Colin Cowherd
D.L. Hughley
DeDe McGuire
Enrique Santos
Funkmaster Flex
Joey Reynolds
John Garabedian
John Kobylt & Ken Chiampou (The John & Ken Show)
Kevin Matthews
Kid Leo
Larry Elder
Laurie De Young
Mark 'Hawkeye' Louis
Martha Quinn
Mojo in the Morning
Raul Brindis
Scott Simon
Shelley Stewart
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