Radio Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Host & Inductees: Full List
Bobby Bones is set to serve as MC of the Oct. 8 ceremony.
The Radio Hall of Fame has announced the 2026 inductees and host for their induction ceremony, set to take place on October 8 at the Fairmont Chicago in Chicago. Bobby Bones, a 2017 inductee and host of the top-rated country morning show "The Bobby Bones Show" on iHeartMedia, will be the host of the ceremony. The Radio Hall of Fame also announced the selection of nine 2026 Legends inductees, who will be honored posthumously.
This year's Legends include Wink Martindale, a pioneer DJ with a top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, and Vivian Carter, a pioneering broadcaster and co-founder of Vee-Jay Records. Other inductees include Gary Krantz, a network radio and syndication executive, D.E. "Duke" Wright, a radio station owner and executive, and several on-air personalities.
The Radio Hall of Fame recognizes the extraordinary careers of these inductees, whose contributions have helped define the history and enduring impact of radio.
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