Years active 1985-present Spouse Brenda Richey | Name Lee Richey | |
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Full Name Leland John Richey Jr. Born September 1, 1961 (age 62) ( 1961-09-01 ) Amsterdam, NY, United States Occupation Radio host, programmer, author, musician. Children Christopher and Chelsea Richey | ||
LEE RICHEY Country Radio Aircheck
Leland John Richey Jr. is an American radio personality specializing in the country music format. However he has, in the past, hosted programs in the oldies, and MOR format.
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- LEE RICHEY Country Radio Aircheck
- Lee richey interviews blackjack billy in nashville
- Accolades
- Credits
- References
Richey can currently be heard on WKPQ in Hornell, NY. He hosts a very successful lunch hour all request show, as well as the afternoon drive show from 3:00 to 7:00pm.
He originally made his mark in the country format with a 10 year stint as program and music director for WCJW radio, located in Warsaw, in western New York. In addition, he hosted a popular afternoon drive program mixing mainstream country music hits, with classics, and featured many new, and independent recording artists who had yet to make it big. His program also featured many interview segments with well-known country stars, such as Kenny Chesney, LeAnn Rimes, Willie Nelson, and countless others. These interviews were primarily done over the phone with the artist calling in, however he did feature a visiting artist live in the studio whenever possible. He generally liked to interview his guests in a very conversational, and informal manner. One aspect that set him apart from other interviewers was that he played the guitar, and when interviewing a guest, would often suggest that he accompany them on guitar to one of their songs. He has played guitar with Chely Wright, Point Of Grace, Tresa Jordan, Susan Haynes, and Ciara Lynn.
Richey annually takes his show to Nashville, TN for the country radio seminar, and will spend a good part of a week interviewing country stars. Richey is also a regular voice on the Nationally syndicated Independent Music Network radio specials.
Richey has been nominated by New Music Weekly magazine as Music Director Of The Year in 2006, 2007 and 2008, winning the award in 2006 and 2008. Richey is also a published author with country music articles featured in various music industry magazines, and a short poem, "Ring", published by the National Library Of Poetry. He enjoys the outdoors and wildlife photography with his wife, Brenda.