Beloved and long-time DJ Jeff Hoag is out at radio station WSM in Nashville. Because the weeknight host of “WSM At Evening” in addition to the Opry heat up present, Jeff Hoag turned a well-recognized and beloved voice to many nation music followers from 7 to midnight, enjoying a significant function at “The Legend” WSM. The radio station is arguably nation music’s most vital broadcaster because the long-time house of the Grand Ole Opry.
Jeff Hoag formally took the weeknight night place over from the legendary Eddie Stubbs who retired after 25 years in 2020. Hoag had been performing fill-in obligation for Stubbs for years earlier after first becoming a member of the station in 2014. Followers had just lately observed Hoag’s absence within the evenings, however no official phrase from both Hoag or WSM has been made about his departure, or why.
Nevertheless, in some latest responses to feedback left on a WSM radio submit on Fb, Jeff Hoag’s exit from WSM was confirmed. Responding to feedback on the June tenth submit, WSM stated,
“Jeff is not with the station. We’re grateful for the years he shared with the WSM listeners and want him nicely on his journey. We’re dedicated to conserving traditional nation on the WSM airwaves at night time and can announce our programming plan because it develops.”
Jeff Hoag began within the music enterprise first as a musician, initially shifting to Nashville in 2003. He then turned a full-time touring performer enjoying lead guitar and mandolin, in addition to writing songs. As an avid report collector and encyclopedia of nation music information, Jeff Hoag was one of many few individuals who may correctly fill the footwear of Eddie Stubbs. Hoag additionally labored as an announcer for The Opry.
Hoag stated when given the night slot at WSM, “My dream in life was to work for WSM Radio and hold the custom of traditional nation music alive. The truth that I get to stay my dream and perform this mission is gratifying past phrases. Thanks for the chance to do what I really like and to unfold the fantastic gospel of nation music internationally.”
No phrase on if, who, or when Hoag’s substitute could be named.
