Welcome Mason & Starr Detroit’s New Morning Show
The Motor City has a new live and local team – Welcome Mason & Starr Detroit’s New Morning Show weekdays, 6am-10am!
Legendary Motor City radio veteran, John Mason and the ultimate party starter, Angie Starr are the perfect combination to take over mornings in the Motor City.
MASON & STARR Detroit’s New Morning Show will be a show all about Detroit and the lives of our incredible listeners,” said Mason. “We will have fun, play lots of Smooth R&B and Old School music, and have really cool giveaways. Tune in weekday mornings to hear the REAL Detroit!”
“I was born and raised in Detroit so I’m excited to partner with Mason in bringing fun, information and positive energy to morning radio in the Motor City,” said Starr.
“It’s a privilege to welcome the legendary Mason and Angie Starr back to mornings in Detroit,” said Zannie Glover, Program Director of Beasley Media Group’s 105.9 KISS-FM and 105.1 The BOUNCE. “I am most excited for our KISS-FM listeners. Ask anybody in Detroit and they’ll tell you Mason is The MAN!
“Now more than ever, familiar, genuine voices are local radio’s strongest asset,” said Beasley Media Group Vice President of Content and Detroit Director of Detroit Programming, Scott Jameson. “Mason’s brand equity, along with Angie’s infectious energy and authenticity will jump start the day for 105.9 KISS-FM!”
About Mason
John Mason was born in Cleveland, Ohio where he first started his radio career, but has been doing radio here in Detroit for thirty-plus years and calls The D his home. Mason is also the public address announcer for Detroit Pistons home games! He has become nationally recognized for his public address at Detroit Pistons home games and was selected in 2007 for the NBA All-Star game held in Las Vegas, Nevada. He also was the first ever arena announcer to be selected to an All-Star game.
With previous morning show experience, Mason’s show is different in variety versus other radio shows. He protrudes a different spin on famous music artist’s careers providing an intriguing story and talks about beneficial information to the Detroit community from politics to sports. He has made a mark and established a reputation in the city for his charitable contributions and direct involvement with his listening audience. Mason has also won a local television Emmy Award for a video music show on the NBC local affiliate WDIV Local 4, Detroit and was recently featured in an article in Sports Illustrated for his work with the Detroit Pistons.
About Angie Starr
Angie Starr is the ultimate party starter and entertainer! With her energetic personality, she’s known for her natural ability to connect with people from the community and serve as a voice.
Born and raised in the D, Angie was a former foster child for 18 months before being adopted by her forever family. She has a special place in her heart for the foster community and is committed to helping foster kids find their forever homes.
Angie has 20 plus years in the radio industry, and has a background in advertising, sales, and has held a Promotions Director title. She has a deep love for animals, enjoys fishing, eating at local restaurants and connecting with the community.
She first fell in love with radio back in the 80’s when she won a record from a local radio station, by being “caller number 10!” That specific moment has made a lasting impact in her life to this very day. Because of that experience, Angie takes pride in creating memorable, winning moments for KISS FM Detroit listeners to ensure that they will never forget their radio experience!
About Beasley Media Group:
Beasley Media Group, LLC is a subsidiary of Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc., which owns and operates 62 stations in 15 large and mid-size markets in the United States. Approximately 19 million consumers listen to Beasley radio stations weekly over-the-air, online, on smartphones and tablets and engage with the Company’s brands and personalities through digital platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, text, apps and email. For more information, please visit www.bbgi.com.
