Hello! I’m JR. I was born in Flint and lived in and around there until I was about 12 when my family moved south (hence the decidedly non-Michigander accent you hear). I went to high school and college in Tennessee and got my radio start there too. My career has since taken me to Texas, Virginia and Maine as well. I’m the proud dad of a daughter and two sons—the youngest of whom is a special needs child who owns my heart. When I’m not at the radio station, I enjoy live music, karaoke, bowling, and finding new restaurants to try. I’m excited to be back home in Michigan, and I look forward to reacquainting myself with my home state!
JR
How Dare They? Michigan Snubbed From ‘Best Coastal Towns’ List
Michigan was conspicuously absent from USA Today's list of America's "10 Best Coastal Towns" in 2023. A brand new version of their list rights that wrong.
Big Year Shaping Up for Ticks and Lyme Disease in Michigan
This year's shaping up to be one of the worst in memory for the potential spread of Lyme Disease in Michigan. Here are the worst places for it in the state, and what's to blame.
The Chicks, The Sting & 9 Other Michigan Teams You Forgot Existed
Everyone knows the Lions, Tigers, Pistons and Red Wings, but Michigan's had tons of other sports teams over the years as well. Here are some you've forgotten.
Imagine This: Free Tickets to Imagine Dragons!
The "Imagine Dragons: LOOM WORLD TOUR" hits Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston on August 12, and 97.5 NOW-FM wants you to be there for free! Link to tix here!
Win Tix to Charli XCX & Troye Sivan!
"Charli XCX & Troye Sivan present: Sweat" at Little Caesars Arena on September 14, and 97.5 NOW-FM wants to see you at the show! Register for tix here!
97.5 NOW-FM Concert Calendar
Where are your favorite artists performing in Michigan next? Find out with the 97.5 NOW-FM Concert Calendar!
Beerfest at the Ballpark Returns to Lansing This Weekend
Lansing's Beerfest at the Ballpark is back April 20, with more than 5 dozen breweries/cideries expected to be on-site.
Michigan Has Two of the Top 10 Small Towns in the Midwest
USA Today has released its list of the Top 10 Small Towns in the Midwest, and two of them are right here in Michigan. That's great, but they missed these.
Michigan: This Trendy Burger Topping Could Make You Sick
Olive burgers are one thing, but Michigan's inexplicably falling in love with this other nasty burger topping. It might actually make you physically sick.
Win Tickets to See the Dave Bennett Quartet!
The Dave Bennett Quartet is coming to the Brighton Center for the Performing Arts, and 97.5 NOW-FM has your chance at free tickets!