Chris Cash
Weekdays, 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.
chris@yourcountry99.com
I’m a born and bred Missouri boy who grew up in Northwest MO near Maryville. In my early teens I had the dream of being “that guy on the radio” but, like a lot of dreams, that got put on hold.
After high school I went to work for my parents in their Miller Beer distributorship, doing everything from the ground up for 20 years. The parents sold the business, and I decided to follow my dream of being a radio personality and went to broadcasting school.
As a graduate of Broadcast Center in St. Louis, my first radio job was in Lebanon, Mo. From there I went on to work for one of the big country stations in Kansas City and Colorado. I’ve found that a market like Bolivar is the type and size of station I enjoy being a part of. Besides, coming back to the Ozarks feels like coming home.
I have a daughter and two boys who are awesome kids, and I’m proud of the adults they have become. They are all still in the NW Mo. area and it’s nice to be closer to them and the rest of my family. In my spare time my hobbies are mostly related to the outdoors. I love all types of hunting but my favorite, hands down, is turkey and elk. Don’t be surprised if you see me digging in the ground too! I have been prospecting for gold for quite a while. I’ve done this in the California Gold Rush area between Sacramento and Reno, Nevada, and also in the western part of Arizona near Quartzite, AZ.
Thanks for letting me be a part of your day and hope I cause a smile to cross your face!
Penny Mitchell
Weekdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
I was born in Colorado Springs, grew up in Canon City and am insanely proud to be a Colorado native. I met my husband in college at the campus radio station. Our first date was a media banquet; we got engaged three months later. I was working in Colorado Springs at the time; my Dad came VERY close to putting a station bumper sticker on the back of his tux as he walked me down the aisle, but he knew my Mom would have murdered him. We decided to not have kids and instead are putting our veterinarian’s children through school. 😉 I am a voracious reader (I actually kind of hate television). I love to hike, I’ve climbed four of Colorado’s 14,000 foot mountains. I love to travel. I love ALL kinds of music. I still think radio is absolutely magical. You flip a switch, you’re suddenly no longer alone. It’s amazing.
Jessie Addy
Weekdays, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
I was born in Dallas, TX where my dad was following his radio dream and my mom was a Registered Nurse, but I mostly grew up in Michigan. I was the kid in school that wanted to be everyone’s friend, so I was in the band (Tuba), hung out with the theatre kids and played basketball, baseball and football. My younger brother shared my passion for music, which made for a noisy house growing up. I graduated from Michigan State University (Go Green!) with a degree in Geography and planned on being a teacher. I really enjoy any chance to be outside fishing, golfing or skiing….which I have zero talent for any of them. My inside time is spent trying to learn more about wine, trying to learn Spanish and trying to perfect the 3 Chicken dishes I can cook. I’m so grateful to be able to listen and talk about music for a living and maybe I’ll see you at a show sometime!
Tug Cowart
Weekdays, 7 p.m. to 12 a.m.
I grew up in Northwest Georgia in the City of Dalton. It’s the Carpet Capital of the World. If you’re walking on carpet, it was probably made there. After high school I joined the US Navy where I spent four years as an Operations Specialist aboard the USS South Carolina CGN-37 and USS John F. Kennedy CV-67 in Norfolk, VA. and Jacksonville, FL. I have been married for 14 years and I have an 11 year old son named Jakob. Most days you can find me near a ball field, as Jakob is obsessed with sports. He plays year round baseball, also playing football and basketball in season. I love being a dad; it is the most important thing is my life. If we’re not watching Jakob play ball, we’re probably watching a game or in the front yard throwing a ball around ourselves. I love country music, I was raised on it but I enjoy everything from Pop to Hip Hop, Rock to Contemporary Christian.