Chronicle: Mike Ring, TJ Phillips
Chronicle: Saga WCKN/Charleston, SC morning host T.J. Phillips passed June 8. He was 66. Phillips had been on the air in Charleston more than 30 years, including 25 years at WEZL where he also spent time as PD. He joined WCKN in 2016 (CAT 11/7/16) and was inducted into the Low Country Music Hall of Fame the same year. No word on services.
Former radio programmer and Monument Records and 550 Music Southwest Regional Mike Ring died May 27 in Roanoke, TX. He was 66. His radio programming experience included KHTT/Tulsa. Full obituary here.
The Year End Print Special
featuring:
The Year In Music:
Morgan, Ella & More
CMA Radio Winners
Recap The Week
Label Of The Year
Big Loud Turns 10
BMG's Jon Loba:
The Interview
The 2026 Grammy
Voter's Guide
A quick reference guide to the 2026 Grammy Nominees
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