Personalities

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Cousin Amadeus

          JR is no longer the newest addition to the staff at WSIG. Don’t believe anything you read in his bio… Say Hello to Amadeus.  Amadeus began his radio career in 1990 in his hometown of Jacksonville, Fla. He also hosted an entertainment-based TV show from 1996, until moving to the Valley in May. Amadeus developed a love for music at a very young age, and worked at a record store until he started in radio. Yeah, record store… back before CD’s… he’s older than you might think!!!
He also has a passion for movies and select TV shows. In short, Amadeus is a “geek”. On any given weekend you’ll find him at the Regal 14 in Harrisonburg, catching the weekend’s newest release. Check out Amadeus weekdays starting at 5am on 96.9 WSIG.
Amadeus@969wsig.com
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Lacey

Lacey was born and raised right here in the Valley and has lived on the same farm her whole life, raising cattle and taking care of her poultry houses.  She says "I obviously love country music, but my taste in music is far and wide.  Even though it isn't a characteristic of my generation, I watch Hee Haw just for the country star appearances, and I attend as many bluegrass shows as possible.  I really enjoy bluegrass and play the guitar and banjo, and I like to sing(mainly to myself...)."  Lacey is now the host of The Real Country Classic Cafe weekdays starting at 12pm on Real Country 96.9 WSIG!  Catch Lacey Weekdays 10a-2p and weekends on Real Country 96.9 WSIG!


J.R.

          JR is the newest addition to the staff at 96.9 WSIG, having moved to the Valley from Texas in February.  He got his start in radio in 1989 in Clarksville, Tennessee, where he went to high school and college.   In his spare time, JR enjoys sightseeing and spending time with his growing family.  He and his wife Tawnya got married on the playground in the 3rd grade... and then again "for real" thirty years later.  They're expecting a baby this August-- joining daughter KateLynne and sons Chase, Cody, Ryan, and Hunter.  Send JR an e-mail anytime at jr@969wsig.com, and make sure you join him afternoons on 96.9 WSIG for "Your Picks At Six", "I Believe Fridays", and lots more fun!


Les

Les Irby's Bluegrass Saturday Night is a true original and by far the most popular specialty music program in the Valley,  A Shenandoah County native, Les has lived many places but his heart has always been in the Valley.  The Bluegrass bug was planted early when as a kid Les enjoyed watching Reno and Smiley on television. It also helped that the woman who babysat him loved Bluegrass and listened to it constantly.  But his love of Bluegrass really came in the seventies when he attended Bluegrass festivals for the party, but learned to appreciate the music. This where the things he respects most about the music came into focus: the music’s history, honesty, and real emotions.  Les has hosted The Bluegrass Show on WSIG for over 15 years. You can listen to the The Bluegrass Show Saturdays 3pm-9pm.  You can also catch Les Irby weekday nights from 7p-12a and during The Gospel Show on Sundays from 9a-12p.


Fritz

Fritz came to Staunton in 2006 from Wilmington,Delaware. He has been in and around radio and television since 1973. He's worked at radio stations in Wilmington as well as Chester, PA and Philadelphia, PA. Fritz spent twenty years working for a production company as a cameraman/editor. He and his wife Peggy have been working as professional musicians since 1985.  Fritz and Peggy share a house in Staunton with two cats, Lucy and Jeanette.  Music is a major part of Fritz's being and his tastes are wide and varied. On Saturdays at Noon, he hosts the Weekend Edition of The Real Country Classic Cafe. On Sundays at 2:00 check out Western Swing and Cowboy Classics.