Bobby Bones

Born and raised in Arkansas, Bobby Bones began his radio career at Henderson State University’s KSH 91.1 The Switch at the age of 17. In 2002, Bones was hired by Q100/KQAR in Little Rock, Ark., and The Bobby Bones Night Show was born. The following year, he moved to Austin, Texas where he began hosting The Bobby Bones Show on 96.7 KISS FM. Joined on-air by Lunchbox and Amy, they attracted listeners in droves, as well as top rankings in the market. For his work on the program, Bones was named “Austin Radio Personality of the Year” in 2009, 2010 and 2011, and Austin’s Alliance of Women in Media honored the program with their “Radio Personality of the Year” award seven years in a row. In 2017, Bones was also the youngest personality to be elected to the National Radio Hall of Fame.

In addition to his weekday program, Bones is host of the weekend Country countdown show, Country Top 30 with Bobby Bones. In 2018, Bones was named Vice President, Creative Director of iHeartCountry. Bones’ popular podcast, BobbyCast has been downloaded more than 20 million times. The podcast’s overwhelming success paved the way for Bones to launch the Nashville Podcast Network, an eclectic collection of podcasts from a variety of Nashville-savvy hosts, giving listeners an inside look at the lifestyle and pop culture in Nashville.

Bones is also half of The Raging Idiots, a comedy band with his radio producer Eddie and has raised millions of dollars to benefit various charitable causes. Published May 2016 by HarperCollins, Bones’ memoir, Bare Bones: I’m Not Lonely If You’re Reading This Book, spent four weeks on the New York Times Bestsellers List and claimed the No. One spot on multiple lists including USA Today and Wall Street Journal. His latest book, Fail Until You Don’t: Fight. Grind. Repeat. was released in June 2018, and debuted at No. 1 on the New York Times Best Sellers List.

In April 2018, Bones made his debut on ABC TV’s American Idol reboot as a mentor for the top 24 contestants. In 2018, Bones competed on Season 27 of Dancing with the Stars, and took home the coveted mirror ball trophy with partner Sharna Burgess.

Bones also brings stand-up comedy to fans across the country with his Bobby Bones Red Hoodie Comedy Tour, which features musical guests, as well as an opening comedy bit from The Bobby Bones Show's Mike D. The Bobby Bones Red Hoodie Comedy Tour follows Bones' in-demand Funny & Alone Tour.

Bobby Bones has been dubbed "the most powerful man in country music" by Forbes magazine, and he puts that star power to good use by supporting numerous charitable initiatives including The MusiCares Foundation and St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Amy Brown

Amy Brown, co-host of The Bobby Bones Show, did not plan on a career in radio. After finishing college at Texas A&M University, the Austin native landed a job in radio after a chance meeting with Bobby Bones at a restaurant. In 2006, she joined Bones as co-host of The Bobby Bones Show in Austin, Texas, where the program was broadcast weekday mornings on 96.7 KISS FM.

In addition to the weekday program, Amy co-hosts a weekend Country countdown with Bones and Lunchbox -- Country Top 30 with Bobby Bones. Amy and the cast have been honored with three CMA Awards for “National On-Air Personality of the Year” (2022, 2019 and 2017), and four ACM Awards in the same category (2020, 2018, 2016 and 2014). In 2014, Amy was honored by the Alliance of Women in Media with their annual Gracie Award for “Outstanding Individual Achievement – Morning/Afternoon Drive Personality.” In 2019, she was named to Nashville Lifestyles’ “Most Beautiful People” list, which recognizes Nashville’s most captivating residents – inside and out, and in 2023, she was named one of Radio Ink’s “Most Influential Women” in radio.

Amy also hosts Women of iHeartCountry, which launched in September 2018, and features music from established female artists and up-and-comers. Amy was recognized for her work on the program with the 2024 CRS/Country Aircheck Award for Best National Weekly Personality/Show.

In November 2018, Amy launched a new iHeartRadio Original Podcast, 4 Things with Amy Brown. Co-produced by Amy and Premiere Networks as part of Bobby Bones’ Nashville Podcast Network.

Amy partnered with iHeartRadio in 2020 to launch the Amy Brown Podcast Network, featuring a slate of health and wellness podcasts including, OUTWEIGH with Amy Brown; You Need Therapy with Kathryn DeFatta, The Truthiest Life with Lisa Haiym and Here After with Megan Devine.

Inside and outside the studio, Amy is passionate about giving back. She donates her time to working with orphans in the U.S., Africa and Haiti, where she adopted two young children, and she utilizes her national platforms to raise awareness and funds for numerous charitable organizations including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, TJ Martell Foundation and the American Red Cross.

LUNCHBOX

Lunchbox is a co-host and self-proclaimed MVP of The Bobby Bones Show. Each day, fans tune in to hear his hilarious, popular segments including, “Bonehead Story of the Day” and “Lunchwalking,” where he goes out into the streets with a hidden mic. When he’s not on air, Lunchbox can be found hanging out at a local bar with friends, jet skiing on a lake, or spending time at home with his wife and two sons. Lunchbox is an avid supporter of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the Nashville Humane Association, the latter of which he promotes via social media by sharing photos and videos of animals so they can find forever homes.

Prior to his career in radio, the high school prom king studied Speech Communication in college. He has also made appearances on the TV programs Jerry Springer, Friday Night Lights and Celebrity Family Feud.

EDDIE

Eddie Garcia met Bobby Bones more than 10 years ago when they worked together at ME Television, a local Austin, TX music TV station. Shortly thereafter he began working with Bones on his nightly TV show, where they formed a parody and cover band, The Raging Idiots, which Bobby often features on his national radio show. The Raging Idiots travel across the U.S. and have raised millions of dollars for various charities. After more than a decade of friendship, Eddie finally became an official member of The Bobby Bones Show in 2013.

As the show’s Digital Content Producer, Eddie has brought a professional background in TV, news and music entertainment to the team, boosting the morning show’s digital platform with high-quality, fully-produced video and web content. For their work on the program, Eddie and the cast recently received their second CMA Award for “National On-Air Personality of the Year” (previous win in 2017), following a third ACM Award in the same category (2018, 2016 and 2014). In 2018, Eddie, along with Lunchbox and Ray from The Bobby Bones Show, began hosting a new podcast called Sore Losers which was launched as part of Bobby Bones’ Nashville Podcast Network.

Eddie has garnered significant attention and praise for his photojournalism. His film Shattered received screenings at the New York Film Festival, Miami International Film Festival and the Cinesol Film Festival. The production secured high acclaim, including a National Association of Broadcasters Award for Best TV Drama. Along with his Silver TELLY and Bronze ADDY awards, Eddie has earned several nods from groups including Texas Associated Press Broadcasters, Lone Star EMMYs, and received the USC Annenberg Walter Cronkite Award for Political Journalism Honorable Mention.

Born and raised in a traditional Mexican/American home, Eddie loves listening to all kinds of music. His passion for music inspired him to learn how to play several instruments, including piano and guitar.

In addition to his role as half of The Raging Idiots, Eddie is the “voice of the dad” on The Bobby Bones Show. Married in 2005, he has two boys who are often brought up on the air, especially when the gang needs the “parent’s point of view.” In 2019, Eddie and his wife welcomed two more children into their home as foster parents.

In between the time he spends with his family and the band’s busy tour schedule, Eddie participates in several local charity events including Cars for a Cure and the Annual Standup to Cancer event in Nashville. Additionally, with the help of co-host Lunchbox, Eddie provides weekly produced videos promoting pet adoption for social media distribution and contributes to benefits like the annual Unleashed event for the Nashville Humane Association. He has also provides freelance production for organizations such as Make a Wish Foundation.

Lorianne Crook

Lorianne Crook is one half of the broadcast hosting duo Crook & Chase, as well as a television and radio producer, writer and the president of Jim Owens Entertainment. Presented alongside with her co-host Charlie Cook, The Crook and Chase Countdown reaches more than 150 stations in the U.S. and Canada. The four-hour weekend program features Lorianne and Charlie as they present the top thirty songs, along with one-on-one interviews with the biggest stars in Country music.

Crook and Chase began their professional partnership in September 1983 with This Week in Country Music, a popular syndicated show on The Nashville Network (TNN) that aired until the network folded in 1999. During those 16 years, Lorianne and Charlie became two of the network's most popular and respected hosts, producing thousands of hours of programming, including The Crook & Chase Show, Crook & Chase Tonight, Music City Tonight with Crook & Chase, Celebrities Offstage, Funny Business, Today's Country, and countless award shows and specials. Much of their personal and professional history was documented in their 1995 book, “Crook and Chase: Our Lives, The Music, And the Stars.”

Widely regarded as two of the top interviewers and hosts in the industry, Lorianne and Charlie were inducted into the Country Radio Hall of Fame in 2013. In 2017, the duo were surprised on stage at the Grand Ole Opry as stars and the industry awarded them the Bob Kingsley Living Legend Award. In 2023, Radio Ink magazine named Crook among the most influential women in radio for the tenth time.

In the fall of 2024, Lorraine and Charlie were inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame. They also took home the 2024 CMA Broadcast Award for Weekly National Personality of the Year.

Charlie Chase

Charlie Chase and Lorraine Cook have been the go-to source for country music news and entertainment for more than 40 years now, reaching millions of fans not only in North America, but around the globe. Each week on The Crook and Chase Countdown, producer, actor, and author, Charlie Chase, alongside his co-host Cook, reaches more than 150 stations in the U.S. and Canada with their show. The four-hour weekend program features Lorianne and Charlie as they present the top thirty songs, along with one-on-one interviews with the biggest stars in Country music.

The Nashville-based program continues to receive industry recognition, including numerous nominations for both CMA and ACM Awards in the National Broadcast/On-Air Personality categories. Widely regarded as two of the top interviewers and hosts in the industry, Lorianne and Charlie were inducted into the Country Radio Hall of Fame in 2013. That same year, Charlie was inducted into the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame.

In 2017, Lorianne and Charlie were surprised on stage at the Grand Ole Opry as stars and the industry awarded them the Bob Kingsley Living Legend Award. In the fall of 2024, the duo was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame. They also took home the 2024 CMA Broadcast Award for Weekly National Personality of the Year.

Since they first teamed up, Lorianne and Charlie have been involved in the production of television and radio programs on a continuous basis, making them one of the longest-running broadcast duos in the business.

Debbie Allen

Debbie Allen (Co-Host) is an iconic American actress, dancer, choreographer, director, and producer. She is best known for her role as Lydia Grant in the television series Fame (1982–1987), where she also served as the principal choreographer. A graduate of the prestigious HBCU Howard University, she earned a degree in classical Greek literature, speech, and theater. Throughout her career, Allen has won five Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In addition to her acting and choreography work, she has directed and produced shows such as A Different World and Grey's Anatomy. Allen is also the founder of the Debbie Allen Dance Academy (DADA) in Los Angeles. Founded in 2001, DADA provides young people, especially youth of color and low-income children, with opportunities to study dance and theater.