J.D.
CANNON
J.
D. Cannon has hosted the #1 rated afternoon show in
Indianapolis for more than fifteen years. J. D. began
his Country radio career at WMAD, Madison, WI, which
he joined in 1973. He first worked at WFMS in 1977,
but left the following year for KSO, Des Moines. J.
D. returned to WFMS in 1979 as air personality, soon
became Music Director, and has remained there ever
since. He was named the CMA Large Market Personality
of The Year in 1998. In 1998 the Mayor proclaimed J.
D. Cannon Day in Indianapolis and he also received
the Outstanding Achievement Award from the Indiana
American Women in Radio and Television. He is the spokesman
and driving force behind the annual WFMS Giving Tree
promotion. He has also helped community organizations
including The American Legion, The Moose Heart Children’s
Home and Meals on Wheels, among others,J.D. Cannon
was inducted into The Country Music D J Hall of Fame
in 2002. He is currently still on the air in Afternoon
Drive at WFMS.
