Albany, NY – WEXT Radio, the Capital Region’s listener-supported roots and rock radio station, today announced the addition of Laura Grant as its new midday host. With an eclectic background – from voiceover and audio production work to on-stage roles in classical ballet and theatre – Grant is an ideal fit for WEXT’s unique and diverse music and community-oriented programming.
A native of Delmar, NY, Grant is a born storyteller with a love for varied musical genres. She spent the past 6 years as a producer and voiceover specialist at Creative Voice Development Group in Albany, NY. A devoted cinephile, she has hosted the New York State Office of General Services’ Classic Film series since 2018.
Grant also enjoys being on stage as both a dancer and actress. Getting her start at the age of 5, she has 15 years of dance experience, performing with the Albany Berkshire Ballet, Northeast Ballet, Boston Ballet and Manhattan Youth Ballet. She’s also starred in numerous productions with Curtain Call Theater in Latham, Schenectady Civic Players, and Home Made Theater in Saratoga Springs.
“We’re thrilled to discover a music lover who enjoys exploring and sharing the stories behind the music, and we’ve found that with Laura Grant,” said Chris Wienk, afternoon host and program director at WEXT and vice president, radio at WMHT Public Media. “As a local native who knows our community, enjoys all types of music, and delights in performing, Laura’s show will be a must-listen for our audience.”
WEXT provides a unique listening experience, featuring eclectic and diverse music that crosses multiple genres. Its playlist is focused on emerging artists, classic songs that regular radio has forgotten, and a strong complement of music showcasing local and regional artists.
“I'm ready to rock ’n roll and have some fun,” said Grant. “Playing cool new music and classic tunes, highlighting local artists, telling stories, and connecting with a passionate audience, let’s go!”
Found at 97.7 and 106.1 on the FM dial and streamed online at wextradio.org, WEXT is a service of WMHT Public Media (WMHT), a multichannel public communications organization serving Eastern New York and Western New England.
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About WEXT
WEXT is the Capital Region’s listener-supported roots and rock radio station. A service of WMHT Public Media, WEXT can be found at two points on the FM dial, 97.7 and 106.1, and is streamed online at wextradio.org. Its mission is to deliver a unique listening experience, with eclectic and diverse music that knows no boundary of genre. WEXT provides listeners with a place for musical discovery, focusing on emerging artists, classic songs that regular radio has forgotten, and especially music from the region. For more, visit wextradio.org.
About WMHT Public Media
Serving Eastern New York and Western New England, WMHT Public Media is the only locally owned, nonprofit, multichannel public communications organization that reaches beyond the traditional broadcasting model to act as a leader by convening arts, culture, learning and civic interests. WMHT focuses on Community, Culture and Connections by providing entertainment, enrichment and engagement through television, radio, digital media, and educational services. Services include WMHT-DT (17.1), WMHT-Create (17.2), WMHT-World (17.3), WMHT PBS Kids (17.4), WMHT-FM 89.1 & WRHV-FM 88.7 (classical public radio), and WEXT Radio 97.7/106.1 (AAA public radio). WMHT also operates RISE, a radio reading service for the blind and print disabled.
Contact:
Chris Wienk
Vice President, Radio
(518) 880-3434 | cwienk@wmht.org
Steve Janack
Principal, The Janack Group
(518) 810-8050 | steve@thejanackgroup.com