Cody Alan Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary as Host of CMT After MidNite
LOS ANGELES, January 15, 2019 – Award-winning CMT host and radio personality Cody Alan celebrated his five-year anniversary as host of CMT After MidNite. Alan, who took over the industry-leading program in January 2014, was surprised by Country music star Maren Morris and Premiere Networks President Julie Talbott, who stopped by CMT’s Nashville headquarters to help him commemorate the special milestone.
Pictured left to right: CMT/Premiere Networks Host Cody Alan and Maren Morris at CMT headquarters in Nashville, Tenn.
Alan will host his 2000th episode of CMT After MidNite this summer as he continues to feature the biggest hits in Country music, as well as exclusive interviews and performances, event coverage and fan interaction. With more than 25 years’ experience on the air, along with TV hosting duties as co-host of CMT’s signature music show, Hot 20 Countdown, Alan provides fans with 360-degree coverage of the music they love, everywhere they find it. Over the past five years, the two-time ACM Award winner for “National Personality of the Year” has taken After MidNite on the road to visit Bahrain, Australia, Jamaica, Alaska, Mexico and the Bahamas.
Originally launched in 1993, After MidNite was rebranded as CMT After MidNite with Cody Alan following a long-term partnership between Premiere’s parent company iHeartMedia and CMT to create the largest Country music platforms in radio and television. As part of the agreement, Premiere also began syndicating CMT Radio Live with Cody Alan.
Below are some photos from the anniversary celebration.
Pictured left to right: CMT Radio Executive Producer Ashlee McDonald, CMT/Premiere Networks Host Cody Alan, Maren Morris, Premiere Networks President Julie Talbott and Premiere Networks Senior Vice President Integrated Marketing & Promotions Rick Murray at CMT headquarters in Nashville, Tenn.
Pictured left to right: CMT/Premiere Networks Host Cody Alan and Maren Morris at CMT headquarters in Nashville, Tenn.
About Cody Alan
As the host and executive producer of CMT After MidNite with Cody Alan and CMT Radio Live with Cody Alan, Alan is undoubtedly one of the most recognized names in radio. Broadcast on radio stations across America and originating from the CMT studio in Nashville, his shows feature the biggest names in Country music and entertainment. With live interaction, Alan connects fans with their favorite stars, from the red carpet to backstage. Combining his passion for entertainment with television, he also serves as host of CMT’s signature music show, Hot 20 Countdown, seen Saturday and Sunday mornings at 9/8c. Follow Cody on Twitter @CMTCody or visit www.CMTCody.com or www.AfterMidNite.com.
About Premiere Networks
Premiere Networks, a subsidiary of iHeartMedia, syndicates more than 100 radio programs and services to more than 6,000 radio affiliations and reaches a quarter billion listeners monthly. Premiere offers the best in talk, entertainment and sports programming featuring the following personalities: Rush Limbaugh, Ryan Seacrest, Glenn Beck, Delilah, Steve Harvey, George Noory, John Boy and Billy, Sean Hannity, Elvis Duran, Dan Patrick, Kane, Mario Lopez, Bobby Bones, Cody Alan, Colin Cowherd, Johnjay and Rich, Rich Eisen, Big Boy, Brooke & Jubal, Buck Sexton, Doug Gottlieb, Nancy Grace and others. For more information, please visit www.PremiereNetworks.com.
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