Samuel Alex
Sam Alex | |
|---|---|
| Born | Samuel Alex |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Radio and TV personality |
Samuel Alex also known as Sam Alex is an American radio and TV personality.[1] He is the host of the radio program "The Sam Alex Show" which is syndicated by the Sun Broadcast Group.[2] Alex is a Special Correspondent for the American syndicated entertainment television news magazine show Celebrity Page.[3]
Career[edit]
For 5 years Alex was host of "Taste of Country Nights" a five-hour nightly radio show distributed by Townsquare Media to more than 100 stations nationwide. On May 8, 2019, Alex fulfilled a lifelong dream by producing and syndicating "The Sam Alex Show".[6].[4]
In 2016, Alex appeared as himself on an episode of Nashville on ABC.[1] Alex is one of the best interviewers in the business and is known for putting his guests at complete ease and getting exclusive content.[5] In 2021, Sam Alex got hired at Glenbrook North High School and assist's Students with their Broadcasting and Radio Program.
Awards[edit]
- In 2019, Alex received the Illinois State University “Outstanding Young Alumni Award.”[6][7]
- In 2016 Alex was nominated for the Academy of Country Music Awards National On-Air Personality of the Year.[8]
- Edison Research and RAIN honored Alex in their Audio's 30 Under 30 list in 2014.[9][10]
- Alex won the Indiana Broadcasters Association Spectrum Award for Personality of the Year in 2009.[11]
Charity[edit]
Alex serves as a national ambassador for Get Caught Reading, a nationwide campaign to remind people how much fun it is to read. The organization is supported by the Association of American Publishers and has been supported by Alicia Keys, Dolly Parton, Spider-Man, Laura Bush and many more.[12]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Radio host featured on WYRK set to appear on Nashville". wkbw.com. 10 May 2016. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
- ^ Reuter, Annie (15 July 2019). "Country Radio Veteran Sam Alex Launches 'The Sam Alex Show". Billboard. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
- ^ Twohey, Norrine (9 August 2018). "Sergeant retires after 28 years with Prospect Heights police". dailyherald.com. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
- ^ Feder, Robert (18 July 2019). "Timing Just feels right for Radio Entrepreneur Sam Alex". robertfeder.com. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
- ^ "Taste of Country Nights with Sam Alex" (PDF). compassmedianetworks.com. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
- ^ Schlink, Lyndsie (8 March 2019). "ISU alum hosts nationally syndicated country music radio show". news.illinoisstate.edu. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
- ^ Kobus, Rachel (7 January 2019). "Five receive 2019 Alumni Awards". news.illinoisstate.edu. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
- ^ Jessica, Nicholson (1 February 2016). "Radio Nominations Revealed For 51st Annual ACM Awards". musicrow.com. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
- ^ "ANNOUNCING: Audio's 30 Under 30 honorees". rainnews.com. 9 September 2014. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
- ^ "Edison '30 Under 30' List Includes Country's Remy, Sam Alex". allaccess.com. 10 September 2014. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
- ^ "Sam Alex Honored By Indiana Broadcasters". videos.allaccess.com. 1 December 2009. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
- ^ "Sam Alex Named Ambassador For 'Get Caught Reading'". allaccess.com. 9 December 2016. Retrieved 24 August 2019.