For the past 33 years, Mr. Larry Young’s voice has been synonymous with Atlanta gospel radio. He oversees business development, community relations and programming for AM 1010 The King, along with Mr. Jay Springs.
The Stellar Award winning host and former General Manager of WIGO 1570 AM has again forged a new trail of distinction by debuting at Atlanta’s newest gospel radio station, WXJO 1120 and 104.5 FM in metro-Atlanta’s west market. Also, he’s been affiliated with Kiss 104.7 FM, Love 860 AM and other Atlanta radio stations.
Not only is Mr. Young a 30-year radio host veteran and recipient of the prestigious Atlanta Gospel Choice Award’s Lifetime Achievement Award, as Program Director and morning show host of Radio One’s Praise 102.5 FM – Atlanta he was instrumental in the success of the first major market FM gospel station in the nation. He was also heard on the nation’s first syndicated Gospel network, “The Light”!Born in Washington, D.C. and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Mr. Young’s love for music goes beyond airplay.
He has recorded 3 gospel albums with AIR records artist and Grammy nominee, Rev. James Bignon & Deliverance, 2 albums with CGI and Beracah recording artist Candi Staton, and has recorded 3 albums with the former lead singer of The S.O.S. Band, vocalist Chandra Currelley.
In addition, Mr. Young was the executive producer of Ms. Currelley’s CD’s “Love Songs”, “The Real Me” and “Relationships”.Larry is now Sales/Community Relations Executive for “The King”, 105.5 FM 1010AM & 1430AM. The best is yet to come!