Josh Connor - Weekdays 10am-3pm on 95.5 FM WSM, Nashville's #1 for Country!

At the age of five, Josh Connor’s life was in a constant state of flux.  As the only child of an arts professor seeking work, the Connor family was always moving from town to town, hop-scotching across the US from the Midwest to the Southwest until his dad was offered permanent tenure.  And Josh would soon have to adjust to being a big brother, as the first of two sisters would be born.  Josh craved roots (something he could claim as his own) and a strong connection with his parents.  Love for music and the arts provided that bridge.  As the family welcomed his baby sister, Josh’s grandmother gave him a piano, which, admittedly, meant more to him than notes and keys--it was his refuge.
 
During this same period of time, an announcement that Charlie Daniels was making an appearance at the local record store came from the family radio.  Daniels was at the peak of his career and the family piled excitedly in the car and went to meet him.  “I remember thinking how magnanimous this guy was!  He was larger than life!” says Conner.  “He picked me up and stood me on the desk beside him and he let me stand there the whole time…while he met with people and signed autographs.  I don’t know why there was that connection, but it changed my life” recalls Conner (who continues to carry a picture from that day in his wallet for inspiration).
 
From that point forward, Josh poured himself into honing his musical skills.  By high school, he was playing guitar in a country band and was offered a college scholarship in music.  While in college, Josh pieced together a studio in his apartment to record his demos.  Josh also discovered his knack for jingle writing and was soon making decent money from his sideline.  A radio station in Robinson, IL heard his work and offered him a job.  As word of his talent spread, he was offered an afternoon slot on a larger station in Cedar Rapids.  After proving himself as a share-driving talent and winning multiple awards, he was recruited to a Des Moines station, where he spent the next four years.
 
In 2007, Josh contemplated a move to Nashville—there he could continue his radio career but also embrace his musicianship.  On a whim, he placed a phone call.  To his delight, he found a position opening at the legendary 95.5 FM WSM.  During his own tenure with the station, Josh has been recognized with multiple A.I.R. awards in the production of commercials.  Josh can be heard every weekday (Monday-Friday, Middays 10 a.m. – 3 p.m).