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Sam Nelson is a native of Brooklyn, New York. He attended Syracuse University and received a Master’s Degree in Public Administration as well as a B.A. in History. While attending Syracuse, Sam developed a passion for radio and actively began pursuing a career in that field. Sam worked as the Director of Minority Programming for the college station FM88-WAER. Also, he worked as a part-time announcer for WOLF and Hit-Radio 104.7. During that time, Sam was the host of a local video cable show “Syracuse Soul”.
After leaving Syracuse, Sam worked in Coastal North Carolina for WQDW-FM serving as Music Director. His radio career includes air talent for WOWI-FM in Norfolk, VA; Program Director for WPDQ-FM & WSVE; Assistant Program Director of WHJX-FM in Jacksonville, FL; Program Director of WJMO in Cleveland, OH, and Program Director for WVKO Columbus, OH. Sam served as Program Director for WEAS-FM, WTYB-FM and WJLG in Savannah GA. In Savannah, Sam was elevated to Operations Manager for the seven station cluster. In that role, he oversaw the number one urban, country, rock and news talk stations. Sam moved on to be the Director of Programming for Straightway Radio. In that role, he guided the programming for WTMP Tampa, FL, WJSJ-FM Jacksonville, FL and WSSJ-FM &
WSGA-FM Savannah, GA.
Sam’s accomplishments include receiving “Impact” magazine’s small market station of the year for WEAS-FM. Under his direction, WEAS-FM was nominated five consecutive years for Radio & Records small market station of the year. In addition, Sam was nominated for three consecutive years as urban small market Program Director of the year. Also, he was “Employee of the Year” at WJMO. Sam and his wife Sonya have a daughter, Samantha. Sam is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. He enjoys movies, biographies and is a huge New York sports
fan!!

Lorna Diane has been a Hartford resident for 24 years and was born in Bridgeport, CT. Her love of music started early when she learned to play the piano and started singing. After high school, she did perform with a few local bands in Bridgeport and while in college in New Haven. With a desire to expand her musical aspirations, Lorna Diane began her radio career as a volunteer at WYBC at Yale University. She started working part-time at an AM Rhythm & Blues station and from that she landed her first full time on-air position in Cleveland, OH. A decision she has never regretted. She said, "If you're afraid to take a chance on a dreams you have, you'll be scared for the rest of your life."

From Solid Gold Soul to Smooth Jazz, from Light Rock to Urban Contemporary Lorna Diane continued to flourish in the commercial and non-profit radio industry as well as in television being an on-air talent during public broadcasting telethons. She has been hosting the "Mix Bag of Jazz" on WRTC 89.3 FM, at Trinity College and is the Jazz Coordinator. Lorna Diane also hosts a weekly jazz show Monday - Friday called the “Jazz Night Flight” on the digital outlet, Jazz Beats Radio. Lorna Diane has hosted a few events in Hartford, including the Hartford Festival of Jazz.

Finding it challenging to get into voice-overs, she decided to acquire her own audio production company. Anchor's Away Studios, LLC allows her and others who wish to learn how to produce and record promotions and radio programs. In her spare time, Lorna Diane volunteers at CRIS Radio, a radio station for the visually impaired.

Her personality is second to none and her on-air voice is a silky-smooth blend of warmth and friendliness, as it finds its way to the listener’s ears. She aspires to motivate and share her knowledge and experience with others. She says, “I’m always looking forward to serving great music as a main dish to all my listeners!"

Steve Harvey is the host of the Steve Harvey Morning Show radio program, and the popular TV shows STEVE, Family Feud, and Celebrity Family Feud. His popularity continues to grow to global proportions, bolstered by his role as host of the Miss Universe Pageant. In 2020, Family Feud will expand to Ghana and South Africa. Harvey is currently one of the most powerful voices in media, touting a career spanning nearly 30 years as a top stand-up comedian, actor, award winning TV personality and talk show host, best-selling author, entrepreneur, and humanitarian.

Harvey began his entertainment career as a comedian, working the stand-up circuit. He grew to have a roster of acclaimed specials, including co-starring in one of the most successful comedy DVDs in history The Original Kings of Comedy, and the hit Don't Trip…He Ain't Through With Me Yet.

Harvey first made his mark in television and film as host of It's Showtime at the Apollo. He went on to star in several popular shows, including The Steve Harvey Show, and has appeared in such movies as You Got Served, and Johnson Family Vacation.

Harvey expanded his reach into radio as host of The Steve Harvey Morning Show. 2019 marked the program’s 14-year anniversary in national syndication with Premiere Networks and it’s the #1 syndicated morning show in America with more than 6 million weekly listeners on more than 100 stations nationwide. Harvey co-created and hosted The Neighborhood Awards from 2002-2016, an awards show that honored local businesses, institutions and leaders for the excellence demonstrated in their communities.

Harvey is also author of multiple New York Times best-selling titles. His first book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man: What Men Really Think About Love, Relationships, Intimacy, and Commitment inspired the 2012 box office topping movie, Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man and its 2014 sequel Think Like a Man Too.

As a humanitarian and an entrepreneur, Harvey makes it a priority to give back. Through The Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation, he and his wife provide hundreds of teens annually with mentoring and educational opportunities. His company, HARCAL, allows him to create business partnerships that specifically target and benefit the working middle class.

Harvey’s list of accolades includes several NAACP Image Awards, a People's Choice Award, induction into the National Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He also won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host for STEVE in 2018, The Steve Harvey Show in 2014, 2015 and 2017, as well as Outstanding Game Show Host for Family Feud in 2014 and 2017.

Harvey is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and a proud parent with wife Marjorie to seven children.

Keith Sweat, the legendary R&B singer and music producer, broadens his musical empire with his radio show The Sweat Hotel with Keith Sweat.

The Sweat Hotel with Keith Sweat is a music-intensive program with 10-12 songs an hour of R&B and slow jams that range from the 70s to today. The show features special guests and live in-studio musical performances. During the show, Sweat conducts open forums where he gives love advice, listens to confessions, while delivering fan apologies and dedications.

Keith broadcasts live from Atlanta and can be heard on more than 50 radio stations in markets such as Chicago, San Francisco, Philadelphia, and Detroit, and is the #1 nationally syndicated R&B evening radio show.