Bobby Bones will receive the NAB Distinguished Service Award next month.
The National Association of Broadcasters saluted Bones for demonstrating “a deep commitment to radio listeners, using his platform not just to entertain, but to uplift others and champion new voices,” in the words of NAB President/CEO Curtis LeGeyt.
“His dedication to mentoring emerging talent and his influence on the evolution of modern radio make him a fitting recipient of the NAB Distinguished Service Award.”
At the ceremony on Oct. 9, Bones also will host the NAB Marconi Radio Awards.
Bones hosts the top-rated country morning show and was the youngest inductee into the National Radio Hall of Fame. He has a popular podcast and has written several books.
“His work extends beyond radio into television, where Bones has served as host of USA Network’s competition series ‘Snake In The Grass,’ starred in National Geographic’s ‘Breaking Bobby Bones’ and has been the official in-house mentor on ABC’s ‘American Idol,’” NAB wrote.
“He also took home the Mirrorball Trophy as the winner of season 27 of ABC’s ‘Dancing with the Stars.’”
His shows to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have raised $24.8 million over seven years.
James Brown received the DSA last year. Past honorees include Ryan Seacrest, Gordon Smith, Jim Henson, Alan Alda, Robin Roberts, Bob Schieffer, Michael J. Fox, Mary Tyler Moore, President Ronald Reagan, Edward R. Murrow, Bob Hope, Walter Cronkite and Oprah Winfrey.
