Born and raised in Lexington, KY. A graduate of Eastern Kentucky University and Shaw University with degrees in broadcasting and business management her passion for radio began at the age of 12.
Jodi’s love for music proved she’s one of the best in the business, she was awarded the BRE Drummer award for Music Director of the year and nominated Assistant Program Director and Music Director of the year by Billboard magazine.
Jodi’s career spans over 20 years in radio and television. She began her stint in radio as the midday host, morning show host and assistant program director and production director for WCKU. Jodi came to Raleigh in 1993 as WQOK’s afternoon drive-time announcer and was later became Music Director.
She likes to keep it real by connecting with her audience with her conversational and smooth delivery. Jodi feels radio is more than just playing music, she feels a responsibility to motivate and inspire her listeners to dream big and be the best they can be.
She’s interviewed national and political figures including President Obama, the legendary Eddie Levert, Actress Angela Bassett, John Legend, and she’s not afraid to ask the tough questions.
Jodi is committed to the community especially the annual Breast Cancer “Race for The Cure” walk and loves to MC public service events. She enjoys sports, reading, cooking especially fresh foods from her garden and an avid photographer.
Jodi keeps her listeners up to date on what’s hot in the entertainment industry and credits her success and longevity in radio to God and her loyal listeners. Listen to her on WFXC/WFXK 6a-10a Monday-Friday and 11a-3p Sundays.
Luther Ronzoni Vandross was born April 20,1951-July 5th 2005, was one of the most successful R&B vocalists of the late 20th century, famous for his lush voice, soulful and romantic ballads. Luther Vandross got his big break in the 1970s, as a back-up singer and then session musician and producer with the singer David Bowie, Bette Midler and Barbra Streisand. His legendary voice has been called “flawless” and “as smooth as silk.”
During his career, he sold over twenty-five million albums and won eight Grammy Awards including Best Male R&B Vocal Performance four times. On April 16, 2003, Luther Vandross suffered a stroke and lapsed into a coma; he had recently completed the album Dance With My Father. The album won four Grammy Awards in 2004 including the Grammy Award for Song of the Year for the song “Dance with My Father”.
In 2008, Vandross was ranked #54 on Rolling Stone magazine’s List of 100 Greatest Singers of All Time.
The just released album “HIDDEN GEMS” is a compilation of album tracks and rare live performances. It’s the first time these songs appear in one place and allows the casual listener to discover songs they never heard and the devoted fan the opportunity to re-live what they love about Luther Vandross.
