By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. In October 1997, both stations broadcast live from the "Stand in the Gap" rally held by Promise Keepers. Original air 7/6/17 WKYC-TV Former Akron Radio host on WKDD All donations are tax deductible in accordance with federal tax law. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Copyright 2020 RAMP Media, Inc. All rights reserved. His final WKDD broadcast will be Dec. 18. The station also changed their on-air branding at this time to "Akron's 98-1 The New WKDD" with the slogan "Akron's Hit Music Station. The statement added that he was a true conservative who focused on God, guns and country. he spent nearly three decades at WKDD/Akron doing a morning radio show after starting as a DJ at 22 in 1980. 1:40 Longtime Northeast Ohio radio star Matt Patrick died Sunday in Katy, Texas, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Matt, who was 58 years old, was the longtime morning host on Akron's WKDD, then reinvented himself as a talk host, first with Akron's WHLO. The WKDD family sends our best to his family. Starting out as a rough-around-the-edges 22 year old DJ in 1980, Michael honed his craft working passionately at the helm of the #1 morning radio show in Akron, Ohio, on WKDD, for almost 30 years, reinventing the way radio was done. WebAdmitted chickenhawk Repuke-lover Matt Patrick\WKDD on min wage (#2) He, being a Repuke, of course is against raising the minimum wage but his reasoning is rather comical. True to his indomitable spirit, he insisted on broadcasting to his audience one last time to say goodbye less than a week ago, although he was extremely ill. He added a show on WHLO in 2008, but left those jobs in December 2009. Longtime co-host Barbara "B.A." This statement was issued by Matt's family: Michael Matt Patrick Ryan, 58, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2017 in Katy, Texas, after a courageous 2 year battle with cancer. In November 2005, he achieved sobriety, one day at a time, and had helped countless others who struggled with addiction and alcoholism for over a decade. Clear Channel then changed the WHK-FM callsign to WAKS; and changed the station's format to hot adult contemporary (hot AC). True to his indomitable spirit, Matt Patrick mustered the strength to broadcast to his beloved audience one last time to say goodbye less than a week before his passing. I have had the greatest job in the world.. That is ALL of my adult life. The WKDD family sends our best to his family. He married the love of his life Paula (Parker) Ryan on June 15, 2002, and they made Hudson, Ohio their home for many years before moving to Houston, Texas in 2011. In his obituary, posted on KTRHs website, Patricks family said there will be a memorial service in Houston followed by a private family service and burial in Ohio. Patrick bid farewell to listeners on WKDD and WHLO in 2009. Patrick is survived by his best friend and wife of 15 years, Paula, their son, Jake; daughters Alexandra and Alanna Ryan; mother Marie and stepfather John Drummond, two sisters and numerous other relatives. We would also like to extend a very special thank you to our dear friend Chris Hagerman, of MD Anderson, who has become family to us, provided countless hours of support, and was like a brother to Michael. "It will be up to God. It was just last Wednesday when Patrick, whose real name was Michael Patrick Ryan, broke the news to his listeners that he had exhausted all options and was discontinuing his treatments. Also during this time, he devoted his heart and soul to raising millions of dollars for Akron Childrens Hospital as a founder and original host of the Have A Heart, Do Your Part Radiothon. There will be no more going back to the hospital," Patrick told his listeners on KTHR-AM in Houston. 98.1 KDD - WKDD - FM 98.1 - Munroe Falls, OH 90S, 2K AND TODAY! If you're planning on using the METRO to helo you get to and from the Houston Rodeo, here's everything you need to plan out your ride! This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The event was hosted for many years by Matt Patrick and Barbara Adams, and later by Angela, Keith and Krissy. Receipts for tax purposes are sent via US Mail within two weeks of donation. He was a 1977 graduate of St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland, Ohio, and attended John Carroll University earning his Bachelors Degree in psychology. In 2008, The Matt Patrick Show was launched. In 2008, The Matt Patrick Show was launched on WHLO in Akron. 2023 www.beaconjournal.com. Matt Patrick approached talk radio in an innovative and personal way, easily connecting with his listeners who often said they felt like he was part of their family. Michael had a very special ability to reach people in a deeply personal way, especially after being diagnosed with Stage IV mucosal melanoma on September 11, 2015, when he decided to openly share details of his fight against cancer publicly at every step of the way. Sorry. Patrick, 58, who most recently had hosted a morning news radio program in Houston, lost his battle with esophageal cancer. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Patrick announced in September 2015 that he had been diagnosed with esophogeal cancer. In Akron, Patrick had been honored for the WKDD (98.1-FM) radio station campaign to raise money for Akron Childrens Hospital. Matt Patrick has been a radio personality in several genres and states including Ohio, New York, Indiana, and the Great State of Texas. -Lauren John (TalentSTAR) "CONNOR O'BRIEN KICKS ASS!" Adams returned to join Matt for his last show (Matt soon became the morning show host at WTRC and WTRC-FM in South Bend, Indiana and later worked at KTRH in Houston, Texas). Local personalities on WKDD included Keith Kennedy and "Captain" Tony McGinty; the majority of other programming is devoted to music, much of which is provided by iHeartMedia's internal Premium Choice network. WebOn December 18, 2009, 30-year morning host Matt Patrick hosted his last show on WKDD. Mike DeWine suffered injury while in East Palestine, Closed Captioning/Audio Description Problems. Powered by Vipology, on Bardin Joins WMG As Pres. The results were untouchable ratings for WKDD. Radiothon airs live on WKDD all weekend long. Patrick, who spent more than three decades in local radio, told his Houston listeners at that time that he had exhausted his treatment options. At Patricks request, a memorial service will be held in Houston, followed by a private family service and burial in Ohio. ", Each February since 2000, WKDD teams up with Akron Children's Hospital for the "Have a Heart, Do Your Part Radiothon" to benefit the hospital. The year before that, Patrick had already begun his transition to talk radio host with the launch of The Matt Patrick Show on WHLO/Akron. The Recording Academy has appointed Nzinga Zing Shaw as Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Officer, overseeing diversity, equity, Warner Music Nashville announces two promotions: 1) Brianna Bri Small is upped from Manager, Interactive Marketing to the newly. Psalm 68:5. In early 2012, WKDD gradually moved to a pop/contemporary hit radio (CHR) format. He was a two-time Radio Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductee. Starting out as a rough-around-the-edges 22 year old DJ in 1980, Michael honed his craft working passionately at the helm of the #1 morning radio show in Akron, Ohio, on WKDD, for almost 30 years, reinventing the way radio was done. He launched The Matt Patrick All rights reserved. AKRON, OH (WOIO) - Radio personality Matt Patrick will step down as the host of the morning show on 98.1 FM WKDD after 30 years on air. Michael regularly appeared on the Houston KRIV-FOX 26 Television debate segment FOX Face-Off and as a guest commentator on FOX Business Televisions national program Lou Dobbs Tonight.. Matt Lauer Is Thinking About Making A Comeback. Win tickets to see Madonna at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse! There are multiple parking options available for those looking to attend the Houston Rodeo. Please consider asking if your employer participates in a gift-matching program. Matt Patrick, a longtime radio persoality in Northeast Ohio, announced Wednesday that he has stopped treatments for esophageal cancer. After 30 years, Matt Patrick is stepping down as morning-show host at WKDD-FM 98.1. He was a two-time Radio Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductee. Michael Ryan, known on-air to millions of radio listeners as Matt Patrick passed away at the age of 58 on July 9, 2017 after a courageous 2 year battle with cancer. Patrick's full comments from Wednesday's show can be heard atwww.iheart.com/podcast/139-Matt-Patrick-26994314. Thanks for the memories the world wont be the same.. Patricks voice was a Northeast Ohio staple on the Akron airwaves for decades. Our thoughts are with his family.. I have had the greatest job in the world, but now the time has come to say goodbye." Condolences to family and friends of iHEARTMEDIA News-Talk KTRH-A/HOUSTON morning host MATT PATRICK, who died SUNDAY (7/9) in KATY, TX at 58 after a two-year battle with esophageal cancer. I would like to say to the family I truly know this is a painful time for you all, but I pray that you remember that no soul makes its transition without Gods permission, and that God is still in control. AKRON, OH (WOIO) -Radio personality Matt Patrick will step down as the host of the morning show on 98.1 FM WKDD after 30 years on air. WKDD's studios are located in North Canton, while the transmitter is located in Cuyahoga Falls. In the mid-80s, Patrick led a popular morning-show gang known as the Waking Crew on WKDD. Michael later had the pleasure of moving his show to WLW in Cincinnati, and WTAM in Cleveland. The annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo is no fun and games if you don't have a ticket. ------ Shows: Keith Kennedy, Matt Patrick and Angela, Toni Foxx ----- See more Adult Contemporary Pop RnB Rock Top 40 FM 98.1 - 1Kbps Here's his official bio for that station: Matt Patrick, a two-time Radio and Television Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductee, is a true conservative, and a 32-year veteran of radio, where he has delivered award-winning broadcasts year after year that embody the very foundation on which our country was founded. We would also like to extend a very special thank you to our dear friend Chris Hagerman, of MD Anderson, who has become family to us, provided countless hours of support, and was like a brother to Michael. Godspeed my brutha. He loved to make people laugh with his unique and entertaining way with words. After moving to Houston, Texas in 2011, Michael brought his quick wit, brilliant sense of humor, and second-to-none work ethic to the major-market airwaves as the host of Houstons Morning News on News Radio 740 am KTRH, and also brought his long-form syndicated talk show, The Matt Patrick Show, from Cleveland to Texas soon after. In addition to a standard analog transmission, WKDD broadcasts over two HD Radio channels,[1] and streams online via iHeartRadio. "I'm going to decide that there will be no fighting. Thanks for the memories the world wont be the same.. Now, the community is rallying behind him. [6][7], On July 3, 2001, WHK-FM was one of seven Northeast Ohio radio stations involved in a complex exchange between three radio companies. He was a two-time Radio Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductee. He is survived by his best friend and wife of 15 years, Paula, and their dear son, Jake; beloved daughters, Alexandra Ryan and Alanna Ryan; mother Marie and step-father John Drummond, sisters Maureen Shell and Colleen Ryan Neubauer, aunts Patricia Vince and Kathleen (Jim) Henderson, uncle Thomas Vince, fatherand mother-in-law John and Cindy Parker, sister-in-law Dawn Parker, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In 2008, The Matt Patrick Show was launched on WHLO in Akron. Country music star and Conroe-native, Parker McCollum caught up with our Sally Mac after he was named the headliner for 2023's Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. Michael Ryan, better known to Houston radio listeners as Matt Patrick, was a long shot when he showed up in 2011 for a job interview as the morning news broadcaster at KTRH. Melt Bar & Grilled closes 2 Ohio locations, Ohio Gov. In 1999, WKDD started a relationship with Akron Children's Hospital in what became a national success story, the radiothon. As radio listening habits changed in the 90s Patrick's bad boy style toned down as he became a family man. God Bless you and thank you to our dear friends at the City of Fulshear for your steadfast protection, your true compassion, and tireless assistance to our family. Thanks for always being so kind and supportive. Patrick is survived by his wife, Paula, and children Jake, Alexandra and Alanna. He has the prayers and support of the thousands of listeners who started their day with him on WKDD for decades.". Patrick started his Akron radio career at what was then rock station 96.5 WCUE in July of 1979. You must have JavaScript enabled to fill out this form. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. He formerly hosted a program on WKDD-FM in Akron. Of Technology, on Saga Snags Schulze As Director, E-Commerce, on Pitts Named Digital PD, Beasley Philly, on iHeart Presents Black Effect Podcast Fest, on Roddy Named Audacy RVP/West Coast Country, Saga Snags Schulze As Director, E-Commerce, iHeart Presents Black Effect Podcast Fest, Roddy Named Audacy RVP/West Coast Country, Mailing Address: 25876 The Old Road #254, Valencia, CA 91381. Play Info Contact Data Shows Enjoy Toni Foxx, Matt Patrick and Angela, or shows including Keith Kennedy, among others. Michael was an incredibly talented, beloved, and successful radio personality and talk show host for nearly 40 years, known on-air as Matt Patrick primarily in Akron and Cleveland, Ohio (Clear Channel Communications), Indiana (Federated Media), and Houston and Dallas/Ft. Keith Kennedy, iHeartMedia Area SVP of Programming, North Ohio and longtime PD of WKDD said of his friend and former colleague, Matt was a gifted performer on the radio, but most importantly, a father, friend and husband. Radio Ink - July 9, 2017. Owned by iHeartMedia, Inc., the station serves both the Akron-Canton metro area, with additional coverage in Greater Cleveland and much of surrounding Northeast Ohio. READ ALSO: Houston radio host announces he's fighting cancer Before he was a staple of morning commutes on KTRH, however, Patrick was once new to the Lone Star State, acknowledging at that 2011 event that he was a "Texan by choice." He spent nearly three decades at WKDD, a morning radio show in Akron, Ohio, after starting as a DJ at 22 in 1980. -Geraldine Chung (RARB) Connor O'Brien's music is powerful. The Have a Heart, Do Your Part radiothon he helped start and hosted for many years has raised millions of dollars to support patient care, education and research to benefit the children we serve, and we are forever grateful. "I'm going to decide In November 2005, Michael achieved sobriety, one day at a time, and had helped countless others who struggled with addiction and alcoholism for the past decade. I have no immediate plans.'' Longtime co-host Barbara "B.A." The Ryan Family would like to express our deep gratitude and appreciation for the many friends, listeners, coworkers, and those whom we have never met, from all over the country, for your prayers, kind words, and offers to help during this difficult time. KTRH-AM, where Patrick hosted Houstons Joshua 1:9. After moving to Houston, Texas in 2011, Michael brought his quick wit, brilliant sense of humor, and second-to-none work ethic to the major-market airwaves as the host of Houstons Morning News on News Radio 740 am KTRH, and also brought his long-form syndicated talk show, The Matt Patrick Show, from Cleveland to Texas soon after. Truckee, CA 96161, The above Memorial Fund is established as a division of CharitySmith Nonprofit Foundation (EIN 87-0636433). In November 2005, Michael achieved sobriety, one day at a time, and had helped countless others who struggled with addiction and alcoholism for the past decade. 2009 WOIO. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. In 1960, Edwin Mortenson moved to Canton, Ohio and began construction on a new 50,000-watt FM radio station: WTOF at 98.1 megahertz (MHz). Michael was an incredibly talented, beloved, and successful radio personality and talk show host for nearly 40 years, known on-air as Matt Patrick primarily in Akron and Cleveland, Ohio (Clear Channel Communications), Indiana (Federated Media), and Houston and Dallas/Ft. He spent nearly three decades at WKDD, a morning radio show in Akron, Ohio, after starting as a DJ at 22 in 1980. Last Wednesday, Matt and his wife Paula announced to listeners on KTRH that he would end his cancer treatment, and leave the situation in God's hands. . Patrick deeply believes in protecting and defending the Constitution and all that it stands for just as our founding fathers would have wanted and expected. 13100 Filly Lane, Truckee, CA 96161, In addition to providing support and financial assistance to individuals and families, the, Radiomattrick #SandboxStrong Award is presented annually to an individual or family experiencing challenges. 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