DJs

At Townsquare Media Rockford, we do our best to support our local community in the most impactful ways possible. All of the content creators you see below live, work and play in the same places as you and your families -- and we know that what happens right here matters to you most. We hope you find that our original local content (found on our website and free mobile app) informs and entertains you as much as we enjoy creating it. Get to know each of us a little more by checking out our "behind the byline" facts below:

Lil Zim

Meet Shannon Zimmerman, aka, Lil Zim; Q98.5’s own crafting queen, animal lover, chocolate aficionado, and country music enthusiast who has been helping you start your day since 2010 and stands at a whopping 5 feet 2 inches tall. (…
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Johnny V

Johnny Vincent, affectionately known as Johnny V, is a seasoned radio personality with a remarkable three-decade-long career in the industry. His journey in the world of broadcasting led him to Rockford in 2010, where he quickly m…
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Jess

May you be entertained with your favorite music, encouraged as we find the lighter side of life, and empowered as I share my self-deprecating stories... and there are plenty. Are you in? Then take my hand and click that "Listen No…
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Brett Alan

The biggest part of my life is my family. I've got my wife Brandi and 2 kids (Madelynn and Maverick) that I love very much. Oh...and I'm also a huge advocate for rescue pups. I have a Boston Terrier named Frankie that I got thr…
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Evan Paul

Evan Paul is the host of Taste of Country Nights, a country radio show broadcasting live from Nashville to more than 130 stations nationwide. The show features interviews and in-studio performances by country superstars. Evan h…
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Buddy Logan

I’ve always been fascinated by radio. I love the shared experience of it. Whatever you’re hearing, there are thousands of others listening right along with you. It still blows my mind. In 2002 I stepped away from the microphone an…
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Clay Moden

A 24 year veteran, I have been so fortunate to share some great memories with fans on Country Radio! My wife Elizabeth and I have three beautiful (sometimes out of control) little boys! When I am not at the station, I love to hunt…
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Tara

Getting you through your weekend to-do list with the best New Country.
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Sweet Lenny

Hi, I’m Sweet Lenny. With a name like Sweet Lenny, I was destined to get into radio. I couldn’t do anything but a radio guy. Now, I’m your at-work radio guy.
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