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BBQ Nation Welcomes New Co-Host
BBQ Nation: The syndicated BBQ radio show is proud to announce that Ms. Lee Ann Whippen has accepted the role of co-host along with the show’s
creator Jeff Tracy aka The Cowboy
Cook.
Ms. Whippen has an extensive BBQ resume that includes numerous television appearances on The Food Network, American Destina- tion Channel along with multiple appearances on individual shows such as The Today Show and the Steve Harvey Show. Thus, bringing her knowledge and experience to the microphone on BBQ Nation is a huge addition for the BBQ Nation listeners.
“I was elated when Jeff asked me to
co-host BBQ Nation” says Lee Ann,
“knowing Jeff, and how well we in-
teracted, on prior shows, I immediately knew this would be a perfect scenario for my first hosting position!”
Ms. Whippen also brings her years in the restaurant world as an owner, Chef, and Pitmaster to the table giving listen- ers a broad view on the food world
and BBQ in particular.
“I enjoy talking all things BBQ (thanks to my dad, Jim Tabb) and life,” Lee Ann says with a huge smile. “This position lends itself to interaction with wonderful guests whom I may have met or never would have met which brings me joy!”.
“I’m so delighted that Lee Ann ac- cepted my offer to join me behind the microphone,” says Jeff Tracy, the show’s creator. “Lee Ann is a Champion in the BBQ competition world with over 25 years of com- peting, a TV personality, an inno- vator in the restaurant world, and
an entrepreneur along with life experiences that cannot be matched.”
“I’m looking forward to my new role as co-host of BBQ Nation and to be able to work with Jeff, he’s a successful radio and TV host and pod- cast creator!” says Lee Ann “Personal interaction with ex- ceptional guests is so excit- ing!”
BBQ Nation is a part of USA Radio Networks that is now owned and managed by Talk Media Networks in Michigan.
For more information on BBQ Nation please visit www.BBQ- NationJT.com or contact USA Radio Network/Josh Leng JoshLeng@talkmedianet- work.com
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