Michelle McCormick Will Host Grand Rapids Morning Radio
The veteran radio personality will debut as the morning show host on WBFX and WMRR starting October 19, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Employment
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Radio host Michelle McCormick is joining iHeartMedia to lead morning programming for stations WBFX and WMRR. Her new role in Grand Rapids will officially begin on October 19, 2026.
Why it matters
McCormick brings decades of experience to the iHeartMedia lineup, marking a significant transition for the local radio market. Her addition follows an extensive career that spans multiple stations across the region.
McCormick began her radio career in 1984 and served as a morning show host at WLAV starting in 2011. She has previously held positions at various stations including WGRD, WOOD, WJRW, WKRK-FM, and WKXW.
The players
Michelle McCormick
A veteran radio broadcaster who has worked in the industry since 1984 and recently departed WLAV after serving as a morning host since 2011.
iHeartMedia
A major American mass media company that operates a large network of radio stations across the United States.
WBFX
A radio station serving the Grand Rapids area.
WMRR
A radio station based in Muskegon Heights that serves the broader West Michigan region.
WLAV
The radio station where McCormick previously hosted the morning show for fifteen years.
The details
After concluding her long-standing morning show role at WLAV in August 2026, McCormick will transition to her new position at iHeartMedia. Her debut on October 19, 2026, will put her behind the microphone for both WBFX and WMRR.
Timeline
1984: Michelle McCormick began her radio career.
2011: McCormick joined the morning show at WLAV.
August 2026: McCormick exited her position at WLAV.
October 19, 2026: McCormick will make her debut on WBFX and WMRR.
Macro View
This move mirrors the historical trend of long-term radio talent retention in the Grand Rapids market, where established voices frequently shift between legacy station groups. It reflects a standard evolution in regional broadcasting where experienced hosts move to align with evolving ownership structures.
Listeners in the Grand Rapids area who follow local radio will see a change in their morning commute lineup starting in mid-October. This staffing update will shift the voice of the morning show on both WBFX and WMRR.
The takeaway
Radio listeners can expect a new morning experience beginning later this month as a veteran broadcaster takes on a new regional role. Following the long-term career of local talent often provides continuity for audiences even as they switch frequencies.
What happens next
Michelle McCormick is scheduled to debut on WBFX and WMRR on October 19, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on the local job market, visit Grand Rapids Employment.
Source note: This article includes information reported by RadioInsight.
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