Afternoon drive personality Ron Slay and Cumulus Media agree to a new contract that will keep him co-hosting the afternoon drive “3HL” show on WGFX-FM, Nashville “104.5 The Zone” alongside Brent Dougherty and Dawn Davenport. The station says that since joining “3HL” in 2021, Slay has become an essential part of the show’s identity – blending sharp
sports insight, humor, and a natural storyteller’s instinct that resonates far beyond the studio. Station programming operations manager Paul Mason comments, “Ron is a game‑changer. He brings energy, curiosity, and joy to everything he touches. Watching his growth – not just as a broadcaster, but as a leader and connector – has been incredible. His ceiling truly doesn’t exist, and we’re excited to see what this next chapter brings.” In addition to his work with “104.5 The Zone,” Slay serves as a college basketball analyst for ESPN and the SEC Network.
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026
