A long-time radio broadcaster is among five new inductees to the New Brunswick Country Music Hall of Fame.
Mark Downey has been an announcer at 98.1 FM in St. Stephen since its launch back in May 2001.
The station initially started as The Tide but has been known as Charlotte FM for a number of years.
Downey, who is the morning show host and program director, also hosts the Weekend Jamboree on sister station Country 94 in Saint John.
“To this day, I still love music and love to help promote local talent,” said Downey.
Charlotte FM and Country 94 are both owned by Acadia Broadcasting Corporation, which also owns 97.3 The Wave in Saint John and 91.9 The Bend in Moncton.
Also being inducted are singer-songwriter Chris Cummings of Norton, musician Andre “Coco” McGraw of Moncton, singer Anna Thibodeau of Chipman and singer Oland Monteith of Fredericton.
The New Brunswick Country Music Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to country music in New Brunswick.
This year’s induction ceremony will take place in Saint John in October. More details will be released at a later date.
