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Kidd Kraddick
Sensitive. Friendly. Hilarious. Kidd Kraddick is the driving force behind Kidd Kraddick In The Morning. Kidd Kraddick decided his career while serving as 10th grade class president. "We sponsored a big dance for the seniors but didn't have enough money to hire a deejay. So I snuck out my dad's stereo and did it myself." From there he was hooked. After stints as a nighttime teen idol in Miami, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, and Tampa (where he was given the name "Kidd" by a program director), Kraddick took his show to Dallas, where he quickly made the transition to morning drive.

The conversations and stories on air range from mundane to profoundly honest. But it's not just the openness of the show that has made his show top-rated in virtually every possible demographic. Kraddick's big heart has also played a part. Each year, through fund-raisers and special events, his non-profit organization raises over a hundred thousand dollars to send children to Disney World. For over ten years, Kidd's Kids has provided free trips for the families of hundreds of chronically and terminally ill children. Kraddick fills the seats of a 737 airplane each November and spends four days helping the children fulfill a fantasy. A film chronicling the trip won last year's prestigious Videographer Award of Excellence.

Kraddick's numerous awards include the WB Radio Music Award for America's Best Radio Personality, named to the Ten Outstanding Young Americans by the American Junior Chamber, Major Market Personality Of The Year by Radio and Records, and the distinguished Marconi Award for radio personality of the year.

Kellie Rasberry
Outspoken. Direct. Toxic? Kellie Rasberry's disarming honesty has earned her a legion of loyal fans.
In a nutshell, what's your bio?
I was born in Mullins and raised in Florence , SC. I moved to Dallas in May of 1994 to become part of Kidd Kraddick in the Morning. On September 13, 2003, I married my longtime boyfriend Freddie. Unfortunately, things didn't work out, but there was a wonderful silver lining! On October 19, 2006, I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl named Emma Kelly.
What's your birthday/sign?
April 13 and I'm an Aries.
How tall are you and what do you weigh?
I'm 5'9" and I just had a baby so give me a break!
Religion?
I'm a Baptist. I've been back-sliding for a while, but I'm working on that.
Education?
I graduated with a BA in English from Francis Marion University .
Do you have any pets?
I have a Yorkie-Poo Poo named George. LOVE him!
Who would you like to meet?
Britney Spears. I've talked to her on the phone, but I've never met her. And I don't care how trashy she gets... I still love her. That's TRUE love.
What CDs are in your car right now?
Viva La Cobra by Cobra Starship, The Last Goodnight, 2 Sesame Street CDs and Veggie Tales.
What are your favorite music groups?
When I was a kid, I loved The Monkees. At the time, I didn't realize they hadn't been around for a couple decades and were middle-aged has-beens...When I was a teenager, I loved me some Duran Duran!! I had their posters all over my walls...I dyed my bangs blonde...I wore the white jazz shoes...I sent Simon a 50-foot long fan letter (hand-written on butcher paper)...I was ridiculous. Then when I became an adult, I fell in love with the Backstreet Boys, but mainly Howie D. I still have a little shrine to him in my office. And now, I just listen to whatever we're playing on the radio. I don't have a real favorite.
Do you have any favorite movies?
In no particular order: Love Actually, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Notting Hill, Dangerous Beauty, The Notebook, Sixteen Candles, The Shining, Can't Buy Me Love, The Princess Bride and the original Terminator movie - the one with Michael Biehn!
Favorite TV Shows?
Here's what I Tivo: The Dish, Project Runway, Grey's Anatomy, Desperate Housewives, and The Amazing Race
What book is on your nightstand right now?
Su Doku and crossword puzzles
Were you good at school?
I think so. I graduated as salutatorian, but there were only 18 kids in my high school class. Only 17 of us walked at graduation, though, because one of the guys got caught sleeping with a school bus driver and was suspended...
Who has the greatest influence on you?
Kidd Kraddick! My happiness depends entirely on him!!!
Do you smoke?
Bleh!! No!!
Do you drink?
I must say I am fond of the occasional cocktail...I love fruity martinis.
What do you admire most about yourself?
I'm really proud of the way I've handled the divorce while becoming a new mommy.
One of your main faults?
Sarcasm. I tend to have a very sarcastic sense of humor and some people tend to take some of the things I say seriously.
Have you ever committed a crime? Even a small one?
When I was a little girl and not conscious of germs, I would steal a grape or two from the produce aisle...I'm really sorry about it, though.
Where will you go when you die?
Heaven!!
What music would you like played at your funeral?
She's Out of My Life by Michael Jackson. I want there to be wailing and gnashing of teeth!!!

Big Al Mac
Street-Smart. Fearless. Crazy. Big Al is as famous for his daring stunts as he is for his way with the ladies. "Big Al" is one of a kind! While voicing live advertisements for his limo service (First Impressions Limousine) during "The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show," Kidd recognized that "Big Al" had a unique talent and he began including him in morning show bits. The chemistry between the group, both on and off the air, continues to grow with listeners asking for more.

"Big Al" is credited with having penned the greatest two pick-up lines known to man: "What are you drinking?" and "You look nice tonight." He is best known for his many zany antics which include kidnapping the 'music icon' John Tesh; turning his head into a giant Easter Egg where he made his famous trip to Oak Lawn, and posing as "Air Horn Man" by showing up at the strangest places to blast his all-too-famous air horn. He has also escorted the "Seven Serops" on a "chick finding" mission to South Padre Island and got into a power struggle with a Serop on "Who Da Boss" on the Super Bowl Misfits trip. "Big Al" was voted "Best Radio Show Sidekick" in the Dallas Observer Reader's Poll.

JC
If anyone has lived a crazy life, it’s JC. Often told that he should have his own reality TV show or be on the Real World, JC was born in Mexico City and brought to the United States as an 8 year old boy who only knew how to say, “Where is bathroom?” JC has since learned how to speak English, although at times he butchers the English language. JC grew up in San Diego, where he began his radio career as a part-time fill-in DJ. In his off time JC loves to go dancing (yes real men do dance), play his playstation, and spend time with his dog, Dex. JC has been dedicating everything he accomplishes in life to his Uncle Ricky, who also was his best friend and brother.

Shanon
“Psycho” Shanon joined us as an intern over 9 years ago and has been the show Producer for five. Besides keeping the crew in line, she adds her unique point of view – and you either love her or you hate her! We love her.

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