About Me:I should have known I was destined to have a career where all I do is talk when I was in kindergarten at Plattsburg Elementary in the late 60's. I got the customary "S's" and "S-pluses", but got one "U"--unsatisfactory, because my teacher said I talked too much! Can you believe it? And it makes further sense that I love country music, since George Jones, Johnny Cash, and Dolly Parton were in our house all the time! (Even though Mom didn't much like Dolly--wonder why?) My Dad loves country music and my sister and I would play his records on our "close and play" record player. Not much to do out on the farm, you know!
Education:
The years passed, I kept getting in trouble for talking too much at Southeastern High School in my hometown of South Charleston. Then it was on to college at the University of Dayton ....where my major was ....civil engineering! But not for long, I quickly switched to Broadcast Journalism (the talking thing again). After graduating in 1985, I couldn't find a radio job anywhere, so I worked as bank teller at Banc Ohio in Springfield till my big radio break at WIZE in 1988.
My Life Now:
In 1989, I got a call from K-99.1-FM and I've been on the morning show ever since!!! During all this time, I've acquired four nephews...CJ, Derrick, Matt and Andy, gained and lost a husband....and found a new man! And have probably gained and lost the same amount of weight over and over and over again! I still am trying to figure out how to decorate my house! Anyone know someone who fixes bathrooms??
Pass Times:
I like to spend my time with all my boys, my parents and my friends. I tutor a 1st grader at Oak view Elementary (talking thing again!) and am hooked on American Idol, Survivor and America's Next Top Model! I am an avid volleyball player, although my friends would probably like it if I were less competitive, and am a pretty good bowler! While I do love country music (Dierks Bentley, Tim McGraw and Taylor Swift are some of my faves!), I also admit to a passion for 80's heavy metal bands.
Favorites:
Anything else? I could eat cereal morning, noon and night...it's my favorite! My favorite movie is Steel Magnolias and my favorite color is red. I love dogs (I miss my Cody, although my little "brother" Leo visits me often), Halloween and the sound of my nephews laughing. I'm very proud of my single mom sister and my Mom and Dad. I thank them for loving me for who I am, the one who never stops talking!
What others are saying
- morning showI listen to you from about 7:30 AM to 8:15 AM on my way home. You're both great.Wish you could play older country.
- the woman that facked CANCERI'm very sorry for anyone that has it there has been several people in my family that has died from CANCER for me it is a dirty word. It was very hard for me, because my aunt died of cancer, my grandmother died of cancer, and finally my Mom is in remission from cancer for the third time. I hope she realizes what she has done and how much she has hurt the lives and families that deal with cancer on a daily basis.
I went in for surgery I was so scared that they woukd find something. My life has been turned upside down due to the cancer effects of my family. My aunt died on my sons 16th birthday. Iam hoping that his 17th birthday will be better. But i came threw my life stronger, my grandmother always told me what don't kill you makes you stronger. Well it might but sometimes you wish that life was easier, but life is what you make of it. I hoe someday they find a cure so other families dont have the same curse that i do. I fear going to the Dr. for fear that they will say they need to test me for cancer lifer goes on. thank-you for life GOD happy holiday"s to all brigget grote 937-467-1278 feel free to call with responce - Winter drivingI have been driving from Bowersville to Good Sam hosp in Dayton for 16 years. I am considered essential personel in the bad winter storms-- When I have to drive that 35 miles alone on the back roads and finally when I get on the 35 by pass in Xenia You and Steve are the conforting voices in the dark (I only listen to K99.1) who keep me from panicing. You both are good people and I'm thankfull to you both. God Bless
- NancyI listen to you every morning whle I'm getting ready! Your my favorite. NO offense to Kerriagn! :D
- inspiringyou are truly inspiring to girls of all ages
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