Hampton Roads, August 16, 2024 – Max Media of Hampton Roads is proud to announce the addition of seasoned radio veteran and award-winning broadcaster Steve Waters to the 97.3 The Eagle on-air family. Effective Monday, September 23rd, will be teaming up with the Eagle’s Assistant Program Director/Music Director and 30-year market veteran Karen West to create the station’s new morning drive show “Eagle Morning’s with Steve & Karen”.

Waters career started in Harrisonburg, VA with WACL followed by stops in Charleston, SC with WNKT, WSSX, and WTWF. For the last 13 years Steve has been waking up Fredericksburg, VA as the morning host for Alpha Media’s WFLS. “My wife and I are thrilled to be moving to the beach and joining the team at 97.3 The Eagle! To live where we vacation, and to be a part of a heritage station with such a rich history, is simply incredible!”, said Waters.

Throughout his career, Waters has been fortunate enough to have been nominated and won many prestigious awards. Including being a 3-time nominee and 2018 winner of the Country Music Association’s Personality of the Year, a 2-time winner of the Academy of Country Music Personality of the Year and a three-time recipient of the Virginia Association of Broadcasters Best radio Personality of the Year Award. Max Media of Hampton Roads Operations Manager Jay West stated, “Steve is a superb edition to pair with Eagle staple Karen West in mornings. His award-winning Country radio success and approach to entertaining audiences is a most welcome addition to this already legendary station WGH- FM”.

Keith Barton, Vice President and Market Manager for Max Media Hampton Roads, remarked, “We are thrilled to welcome Steve to the Max Media family as our new morning show co-host. We can’t wait for our listeners to start their day with Steve and Karen on The Eagle”.

Tune in to 97.3 The Eagle’s new on-air line up with Eagle Morning’s with Steve & Karen 5:30am-10am, Barry McKay 10am-3p, Jimmy Ray 3pm-7pm and Stephanie Taylor from 7pm to midnight.