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11/24: Cledus T. Judd ousted from 94.9/the Bull
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
When morning hosts get fired, they typically disappear off the airwaves as if they never existed.
That may just be the case with Cledus T. Judd, the host for 94.9/The Bull who grew up in Cartersville and now lives in that area. He was not on the air this morning and his image has been pulled from the site. In other words, he’s a goner. (I left a message with Cledus. Cledus’ wife Amy Cameron said he’s in Nashville today and in meetings. “He’s doing great,” she said but didn’t provide any details of his emotional state.
Judd released this statement
I appreciate the opportunity to have gotten to come home to my hometown and broadcast in the greatest city in the greatest State in America, Georgia. I will always be indebted to Clay Hunnicutt for giving me the opportunity to broadcast in my hometown. There are wonderful people in the Clear Channel building and there’s a part of me that feels like I let them down, but it was not from a lack of giving it all I had. I wish those people at 94.9 The Bull nothing but the best in the future, and again, am sincerely grateful to have gotten to come home and be with my friends and family. I will continue on my journey to whatever opportunities lie ahead. Right now, I’m just going to concentrate on time with my family, focus on my songwriting, prepare myself for whatever the future holds and enjoy the holidays.
As expected, Cledus’ former boss Clay Hunnicutt was mum on why he let Cledus go. “He’s going to write some music, that kind of stuff,” Hunnicutt said. “The rest of it is kind of personal.” son.
The Bull really tried to pump Cledus up with billboards and TV ads in the spring. But ratings never picked up. He ranked an abysmal 20th in the summer and early fall numbers under the new (presumably more accurate) people meter system were no better. I doubt it was anything more than that.
Kristen Gates, who joined the show a couple of months ago from Kicks 101.5, remains at the Bull. (He had already gone through Jamie Massey, Slam Duncan and Paul Koffey.)
“I’m pleased with how our station has done,” said rival general manager for Kicks Paul O’Malley. “Our morning show ratings are up. I couldn’t be happier with the PPMs over here. [That’s the new ratings system instituted in September.] I have empathy for anybody losing their jobs in this economy. But Clear Channel management made a business decision.”
Do you think he deserved the plug after less than a year with the Bull? (He started on air at the station in January.) Do you think this is a precursor to the entire country format being dumped by Clear Channel, which owns 94.9? 94.9 will probably go Christmas on Wednesday so we may not know a new format until after the holidays.
The Bull boss Hunnicutt said he’s seeking a replacement to Cledus, is committed to the country format and won’t say what the station will do for the Christmas sea
Clear Channel launched the Bull before Christmas in late 2006, alienating a lot of people by doing so before Santa’s sleigh dropped. The station has played second fiddle to Kicks ever since.
This move comes just a couple of weeks after another newbie Zakk Tyler was ousted from Dave FM after eight months on the air. Interpretation: radio companies are less and less patient in developing new talent. If numbers don’t pop immediately, a show is gone. The problem: most current big shows did not get huge numbers out of the gate. It took both the Regular Guys and the Bert Show two years to really draw a following. These firings often come before the budgetary year starts—thus, right before Thanksgiving or Christmas.
And whither the Morning Mess?
Comments
By Randall Bloomquist - WGST PD
November 24, 2008 10:28 AM | Link to this
What’s real amazing about this is that I still have a job with Clear Channel!
By finally
November 24, 2008 10:30 AM | Link to this
I was one of the people saying that Country would not work on 94.9 as soon as they changed the format, but over time I did listen and Cledus genuinely grew on me. I was sad to hear that he had lost his job, but he will be fine. I used to drive from Acworth to Buckhead and I am SURE he doesn’t miss that at all. The Morning Mess is tacky, I could see them on a smaller market, but we have so many choices for radio here that they aren’t going to make it without being really great. I would like to hear Kelly and Alpha on 94.9 if they do go back to Lite music, they were awesome. I think Kristen Gates can definately survive a format change, I think she was on Star 94 for a while too.
By Cleuds Supporter
November 24, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this
What a bad decision to pull Cledus off the air. Cadillac Jack is a joke and Moby takes his fake country accent over the top. Cledus was the only decent country show in Atlanta…Not to mention he was a home-town boy. Guess this explains why he wasn’t at the Jamey Johnson concert Saturday night.
By Cledus Supporter
November 24, 2008 10:54 AM | Link to this
What a bad decision to pull Cledus off the air. Cadillac Jack is a joke and Moby takes his fake country accent over the top. Cledus was the only decent country show in Atlanta…Not to mention he was a home-town boy. Guess this explains why he wasn’t at the Jamey Johnson concert Saturday night.
By joey
November 24, 2008 11:09 AM | Link to this
Are you serious? Man my wife and I lived him in the morning. He was a down home, funny, georgia native. Nonody will ever beat kicks, but I personally dont like the big 1015, what will I listen to now? This descison is a bunch of Bull…. Godspeed Cledus…. “Gotta Go Bye!” First Skip, then Pete now Cledus…
By Big Bird
November 24, 2008 11:11 AM | Link to this
That redneck can’t be from Atlanta.
By oldcowboy
November 24, 2008 11:13 AM | Link to this
I would vote for a return of Rhubarb Jones, he is a class act and would bring a lot of listeners with him.
By Phil
November 24, 2008 11:14 AM | Link to this
It seems that country music can’t make it in Atlanta which puzzles me to no end. I liked Cledus, I liked Moby. Good luck Cledus in wherever you wind up.
By C.M. Thornton, III
November 24, 2008 11:18 AM | Link to this
Who the heck is (was) Cledus T, Judd? Never heard of him…
By Michelle
November 24, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this
Bye Bye Cledus and I HOPE they keep Kristin. I hated it when they broke up her and Cadillac Jack. Kristin is one of the few female dj’s that doesn’t annoy me! :)
By Heather
November 24, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this
I am so sad, i loved Cledus. I am not a big fan of Kristen’s and never have been but I loved Cledus and wish he was still here. You can only handle so much Caddy and Dallas. My limit is normally about 2 minutes then over to the Bull. Now where am I suppsoed to go?
By Crude
November 24, 2008 11:28 AM | Link to this
Just make the switch to Christmas music year round. I might have a reason to tune in to 94.9 now and then if they did.
I haven’t listened to one second of their country format.
By Keith
November 24, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this
That doesnt surprise me at all the Clear Channel bunch just doesnt get it! Cledus was a very entertaining and joyful person to start the day with, and he will be missed! Its a shame when you have someone like Cledus who is genuine and a good person they always come out on the bad end of stick in Atlanta!!! Good Luck to you Cledus!
By Selena
November 24, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this
Thank goodness he is gone, his voice was so annoying!! Now I can listen to the bull, Kirsten is good, please give her a chance!! May ask Rubard! that would be GREAT!!
By tasteslikechicken
November 24, 2008 11:33 AM | Link to this
Atlanta radio is a dinasour. Even Dave, which says it has a deep playlist, is in reality shallow and deserves it’s low numbers. 98.5 suprisingly plays the most variey, but during the week they revert to their mellow soft AC demons. Urban is what it is, as is country-too much of both.
We need a true variety station. Until then, hello internet radio.
By One Door Closes...
November 24, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this
Ladies and Gentleman,
Please use this opportunity to treat yourselves, your loved ones and/or your friends to XM or Sirius satellite radio for Christmas.
The music is 100% Commercial-Free, particularly D. Geller-&-Son-Free, and you can listen to 5 different genres of Country Music (for example) and even an All-BLUEGRASS channel.
The Braves play on XM every night during baseball season, and the commerical-free Christmas channels have already started there. Besides, the satellite signal doesn’t fade away as you cross into Alabama or Tennessee in the middle of a late-inning rally.
Take back the minutes of your life spent listening to commercials for products you will never buy (or want) and services you will never use.
Happy Holidays, Everyone!
By david
November 24, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this
I went to Cass High School with him Didnt like him then dont like him now
By Jimmy
November 24, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this
YEAH!!! Bring Ruhbard!!! with Kristen!!
By Clear Channel Survivor
November 24, 2008 11:39 AM | Link to this
Everyone remember when “THE BULL” ambushed us 2 years ago by starting their lame Country format during the middle of their non-stop Christmas music in December about a week before the holidays?
I DO.
My satellite radio subscription started that same week, just a few days later.
I’ve never looked back or had to listen to garbage since.
By Kelly
November 24, 2008 11:40 AM | Link to this
I think 94.9 was wrong for taking Cledus off the air.
I met Cledus several years back when he was a mess. It is awesome that he cleaned up like he has. Cledus is really the genuine caring funny guy he plays on the radio.
I have enjoyed Kristen on the air with him much better than Jamie. And Jamie left to go to AZ where her boyfriend lives. I did enjoy listening to her over Caddy when she was at Kicks.
I really hope 94.9 keeps the Country format. Although, if not there is 96.7 The Legend (another ClearChannel station) and Kicks that I can listen too…but if not its CDs. Atlanta is a hard area for country stations but come on…we have so many others moving into the area that country is fading in Atlanta. Which is strange when many country performers LOVE performing here.
I really wish Rhubarb was still on the air. I am really going to miss Cledus on the air. How many other DJ’s can show that they have a sensitive side and a funny side at one time?
By JB
November 24, 2008 11:41 AM | Link to this
I loved listening to Cledus in the morning. He was so much more pleasant than Moby. I cannot beleive they let him go. First, they messed up with launching the Bull right as Christmas tunes were coming on in 2006, and now they have gotten rid of Cledus. They need to rethink this!
By Jimmy
November 24, 2008 11:44 AM | Link to this
YEAH!!! Bring Ruhbard!!! with Kristen!!
By Matt the Brave
November 24, 2008 11:47 AM | Link to this
I know Rhubarb, and I don’t think that you’re going to be able to get him until at least May or so if he decides to go back into radio…he got pretty burned at Kicks, so don’t expect him to instantly jump back into radio.
By Kelly
November 24, 2008 11:50 AM | Link to this
Sadly there is no chance of Rhubarb coming back to radio until April 2009 because of his contract. Whatever station that owns 106.7 is paying Rhubard to sit at home until then. You have to love those non-compete clauses.
By KPH
November 24, 2008 11:52 AM | Link to this
Bad move Cledus was great!
By Jeff
November 24, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this
Well after reading this I will be one of the ex listeners of 94.9 the bullcrap, how could you let cledus go, he is homegrown and is one of the best atlanta has ever had, my radio is getting reprogrammed today without the bull@%$# station on it!
By RHONDA
November 24, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this
Love Kristen, was happy to hear she was back. Didn’t feel one way or the other about Cledus. I miss Ruhbarb. Can’t stand Moby!!!! I just hope they either stay country or go back to soft Peach!!
By Corey
November 24, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this
Atlanta needs an Alternative Rock station. Since 99x went down all we have in Atlanta is classic rock, country, or top 40. I would prefer to listen to talk radio than listen to the mindless crap that is being played now. We need to bring back 99x to the airwaves.
By treeman
November 24, 2008 11:55 AM | Link to this
By joey
November 24, 2008 11:09 AM | Link to this
Are you serious? Man my wife and I lived him in the morning. He was a down home, funny, georgia native. Nonody will ever beat kicks, but I personally dont like the big 1015, what will I listen to now? This descison is a bunch of Bull…. Godspeed Cledus…. “Gotta Go Bye!” First Skip, then Pete now Cledus…Dude, there is no effin’ comparison between Skip, Pete & Cledus
By Staci
November 24, 2008 12:01 PM | Link to this
I have not been a fan of 101.5 with all the staff changes (again & again) over the past few years. I was a Dallas/Rhubarb fan - then Rhubarb went part time (absent from the show but not officially gone) last fall. I was thrilled in January when 94.9 gave me another option - and I loved Cledus as a dj.
Now I guess its all XM all the time for me.
By Tough Nuts 94.9
November 24, 2008 12:03 PM | Link to this
It just breaks my heart to see the ratings so bad at 94.9, The Cowchip. After the stunt they pulled two years ago, i have hoped, and waited for their collapse and failure.
To the management team at the Cowchip, Karma is a witch, and you idiots really “ticked” her off…
Now, lay back, hold on tight to the financial bonuses you raked in two years ago, and enjoy the renal exam you are about to receive…
LOL
By Sasha
November 24, 2008 12:06 PM | Link to this
Cledus is the best thing going in the mornings. Kristen will never make it by her self. Nobody will be that funny and get you going in the mornings like Cledus did. He is what led that group and station. I will look for another station now. I hope Cledus stays local and we will move out loyalty with him.
By CATHI
November 24, 2008 12:09 PM | Link to this
OK I AM GLAD CLETUS IS GONE. WE ARE NOT ALL DUMB REDNECKS!! I ENJOY COUNTRY MUSIC, BUT I DONT WANT TO BE TRETED LIKE I AM DUMB. PERSONALLY I LIKE HE BULL JUST NOT THE BULL*&^% THAT WENT WITH SOMETIMES!
By country girl
November 24, 2008 12:11 PM | Link to this
if you want to speak to the younger more hip country listener, find TJ KELLEY!
By Jeff
November 24, 2008 12:14 PM | Link to this
to cathi if you dont want to be treated like you are dumb then you shouldnt even speak, not everyone who listens to country music is redneck, by the way if you do like the bull then you would know how to spell cleDus name right.
By Fake JR
November 24, 2008 12:14 PM | Link to this
There’s a hidden gem in Atlanta that is still untapped. His name is Colby Buell. He’s been around the music and film industry for years. He has a face like a prince, body like an Adonis and a voice like you’ve never heard in years. They should finally give him the opportunity.
By Hopeless
November 24, 2008 12:15 PM | Link to this
No, we really need a blast from the past; bring back Z-93, 96 Rock, POWER 99, and 94Q!!!
By Ghettobama
November 24, 2008 12:16 PM | Link to this
Folks,
I miss the old 106.7 Georgia Country station, esp the country oldies that they used to have on weekend evenings…..
By CCS
November 24, 2008 12:18 PM | Link to this
Forget 94.9 THE BULL-Loney!
With XM, I can listen to whatever type of music whenever I want it.
Alternative Rock Channel? CHECK.
Pre-1960 Country Channel? CHECK.
No Commericals Interrupting My Music? CHECK.
World War II Era Music I can listen to when I want to feel closer to my grandparents? CHECK.
A Rock channel I help program with other listeners by voting online? CHECK.
An uncensored BLUE COLLAR COMEDY Channel? CHECK.
All-MLB-Baseball Channel with BRAVES games? CHECK.
ATLANTA traffic and weather on-demand whenever I want the latest updates? CHECK.
No Commercials Interrupting my music? CHECK.
No BULL-Loney ? CHECK.
By Happy Camper
November 24, 2008 12:18 PM | Link to this
I normally feel bad for these guys when they get the boot, but being a country music fan I can’t tell you how happy I am not to have to hear this guy’s obnoxious redneck voice anymore.
There are no more rednecks in Atlanta, they all moved to South Carolina 10 years ago. This guy would play better in Birmingham or Columbia.
How about some cosmopolitan country for Atlanta?
By tetherball
November 24, 2008 12:19 PM | Link to this
After all the stupid stunts that Clear Channel has pulled up and down the dial in city after city. Why would ANY talent work for them? Big Bucks or not,why?
By Chris L
November 24, 2008 12:20 PM | Link to this
Why can’t we get a country station that plays many of the old classics as well? At least the Bull will switch it up a bit.
By Bud
November 24, 2008 12:21 PM | Link to this
It’s past due to have an FM-Talk station here in Atlanta. Leykis 101!!!
By Southside Dude
November 24, 2008 12:22 PM | Link to this
T.J. KELLEY…THAT’S a name I’ve not heard in a while. He’s a hometown boy too from the Southside and I THINK he has family here if anyone knows who they are..
That dude ROCKED nights at Kicks, and last I heard went to Clear Channel in Corpus, and is currently doing Classic Rock on the beach in the Destin area.
Funny and NOT real hickish either as I recall (not that that’s a bad thing, but not everyone talks like that)
Hell yeah….he and Kristin could DEMOLISH CaddiCade!
By Sick and Tired
November 24, 2008 12:25 PM | Link to this
Big mistake … I hope Clear Channel is prepared for their ratings to plummet. Cledus made that station.
By Native Atlantan
November 24, 2008 12:28 PM | Link to this
Cadillac and Dallas are a bit too redneck country for Atlanta radio…
Cledus and Kristin were great. They played more music than Kicks, were funnier than the Kicks people, and for the first time in 10 years Kicks was’t my #1 preset.
Sad to hear about Cledus and 94.9.
Kicks is good and all, but a lot of commercials and a lot of talk. All we need is another pop station…Come on Clear Channel, give us another country option from Kicks.
By DVLgirl
November 24, 2008 12:33 PM | Link to this
Sad to hear of another passing of a DJ…but must admit haven’t listened to country in a while, since 106.7 went oldies and Rob Lee doesn’t do classic country anymore. Still miss the OLD 1980s format of 94.9 easy listening. Need that for a better ATL variety.
YES bring on Rhubarb! somewhere!
By Jennifer
November 24, 2008 12:36 PM | Link to this
BIG MISTAKE!!! Clear Channel will regret the decision to let Cledus go. Maybe he can spend sometime with his daughter now. I will really miss him, he was the one who actually got me listening to Country music!!
By country girl
November 24, 2008 12:37 PM | Link to this
OMG you are so right southside dude.. TJ had me laughin’ all the time when he was at kicks… He had a HUGE following at Cowboys if I remember… He was just fun to hang out with..EVERYBODY loved him.
By Elaine J
November 24, 2008 12:37 PM | Link to this
RE: T.J. Kelley -
I REMEMBER HIM! I was working at Waffle House one night when he came in with his friends, and some guy was talking trash about Dallas McCade when she went through that trouble years ago with her ex shooting someone or whatever it was.
TJ knocked him OUT! I thought they were supposed to be rivals at the time, but he seemed to think pretty highly of her at the time.
It wasn’t long after that he disappeard from KICKS. We thought he got in trouble for that fight and get fired.
By Jennifer
November 24, 2008 12:37 PM | Link to this
BIG MISTAKE!!! Clear Channel will regret the decision to let Cledus go. Maybe he can spend sometime with his daughter now. I will really miss him, he was the one who actually got me listening to Country music!!
By Jennifer
November 24, 2008 12:41 PM | Link to this
BIG MISTAKE!!! Clear Channel will regret the decision to let Cledus go. Maybe he can spend sometime with his daughter now. I will really miss him, he was the one who actually got me listening to Country music!!
By Jennifer
November 24, 2008 12:42 PM | Link to this
BIG MISTAKE!!! Clear Channel will regret the decision to let Cledus go. Maybe he can spend sometime with his daughter now. I will really miss him, he was the one who actually got me listening to Country music!!
By Sick of ATL Radio games
November 24, 2008 12:42 PM | Link to this
I’m just so tired of the games being played by the Atlanta Radio market! Can we not just make up our minds already????
As for Cledus…I wish you well! Although I’m not the biggest fan of your radio persona; you’re much funnier performing! May this be the door to open bigger and better things!
It’s a shame Rhubarb can’t come back…he is a real class act and the best DJ on the ATL airwaves in my lifetime (and I am an ATL native).
I’m thankful I have an i-pod w/MY customized playlist!
By SiriusFan
November 24, 2008 12:46 PM | Link to this
I second all the comments about satlellite radio. Any type of music or talk you want is there and without endless anoying commercials and dj’s who are in love with the sounds of their own voices. I stopped listening to Atlanta radio a couple of years ago and it was a great move. If you don’t think that Atlanta radio sucks, keep in mind that they brought back Steve and Viki. How pathetic!!
By BeLinda
November 24, 2008 12:49 PM | Link to this
I just knew something was WRONG this am when I didn’t hear Cledus. I hate what was done to Rhubarb and NOW to Cledus too! I loved listening to Cledus and could relate to the hometown guy! They say he is going to Nashville to write, he wouldn’t have left without saying anything to his listners! The Bull is right it’s just a bunch of BULL! Cut off 94.9 as of today just like I did with 106.7!!! Where to turn to now for my Country Music? Just maybe Cledus could get w/Ruhbarb? Who knows! Good Luck Cledus and Best Wishes!
By Gary
November 24, 2008 12:50 PM | Link to this
Oh well good luck to Cledus. Hopefully he will get back into his music and joy us country fans with some more satire. I just don’t think he fit the radio show format. He did a TV show years ago on CMT at nights and was ok with it so I didn’t expect much with radio. As for a replacement, I don’t think they will get Rhubarb right now because of a non-compete. But I would love to hear him back on the radio. Kicks is ok, but Caddy and Dallas like to talk too much in the morning and since the new owners took over, they don’t seem to be themselves much anymore with a producer talking in the background as well.
XM/Sirus is a great addition when local radio stinks. I find a good mix between the two quite often though. For country fans, you have plenty to choose from, classic country, folk, and today’s country on three different channels (though one of them is a commercial channel). I have had it for 4 years and find myself listening to less and less local radio, but enough to know what is going on.
By Bert Show Fan
November 24, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this
Cledus was okay, he wasn’t that bad. I still prefer Cadillac Jack and Dallas. Kristen Gates got on my nerves when she was at Kicks with Cadillac Jack. Her constant giggling was so annoying. Even though she didn’t bother me on Star 94 or with Cledus.
Even though I’ve been a Bert Show Fan since almost day 1. I can’t listen to whole complete segment. It took them a while to realize that not every 20-something woman wants to hear about weddings constantly. Anyway in recent months Wendy the traffic girl annoys me, but alas she is not as annoying as Stacy the traffic girl on Cindy and Ray. I mean Stacy says the most random things it’s like she isn’t even listening to the conversation.
On that note, the Morning Mess really isn’t that bad. It would be better if they stopped the childish stuff like phone pranks.
By Ga Cowboy
November 24, 2008 1:01 PM | Link to this
What the h$%# is cosmopolitan country? Rhubarb and Kristen would be a great team. Can’t stand Dallas or Caddie! Moby may have had some blood/sugar problem….. Maybe Clear Channel needs better management instead of different DJ”s. Good luck wherever you land Cledus!
By Southside Dude
November 24, 2008 1:02 PM | Link to this
TJ Kelley
FOUND HIM!
www.myspace.com/krockfreakshow
I friend requested him, and told him that a few people in Atlanta still remember him, and gave him this link…lol
See if he turns up -
By Kelly
November 24, 2008 1:10 PM | Link to this
To those of you wanting to her the country oldies, flip down to 96.7, It is called “The Legend.” Sadly it is also owned by Clear Channel. However, I am not a daily listener but the newest music I have heard on it was from the late 90s. The earliest being Hank Williams Sr. They don’t have many djs, but they do have Art “Madman” doing the traffic.
By Southside Dude
November 24, 2008 1:10 PM | Link to this
LMAO Ga Cowboy….
I thought the same thing dude….. I know Atlanta has changed a bit, and gotten a bit trendier over the years, but we’re STILL IN THE SOUTH! hahahahaha
By Dawgdrool!
November 24, 2008 1:13 PM | Link to this
Bring back “Peach 94.9, WPCH”!
By huntdog
November 24, 2008 1:15 PM | Link to this
That is amazing, he sucked, but not half as bad as Cadillac Jack.
By I HATE KAWNTRY
November 24, 2008 1:32 PM | Link to this
WOOO HOOO KAWNTRY MUSIC LICKS DAWNKEY BAWLS.
By John
November 24, 2008 1:37 PM | Link to this
Hunnicut is a bad poker player, and part of a bad management team.
No one is listening which means no radio ads
The Bull will not be a country station after the Christmas season, he lies well for his company, but the Bull fight is over
By Southside Dude
November 24, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this
I hate Kawntry -
And they say WE’RE the inbred stupid ones….
WOW.
By MountainDawg
November 24, 2008 1:44 PM | Link to this
While I like (fellow GA boy) ol’ Cledus, I don’t listen to the Bull. I’m an old-school country fan, so The Legend is my station (for country music). Rhubarb Jones is a good choice, as he’s always done a great job.
By I HATE KAWNTRY
November 24, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this
BOO HOOO ALL YOU BAWL LICKERS JUST REALIZED HOW STUPID AND INBRED YOU REALLY ARE. BOO HOO YOU PROBABLY ARE HAVING A BROKE BACK MOUNTAIN MOMENT WITH YOUR COUSIN.
By anne
November 24, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this
I am so sad that Cledus is off the air, but I am sure there are wonderful things ahead for him! He said on the air that he is writing songs with Rascal Flatts, and that Montgomery Gentry is interested in one of the songs he wrote with Joe Don and Jamey Johnson. I wish he had the chance to say goodbye to his fans at the BULL though…bad call on Clear Channel’s part, imo. I only listened because of him, so it makes no difference to me who replaces him cuz I won’t be listening. Best Wishes Always Cledus! My mornings just won’t be the same without the T-Party!
By Southside Dude
November 24, 2008 1:50 PM | Link to this
Yep.
School’s out.
By I HATE KAWNTRY
November 24, 2008 1:52 PM | Link to this
TURN IT TO 106 SO I CAN POUND MY PUD TO TRAVIS TRITT WHILE I LISTEN TO THE BULLDAWGS IN MY TRAILER EATING PIGSFEET.
By I HATE KAWNTRY
November 24, 2008 1:58 PM | Link to this
WELL HAWNKY DAWNKY SKEWL IS OUT NOW YER GIRLFRIEND COUSIN CAN COME AND TELL YOU THAT YOU ACTUALLY ARE MORE THAN 2 1/2 INCHES OF COWBOY REDNECK LOVE.
By T.J. Kelley
November 24, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this
Thanks for the votes of confidence! :)
Cledus and I were friends back in my KICKS days, and I wish him nothing but the absolute best.
As far as your comments about his hickish voice, redneck blah blah I suggest you try and DO what it is we do for a day, knowing that your every single word and action is subject to criticism by people who take their 1st ammendment right to Freedom Of Speech too far sometimes.
Remember that whether you liked the dude or not, he’s a human being with feelings who REGARDLESS of whether it was your cup of tea (pun intended lol) or not, he put 100% of himself into it.
I’m sure he won’t go broke, or have to deliver pizza’s to keep the lights on but nobody likes to be told their best wasn’t good enough, or up to par.
Too just tee off on the guy in a public forum isn’t cool and not very nice.
Southside and Country, thanks for your nice comments! Nice to remembered, and Cledus my brother …I KNOW you gotta be lurkin’ around here….all my best to you and yours -
tjk
By COUNTRY C**
November 24, 2008 2:04 PM | Link to this
ANOTHER COUNTRY HILLBILLY BITES THE DUST.. CAN I GET AN AHHHMENAAA. HOPEFULLY, THERE WILL BE NO MORE COUNTRY CRAP EVER AGAIN!!
By I HATE KAWNTRY
November 24, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this
YALL WANT BEER FER YOUR HORSES AND BAWLS FER YOUR MOUTHS. HAWNKY DAWNKY BROKE BACK MOUNTAIN NATION ON HERE TODAY CLEDUS RUN THEY SNEAK UP FROM BEHIND YOU IN THE TENT.
By Cledus fan
November 24, 2008 2:07 PM | Link to this
Not a good move! Cledus was the reason I listened to 94.9, nothing against Kristen, but it won’t be the same without Cledus. Gotta Go, Bye 94.9!
By Dave
November 24, 2008 2:11 PM | Link to this
Buy a satellite receiver. Clear Channel is a dead duck. Howard is the king of all media including radio.
By I HATE KAWNTRY
November 24, 2008 2:12 PM | Link to this
BOOO HOOO I MADE YOU REALIZE THE ONLY AMENDMENT YOU CAN COUNT IS THE FIRST. WAAAAA NO ONE LIKES KAWNTRY WAAAAA WAAAAA WAAAAA WAAAAA. KAWNTRY BLOWS MONKEY BAWLS. WAAAAA WAAAAA KAWNTRY SUCKS SO BAD IT MAKES PEOPLE BLEED FROM THEIR A**. WAAAAA WAAAA NO IT WAS THE BROKE BACK BOY TJ KELLY AND HIS BROKE BACK FRIEND SOUTHSIDE SNEAKING LOVE PUMPS DOING THAT. WAAAAA WAAAAA
By Dave
November 24, 2008 2:14 PM | Link to this
Buy a satellite receiver. Clear Channel is a dead duck. Howard is the king of all media including radio.
By Dave
November 24, 2008 2:15 PM | Link to this
Buy a satellite receiver. Clear Channel is a dead duck. Howard is the king of all media including radio.
By Kyle
November 24, 2008 2:16 PM | Link to this
You better bring in A. J. Cannon and let him run it his way with the comedy acts etc…. Probably the only chance you have to compete.
By Doofy
November 24, 2008 2:20 PM | Link to this
Well….what did you expect from a company that keeps Randall Bloomquist employed?
By AtlantaFan
November 24, 2008 2:23 PM | Link to this
KICKS needs the competition. I wanted 94.9 THE BULL to be that competition. Since I have a new car with XM, I now have additional options when I tire of Atlanta country radio.
I like Kristen Gates and especially liked her with Cadillac Jack. She was always good at keeping the women’s viewpoint in the forefront and wasn’t afraid to argue with her male counterparts.
Whoever 94.9 chooses to replace Cledus, they certainly need more than a year to establish a following.
Also, I would like a country station that is not afraid to play some of the old country classics. I get very, very tired of listening to some of the same artists over and over, a la KC and TS. That’s when I reach for the XM button.
By ls
November 24, 2008 2:25 PM | Link to this
to Rodney Ho: how come you are keeping a potty mouth post from “I Hate Kawntry” on this blog? Oh wait a minute, this the AJC isn’t it?
By LANE
November 24, 2008 2:27 PM | Link to this
SORRY ABOUT YOUR JOB CLEDUS, THE BEST COUNTRY STATION IN ATLANTA IS 96.7 THE LEGEND THEY PLAY THE REAL COUNTRY MUSIC!
By Jock
November 24, 2008 2:28 PM | Link to this
Glad he’s gone he is annoying and they can get rid of Kristen Gates also, I was glad to see her get kicked off the other show so maybe she will leave with Cledus. START FRESH with something better.
By ls
November 24, 2008 2:28 PM | Link to this
to Rodney Ho: how come you are keeping a potty mouth post from “I Hate Kawntry” on this blog? Oh wait a minute, this the AJC isn’t it?
By HAMMER.
November 24, 2008 2:37 PM | Link to this
GOODBYE CLEDUS CLUMP.
By Ga Cowboy
November 24, 2008 2:58 PM | Link to this
To ” I hate kawntry ” I don’t know what your fascination with donkey balls is, but if you call up ” country c** ” I am sure you two could work something out, since you definitely seem out of touch with the subject of this forum. Let me explain it to you… If you don’t like country music, get your a$$ off of our forum!
By A SIRIUS WARNING
November 24, 2008 3:03 PM | Link to this
To the ones that claim Sirius radio is commercial FREE…1000% bull manure!!!…..they play comercials on almost every channel…I have had both Sirius and the late XM radio. Don’t get me wrong I enjoyed bith, and they are right the Comedy channels are hilarious,but there are commercials….and since they advertise commercial free…I was getting po’ed and canceled….another warning that no one seems to want to tell tou…the Blue collar channels are adult channels, and even the NASCAR and ESPN stations have adult oriented commercials , even during the day….thats why I canceled my subscription….I could not listen when my kids were in the car….
By TYLER
November 24, 2008 3:04 PM | Link to this
I’m sorry but 94.9 will never ever be anything close to what 101.5 is. Great Music. Great people on the radio always and great concerts. Sorry 94.9, you’ll always be 2nd in Atlanta!
By zen wizard
November 24, 2008 3:08 PM | Link to this
It would seem to be tough to be a morning person on Country as a format because you have to be somewhat shocking and funny—while at the same time the format is so conservative; because of a variety of factors including high female and blue collar demographics. Trying to balance the two diametrically opposed needs would seem to be tough.
Good luck Cletus and godspeed.
By Jerry Del Core
November 24, 2008 3:10 PM | Link to this
Who gives a rat’s a**? I would have fired him too if I hadn’t been fired.
When we bought 92.5 the Bear, we picked up the greatest morning jock in country radio. That’s right people, MOBY. We got MOBY! And I just love the way he calls everyone “baby”… even men. It makes me giggle and blulsh. Then I turn beet-red and kiss my hand as hard as I can. Oh Moby… mmmmmuah!
By NoTerrestrialRadio
November 24, 2008 3:14 PM | Link to this
Well first I am stunned that anybody would really care about a radio personality…
Face it the future is here now with iPods and Sattelite radio. If you aren’t programming your own tunes and sports, you are really missing out.
I love driving from Atlanta to the coast on NC and never have to search for stations.
Cledus T Judd..indeed (is that a real name??)
By Kelly
November 24, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this
TJ… If you still reading this blog. Many of us do miss listening to you on the air.
What is wrong with a person having a southern drawl? I thought Georgia was in the south. True southerners are supposed to sound like they are from the South, just as Northerners are supposed to sound like they are from the North. When did this change?
I know many people, men and women, who find a person with a southern accent incredibly sexy on the opposite sex. Ok with some, the same sex. And not all of these men and women are from the south.
I think its great that people sound like where they were born and raised.
And why do people have to insult others for listening to country?
By **A SIRIUS WARNING** = **A SERIOUS LIAR**
November 24, 2008 3:19 PM | Link to this
Dear A SIRIUS WARNING,
You are an uneducated simpleton and are worthless.
The M-U-S-I-C Channels on satellite radio are 100% Commercial-Free, Goofball. Satellite Radio delivers EXACTLY what it promises in that area.
It is many of the NON-Music Channels that do have a very limited number commercials to help pay the contracts of the big-name, on-air talent, and the ones that do have only a fraction of the advertisements that AM/FM radio do.
Do you think Tony Stewart or Howard Stern are doing their programs on satellite radio completely for free?
JUST AN FYI: Not everything in life is completely FREE, unlike your monthly government assistance checks, A SIRIUS WARNING.
If you cannot get your facts correct or write in complete sentences, A SIRIUS WARNING please stay off these blogs until you learn English.
-
A SIRIUS WARNING = A SERIOUS LIAR
By Miss M
November 24, 2008 3:25 PM | Link to this
I really this this is very sad. I really enjoyed the morning show and I am sad to hear there were issues that resulted in the termination of Mr. Poole. The thing I find most disturbing is some of the comments posted. The ones especially from I HATE KAWNTRY. Your remarks are unacceptable and certainly not needed nor appreciated. If you don’t like the country station, walk with you fingers and change the station. I most likely don’t like the kind of music you listen to but, I really don’t care what you listen to. That is completely your business. I am just very sorry to hear that with the country in the shape it is in, that another person is unemployed and in this case, it was someone that I found entertaining.
By BullFan
November 24, 2008 3:27 PM | Link to this
Bad decision Hunicutt - bad…
Cledus kept my husband I laughing every morning and when Kristin joined it got even better.
Very sad indeed.
By Miss M
November 24, 2008 3:28 PM | Link to this
This is really very sad. I really enjoyed the morning show and I am sad to hear there were issues that resulted in the termination of Mr. Poole. The thing I find most disturbing is some of the comments posted. The ones especially from I HATE KAWNTRY. Your remarks are unacceptable and certainly not needed nor appreciated. If you don’t like the country station, walk with you fingers and change the station. I most likely don’t like the kind of music you listen to but, I really don’t care what you listen to. That is completely your business. I am just very sorry to hear that with the country in the shape it is in, that another person is unemployed and in this case, it was someone that I found entertaining.
By Philip
November 24, 2008 3:31 PM | Link to this
we have country music channels in Atlanta?
By Earl
November 24, 2008 3:32 PM | Link to this
What do some of you mean too country for Atlanta? Most of you saying this moved here from Alabama, raised in a 2 bedroom 1 bath Sears starter home and now you live in debt in Alpharetta with credit card debt up to you eyes and butts and now you think you’re living in downtown Manhattan. Give me a break. Just because you went to Lenox Mall and bought something on sale for 70% off doesn’t make you some type of culture vulture. Your parents still eat cornbread and buttermilk so get over yourselves. Why don’t we just turn it over to rap like this entire city is looking like these days you bunch of aholes.
By funnygal
November 24, 2008 3:33 PM | Link to this
all of the radio shows in the morning TALK WAY TOO MUCH…they all need to cut it out and give us drivers driving to work in traffic a calmer morning….by playing music!!!!
By X-carman
November 24, 2008 3:38 PM | Link to this
Whatever became of “The Kimmer”?
By 1911A1
November 24, 2008 3:58 PM | Link to this
I’ve been boycotting everything Clear Channel ever since they threw Kimmer & co. under the bus, so this has no effect on me personally. However, Judd’s songwriting (parodies AND legit) should keep him in good stead for a long time to come.
As for Clear Channel itself, I hope they go Chapter 7.
By TJK
November 24, 2008 3:59 PM | Link to this
LMAO EARL!!
Now THAT’S funny…….
I love how people in Atlanta have tried to UN-South the place.
I get that it’s all trendy now up in da A-T-AYUL, and everyone’s tryin to get their Dirty South CEO on and all, but DAMN…lol
tjk
P.S. Thanks Kelly! I miss you guys too…..oh wait..I MISS YA’LL TOO.
T.
By Cledus Fan
November 24, 2008 4:08 PM | Link to this
Anybody that pays for Sirius or XM is a fool. Get an HD Radio and increase the number of radio station you recieve in Atlanta for FREE!
p.s. and for the idiots that keep saying that they don’t care about Atlanta Radio and keep urging the rest of us to pay for Sirius/XM…why do you care? Why are you even reading or writing in this RADIO blog??!
By Miss M
November 24, 2008 4:12 PM | Link to this
What’s wrong with cornbread and buttermilk. If you don’t like the south there is always Delta. If you don’t like the south…leave. Also, if you don’t like country, who cares but you. You are wrong to sterotype people. You are ignorant and I hope you keep your job so that this southern girl does not end up supporting you so you can go to Sears and get you a home. :)
By Macca
November 24, 2008 4:16 PM | Link to this
The firing had nothing to do with Judd’s ability to be a great host, it has to do with too many pieces of the country pir being split in an URBAN market. Hello!!! You have three country stations in Atlanta. Why is that? Two were more than enough, and figure into the mix South 107 from Rome, trying unsuccessfully to be an Atlanta station, blaring into that market. Who needs more country? It’s not the tallent that needs changing, it’s upper management that needs to change. There are so many people in radio these days that don’t have a clue. They listen to some stupid consultant who tells them what people want to hear, and guess what, they are wrong. The stations need to listen to the listeners again. If not, satelite radio will take over the music industry, and leave the vast amount of FCC approved frequencies for the news talk market which is the only thing that can dominate and keep things local and in the interest of the listener.
By Macca
November 24, 2008 4:17 PM | Link to this
The firing had nothing to do with Judd’s ability to be a great host, it has to do with too many pieces of the country pir being split in an URBAN market. Hello!!! You have three country stations in Atlanta. Why is that? Two were more than enough, and figure into the mix South 107 from Rome, trying unsuccessfully to be an Atlanta station, blaring into that market. Who needs more country? It’s not the tallent that needs changing, it’s upper management that needs to change. There are so many people in radio these days that don’t have a clue. They listen to some stupid consultant who tells them what people want to hear, and guess what, they are wrong. The stations need to listen to the listeners again. If not, satelite radio will take over the music industry, and leave the vast amount of FCC approved frequencies for the news talk market which is the only thing that can dominate and keep things local and in the interest of the listener.
By Rusty Williamson
November 24, 2008 4:17 PM | Link to this
I didn’t particu;ar;y like or dislike Cledus. The point is country music is good, and doesn’t need “big name” DJs. I actually liked the Bull best back before Cledus came. It was just about the music. I don’t need comedians to play the music. Just please bring back my Dixie Chicks! God, I love that sassy Natalie!
By Macca
November 24, 2008 4:19 PM | Link to this
The firing had nothing to do with Judd’s ability to be a great host, it has to do with too many pieces of the country pir being split in an URBAN market. Hello!!! You have three country stations in Atlanta. Why is that? Two were more than enough, and figure into the mix South 107 from Rome, trying unsuccessfully to be an Atlanta station, blaring into that market. Who needs more country? It’s not the tallent that needs changing, it’s upper management that needs to change. There are so many people in radio these days that don’t have a clue. They listen to some stupid consultant who tells them what people want to hear, and guess what, they are wrong. The stations need to listen to the listeners again. If not, satelite radio will take over the music industry, and leave the vast amount of FCC approved frequencies for the news talk market which is the only thing that can dominate and keep things local and in the interest of the listener.
By NMH
November 24, 2008 4:19 PM | Link to this
I feel sorry for anyone who loses their job, but unfortunately he had to go. His voice got on my nerves. I listen to KICKS or listen to a CD.
By Debbie
November 24, 2008 4:20 PM | Link to this
Good Riddance! I quit listening to 94.9 almost as soon as they put him on. His voice gets on my nerves and he is not nearly as funny as he thinks he is. Maybe they have just won back one listener. Who knows? All the radio in Atlanta sucks now - I want things like Z93 and Gary McKee back!
By Literacy Fan
November 24, 2008 4:37 PM | Link to this
Cledus Fan -
You show how little class you have by calling other people who don’t think like you “fool.”
Don’t be hating on other people who enjoy satellite radio because your DAIRY QUEEN salary doesn’t leave with you with enough disposable income for it after you buy your cigarettes.
Frankly, satellite radio is a BARGAIN for all the VAST choices you get, regardless of your musical, political, news or sports tastes.
Heck! Getting a month of 130+ Channels for LESS THAN the cost of a lone, single 12-song CD is great deal to most people.
ClearChannel getting rid of THE KIMMER turned me to satellite, and I LOVE IT !!!
However, I don’t call other people ugly names if they would rather spend their $12 per month on something else, “Cledus Fan.”
By Gary
November 24, 2008 4:37 PM | Link to this
TJ Kelly, good to hear from you man. My wife used to love listening to you on the air and I believe called into your show once or twice. Hope all is well with your new gigs.
As for the satellite radio comments….yes some music channels have commercials, but these are channels that pay XM/Sirus to be broadcast over their service. The traditional channels (over 60+) are commercial free. Yes I own one and have for several years, but I mix in my listening with local radio (FM and AM) because I like variety and keeping up with local stuff from time to time (can’t get concert info from the satellite channels). So those of us that own XM/Sirus are not stupid.
By Get a Clue
November 24, 2008 4:42 PM | Link to this
Ridiculous! When is the management team for ClearChannel ATL going to be fired? They are THE REASON for the poor rating, ad revenue, etc. Yet, they keep blaming (firing) everbody else for it. The CC management couldn’t be any more clueless. Bloomquist-go f@$k yourself!
By Tommy
November 24, 2008 4:46 PM | Link to this
Well I hate to see the home town guy go it was nice to hear him mention Cartersville / Bartow county ever once in a while. I sure hope the replace with a good personality. At this point Atlanta radio pretty much stinks it up. A good talk radio format would be fine with me. Beats what the other guys are doing.
By GM
November 24, 2008 5:01 PM | Link to this
XM- Country without all the stupid commercials and meaningless banter!!!!!!!!!!!
By satan
November 24, 2008 5:11 PM | Link to this
THE MORNING MESS HAS TO GO…THEY ARE BLOODY AWFUL
By Heather
November 24, 2008 5:28 PM | Link to this
For many years my morning choices were Moby or Randy & Spiff. Then Moby was gone so I stayed with R&S and then just before Christmas they got dumped. I started listening to 107.1 enjoyed their format and was estatic when they brought Moby on in the mornings. Even though I enjoy listening to Country music I boycotted the BULL (so appropriately named) but it is sad to see that they are up to their old tricks — dump the talent just before Christmas. But what goes around comes around and the Clear Channel management will eventually get theirs!
By Herb
November 24, 2008 5:45 PM | Link to this
Hey Clitoris, I may have mispelled your name, but if you got over getting fired, this is baby poop. goodluck buddy, I do feel your pain..
By Gary McKee
November 24, 2008 5:48 PM | Link to this
First Willis the Guard dies.
Now Cledus is sacked.
Minnie Pearl and Grandpa Jones must be turning over in their graves.
At least you get free tumblers in every box of Duz.
By Gary McKee
November 24, 2008 5:51 PM | Link to this
First Willis the Guard dies.
Now Cledus is sacked.
Minnie Pearl and Grandpa Jones must be turning over in their graves.
At least you get free tumblers in every box of Duz.
By Mel in Midtown
November 24, 2008 6:05 PM | Link to this
No program in the history of Atlanta radio has been more aptly named than “The Morning Mess.”
By Elaine
November 24, 2008 6:39 PM | Link to this
Well TJ, we KNOW you’re reading this now, how about it?
You gonna call this Clay guy and put your name in the hat or what?
I know you don’t believe it bud, but there are MANY PEOPLE that miss you on the Alanta airwaves….
Deal or NO Deal? lol
By acree24
November 24, 2008 6:45 PM | Link to this
This is BULL! First they take Kristen from Kicks which I then boycotted. Now I have gotten into listening to The Bull w/Cledus & Kristen who are a great team. I also miss Slam Duncan being part of the T-Party. I am very disappointed in this industry. They should have given him more time. I know he’ll be fine as he believes in a Higher Power, Jesus Christ, who knows the plan for his life. God Bless You Cledus.
By Deana
November 24, 2008 6:57 PM | Link to this
I can’t believe they fired Cledus! He rocks! What’s to become of good ole’ Southern boys? They should have dumped Kristin Gates. I’ve always despised her. She’s annoying and boring! How can the Morning Mess still be on the air and not Cledus??? There are pure crap!
By Deana
November 24, 2008 7:03 PM | Link to this
Atlanta radio has gone down the toilet big time! It all started going down with Cindy and Ray, the Horsey Twins. At least Steve and Vicki are back. They’re the only show worth listening to anymore
By Chuck Deskins
November 24, 2008 7:06 PM | Link to this
Hey Cledus! The Walmart on Bankhead Highway is hiring! Hurry up before they hire Bloomquist. His days at the Building of Death are numbered.
By Herb
November 24, 2008 7:08 PM | Link to this
just say goodnight, the party’s over
By Georgia Kid
November 24, 2008 7:19 PM | Link to this
Country is dead..no one I know listens to it anymore. It just doesnt have the same feel to it. All it is now is no-life rednecks with a guitar.
By My Two Cents
November 24, 2008 7:53 PM | Link to this
Yeah! Bring back Gar-O! Gary McKee was the greatest!
By Horsetoothedjackass
November 24, 2008 8:40 PM | Link to this
Time for an FM Talk station? Hahahahahaha! Clear Channel’s been there done that here in Atlanta. Real Radio 105.3, which featured MJ in the Morning and The Schnitt Show (same host different on-air name) and Scott Ferrall. That channel sucked wind.
HD is radio is just the same crappy radio in high def. Listening to HD Radio makes about as much sense as having an HDTV and watching only the local stations.
I’ve been a satellite radio subscriber for over three years and the only time I even listen to local radio is when it’s the local feed on a sporting event. It’s great to go out of town and not have to worry about finding a station to listen to, as I have my satellite receiver with me. My subscription fee is one of the few luxuries I allow myself.
There’s been so many format flips in Atlanta radio in the last few years that it’s no wonder DJs have even less job security than they used to. Either produce ratings now or they’ll find someone who will (and when they don’t pan out, they’ll fire them and repeat the cycle ad nauseum).
When longtime stations are having their formats flipped and those flips flop, who gets the blame? The talent; not the numbskull management wonk.
By T.J. Kelley
November 24, 2008 9:00 PM | Link to this
Elaine,
I saw your note, and out of respect to my friend Cledus, AND as a professional courtesty to a fellow entertainer I won’t discuss my intentions here on this public forum.
Mr. Hunnicutt is well aware of my desire to return to my hometown. We’ve spoken a few times over the years. If he should find my skill set to be up to par with his requirements and feels I’m the right fit, I’m sure I’ll hear from him.
Not only does he have my contact information, but I DO have family in the building. So I CAN be found pretty easy……. lol
I won’t lie…it would be AWESOME to mix it up with my old friends Cadillac and Dallas on the left, and my MENTOR Moby on the right….2 guys that taught me most of what I know, and a damn nice girl…
Let’s at least let the body get cold 1st though….lol
And thank you. That you would even go to the time and trouble to post that means the world to me.
Regards,
tjk
By Duxxs3000
November 24, 2008 9:55 PM | Link to this
XM radio is the only way to go now days.Clear Channel is a joke.
By Kyle
November 24, 2008 10:00 PM | Link to this
Why does rock get to have a classic channel 24/7 and if we want to hear real country music we have to wait until Saturday night only? I think the people that run these country stations now knows they would not have many people tuning in for “fake country” like Rascal Flats and Carrie Underwood if they did that.
By Jimmy Bennett
November 24, 2008 10:15 PM | Link to this
Okay guys. The answer is right there in Atlanta waiting to save the Bull … if Clear Channel could talk him into. Moby in the Morning was the No. 1 morning program in Atlanta 10 years running and would be again in short order. Call Clear Channel today and say “we want Moby!” www.mobyinthemorning.com
By Jimmy Bennett
November 24, 2008 10:17 PM | Link to this
Okay guys. The answer is right there in Atlanta waiting to save the Bull … if Clear Channel could talk him into. Moby in the Morning was the No. 1 morning program in Atlanta 10 years running and would be again in short order. Call Clear Channel today and say “we want Moby!” www.mobyinthemorning.com
By Glen
November 24, 2008 10:30 PM | Link to this
The decision to take Christmas music off the air one week before Christmas back in 2006 was without a doubt the stupidest move in radio management.
Except for Braves baseball and last year’s Christmas in the Country attempt to make for 2006, I have stayed away from 94.9.
Sorry Cledus, but I never tuned in, and I’ve spent most mornings with Kevin & Taylor on the Fish.
Like Kevin said in Home Alone 2, You can’t mess with kids on Christmas!
By Kelly
November 24, 2008 10:34 PM | Link to this
TJ- Tell me who I need to talk to so you can come back to Atlanta.
I don’t know if I am just prejudice since I know you and Cledus, but the fact that you won’t discuss your intentions because of respect and friendship makes you more of a stand up guy.
Good luck to you know matter what happens and you know how to reach me now…so keep in touch!
By mark
November 24, 2008 11:29 PM | Link to this
Cledus was good but country will not work on 94.9. Go back to the original format, expand Sunday Morning Worship back to 12:00 and your ratings will increase.
By Mandy
November 24, 2008 11:47 PM | Link to this
With all due respect to you Mr. Bennett, you’re wrong. Moby’s time has passed here.
The guy that can bring The Bull alongside the mighty KICKS Empire is on the beach in Destin, and if we can get him to leave paradise and come SLAM DUNK the station that turned it’s back on him, we should get him!
T.J. Kelley!!!
By Becky
November 24, 2008 11:49 PM | Link to this
I just moved back home to Marietta from San Diego and I’ve loved listening to Cledus every morning. I like the morning show & am very disappointed that 94.9 has made such a bad decision! Not sure who I’ll listen to now… I’ll probably stick with Kristen since I like her, too, but it won’t be the same :-(
By Becky
November 24, 2008 11:50 PM | Link to this
I just moved back home to Marietta from San Diego and I’ve loved listening to Cledus every morning. I like the morning show & am very disappointed that 94.9 has made such a bad decision! Not sure who I’ll listen to now… I’ll probably stick with Kristen since I like her, too, but it won’t be the same :-(
By Becky
November 24, 2008 11:54 PM | Link to this
I just moved back home to Marietta from San Diego and I’ve loved listening to Cledus every morning. I like the morning show & am very disappointed that 94.9 has made such a bad decision! Not sure who I’ll listen to now… I’ll probably stick with Kristen since I like her, too, but it won’t be the same :-(
By Becky
November 24, 2008 11:56 PM | Link to this
I just moved back home to Marietta from San Diego and I’ve loved listening to Cledus every morning. I like the morning show & am very disappointed that 94.9 has made such a bad decision! Not sure who I’ll listen to now… I’ll probably stick with Kristen since I like her, too, but it won’t be the same :-(
By Mandy
November 25, 2008 12:15 AM | Link to this
Ok, there’s an online petition right now to bring TJ Kelley home, but I can’t do this link thing.
www.ipetitions.com/petition/bringtjhome/index.html
Someone make that a clickable link PLEASE
tjk
By Mandy
November 25, 2008 12:19 AM | Link to this
www.ipetitions.com/petition/bringtjhome/index.html
With all due respect to Cledus, TJ Kelley doesn’t sing, or dance, or talk with a funny accent BUT HE CAN BRING KICKS TO ITS KNEES!!
They turned their backs on him years ago, and I think that The Bull is CRAZY if they don’t move him up here NOW.
By TommyD
November 25, 2008 12:26 AM | Link to this
Personally, I think it was a great move. I couldn’t stomach Cledus when he was on his own. Only since Kristen joined him have we changed to the Bull. Kicks got rid of the wrong person when they got rid of her. She is the brightest voice on the radio in the morning! As long as she stays, we will keep listening to the Bull.
By davil
November 25, 2008 1:08 AM | Link to this
Good luck to ya’ there Barry Hillhouse….I mean Cletus.
By Lindsey Ward
November 25, 2008 1:28 AM | Link to this
Hi does anyone have the contact info for the station/Clay Hunnicutt? I have a friend who would be perfect for that job.
By Rusty
November 25, 2008 7:38 AM | Link to this
I hated to see Cledus go,he is a nice guy,but sadly the ratings weren’t there. He’ll land on his feet. I would love to have Rhubarb Jones come back. The Bull didn’t seize the oppurtunity when Eagle went away.
By Randall Bloomquist - WGST PD
November 25, 2008 7:53 AM | Link to this
I’m getting a promotion! The new Boss Lady is having me clean the toilets in the Building of Death!
By GAGirl
November 25, 2008 9:14 AM | Link to this
Who is T.J. Kelley?
By Eli
November 25, 2008 9:17 AM | Link to this
Kristin + TJ = Competition for KICKS for SURE!
Doesn’t anyone rememeber the “Americas Best” poll where the TOP 3 were Moby, Rhubarb and TJ?
They polled Atlanta to get their favorite dj’s, and the entire top 10 were made up of all morning people, except I think Mara Davis was in there too, but at number 3 was night dj T.J. Kelley.
He’s not bound to cost a billion dollars either, like Moby or Rhubarb. They’re both awesome dj’s, but TJ and Kristin would be a VERY visually marketable couple as well.
They could almost pass for brother and sister.
www.ipetitions.com/petition/bringtjhome/index.html
By Michelle
November 25, 2008 9:18 AM | Link to this
Cledus & Kristen are a great team; I am very disappointed in this industry. I think they will regret this decision. They should have given him more time. My best to Cledus and may God Bless you and your family.
By Elaine
November 25, 2008 9:31 AM | Link to this
GaGirl,
TJ might be a bit before your time if you’re on the younger end, or new to the area.
somewhere around the late 90’s TJ Kelley was the night dj at KICKS 101.5. He was the frontman for the station when it came to concerts and stuff at Cowboys when they would do concerts.
The dj there (Dwight?) used to do this intro thing to introduce TJ before he came up on stage and it was AWESOME, and the crowd would go nuts…like they were there to see HIM, not the actual ACT.
I was there one night when Cledus could hardly talk for some reason, and TJ had a private stash of Slippery Elm tea at Cowboys he kept there for their live broadcasts…
We were all up in VIP on night when he and Toby Keith burst into this rap thing…HYSTERICAL!
Anyway….story goes that he and Moby got into a misunderstanding and instead of KICKS management backing TJ, he got p** and just walked out.
But girl, he’s HYSTERICAL. He’s from here, not bad to look at AT ALL, and just a good dude. I’ve always been a fan, and his name came up early on in this conversation.
I loved the show w/ Cledus…don’t get me wrong, but TJ is the guy to fix this if he’ll come back. I think he’s in like, Destin or something…
By GaGgirl
November 25, 2008 9:36 AM | Link to this
Elaine, thanks for the background info on TJ. He sounds like a great guy. Sounds like he would be much better to listen to than Moby (who I hope they don’t bring back!) Sorry I missed him.
By GaGgirl
November 25, 2008 9:42 AM | Link to this
Elaine, thanks for the background info on TJ. He sounds like a great guy. Sounds like he would be much better to listen to than Moby (who I hope they don’t bring back!) Sorry I missed T.J..
By Elaine
November 25, 2008 10:00 AM | Link to this
Well, there’s an online petition HERE http://www. ipetitions. com/petition/bringtjhome/index. html TO BRING HIM BACK since this all got going.
He actually lists Moby as his MENTOR, and I kinda get that. He’s got all of Moby’s good qualities, w/out all that yeah baby - peaches stuff…
By brian
November 25, 2008 10:57 AM | Link to this
I hate to see Cledus go. I switched from Kicks to The Bull after Kristin was let go (not a fan of dallas at all). It took about a week but Cledus grew on me, and when Kirstin joined< I thought it was a perfect match. Not sure where my dial will turn to now.
By indymark
November 25, 2008 11:10 AM | Link to this
Face it….The Morning Mess is here to stay!!
By Satellite Radio is Overrated
November 25, 2008 11:25 AM | Link to this
Satellite Radio is way overrated. I can’t get any local info and I spend more time trying to find something to listen to, than listening. I prefer local AM-FM radio and I don’t have to pay a monthly fee.
By Gary
November 25, 2008 12:29 PM | Link to this
Yeah TJ made working nights easy to get by with and of course all those times at Cowboys were fun too. I would like to see him back, but another former country morning duo I have not heard about would be interesting too and that is Bandy and Bailey. They were very big at Kicks several years ago and did not have their contracts renewed. Either way, them or TJ would have me listening to the Bull a little more than I currently do.
By Tommy
November 25, 2008 12:38 PM | Link to this
It is unfortunate when someone loses their job, but the only good show in Atlanta is The Regular Guys show on rock 100.5
By Jennifer(TampaFl)
November 25, 2008 1:34 PM | Link to this
Cledus was in the Tampa market before coming to Atlanta and the ratings were great everyone loved him. I would have to agree that it’s the management. As to bringing him back look at it this way it’s their loss and a stupid decision. Why would he want to go back somewhere that didn’t want him why would you want him to. Cledus is great in whatever he does and is a genuine person he will be ok.
By cowgurl85
November 25, 2008 4:22 PM | Link to this
i was just reading all of these comments about cledus. to all those who are saying good things about cledus that is great. i 100% agree with all of you. i know cledus personally and he comes from a very loving family that supports him 100%no matter what. his mother, which i am very close to, is his biggest fan. i am number two. i have never thought twice about his ability to do whatever he wants or be what he wants to be. he sees what he wants and he goes for it. no matter what anyone says about him or how they talk about him. he has always worked hard at getting anything he sets his mind too. i remember the day he left for nashville. he had courage and i admire him. so no matter what any of you are saying cledus is strong, he has overcome many obstacles in his life and this one will probably not be his last but to all of you who think you are being smart and saying inappropriate things and being outragous with your comments. look at all the good thinks people are saying about him and then ask yourself who would take the time to make comments about your job on the internet? and think about the fact that you should know what you are talking about before you make comments like these!!!!
By Dropping Out of High School is Overrated
November 25, 2008 5:28 PM | Link to this
Satellite Radio is Overrated,
It sounds like you are too uneducated to work the dial on the satellite radio receiver.
Frankly, local sports teams like the BRAVES and THRASHERS get far more coverage than they do on all 4 major network affiliates and the two local sports affiliates combined.
If you can’t find something you enjoy on satellite radio, the radio ISN’T the one with problem.
Simpleton.
By Ginny Bugg
November 25, 2008 6:56 PM | Link to this
Without Cledus the BULL will go down. He was the only reason I listened to the station. Whoever let him go mas a very bad decision. Good Luck to Cledus !!!!!!!!!!!!
By Ginny Bugg
November 25, 2008 6:59 PM | Link to this
I can not belive this that Cledus is no longer at the BULL……He made me laugh, cry , he is the real deal .I will miss him terribly and will delete all the radio stations in our cars and the internet. Major bad decision losing Cledus .
By Jenn
November 26, 2008 8:03 AM | Link to this
I loved Cledus. Maybe Kristen is bad luck. Everywhere she goes there is bad karma- 94.1, 101, 94.9. I hated “caddy” and was SO happy when Cledus came on. I am back to CD’s. There is great music from the past to get back to via CD. Done with Atlanta radio. By the way- Atlanta is still the south. HELLO….Cledus is southern and I will miss him greatly. Cledus was the ONLY reason I USED to listen to the bull. Now it is just BULL. Perfect morning show: Cledus, Rhubarb, Jim Vann & Art “mad man”!!!!
By Jenn
November 26, 2008 8:12 AM | Link to this
PLEASE DO NOT EVER bring back the nasty dixie chicks. They are not country and have turned their backs on the country music fans who got them where they are. Let them stay GONE. They are not missed. They gave good Southern Dixie girls a bad rep.
By Jasper in Jasper
November 26, 2008 9:22 AM | Link to this
It’s been said over and over, THIS IS THE GUY! Bring TJ BACK TO ATLANTA!
www.ipetitions.com/petition/bringtjhome/index.html
Myspace -
www.myspace.com/krockfreakshow
By Kelly
November 26, 2008 11:56 AM | Link to this
Anyone waiting to hear what the big surprise is at the Bull?
By Kelly
November 26, 2008 12:00 PM | Link to this
Gary-I think Bandy and Bailey were fired from Kicks. I did hear that they are still working together and are on the air somewhere. Not sure where…
By Kelly
November 26, 2008 12:08 PM | Link to this
Ok….This sucks…3000 songs without a commercial? DO WHAT?????
That is a little over 7 days without a commercial. I can handle that…but what kind over present is that?
By FormerBULLlistener
November 26, 2008 12:37 PM | Link to this
Kelly I agree. Very overhyped, imo, and talk about the longest station intro ever! I am officially done with the aptly named BULL!!
By Jim
November 26, 2008 1:20 PM | Link to this
I almost thought I was going to hear “Your Wildest Dreams” by The Moody Blues, and then the return of Steve Goss! Ok, 3000 songs commercial free, sounds good, but why are they calling themselves The NEW 94.9 The Bull? I guess if it works for the River… Also, haven’t heard a DJ in over an hour since they did this? Where did Lance go, long lunch?
By Jim
November 26, 2008 1:21 PM | Link to this
I almost thought I was going to hear “Your Wildest Dreams” by The Moody Blues, and then the return of Steve Goss! Ok, 3000 songs commercial free, sounds good, but why are they calling themselves The NEW 94.9 The Bull? I guess if it works for the River… Also, haven’t heard a DJ in over an hour since they did this? Where did Lance go, long lunch?
By Jim
November 26, 2008 1:22 PM | Link to this
I almost thought I was going to hear “Your Wildest Dreams” by The Moody Blues, and then the return of Steve Goss! Ok, 3000 songs commercial free, sounds good, but why are they calling themselves The NEW 94.9 The Bull? I guess if it works for the River… Also, haven’t heard a DJ in over an hour since they did this? Where did Lance go, long lunch?
By Jim
November 26, 2008 1:24 PM | Link to this
I almost thought I was going to hear “Your Wildest Dreams” by The Moody Blues, and then the return of Steve Goss! Ok, 3000 songs commercial free, sounds good, but why are they calling themselves The NEW 94.9 The Bull? I guess if it works for the River… Also, haven’t heard a DJ in over an hour since they did this? Where did Lance go, long lunch?
By Jim
November 26, 2008 1:25 PM | Link to this
I almost thought I was going to hear “Your Wildest Dreams” by The Moody Blues, and then the return of Steve Goss! Ok, 3000 songs commercial free, sounds good, but why are they calling themselves The NEW 94.9 The Bull? I guess if it works for the River… Also, haven’t heard a DJ in over an hour since they did this? Where did Lance go, long lunch?
By Jim
November 26, 2008 1:28 PM | Link to this
I almost thought I was going to hear “Your Wildest Dreams” by The Moody Blues, and then the return of Steve Goss! Ok, 3000 songs commercial free, sounds good, but why are they calling themselves The NEW 94.9 The Bull? I guess if it works for the River… Also, haven’t heard a DJ in over an hour since they did this? Where did Lance go, long lunch?
By JJ
November 26, 2008 8:02 PM | Link to this
I think with what has happen that Cledus was one of the best Dj’s in Atlanta and to see him go is terrible. I know Kristin and Todd will do a great job. BRING BACK THE TRUE VOICE OF ATLANTA RHUBARB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By Melody
November 26, 2008 10:08 PM | Link to this
To let Cledus go was a BAD move. 94.9 just lost 3 loyal listeners in my family, and I am sure that we are not the only people that will stop listening. The other country stations are no good. 94.9 finally had gotten it right in Atlanta. Now they probably won’t make it, Cledus had too big of a fan base…What were they thinking? Cledus will do great no matter where he is. No more 94.9 at my house, work, or vehicles!
By Matt J
November 27, 2008 8:04 PM | Link to this
Y’all, I hate to tell you this, but Rhubarb’s not going to come back. I know him personally, and he told me to my face on Tuesday (11/25) that he has a contract with Kennesaw State University that he plans to uphold, and that he’s pretty happy working there. Don’t expect him back on the radio anytime soon.
By Rita Dean
November 28, 2008 1:22 AM | Link to this
Ever since the first day that I heard Cledus on the air, my radio has been tuned to 94.9. he was the perfect DJ for country radio. He was funny, talented and very likable. All of my friends loved him. He will surely be missed. I don’t think he can be replaced.
By Shelly
November 28, 2008 5:50 AM | Link to this
It seems pretty simple then. There are only 3 logical replacements if they want to get the ratings, and with this new “hipper” thing they’re trying to do it’s pretty obvious.
Rhubarb isn’t coming back. While he IS an icon, he may not be THE fit for what The Bull is trying to do.
Moby is doing his little multi market syndication thing, and is probably happy as a clam being able to YEAH BABY and Peaches his way to the bank, and nobody tell him not to.
Bring TJ back to Atlanta, put him in with that girl Kristen and watch what happens. I heard him on the radio when we went down to Destin for Spring Break and he’s still got it, I PROMISE you! He was on a rock station, but I’m SURE it was him.
I think we actually saw him in Ft. Walton, at this country place called The Block with a bunch of biker types…Same voice, same lunatic and YES THE SAME LAUGH….(funny how you remember things)
T.J. Kelley for Morning Host at The Bull! COME ON MR HONEYCUTT!
www.ipetitions.com/petition/bringtjhome/index.html
Myspace -
www.myspace.com/krockfreakshow
By Renita
November 28, 2008 9:39 AM | Link to this
I was shocked to learn that Cledus had been fired. I thought Cledus and Kristen were great together. I listened to them every morning on my way to work. I thought they were both just plain ordinary people talking about their families and things that happen to ordinary people. That is what I liked about them. I already own satellite radio. I listened to 94.9 the bull in the morning and my satellite radio anyother time. Now it will be all satellite radio for me.
By Lisa
November 28, 2008 2:49 PM | Link to this
I personally don’t like Cledus in any form of entertainment that he does. I think adding TJ Kelley to your morning line up would be a great asset to you radio station. Atlanta needs a friendly, familar voice to wake up to.
By Lisa
November 28, 2008 2:52 PM | Link to this
I personally don’t like Cledus in any form of entertainment that he does. I think adding TJ Kelley to your morning line up would be a great asset to you radio station. Atlanta needs a friendly, familar voice to wake up to.
By T.J. Kelley
November 29, 2008 1:05 AM | Link to this
Hey guys..it’s TJ.
WOW. Can I just say thank you SO MUCH for the nice words and comments!
Shelly, you probably DID see me at The Block. It’s kinda my church.
Hey gang, listen. I LOVE Atlanta, it’s my hometown, and I would love to come play there again.
Do me a favor though. Cledus is a pretty good old dude from what I remember, and having your work blasted off on on a public forum really hurts.
Regardless of the outcome, dude probably gave it his all, and to tee off on him isn’t cool. Think about if you did something at YOUR work, and you really thought it was high speed, turns out it wasn’t and we all blasted off HERE about it.
Take it easy on the guy is all I’m saying.
THAT said…to all of my old friends that are on this board posting…. someone’s already found my myspace but my email is fwbrokjok@gmail.com if you wanna get in touch.
I’ve sent Mr Hunnicut the necessary correspondence stating my interest, so my name is in the hat. Not gonna lie…been talkin’ to a rocker in Dallas too….so we’ll see.
Anyway, if you wouldn’t mind, outta respect for CTJ, shoot ME an email or something, don’t post up anymore TJ stuff here.
I’m sure being the class acts they are, Mobe and Rhuby would say the same thing -
BUT THANK YOU VERY MUCH! :) :)
T.J. Kelley Ft. Walton Beach Florida www.myspace.com/krockfreakshow
By kmw
November 29, 2008 10:04 PM | Link to this
I will missed Cledus T. Judd. I had just moved to Atlanta from my home of 22 years and his morning show made me feel better as I started the long drive in Atlanta traffic. Anyway, my drives will not be the same. Good luck to Cledus and I am sure there is something bigger and better waiting for you. —- kmw
By Jeff
December 1, 2008 8:37 AM | Link to this
Sorry to see you go Cledus, because you and Kristen were the only Atlanta-based country morning show that I have ever really liked. Like you, I don’t know where I will end up, but I’m sure that we will both do fine.
By jim
December 1, 2008 9:51 AM | Link to this
You’ve really got to wonder about the mind of some of the people on these blogs. You will never please everyone all of the time when it comes to Atlanta radio. Some have intelligent comments and provoke a great deal of thought and others,well…While i believe it was a business decision, it was a puzzling one at best and is just snother entry in the growing list of really dumb radio moves in Atlanta(see Morning Mess on star94 or John boy and Billy on the old 96rock) There were very few djs in this town who could connect with their audience and knew their audience. Gary Mckee,Bobby Harper,Steve McCoy(and we all know how much you all like to dump on him), Rhubarb Jones. Now im not putting Cledus in that league but if given the chance, he may have gotten close. As for the Bull, gotta go ,bye…unless you get T.J. Kelley. Besides, after Christmas,who knows what they’ll be???
By Cicily
December 1, 2008 11:48 AM | Link to this
No more 94.9 for me. I think you really screwed up here.
By td
December 1, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this
Is Kristen gone too? I didn’t hear her this morning either. If so - I’m gone. I like her.
By THE BIGDOG
December 1, 2008 5:28 PM | Link to this
why was cledus fired
By THE BIGDOG
December 1, 2008 5:36 PM | Link to this
why was cledus fired i will never listen to 94.9 anymore.i hope they lose their ass and shut down
By former 94.9 fan
December 1, 2008 8:39 PM | Link to this
Cletus made me laugh every morning on my way to work in Suwanee. No longer will I tune in to the station who removed this truly funny,entertaining guy. Cletus, I hope to hear you soon elsewhere! 94.9-adios!
By Cledus Supporter
December 1, 2008 8:47 PM | Link to this
I will be changing stations. Fairly new to Atlanta. The morning show with Cledus is what got me to work every morning. I drive from Kennesaw to downtown Peachtree street. With the morning show the drive was an easy one…this morning took me 2 hours - or so it seems since the morning show was not on.
Sorry to hear this.
By D stephens
December 1, 2008 10:36 PM | Link to this
Cledus was the reason I switched from kicks. He really made the morning show.Kicks here I come back. Should keep Cledus and give a little more time before the axe. Cledus will be missed.
By Robin Capps
December 2, 2008 7:55 AM | Link to this
I am just sick that Cledus is gone! I just loved him, and especially after Kristen came and joined him. They were great together! Should have given them more time. I can not stand those “fakes” Caddy and Dallas. Dallas actually makes me sick to listen to her. She is full of yourself! Big misttake to let Cledus go. God, I wish him the best, I wish I knew how to get that word to him!
By KB
December 2, 2008 11:02 AM | Link to this
I THINK THIS IS A BUNCH OF CRAP!!! WHAT ARE YOU PEOPLE THINKING ABOUT CLEDUS AND THE T PARTY WAS GREAT. I WILL NOT LISTEN TO 94.9 THE BULL ANYMORE, I HAVE BEEN LISTENING SINCE LAST WEEK WAITING FOR THE T PARTY TO COME ON. CLEDUS YOU ARE BETTER OFF WITH OUT THAT SORRY COMPANY!!!
By KB
December 2, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this
I THINK THIS IS A BUNCH OF CRAP!!! WHAT ARE YOU PEOPLE THINKING ABOUT CLEDUS AND THE T PARTY WAS GREAT. I WILL NOT LISTEN TO 94.9 THE BULL ANYMORE, I HAVE BEEN LISTENING SINCE LAST WEEK WAITING FOR THE T PARTY TO COME ON. CLEDUS YOU ARE BETTER OFF WITH OUT THAT SORRY COMPANY!!!
By KB
December 2, 2008 11:07 AM | Link to this
I THINK THIS IS A BUNCH OF CRAP!!! WHAT ARE YOU PEOPLE THINKING ABOUT CLEDUS AND THE T PARTY WAS GREAT. I WILL NOT LISTEN TO 94.9 THE BULL ANYMORE, I HAVE BEEN LISTENING SINCE LAST WEEK WAITING FOR THE T PARTY TO COME ON. CLEDUS YOU ARE BETTER OFF WITH OUT THAT SORRY COMPANY!!!
By Beverly
December 2, 2008 1:03 PM | Link to this
Bring on Rhubarb Jones
By Beverly
December 2, 2008 1:04 PM | Link to this
Bring on Rhubarb Jones
By Kim
December 2, 2008 7:59 PM | Link to this
This is a very bad decision on the part of 94.9. Cadillac Jack and Dallas McKay are sickening. Can not stand to listen to them. I changed from 101.5 when Cledus joined them. I have known Cledus for many years. I also live in Cartersville and he was very funny before he was a celeb. Enjoyed listening to him every morning. Guess I will be listeneing to classic rock now and leave country altogether. Definitely will not listen to 94.9 again!!!
Kim
By Peter
December 2, 2008 8:40 PM | Link to this
My mornings with my girls were filled with laughter listening to Cledus. The girls are heart broken to hear he is not on the air any longer.
By CKN
December 2, 2008 8:43 PM | Link to this
I listened to Cledus every morning…really loved him and the show….his down to earth attitude….loved his country accent. :-) He will be missed. Bad decision to let him go.
By Sad Listener
December 2, 2008 9:55 PM | Link to this
I am SO sad to learn of Cledus’ departure! This was the ONLY morning show that my 10 year old daughter and I could listen to on our AM commute to school. The conversations and topics were always “clean” and appropriate, I had to change the station for some of the commercials, never the conversations. A good role model and example, Cledus and the T party were always acknowledging of the goodness in people, something you can’t find on any other ATL morning radio show. He made us laugh with his sayings and “Cledusisms.” Sad, sad, sad loss for the morning listeners in Atlanta. Any suggestions for nice, clean radio talk and great country music for our 30 minute commute to school and work?? Best wishes and blessings to Cledus.
By old 94.9 fan
December 3, 2008 10:36 AM | Link to this
Don’t know if anyone has notice or not, there are NO djs on 94.9 anymore. Their new slogan is “3000 songs in a row No commericals No talk.”
Good luck Cledus! I’ll miss you!
By MoJo
December 3, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this
Cledus was the only reason I started listening to 94.9 and it WAS the only station I listened to in the morning because of him. Not anymore!!
By Cledus listener hate to see him go
December 3, 2008 7:11 PM | Link to this
Cledus was the only thing that got me going in the morning. The show was funny and him and Kristen clicked. Why is it that every time I get to liking a station, they go and screw it all up. To me Kicks did not hold a candle to The Bull, except for solid gold Sat. night. Now we are stuck with caddi and “yeah baby” pitiful. Good luck to Cledus….you were too good for them…they couldn’t handle it.
By Pam
December 3, 2008 7:57 PM | Link to this
I was very mad to hear that the station let Cledus go! As a business owner in Cartersville I enjoyed hearing him each day. It was great to be able to listen to a show in the morning while driving my child to school that was approiate for the family. Maybe the management could not handle that he was honest!! My co-workers have turned the radio to another station and will not be returning to the Bull…If Cledus goes to another station we will follow.
By Lisa
December 3, 2008 11:38 PM | Link to this
I WANT CLEDUS BACK!!! He made me and my kids laugh so much in the mornings. Back mistake letting him go . I loved him!! Guess I will just have to turn off the radio and turn on the cell phone. Bring him back@!!
By that sucks
December 3, 2008 11:50 PM | Link to this
this was crappy news for me. i really liked cledus, i went out of town for a week, came back and no more t party. he could defiantly be annoying at times, but he defiantly made me laugh way more!!! too bad to sad, now im back to not listening to the radio at all (THANK GOD FOR I PODS) you will be missed cledus t. just keep working on your songs!!!!
By Disappointe BULL Listener
December 4, 2008 12:04 AM | Link to this
Good luck my friend Cledus. I miss you in the mornings. I wish you and Amy all the best. Stay in touch with us here in Atlanta. Your geniune love for people really was heard over the air waves and sense of humor put many smiles on otherwise grumpy listeners…LOVE YOU, BYE!!
By tigergal
December 4, 2008 8:06 AM | Link to this
I can not stand Cadillac Jack. I will not listen to KICKS.Guess it’s XM for me now! Kristen gets on my last nerve! Her whiny voice just makes me sick. Oh well, glad I can get XM online so I have something to listen to at work!! Good luck Cledus, you WILL be misesd!
By sue Erwin
December 4, 2008 1:49 PM | Link to this
Just when I get use to one of your Dj’s you fire them. I’m going to find another station to listen to and find one that has some consistancy. I liked Gene & Julie and then got use to Randy and Spiff, then Cledus. Can’t you people be happy with anyone? I think you will see your ratings drop even more. They are by one anyway. (me), Signed, Sue, Calhoun, GA.
By Cledus Fan
December 5, 2008 8:55 AM | Link to this
**WHAT ON GOD’S GREEN EARTH WERE YOU THINKING?” Taking Cledus off the morning show was about as ridiculous as the car manufacturing executives taking tehir private jets to Washington to ask for handouts.
The decision makers that made this decision should be the next ones that lose their jobs. Cledus was the BEST radio personality Atlanta has seen in quite some time and that is for all types of stations. He was funny and very sincere but obviously loved his job.
I had been out of town and thought he was on vacation. When I heard them say this morning THE NEW BULL I went to the website and was very disappointed. I have already changed my radio station to B98.5 and I am a listener there now.
I agree with the earlier comment, Kristen has a very annoying voice and is NOT going to help your ratings. They didn’t keep her at the other station for a reason.
You have really shot yourself in the foot this time. I hope your ratings drop even more and you have to admit you made a mistake.
By shutterbug
December 8, 2008 1:03 PM | Link to this
Love Love Love Kristen. I will miss the T party in the mornings. Keep Kristen she is the next best thing that happened to the BULL. KICKS was crazy to let her go. She is the only reason many of us listen to the BULL.
By tcd
December 8, 2008 4:15 PM | Link to this
I agree. It was nauseating listening to Cledus. I’m sure he was a very nice man. Some of you don’t like Kristen. And that is fine. That is your opinion. But many of us adore her. There are 14 people in our office that followed her when we found out she got a job at the Bull. She comes across like a girlfriend. So yes! Keep Kristen Gates there or you’ll let down a whole office full of people in Vinings!
By Where's Slam?
December 9, 2008 12:03 AM | Link to this
I looked at the website to see what was up after the gift of the 3000 songs, and am wondering if anyone knows where Slam went? He’s not listed on their staff—some new djs are there—Madison and Ty Bentli. ??! Ty’s a hottie [!] but I am boycotting all Clear Channel stations unless Cledus is back on. I miss him and the T-party SO much!!
By julie
December 9, 2008 8:27 PM | Link to this
well cledus,,is gone and so am i ..i will not listen ,,,i have switched to moby,,,had a great time listing when cledus was there not no more bye bye
By Catherine
December 10, 2008 9:10 AM | Link to this
Pure Cledus fan here in Cartersville! I wish you all the luck sweetie!
By Catherine
December 10, 2008 9:13 AM | Link to this
Pure Cledus fan here in Cartersville! I wish you all the luck sweetie!
By tonya
December 10, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this
That sucks that they got rid of Cledus- he is very missed. BRING BACK CLEDUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By Lynn
December 11, 2008 4:00 AM | Link to this
First off, letting Cledus go, whatever the reason, was a bad mistake. I loved listening to him and since I cant stand Moby so I cant listen to that station in the mornings either because of him, what in the heck will I do?
94.9 You made a bad decision. Cledus was down to earth, funny, and an all out joy to listen to
Secondly I HATE yes HATE stations that play back to back christmas songs. I intentionally turn stations when they do that so keep the country flowing and save the depressing christmas songs to another station
I’ll miss ya Cledus
By Sherry
December 11, 2008 1:02 PM | Link to this
I can’t stand Caddy and the Bull is a great station that I have enjoyed I will give up on radio if it goes…it will be back to cd’s for me!
By Lmc18fan
December 11, 2008 7:54 PM | Link to this
Why not just come up with a format you play music so you don’t have to listen to all of the personal crap. Cledus was ok, but when they brought Kristin over, I started back listening to CD’s again. She annoyed me (her laughing) when she was with Caddy and that is why I moved to The Bull. Don’t like Caddy nor Rhubarb, they are sooo into themselves. Rhubarb doesn’t have long enough arms to keep patting himself on the back. Get over yourselves, you’re DJ’s, nothing more. Love country music, but I want to hear the music, not the crap. I am sure Clear Channel will not pull off the correct decision, have they ever?
By Deborah
December 14, 2008 10:13 PM | Link to this
Moved to town and started searching for a homey radio station. I tried Kicks because of Kristin. Caddy’s ego overwhelmed the space in my SUV. I left town agsin and returned to find Kristin missing from Kicks. So I found the Bull and then Kristin joins the T Party and I am among friends. Cletus was a bit redneck, but it is for entertainment. My brother is more than a bit redneck and makes a terrific living as an architect in Los Angeles. If LA can accept my brother, we southerns should appreciate Cletus. Hey, I am a strict grammarian and I liked him just fine! Then I go out of town again and Cletus is gone. I adore Kristin and will stay with the BULL until they do one more dumb thing -then I’m outta here. I won’t listen to the empty heads of Caddy and Dallas. What a waste of air space.
By Rhonda
December 15, 2008 9:58 AM | Link to this
Someone let me know if they bring TJ back to Atlanta…I’ll be over with Moby in the meantime….
By tonya
December 15, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this
Somebody please put Caddie and Kristen back together so I can have my morning show back! I don’t care where on the dial.
By Michelle
December 15, 2008 3:03 PM | Link to this
Well..I will have to say how horribly disappointed I am that they took Cledus off the air. It was refreshing to have a host who talked about the everyday stuff that we can all relate to. He was never afraid to discuss his past,present or future. He was never afraid to show that he loves his child or Jesus Christ…it’s VERY unusual to hear that on radio, especially with our “politically correct” society today.
Another thing that was also refreshing was that he actually KNEW a lot of the artists! He had worked with them, traveled with them, etc. He was just reading from a script of arranged questions.
I am not from GA, and have only lived here for a few years. It took me a few days of listening to Cledus before I made up my mind about changing from the pop stations to country. Now, I may have to rethink my listening choices.
To all of you who are essentially attacking his personality, you should be ashamed of yourselves. Just because no one can see you and you have anonymity, doesn’t mean you should tear down another person! You are right in that each person has a right to their opinion, thankfully, I have a right to skim right over that nonsense!
Cledus, good luck! You will definitely be missed. You were a genuine person, not just a personality!
Thank you!
By Michelle
December 16, 2008 8:06 AM | Link to this
What a HUGE mistake in a supposed business decision to get rid of Cledus. I switched over from kicks because of cledus and I guess now I will have to switch back because I DID NOT like kristen when she was on kicks. Cledus was AWESOME and you did not even give him a real chance. It takes time to develop, I guess you don’t have time all you are worried about is the ratings immediately. Well you just lost a listener.
By country boy
December 16, 2008 3:03 PM | Link to this
I am very disappointed to learn that Cledus is gone. I have been listening to him since he came onto the Bull. I enjoyed my drive into work in the mornings. I will have to start looking for another station to listen to. To 94.9 - BAD DECISION. Cledus - where ever you are, we are thinking about you!
By Faye Iverson
December 17, 2008 9:06 AM | Link to this
BIG MISTAKE to let Cledus go. I am one of many who had switched from Kicks to the Bull because Cledus T. kept me laughing. I will miss him. …oh yeah and I am no longer listening to THE BULL. (Well at least the BULL part fits them).
By anne
December 18, 2008 12:46 AM | Link to this
Happy Birthday Cledus T. Judd!!
I hope you have a great one! And that you are thoroughly enjoying your time with your family, writing lots of songs, and having fun celebrating the holidays. See how much everyone loves you and misses you?! My mornings are not the same without the T-Party, so I hope to be hearing you again soon! =]
By Jerry
December 19, 2008 9:32 AM | Link to this
I liked Cledus sometimes. He is definitely a good guy and I like that he’s from around here. But honestly, he was way too emotional for me. Laughing one second and then crying the next. Nothing wrong with being emotional it just gets a little annoying on the radio. I wish him the best though and I’m sure he’ll do a new record or something. That’s what he does best if you ask me. Merry Christmas.
By Darin Smith
December 19, 2008 3:44 PM | Link to this
Clear Channel What Are You Thinking? You all SUCK for letting Cledus go. I will no longer listen to your station.
Cledus I hope everything goes well for you.
By jon
December 19, 2008 6:05 PM | Link to this
I remember when Kix fired everybody. When I called to ask what happened to Kristin they were rude Caddillacc wouldn’t even get on the phone. I called the bull last week and asked what happened to Cledus. I talked to both Kristin and Tod. You could tell they were sincere and took all the time in the world to answer my questions. They miss him too. So I will keep listening because I listened to Kristin at Kicks.
By Don
December 25, 2008 3:51 PM | Link to this
I switched to 94.9 because of Cledus, I liked the way he and Kristin worked with each other. It’s not the same without him. I used to listen to KICK’s, but haven’t since they fired Mobey, I’m don’t really like Mobey on his new program, that’s why I switched to the “T party”
By Pam
January 4, 2009 2:21 AM | Link to this
Cledus was great and you guys have made a big mistake letting him go. He was the real deal. Kristin is a joke. I couldn’t stand her on Kicks and it’s worse now on The Bull. She has an irritating voice and laugh and she thinks she knows everything about everything and has done everything there is to do in this world. I don’t listen to 94.9 at all now.
By angiebell27
January 5, 2009 2:29 AM | Link to this
I’m very sorry that your gone Cledus! We will miss you very much!! There is no way that Kristen can or will evr fill your shoes. She has the most annoying voice I have ever heard!!! I was so HAPPY when she left KICKS (the station I listen to the most) but just to turn the radio station and there she is on the bull. Cledus helped her get in the door ang thats the thanks he gets!! WHERE IS WILEY ROSE? Now thats the best female DJ in Atlanta!!! You’ll get yours again Kristen!!!! Love ya Cledus! GOTTA GO!! BYE!!!!
By angiebell27
January 5, 2009 2:31 AM | Link to this
I’m very sorry that your gone Cledus! We will miss you very much!! There is no way that Kristen can or will evr fill your shoes. She has the most annoying voice I have ever heard!!! I was so HAPPY when she left KICKS (the station I listen to the most) but just to turn the radio station and there she is on the bull. Cledus helped her get in the door ang thats the thanks he gets!! WHERE IS WILEY ROSE? Now thats the best female DJ in Atlanta!!! You’ll get yours again Kristen!!!! Love ya Cledus! GOTTA GO!! BYE!!!!
By shocked
January 6, 2009 12:56 AM | Link to this
Wow! This really seems like a poor decision on the station’s part. I think that the T party would have really built up a following. My wife and I really enjoyed listening to Cledus and had just switched our alarm clock to 94.9. We’ll give it a week or so and then go back to our previous station if it doesn’t get better than it was this morning (which was why we checked online to see what was up).
By I miss Cledus
January 6, 2009 12:18 PM | Link to this
He was awesome.. he put me in a good mood every morning. Pitty.
By Annie33647
January 6, 2009 11:44 PM | Link to this
Hey Cledus fans! Check out his new parody on itunes, called Waiting on Obama. Awesome song, especially after hearing him talk politics on the radio. Way to go Cledus, hope there is a video being made too! Still miss ya on the radio though! =]
By Terri Butler
January 7, 2009 8:50 AM | Link to this
I only listened to the “Bull” because Cledus was on..He helped me stay awake on my drive home from work in the AM..Changing channels to 97.1 the River..Miss ya Cledus
By Carol N
January 7, 2009 10:31 AM | Link to this
Just another reason not to listen to 94.9. I find it hard to believe that they feel they have to constantly be changing. All the ones that were fired - were great. I loved Moby, Kristin,Jill, Rubarb and Cletus. I listen to Moby in the morning on 92.5. He is witty, entertaining, and just plain REAL. If you are ever going to get higher ratings you have to leave the DJ’s alone and cut your own salaries!!
By Patricia
January 14, 2009 7:24 AM | Link to this
I CAN NOT BELIEVE THAT YOU WOULD KEEP CHANGING YOUR TOP DJ’S. FIRST IT WAS RICK AND BUBBA, NOW IT’S CLETUS I WILL NEVER LISTEN TO YOUR STATION AGAIN, YOU ARE CLEARLY NOT WANTING TO SATIFY THE LISTNERS. YOU CHANGE DJ’S LIKE IT’S NOTHING YOUR STATION NEEDS TO HAVE POOR RATINGS.TAKE CARE CLETUS YOUR FANS ARE FOR YOU!!!!!
By Carrie
January 15, 2009 3:20 PM | Link to this
Wow! I can’t believe Cledus got canned. Kristen is ok, nothing to write home about. I think I’ll find another station to listen to. Miss you Cledus!
By Gail
January 19, 2009 4:14 PM | Link to this
I was upset when 94.9 went country. Tried to find another station I liked as much but couldn’t. Started listening to Cledius & he finally grew on me & what happened - you let him go. Then what happened - Rubbarb is gone. Can’t we leave it alone?Just not the same - love the personal effects. Miss you both
By Barry
January 23, 2009 8:20 AM | Link to this
ITS NOT A BAD THING HE IS GONE.. LETS SEE TJ KELLEY ON IN THE BULL!!!!!HE WOULD TAKE IT TO THE TOP !!!!!!
By susan
February 4, 2009 6:02 PM | Link to this
I retired Oct. 31 and I am so glad. I loved Stevie and Viki on star94 then they were gone. I had no station that I liked in the morning till Cledus hit the airwaves then i find out in November he was gone. So now If I am out and about in the mornings I listen to WSB AM.
By Katherine
February 4, 2009 10:30 PM | Link to this
How can you NOT like Kristen? I swear to God she is the nicest person on the radio. She sounds friendly on her show. Then you call her to talk about something they discussed on the air and she is just as friendly and FUNNY. I won’t lie. I didn’t start listening because she was on The Bull. I’m not even a big country music fan. But I really like what they talk about. Don’t know about the Cletus guy. He must have left before I started paying attention. But I’m unhappy when anybody loses a job.
By J
February 20, 2009 12:29 PM | Link to this
Wow! I can’t believe Cledus gone, that was the reason why I listened. I would get ready for work with there show, sure is not the same, listen to Kristen sometimes but i have never laughed so much in the morning then when Cledus was there. it made your day off good to start your day off laughing in case depending on your job you need that.Cledus if you are reading this please let me know where to listen to you again.
By J
February 20, 2009 12:31 PM | Link to this
Wow! I can’t believe Cledus gone, that was the reason why I listened. I would get ready for work with there show, sure is not the same, listen to Kristen sometimes but i have never laughed so much in the morning then when Cledus was there. it made your day off good to start your day off laughing in case depending on your job you need that.Cledus if you are reading this please let me know where to listen to you again.
By SS
February 21, 2009 9:35 AM | Link to this
It is a shame that Cledus was let go. I enjoy listening to him in the mornings. I didn’t know him but I thought that he was good. I knew Jammie and miss her. The both were a good team. Just like the same fate with The Kelly and Alpha show had, the decisions made were very bad. No wonder the ratings are down. I can’t stand to listen to Kristen. She is so annoying just like waking up on Saturday morning to that stupid info commercial with Dr. Pampas and his ridiculous formula.
By SS
February 21, 2009 9:39 AM | Link to this
It is a shame that Cledus was let go. I enjoy listening to him in the mornings. I didn’t know him but I thought that he was good. I knew Jammie and miss her. The both were a good team. Just like the same fate with The Kelly and Alpha show had, the decisions made were very bad. No wonder the ratings are down. I can’t stand to listen to Kristen. She is so annoying just like waking up on Saturday morning to that stupid info commercial with Dr. Pampas and his ridiculous formula.
By S-S
February 21, 2009 9:41 AM | Link to this
It is a shame that Cledus was let go. I enjoy listening to him in the mornings. I didn’t know him but I thought that he was good. I knew Jammie and miss her. The both were a good team. Just like the same fate with The Kelly and Alpha show had, the decisions made were very bad. No wonder the ratings are down. I can’t stand to listen to Kristen. She is so annoying just like waking up on Saturday morning to that stupid info commercial with Dr. Pampas and his ridiculous formula.
By Ex Listener
February 21, 2009 11:28 PM | Link to this
I no longer listen to 94.9 the bull. It is “bull” now. The DJs are terrible. Wish they had kept Cledus. He was intertaining in the mornings when I was driving home from work and the music was great also. I will really miss him and the music.
By Debra
March 28, 2009 2:33 AM | Link to this
are you KIDDING ME? Did I not read that TJ Kelley tried out for the job, and they hired THE CHILI’S GUY? Amazing. They’re get the gay vote now for sure…nothing WRONG with that, but that must be where they’re headed with Ryan Seacrest Junior…