The Lia Show
This article needs additional citations for verification. (April 2008) |
The Lia Show, formerly known as Neon Nights and Cryin’, Lovin’ or Leavin’,
The Lia Show continues to grow. Whereas in its infancy, it focused primarily on country music, the show has branched out considerably and has featured several high-profile celebrity guests, such as Jenny McCarthy, Bill Engvall, UFC fighters Chuck Liddell, Forrest Griffin, and Matt Hughes, Piers Morgan, Larry the Cable Guy, Chelsea Handler, Jorge Cruz, and many more.
A self-described worrywart, Knight didn't set out for a career in radio. "I went to college to be a poet"[This quote needs a citation] she says. Lia has won a number of awards over the years, most recently being Best Broadcasting Personality presented at the Country Music Awards in 2008. Locally she has also been recognized for her community service with a Service Above Self Award in 2002.
The program is syndicated by
On December 2, 2022, Westwood One announced that it had cancelled the program, effective December 31.[1]
Awards
In 2008, Lia won the top honors at the Country Music Awards (Personality of the Year) and the Gracies (Entertainer of the Year). In 2007, the show was nominated for the Syndicated Personality/Show of the Year award by
See also
- Delilah Rene, a lovesongs show that has some similarities to this program
References
- ^ a b c "Westwood One's The Lia Show & Later With Lia To End Production - RadioInsight". 2022-12-01. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
- ^ "Westwood One Cancels the Blair Garner Show".
- ^ "2007 Industry Achievement Awards". Radio and Records. Sep 28, 2008. Archived from the original on May 11, 2008.
External links