Fairfield’s own KNES Texas 99.1 FM and radio personality, Buzz Russell, brought home two major awards from the Texas Regional Radio Music Awards Show held Monday, March 24, 2025, in Arlington.
“It’s an honor to see my name on the ballot,” exclaims Buzz when accepting his award as Small Market On-Air Personality of the Year for 2024. “It’s never been about me. It’s about who I’m talking to, and about the artists. I’m so beyond blessed. Thank you so much!”
Then, after taking his seat, he was called to the stage again to accept the award for Small Market Station of the Year for 2024 on behalf of the radio station.
“Just to be nominated, to be part of this group, is an honor,” he said. “Thank you, Jesus up above for allowing me to do what I do. Thanks to my family that puts up with me all the time. The family that works together and prays together, wins together.”
Congratulations to Buzz, the Watterson family, and all the employees that make KNES 99.1 the great success that it is!
(at top): Winning big at the Texas Regional Radio Music Awards Show are small town radio stars (left-right): Buzz Russell and his wife, Vanessa Smith, and owners, Michell and Jim Watterson.
