Wendy V and T.J. Kirby - Radio Hosts, Artist Assistance and Promotion


When Wendy V moved her "Never Too Old" radio show on Radio Free Nashville from Saturday afternoons to Sunday mornings at 8 a.m.,she wondered who would take over her old 3 p.m. Saturday slot. After hearing T.J. Kirby debut his show, T.J. and Company, in that time period in April 2009, she tracked him down on Facebook and introduced herself.  Their contact slowly grew into professional collaborations off-air and on-air (with Wendy eventually joining T.J. as on-air sidekick and co-producer of the show )…and a strongly bonded friendship between Wendy and T.J. and his wife Rene. This kinship brings forth a fun chemistry, whether they are bantering on-air each week on "T.J. and Company" or emceeing an event!

Wendy and T.J. also combine their years of music and entertainment experience and expertise to offer the following services to those seeking to get started in music or radio, with assistance and consulting for artists in areas such as:

  • Radio show planning and broadcast technique

  • Marketing

  • Promotion

  • Songwriting

  • Image building

  • Song plugging

  • Demos

  • Voiceovers and voiceover demos

  • General administrative assistance

  • Merchandise sales at events

Individual assistance or seminars/workshops at reasonable rates!

Bring the fun of "T. J. and Company" to YOUR event!  T. J. and Wendy are also available for emceeing and speaking engagements!

About Wendy V and T.J. Kirby: 

 

Wendy Vickers has been called "the encouraging angel", and "the best friend a struggling songwriter's ever had." "Wendy V” has a rewarding history of encouragement to musicians as a music journalist, promotion consultant, life coach and speaker. Wendy's website at www.wendyv.com offers support and resources for both artists and fans.

Wendy has successfully marketed CDs to non-commercial/public radio stations in the U.S. and internationally for emerging folk, bluegrass, country, Americana and Christian/gospel artists and established artists such as Buddy Greene . A diverse and skillful writer, her articles on fan support and encouragement are featured on several music industry related websites. Her audiobook CD,  "Treasures In the Tip Jar: the Art of Awesome Fan Support", and e-booklet "Promoting and Marketing Your Musical Talent" offer practical, common sense marketing support for beginning and professional musicians and their fans. Her online newsletters and blogs have been support vehicles for singer/songwriters and independent musicians for over a decade. Wendy's blog "Wendy V's Nashville Blend", is gaining serious notice in the Music Row community and artists use quotes from it often in their press kits.

Wendy joined "T. J. and Company" on Radio Free Nashville in January 2010 as sidekick to T. J. Kirby and co-producer, bringing with her "Frequency To The Heart", the encouraging words spot heard on her former RFN show "Never Too Old". 


 

 


Growing up in Atlanta, GA, T. J. Kirby used to spend his allowance every week on two 45 RPM records. He realized what his destiny would be back then, as he's been heavily involved in the music and entertainment industry ever since.  After graduating from broadcasting school in Atlanta, T.J. later worked for both WRFG and WCLK radio stations. He also began a songwriting career while living in Atlanta and was heavily involved in the music business. One of his earliest accomplishments was being one of the original founders of the Atlanta Songwriters Association. He is a published songwriter with songs recorded by Cristy Lane and others. 

In 1981, T.J. moved to Nashville, Tennessee and worked for several major radio stations such as Oldies 96.3, WSVT, WLAC and WYXE. He's also been involved with radio and television syndication, working with such shows as: Highway To Heaven, the Whoopi Goldberg Show, Best of National Geographic, Crook & Chase, and This Week in Country Music, to name a few. In 1985, he hosted his own television talk show called "T. J. and Friends", where he interviewed various celebrities.  T.J. has also worked in sales, marketing, promotions, and public relations.

T.J. hosts "T.J. and Company" on Radio Free Nashville on Saturday afternoons from 3-5 p.m. Central time. It's a throwback to the days when DJs were personalities, with diverse music from the 60's, 70s and 80s, guests, good for nothing facts, and fun and laughs!

 

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