13/07/2023
We are proud to announce that local radio celebrity Reggie Neel will be serving as the emcee for The Sideshow on July 22nd. Reggie is originally from Bland County and began his career in Wytheville in 1968.
Recently, Reggie announced his retirement from his full time show on WXBQ in Bristol, VA. However, he still hosts the Sunday Morning Gospel Show and fills in for other WXBQ folks from time to time.
Through the years Reggie has interviewed dozens of the biggest stars in country music – everyone from Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift, Charlie Daniels, and Carrie Underwood to Garth Brooks, Josh Turner, and Martina McBride – and many, many more. He’s interviewed stars outside of country music, too, big stars like Gwyneth Paltrow and NASCAR great Michael Waltrip. Reggie also remembers introducing hundreds of stars on stage for their live shows. He even introduced Kenny Chesney at one of Kenny’s first concerts at K-Mart in Johnson City. Reflecting back, Reggie says that perhaps his favorite interview was with Randy Travis.
In addition to his long-running radio career, Reggie also enjoys photography and has taken and posted hundreds of breathtaking photos of people and scenes from around our region.
But the greatest enjoyment for Reggie is his kids and grandchildren. He and his wife, Christine, have a daughter, Sabrina, and a son, Hans, who they adore and two granddaughters that are the center of their attention.
Can’t wait to hear your talents at The Sideshow! Welcome Reggie!
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