Keith Bilbrey Bio | Wiki
Keith Bilbrey is an American tv host and country music disc jockey. Currently, he serves as the announcer on a live weekly radio and TV show called “Music City Roots.” The show is watched live from The Factory in Nashville every Wednesday night on www.musiccityroots.com). He as well serves as the host of “Roots Radio Hour” on Hippie Radio 94.5 based out of Nashville Previously, Keith was serving as a disc jockey at Nashville’s WSM, he was an announcer on the Grand Ole Opry, as well as the host of TNN’s Grand Ole Opry Live.
Keith started announcing on the Grand Ole Opry in 1982 after joining a long tradition of legendary Opry announcers i.e Hairl Hensley, Ralph Emery, Grant Turner, and George D. Hay. After The Nashville Network (TNN) started televising a thirty-minute portion of the show in 1985, Keith, as a young announcer became the first host of Grand Ole Opry Live. He co-hosted Opry Live, along with the Opry warm-up show, Backstage Live, until 2000 when TNN stopped airing the show.
Keith’s work with the Opry earned him extra opportunities in the world of country music tv and radio. He was starting in 1982 as the announcer for Ernest Tubb’s Midnight Jamboree. He held the position until Tubb’s death in 1984. Also, Keith served as the announcer for CBS’s telecast of the Country Music Association (CMA) Award Show. He worked for the network for a period of three years as the CMA’s 35th Anniversary Special.
Keith went on to announce the non-televised portion of the CMA Award Show. Additionally, he served as emcee for different tv specials, such as the American Federation of Musicians’ 100th Anniversary Show, Honky-Tonkin’ at the Wildhorse ( featuring Aaron Tippin and Marty Stuart), An Evening of Country Greats, and the TNN/Music City News Awards. Also, Keith played the role of historian for the A&E biographies of Ronnie Milsap as well as Buck Owens. In 2006, he won the Lifetime Achievement Award, which is the prestigious March of Dimes Air Awards.
Keith Bilbrey Age
He was born on August 14, 1952, in Cookeville, Tennessee, United States of America. Keith is 70 years old.
Keith Bilbrey Height
He is a man of above-average stature. Keith stands at a height of 6 ft 1 in ( Approx 1.86).
Keith Bilbrey Family
He was born to his parents Lee Bilbrey and Ethal Bilbrey on August 14, 1952, in Cookeville, Tennessee, United States of America. Keith is the firstborn among three children of his parents
Keith Bilbrey Wife
He married Emy Joe Bilbrey and the couple has been living a happy married life for a long time. Before marrying Emy, he was married to his ex-wife Eve Bilbrey with whom they shared a son named Mark.
Keith Bilbrey Son Accident | Son’ Death
He had a son named Mark Allen Bilbrey with his ex-wife named Eve Bilbrey. Unfortunately, Mark was involved in a greasy car accident on November 6, 2018, in West Nashville and lost his life. Mark was a University of Tennessee degree holder who graduated with a degree in English. In 2004, Mark earned his MFA from Lowa writers shop at the University of Lowa and a P.H.P in literature from the University of Georgia.
Keith Bilbrey Education
He graduates from Tennessee Tech University in 1973. While in college, Keith was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity
Keith Bilbrey House Fire
In June 2021, one of the more familiar voices of Nashville, tv host, and radio DJ Keith lost his home located on Cox Road in College Grove in a fire. Luckily enough occupants escaped the incident without injury. Volunteers from the Nolensville Volunteer Fire Department, Arrington Fire and Rescue, and Williamson Fire Rescue, were sent to the already fully involved house fire about 6 p.m. When responders arrived, Keith and his wife, Emy Joe were outside and safe. Apparently, the firer was caused by an accidental circumstance relating to an outdoor grill.
Keith Bilbrey Mike Huckabee
He worked as the announcer of a variety show for HUCKABEE, hosted on the Trinity Broadcasting Network by Mike Huckabee. He moved to Nashville in 1974 and started working for WSM. His first role was to serve as a substitute announcer for WSM-FM. Later, he became a full-time disc jockey on WSM’s FM as well as AM stations. Throughout his career, Keith became an iconic voice in the modern history of the station and fan favorite because he worked every single time slot at WSM.
Keith Bilbrey Quits Huckabee
He served as the studio announcer for a political editorial program on Trinity Broadcasting Network called the Huckabee Show. Currently, he serves as the announcer on a live weekly radio and TV show called “Music City Roots.” The show is watched live from The Factory in Nashville every Wednesday night on www.musiccityroots.com). Also, Keith serves as the host of “Roots Radio Hour” on Hippie Radio 94.5 based out of Nashville
Also, he serves as the announcer of Larry’s sidekick on the “Larry’s Country Diner” TV series on RFD-TV (www.larryscountrydiner.com). The show includes live performances in Branson, Missouri. Keith co-hosts “Nashville Country Cookin'” (www.nashvillecountrycookin’.tv) on the Rural TV network with his wife, Emy Joe. At the same time, he hosts a syndicated radio show called Classic Country Today. The show is a weekly, two-hour program and can be heard on approximately 175 stations nationwide.
Keith Bilbrey Salary
His current job as a tv host serves as his primary source of income. Keith has an average salary of $78,274 per year.
Keith Bilbrey Net Worth
As an American tv host and country music disc jockey, he has accumulated a good fortune. Keith has an estimated net worth of $3 million.
How Old Is Keith Bilbrey
Keith is a 70-year-old American tv host and country music disc jockey born on August 14, 1952, in Cookeville, Tennessee, United States of America.
Who Is Keith Bilbrey Married To
Keith married his wife Emy Joe Bilbrey and the couple has been living a happy married life for a long time. Before marrying Emy, he married his ex-wife Eve Bilbrey with whom they shared a son named Mark.
How Much Is Keith Bilbrey Worth
As an American tv host and country music disc jockey, he has accumulated good fortune. Keith has an estimated net worth of $3 million.