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The great state of Michigan is home to Quartet Time and radio personality, Donnie Cox. We placed Donnie under the Gospel music DJ Spotlight and here is what he had to share with us:
Vonda: What was your first job in Southern Gospel music?
Donnie: My first job in Southern Gospel music was 38 years ago. I was on the air Sunday mornings from 6:00 to 10:00am. We did not have a Christian radio station in the area, but Flint had a very Southern influence so it fit perfectly. For the past several years now God has allowed us to be syndicated in Michigan, Kentucky, Ohio, and New York.
Vonda: What is your favorite Southern Gospel memory thus far?
Donnie: I have a ton of memories, but none as memorable as when we asked for prayer for an eight-year-old boy who needed a kidney transplant. There was a big search going on and a listener donated one of his kidneys to this little boy. The man died a year later, and last I knew, the little boy who is in his 30’s is still alive. God used us to help save a life.
Vonda: What is your favorite hobby?
Donnie: I am a Certified Master Barbecue Cook. I specialize in smoked brisket, pulled pork, ribs, etc. I have a small catering business with all Southern barbecue. Obviously, my family comes from the South!
Vonda: If you were not a Radio DJ, what would you most likely be doing?
Donnie: If I were not a DJ in Gospel Music, I would be a talk show host, talking to folks about their lives. After 38 years on the air, I have learned many things about people. I know I could help people. I love sharing God with listeners. There is such a need for it.
Vonda: What are your goals for the coming year?
Donnie: My goal for the year is to continue to play Southern Gospel music and to seek God’s will for my life. God uses common people to do uncommon things.
Donnie has hosted Quartet Time for over 35 years and his wife Judy, joined him as co- host in 1999. Quartet Time is currently broadcast from WSNL 600 AM in Flint, Michigan. Please check out his website at http://quartettime.com/
Thanks Donnie for sharing with us!
Vonda Easley hosts the Strictly Southern Show on WPILFM.com every Friday from 10:00am to 12:00noon EST.
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