National Radio Hall of Fame Announces 2009 Nominees- WLS Barn Dance Included

The National Radio Hall of Fame announced its 2009 roster of 16 nominees and launched the public online voting process at http://www.radiohof.org/. The 2009 National Radio Hall of Fame categories and nominees includes the famous WLS Barn Dance - the program debuted on April 19, 1924 on powerhouse WLS/Chicago's first day on air and became an instant hit, introducing country music to the masses with a heavy dose of down-home comedy.

The National Radio Hall of Fame online voting ends at midnight on Aug. 1, 2009. Voting is free and open, but online registration is required. The National Radio Hall of Fame inductions will take place during a live national radio broadcast from Chicago on Nov. 7, 2009.