The Journey: From Radio Dreams to a Comeback Story: The story of Georgia's own Chris Kelly

My radio journey started at Z 108 in Macon, Georgia, where I spent two years learning the business and chasing a dream. From there, I moved over to Q 106 for another two years, working part-time and continuing to build my experience. Then came another chapter at Kissing 92.3, where I spent a year doing what I loved.

In 2023, everything changed.

I teamed up with another DJ from South Georgia, and together we launched Chris and Katie Live. Within a week, people were already talking about syndication. The excitement was unreal. We headed to Mercer University and walked out with a television show. We felt unstoppable. We were on top of the world, living a dream that was growing bigger by the day.

But behind the excitement, we were doing almost everything ourselves. The workload, the pressure, and the demands of trying to build something big eventually caught up with us. What started as an incredible dream became more than we could sustain, and everything came crashing down.

At the end of 2023, I suffered a stroke. Suddenly, life became about something much bigger than radio, television, or success. It became about recovery, resilience, and finding my way forward.

But my story didn't end there.

In 2026, I found my way back into radio, returning to the place where it all started. This time, I came back with a different perspective, a deeper appreciation for the opportunity, and a renewed determination to keep moving forward.

I've experienced the highs of chasing a dream, the weight of watching it fall apart, and the challenge of putting myself back together.

I'm back behind the mic, and I haven't looked back.

Because sometimes, the comeback becomes the most important part of the story.

I have always done well with my voice and started a mobile DJ company in 2009 hosting karaoke, proms, block parties and weddings.

You can always check out my website at www.chriskellymedia.net

I have 3 children ages 34, 31 and 12 all boys. They are CJ, Derrick, and Christian.

I have even been a firefighter, worked for ADT, been a husband but being a dad has always been my favorite.