Poll success for radio presenter
CELTIC Music Radio presenter Mike Ritchie has come out top of a leading music website’s 2017 readers’ poll.
The Mike Ritchie On Sunday Show is the Best Radio Show in a vote run by the influential Americana-UK website.
Glasgow-based Mike, a runner-up to the BBC’s Bob Harris – Whispering Bob – in this category 12 months ago, was confirmed as this year’s winner by website editor, Mark Whitfield.
Mark said: “I’m delighted that Mike’s Celtic Music Ra- dio programme has been voted Best Radio Show how by Americana-UK readers this year.
“He’s a fantastic ambassador for Americana in the UK and along with Bob Harris probably does more for the genre than anyone else on air.
“He’ll often play not just established names but up and coming acts who might struggle to get exposure elsewhere. Well done to Mike.”
Mike’s show goes out live every Sunday between 4 and 6 pm, and features a mix of Americana, alt.country, roots, bluegrass and singer/ songwriters.
He said: “I am unbelievably pleased for Celtic Music Radio 95FM and totally taken aback to learn that so many people rate my show so highly.
“I love producing and presenting it, so a huge thanks to all the Americana-UK readers who voted for me and to all who listen in regularly on Sunday afternoons for their warmth and genuine encouragement.”