Phil Valentine
Named one of the 100 most influential talk show hosts in America by Talkers magazine, Phil Valentine is the host of the most listened to talk show in the Mid-South. He knows what's on the minds of Americans because he talks to them every day.
Bringing a 'red state' perspective to his live audiences, Valentine’s straight talk resonates with the heartland of America. His upbringing in a political family as the son of a U.S. congressman, combined with his 25 years in radio make for some interesting and entertaining tales from this master storyteller.
During his years in talk radio, Phil developed what he calls "The ABCs of Reality in America." These are 26 tenets of his conservative philosophy. For example, "Entrepreneurs are our economic lifeblood and deserve every penny they make" and "Families are the basic building blocks of society." Phil weaves some of these principles into a full-bodied discussion about the issues that most impact America today.
“Phil Valentine has been an unabashed and unapologetic voice for conservatives.”
Senator Bill Frist, US Senate Majority Leader
Phil's Personal Info
* Married since 1990 to Susan Shirley Valentine. * Three sons: Carr, Campbell and Douglas
* Hobbies include collecting political memorabilia, particularly Ronald Reagan
Awards and Organizations
* Named one of Talkers Magazine's Heavy Hundred: The 100 Most Important Radio Talk Show Hosts in America
* Judged Best Talk Show Host two years running in the prestigious New York Festivals International Radio Competition for 1999 & 2000. Competed against talk show hosts from around the world including New York, Los Angeles, London and Paris.
* Recipient of eight Nashville AIR Awards including Best Talk Show Host and Best Afternoon Show
* Recipient of three Philadelphia AIR Awards for Best New Talent in the Market, Best Talk Show Host & Best Morning Show Host or Team (It was the first time anyone had ever swept three awards in one year)
* Selected as one of Nashville's Power 100 by Nashville Post magazine
* Named Hero of the Taxpayers by Americans for Tax Reform for work on the Tennessee Income Tax issue
* Recipient of the Bronze Good Citizenship Medal from the Sons of the American Revolution
* Voted DJ of the Year by readers of The Tennessean
* Bronze medal winner for Most Humorous Spot, 1999 New York Festivals International Radio Competition
* Addy Award for Creative Writing, Character Voice-over & Production
Books, Magazines & Newspapers
* Author of the book, Right From The Heart: The ABCs of Reality in America (Cumberland House, 2003) Released in soft cover by Berkley Books, an imprint of Penguin Publishing, 2004
* Author of the book, Tax Revolt (Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2005)
* Author of the Book, The Conservative's Handbook: Defining the Right Position on Issues from A to Z (Cumberland House, 2008)
* Contributing columnist for Insight Magazine, a national biweekly newsmagazine published by the Washington Times
* Contributing columnist for Talkers Magazine, talk radio's premiere industry publication
* Since November 2001, weekly columnist for the Williamson County Review Appeal
* Contributing columnist for The Tennessean
Film and Television
* National television appearances on MSNBC, Hannity & Colmes, Fox & Friends and The O'Reilly Factor
* Supporting role in motion picture A Letter From Death Row starring Martin Sheen, Charlie Sheen and Bret Michaels (from the rock group Poison)
* Voice of "The Talk Show Host" on ABC-TV's drama Threat Matrix, Episode 107-Under The Gun
* Featured on Entertainment Tonight
* Produced and sang The Ballad of Billy Boner, a spoof of Nashville's mayor, which aired on A Current Affair and Donahue
* Guest on numerous Nashville television shows like Talk of the Town and NewsChannel 5
* Television voice-over announcer for the U.S. and Canadian Judds Farewell Tour and Wynonna's First Solo Tour
* Former House Announcer for WZTV Fox 17 for eleven years (1985-1996)
Community Involvement
* Officer with the Tennessee STATE Guard as a media specialist with the Public Affairs Office attached to Headquarters - Certification in Special Operations: Search & Rescue
* Past-President of Woodmont East Neighborhood Association
* Former Board of Directors for Nashville Neighborhood Alliance
* Past-Chairman of Cystic Fibrosis' Great Strides Fund-raiser
* Served on YWCA Celebrity Auction Advisory Board
* Served on Easter Seals VIP Board
* Former Annual host for Laughing Matters, a fund-raiser for the Middle Tennessee Poison Control Center
* Involved in numerous charities including Nashville Rescue Mission, Dream Makers, Easter Seals, UCP and WNPT-8
Interesting Tidbits
* Father, Tim Valentine, was a U.S. Congressman from the 2nd District of North Carolina (1983-1995)
* Worked for Ted Turner before CNN
* Filled in as a talk show host on WABC in New York
* Great-uncle, General Frank Armstrong, was the inspiration for the book and movie Twelve O'Clock High
Named one of the 100 most influential talk show hosts in America by Talkers magazine, Phil Valentine is the host of the most listened to talk show in the Mid-South. He knows what's on the minds of Americans because he talks to them every day.
Bringing a 'red state' perspective to his live audiences, Valentine’s straight talk resonates with the heartland of America. His upbringing in a political family as the son of a U.S. congressman, combined with his 25 years in radio make for some interesting and entertaining tales from this master storyteller.
During his years in talk radio, Phil developed what he calls "The ABCs of Reality in America." These are 26 tenets of his conservative philosophy. For example, "Entrepreneurs are our economic lifeblood and deserve every penny they make" and "Families are the basic building blocks of society." Phil weaves some of these principles into a full-bodied discussion about the issues that most impact America today.
“Phil Valentine has been an unabashed and unapologetic voice for conservatives.”
Senator Bill Frist, US Senate Majority Leader
Phil's Personal Info
* Married since 1990 to Susan Shirley Valentine. * Three sons: Carr, Campbell and Douglas
* Hobbies include collecting political memorabilia, particularly Ronald Reagan
Awards and Organizations
* Named one of Talkers Magazine's Heavy Hundred: The 100 Most Important Radio Talk Show Hosts in America
* Judged Best Talk Show Host two years running in the prestigious New York Festivals International Radio Competition for 1999 & 2000. Competed against talk show hosts from around the world including New York, Los Angeles, London and Paris.
* Recipient of eight Nashville AIR Awards including Best Talk Show Host and Best Afternoon Show
* Recipient of three Philadelphia AIR Awards for Best New Talent in the Market, Best Talk Show Host & Best Morning Show Host or Team (It was the first time anyone had ever swept three awards in one year)
* Selected as one of Nashville's Power 100 by Nashville Post magazine
* Named Hero of the Taxpayers by Americans for Tax Reform for work on the Tennessee Income Tax issue
* Recipient of the Bronze Good Citizenship Medal from the Sons of the American Revolution
* Voted DJ of the Year by readers of The Tennessean
* Bronze medal winner for Most Humorous Spot, 1999 New York Festivals International Radio Competition
* Addy Award for Creative Writing, Character Voice-over & Production
Books, Magazines & Newspapers
* Author of the book, Right From The Heart: The ABCs of Reality in America (Cumberland House, 2003) Released in soft cover by Berkley Books, an imprint of Penguin Publishing, 2004
* Author of the book, Tax Revolt (Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2005)
* Author of the Book, The Conservative's Handbook: Defining the Right Position on Issues from A to Z (Cumberland House, 2008)
* Contributing columnist for Insight Magazine, a national biweekly newsmagazine published by the Washington Times
* Contributing columnist for Talkers Magazine, talk radio's premiere industry publication
* Since November 2001, weekly columnist for the Williamson County Review Appeal
* Contributing columnist for The Tennessean
Film and Television
* National television appearances on MSNBC, Hannity & Colmes, Fox & Friends and The O'Reilly Factor
* Supporting role in motion picture A Letter From Death Row starring Martin Sheen, Charlie Sheen and Bret Michaels (from the rock group Poison)
* Voice of "The Talk Show Host" on ABC-TV's drama Threat Matrix, Episode 107-Under The Gun
* Featured on Entertainment Tonight
* Produced and sang The Ballad of Billy Boner, a spoof of Nashville's mayor, which aired on A Current Affair and Donahue
* Guest on numerous Nashville television shows like Talk of the Town and NewsChannel 5
* Television voice-over announcer for the U.S. and Canadian Judds Farewell Tour and Wynonna's First Solo Tour
* Former House Announcer for WZTV Fox 17 for eleven years (1985-1996)
Community Involvement
* Officer with the Tennessee STATE Guard as a media specialist with the Public Affairs Office attached to Headquarters - Certification in Special Operations: Search & Rescue
* Past-President of Woodmont East Neighborhood Association
* Former Board of Directors for Nashville Neighborhood Alliance
* Past-Chairman of Cystic Fibrosis' Great Strides Fund-raiser
* Served on YWCA Celebrity Auction Advisory Board
* Served on Easter Seals VIP Board
* Former Annual host for Laughing Matters, a fund-raiser for the Middle Tennessee Poison Control Center
* Involved in numerous charities including Nashville Rescue Mission, Dream Makers, Easter Seals, UCP and WNPT-8
Interesting Tidbits
* Father, Tim Valentine, was a U.S. Congressman from the 2nd District of North Carolina (1983-1995)
* Worked for Ted Turner before CNN
* Filled in as a talk show host on WABC in New York
* Great-uncle, General Frank Armstrong, was the inspiration for the book and movie Twelve O'Clock High
