Hot 106.5 is getting SOULFUL in 2026 as we welcome National Syndicated Morning Host DeDe from DeDe in The Morning to our family starting Monday January 12th.
YES! You heard correctly, DeDe McGuire, the hardest working woman in radio is coming to Hot 106.5 to kick off 2026.
Who is DeDe?
A trailblazer and industry leader who has been entertaining radio audiences for years. Entertaining, empowering, and enlightening are just a few words that describe the powerhouse media mogul. This talented and award-winning personality is one of only a few women nationwide to have her own morning show. After co-hosting the nationally syndicated radio program “The Doug Banks Show”, DeDe now hosts her own nationally syndicated radio show, “DeDe in the Morning”, heard weekday mornings on over 80 stations across America and broadcasting live from the legendary urban radio station, KKDA/K104 Dallas, Texas.
The Hot 106.5 family is excited about our NEWEST addition to morning drive:
Elroy Smith, Director of Urban Content at Cox Media Group and Program Director of HOT 106.5 and Power 106.1, called the move historic for the market. “Airing the same morning show on two urban frequencies is unprecedented in Jacksonville,” Smith said. “Power 106.1 continues to serve hip-hop listeners, while HOT 106.5 introduces the show to an R&B audience.”
JoJo in the midday said “DeDe is an awesome radio personality and person. Excited to her join the Hot 106.5 family.”
Wanda P from Morning Inspiration and Front-Page w/ Octavus Davis said: “I’m looking forward to seeing the impact that the Dede in The Morning show will make on Jacksonville.”
Also, me being the only boy on my mom’s side with my 2 sisters I am excited to have “another” radio sister in the Hot 106.5 family.
BUT WAIT! There’s MORE…
Also, starting Monday January 12th, DeDe Pays Your Bills FIVE times a day on Hot 106.5 at 8a, 10a, 12p, 2p, and 5p!
Once YOU hear that keyword your will have :30 mins to enter it on your FREE Hot 106.5 app or at Hot1065FM.com for your chance to win $1,000
Some of DeDe’s other accolades include:
- Radio Hall of Fame, Inducted to the Class of 2025
- Most Influential Women in Radio by RadioINK magazine, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025
- Gracie Award winner for Host/Personality – National Syndicated Radio, 2021
- 2021 AirBlazer Award from Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio
- The International Black Broadcasters (IBBA) Lifetime Achievement Award
- Winner of The Elite News Communications Award
- Shades of Success Honoree
- Top 25 Women in Dallas by RollingOut magazine
Wake up and WIN Duval with DeDe Pays Your Bills Monday January 12th at 6a on Hot 106.5!