Celebrating Two Years of Gray and Green

Details: Category: Miscellaneous; June 01, 2021

It's been nearly two years since the first all-female morning show took to the air in West Michigan. Not a lot has happened since... oh wait, except a global pandemic! However, from the beginning one thing remains true: They want to make a difference for the audience in their community and have a great time doing it.

Most of West Michigan navigated working from home and The Gray and Green Show on 105.3 Hot FM was no different.

Now that there's been some light at the end of the tunnel, it's time to get back to what we love. As mothers and close friends, Rachael Gray and Jackie Green can't wait to get back into the crowds at Van Andel Arena with their listeners and to sling back ciders at their favorite cideries in West Michigan.

Though the pandemic has changed a lot, it hasn't changed these two ladies' sense of humor and ability to share every detail of their life candidly with their listeners. Occasionally, you'll hear people say," Women don't like other women." Well, the Gray and Green Show has now proven that couldn't be more untrue.

You can listen to Rachael Gray and Jackie Green weekdays from 6 – 10 a.m. on 105.3 Hot FM or look for The Gray & Green Show wherever you get your podcasts.

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