Get ready for a major shake-up in Detroit's country music scene! Audacy's Country 99.5 WYCD is flipping the script on its daily lineup, and fans are in for a treat. But here's where it gets interesting: the beloved duo, Rob Stone and Holly Hutton, are making a triumphant return to afternoons with The Rob and Holly Show, while Sean ‘Coop’ Tabler swaps shifts to take over the night slot. And this is the part most people miss—afternoon co-host Sarah Thomas is stepping away from the station entirely.
Let’s break it down. Back in September 2020, Rob and Holly transitioned from afternoons to nights, not just on WYCD but across all of Audacy’s Country stations. Now, they’re back to brighten up Detroit’s afternoons while still dominating nights in other markets. Oh, and did we mention? Their show is also syndicated nationally through Audacy’s Infinity Networks. Talk about a power move!
Rob Stone is no stranger to WYCD, having been a staple since 2011, first hosting nights and then afternoons. Before that, he spent four years at WITL in Lansing, MI. Holly Hutton joined forces with Rob in 2017, bringing with her a wealth of experience, including over a decade hosting middays on Alternative “89X” CIMX Windsor ON (1998–2009) and a stint as Program Director for the short-lived “94.3 The Bone” in Detroit.
Now, let’s talk about Coop. He’s been a familiar voice on WYCD, previously hosting nights from 2010 to 2015 and more recently tracking middays before the 2020 lineup revamp paired him with Sarah Thomas. But here’s the twist: Coop also hosts mornings at Classic Hits “Big 98.1” WOGL in Philadelphia and brings his signature energy to Coop’s Rockin’ Country Saturday Nights across all Audacy Country stations.
Audacy Detroit SVP/Market Manager Debbie Kenyon couldn’t be more excited: “We’re thrilled to refresh our lineup with voices Detroit’s country fans adore. Bringing the award-winning, live, and local vibe of ‘The Rob and Holly Show’ to afternoons, and welcoming Coop back to host Detroit’s Country Nights, means we’re delivering non-stop country entertainment from sunrise to sunset.”
But here’s the controversial question: Is this lineup change a step forward, or are stations like WYCD risking listener loyalty by shuffling beloved hosts? Some fans might argue that consistency is key, while others welcome the fresh energy. What do you think? Let us know in the comments—we’re all ears!
