Egypt Releases Official Statement on Move from New York to Atlanta's V-103
Top-Rated National TV Host and Radio Personality, Egypt Sherrod, Kicks Off 2012 With A Bang!New On-Air Position At #1 Rated Atlanta Radio Station V-103, New Hosting Role On A Hit National TV Show, Co-Starring Role In An Award-Winning Indie Feature Film All On Tap For This Multi-Media Maven and First-Time Motherhood
(NEW YORK, NY / ATLANTA, GA) - 2012 is proving to be a year of change, growth and exciting new opportunities for nationally recognized TV host and top-rated radio personality, Egypt Sherrod.
As 2012 marks a year of great promise, it also welcomes new ventures. Egypt has accepted a position as the new midday host at Atlanta's #1 radio station, WVEE / V-103 (owned by CBS Radio). This move allows Egypt to connect with millions of listeners throughout the Atlanta metro area, while also giving her New York listeners and others nationwide a chance to tune into her daily radio show which will also stream online at www.v-103.com.
"I'm very excited about Egypt joining the V-103/WAOK-CBS Radio family. Egypt is one of the top air personalities in the country, and we look forward to her being a part of our TEAM," states Reggie Rouse, VP of Urban Programming for CBS Radio and Program Director for V-103/WAOK - Atlanta.
CBS Radio's Sr.VP/Atlanta Market Manager, Rick Caffey adds, "Egypt's talent, national appeal and professionalism is the perfect combination to compliment our current all star line-up and take mid-days to the next level."
Egypt continues to expand her brand as the newest addition to HGTV's highly-rated network as the host season #8 of the hit series, "Property Virgins." She debuted on HGTV in January of this year with strong ratings week after week. Egypt's new duty has further broadened her audience appeal, and exposed them to her vast knowledge about one of her other passions and professions, real estate.
Egypt also expanded her acting resume by co-starring in "LIFE, LOVE, SOUL." This tragedy-to-triumph story of a seventeen-year-old honor student coping with the sudden death of his mother, played by Tami Roman, actress and star of VH1's hit reality show "Basketball Wives." In the film Egypt plays (Carrie) the "tell it like it is" sister to Tami Roman's character (Renee). "LIFE, LOVE, SOUL" recently won the 2012 "Audience Award" at the renowned Urbanworld Film Festival. The film also stars seasoned actors, Jamie Hector (NBC's "Heros" and HBO's "The Wire") and Terri Vaughn ("Meet The Browns," "All Of Us," and "The Steve Harvey Show").
In addition to her growing list of titles, Egypt's most exciting new role is having become a mommy January 12, 2012 with the birth of her daughter, Kendall Rae Jackson.
"It's hard to fully express how blessed I feel at this moment about everything that is coming to fruition in my career and personal life. Joining the CBS Radio family at Atlanta's #1 rated station V-103 which features not only top-notch on-air talent like Frank Ski & Wanda Smith, Ryan Cameron, Greg Street, but leadership by first-class executives with vision like Rick Caffey and Reggie Rouse is so refreshing!" stated Egypt. "Add to that my new hosting position with Property Virgins on HGTV, the most prominent acting role I've had thus far and the birth of my daughter, and I literally feel like I am on top of the world," Egypt added.
"Even after working with her for 16 years, I still marvel at how Egypt does such a phenomenal job of giving her absolute best to her thriving career, her family and her faith. She is a winner in every sense of the word! By Egypt joining powerhouse broadcasting outlets, CBS Radio's V-103 in Atlanta and HGTV, 2012 is already proving to be a year full of excitement and growth," added Amber Noble-Garland, Egypt's manager and CEO of I For Talent Management.
For more information on Egypt Sherrod, please visit www.EgyptSherrod.com, www.EgyptSaidSo.com, www.EgyptCares.org, Twitter.com/EgyptSaidSo, www.Facebook.com/EgyptSherrod.
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ABOUT EGYPT SHERROD:
National TV and Radio Personality, Egypt Sherrod, is a dynamic force in the entertainment industry. As a seasoned radio veteran, Egypt has had the ability to connect with millions of listeners daily in a variety of markets that includes: Philadelphia, PA, Baltimore, MD, and New York City, NY over the course of her 16-year broadcasting career. Egypt exudes an undeniable warmth and personable, down-to-earth demeanor that naturally connects her to the listeners, viewers and the celebrities she interviews. She has sat down with A-listers such as Oprah Winfrey, Prince, Leonardo DiCaprio, Martin Scorsese, Russell Crowe, Will Smith, Diane Keaton, Jay-Z, Beyonce, Kelly Ripa, John Travolta, Mariah Carey, Tyler Perry, P. Diddy, Janet Jackson and Jamie Foxx, and each time has managed to make them feel comfortable and at ease.
Egypt, is also a licensed real estate of nearly a decade, and can be seen weekly Tuesdays at 9:30pm EST as the host of "Property Virgins," the highly-rated real estate program on HGTV, one of the top cable networks in the world boasting more than 100 million viewers.
She has been featured in Essence, Rolling Stone, The New York Daily News, Time Out New York, BE Magazine, Black Enterprise Magazine, JONES Magazine, JUICY Magazine, The Source Magazine, VIBE Magazine, Today's Black Woman, Today's Black Man, and various other publications. She has been the recipient of various career achievement awards including being named at the top of R&R Magazine's "Power Players On The Rise" Top 10 list. She also received the "Executive to Watch" Award from NABFEME (National Association of Black Female Executives in Music & Entertainment) and the 2011 Mission Award from WEEN (Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network).
Egypt is the Editor In Chief of EgyptSaidSo.com, a hub for entertainment scoop and exclusives. She is the co-host of the syndicated hit TV show "Home Delivery" (now re-airing on the Ion Network), former correspondent for NBC Universal's "The Maury Show," and the former host of the "Synopsis" entertainment report on Premiere Radio Network's "Live In The Den." Over the years she has also been seen by millions giving pop-culture expertise on CNN, Headline News Network, "The Joy Behar Show," "The Today Show," and Black Entertainment Television, as well as a conducting red carpet one-on-one interviews for the Epix Network.
In addition to her career accomplishments, Egypt is dedicated to serve others. In 2010, Egypt created the Egypt Cares Family Foundation, a non-profit organization devoted to empowering families with all the resources they need to thrive.
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