Jon Hensley

Who is Jon Hensley?

Jon Hensley is a nationally syndicated radio personality. He is the host of the nationally syndicated, "Are You Ready for the Country?" radio program. Described in the press as a young radio pioneer, Hensley has interviewed over 100 celebrities and entertainers since launching his radio career in 2002. He has a loyal listener base that includes thousands of listeners who listen to his program on a weekly basis.

Hensley was born in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, and graduated from Muhlenberg North High School. At the age of 14, Hensley created "Web Pages R Us" with classmate Brad Turner. As cited in a column written about Hensley at the time in Western KY's Messenger-Inquirer, Hensley launched the company to raise money so that he could attend a Tom Petty concert.

Hensley attended ITT Technical Institute college for two years after high school. While attending the college he broadcast music and interviews from his studio apartment. The internet radio station, "DarkSide of the Radio", launched Hensley's career in broadcasting. It became one of the most popular radio stations online at the time.