DJ Spotlight
John Wishon By Vonda Easley
This month, we are spotlighting DJ John Wishon. We had a great time catching up on radio talk. I also enjoyed hearing about how God is blessing his group, River’s Edge. Check out what John had to say.... Vonda Easley: Tell us about your radio job. What is your title, and where is the station located? John Wishon: Well, I have been the owner since 1994, so that means that I pretty much do whatever needs to be done. I produce commercials, call on clients, pay the bills, clean the toilets ... just a regular small business owner. Easley: How did you
get involved in radio? Wishon: I started in radio in 1987 doing a weekend shift on WJOS in Elkin, N.C. Soon after, I was hired to do afternoons while I was in college on the sister station WIFM in Elkin, N.C. In 1991, I moved to Albemarle, N.C., to work for Charlie Hicks at WABZ/WEGO. It was a Southern gospel powerhouse, and I learned so much during my time there. Easley: If you could visit anywhere in the United States, where would you go? Wishon: That’s a hard question. My wife, Rebecca and I love to travel, and we especially love the Caribbean islands. We are very fond of the beach, so I’ll say Hawaii.
Easley: When is your show on and can we listen online? Wishon: I do an air shift Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. until 10 a.m. Our station is on 1240 AM, 100.1 FM, with studios on Main Street in Wilkesboro, N.C., and online at www. hometownchristianradio.com. Easley: John, not only are you a fantastic DJ, you also have your own group. Tell us about River’s Edge. Wishon: The biography on our web site says it best … in ministry, the following words carry deep meaning: experienced, seasoned, talented, reliable, real, and anointed. When pastors and promoters are asked about River’s Edge, those words are often used in some combination to describe this trio. But for these three who stand together on the platform, it’s all about a joint passion to clearly communicate the Gospel and offer the hope only found in Christ. John Wishon serves as lead and tenor vocalist for River’s Edge, as well as handling the stage emcee work for the group. John sang with his parents for 32 years in their family group, The Wishons. John owns a Christian radio station in Wilkesboro, N.C., and is one of the most sought-after evangelists and revival preachers on the east coast. John’s wife, Rebecca has been singing gospel music for virtually her whole life. The daughter of a pastor, she began singing at a very young age. In the late 1990s, she performed for several years in the group Rejoice!. Night after night, Rebecca amazes audiences with her powerful, from-the-heart vocal abilities. Rebecca is a physical education teacher at Mountain View Elementary School in Hays, N.C. Rebecca and John have two beautiful children, Miles and Riley. Tenor John Blackburn, is a seasoned veteran of the gospel stage. John has performed with New Direction and most recently with Fortify Trio. Audiences love John for not only his vocal ability but for his magnetic personality. John and his dad own a painting company. He and his wife Amber live