Cherokee Nation Radio Staff

Founder; CEO; On - Air Personality
James "Jammin' James" Finchum
James is our Founder. He started CNR as a hobby with his wife. Then he began to see that Independent Country, Bluegrass, Gospel Artists where not getting the attention they deserved. He gained a passion to focus on them and the station exploded. CNR has now become an entity that focuses on the Independent Artist.

Founder; CFO
Joette "Candy Barr" Finchum
Joette helped her husband start CNR as a hobby. Then they began to meet Independent Artists who were getting no recognition. Joette suggested the idea to focus on them. She is is instrumental in the growth of the station.
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Co-Owner; On-Air Personality; Independent Artist
Billy Keeble
Billy joined CNR in the early days of the station. He has been instrumental in helping the station to grow. He is a valuable Staff Member & an Independent Artist. CNR is honored to have Billy as a Staff Member.

Co-Owner; On-Air Personality, Business Owner
Becky Justice
Becky joined CNR with a passion to get back into Radio. She is also the Owner of The Legendary Coyote Country Store. This location in Gail, Texas features a Store, Restaurant, Live Music Venue. She is a valuable member of staff. CNR is honored to have her on board.

Live Event Manager
Stephanie Moon
Stephanie has been associated with CNR for several years. She had to take a leave of absence for a bit for events in her life. But CNR welcomes her back & are honored to have her return. Stephanie searches for & finds locations for CNR to do remote broadcasts from such as Festivals, Fairs, etc.
We are honored to have her return.

Graphic Designer, Artist
Jon Raven
Jon joins CNR with many years of expertise in the Entertainment Industry. He has expertise in Multimedia Advertising Campaigns. He has been responsible for successful campaigns Internationally, Nationally, & Regional. Jon has joined CNR to help us grow and we welcome him aboard.
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Talent Scout
Debbie Collie
Debbie started out as a faithful listener of CNR. She then began to bring to our attention talented artists. She then joined CNR to search out new Artists. CNR is proud to have her on board.

Chaplain; On-Air Personality
Dan Lindgren
Dan joined CNR as our Resident Chaplain. He is also the Founder of Take Up Your Cross Christian Fellowship on Facebook. Dan is an ordained Minister who helps when we receive prayer requests. Dan also has a recorded show on CNR.
Apply Today
Do you have a passion for music? Have you ever wanted to be an On-Air Personality? If so please use our Contact Us form and get in touch with us today. We are always looking for new Staff Members.
(540) 713-5739 (Office)