NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — EAGLE Media Hutchinson Operations Manager and Country 102.9 morning host Pat James died at his Maize home Tuesday.
Pat leaves behind his wife Tracy and his two daughters Allison and Abby.
Pat was a gifted broadcaster, known best for his days with Cornbread on KFDI in Wichita and WIL in St. Louis prior to coming to Hutchinson.
James had two wins for Medium and Major Market Personality of the Year in the CMA awards and four ACM nominations, including two in 2017 and 2024 at KHUT.
"Pat's legacy in country radio is assured," said Matt Althouse, Market Manager for EAGLE Media Hutchinson. "More than that, he was a devoted father and family man, whose presence his listeners will miss every day on their radio, but we will miss just as much in our building. He was the consummate professional. Our thoughts continue to be with his family."
James was the morning host on Country 102.9 in Hutchinson since 2017.