Longest career as a radio presenter/DJ (female)

The longest career as a radio presenter/DJ (female) is 73 years and 252 days and was achieved by Mary McCoy USA), as verified in Conroe, Texas, United States on 30 December 2024.

Growing up, Mary's dream has always been to work in entertainment/show business. She impressed everyone with her singing during an audition for K-Star Country 99.7 FM, so much so that on 21 April 1951, she was then employed at the age of 12 for a 15-minute singing segment. Just four months later, she was promoted to Radio Presenter/DJ.

Mary McCoy was inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame in 2010 and recognized by the Country Music Association of Texas for her work as a DJ. In 2024, she was also inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame.

To this day, Mary's Classic Show continues Monday-Friday from 10am-12pm, along with a prerecord Sunday Classic show which airs on Sunday mornings.