Orin Friesen
KFDI Radio

Orin Friesen, a name associated with Country & Bluegrass Music since 1964. This man has accomplished so much in his broadcasting and musical career, but you will never hear it from him. For example, he produced The International Bluegrass Music's Awards show for it's first ten years. In 1990, he was awarded IBMA's first "Broadcaster of the Year" award.  He is an accomplished musician and record producer, a radio & television producer and has one of the longest running syndicated Bluegrass Show in the history of our business.  Orin has been a part of the AM 1070 family since 1980.   A devoted family man and a true professional.  Orin is the Country, Bluegrass & Western music expert in Wichita. Check out his Prairie Rose Chuckwagon schedule on the KFDI HAPPENINGS on the front page.  2002, The Academy of Western Artist awarded Orin their prestigious DJ OF THE YEAR trophy during their annual awards show in Ft. Worth, Texas July 9th.  Orin and the Prairie Rose Wranglers were also nominated for Western Group of the Year.

ORIN FRIESEN - AM 1070 - THE RANCH.

SOMEONE YOU CAN COUNT ON.

Orin has been one of the Best Reporters to Roots Music Report, and RMR would like to send sincere thanks for everything he has done for the music industry.

Robert Bartosh
Executive Director
Roots Music Report.