What's Next for Radio Host and Producer John Lemley?

On May 8, 2018, 1690/WMLB-AM "Voice of the Arts" announced it would be shutting down after 21 years of being on the Atlanta airwaves.

Since 2009, John Lemley, a mainstay of Atlanta's radio scene for over 20 years, was the host and producer of John Lemley's City Café, first on 90.1 WABE, and for the past three years on 1690/WMLB-AM. From its inception, the program's goal was to make classical music a relevant part of the modern lifestyle by playing familiar concert hall hits alongside crossover selections from the genres of film, theatre, and the increasingly popular gaming music. The last show aired May 13, 2018.

While he's sad that 1690/WMLB-AM "Voice of the Arts" has gone silent, John cherishes the time he had with the station's talented staff, listeners, and many exciting interview guests that would join him onCity Café. Nevertheless, John is excited for the future, and already has several current and future media projects underway.

John recently signed on with Nancy Grace as an investigative reporter, joining the seasoned legal commentator and television journalist on her new Sirius XM radio program, Crime Stories. On the daily show airing on the satellite broadcasting company's Triumph Channel 132, John presents the facts and back-stories behind the many open and unsolved crimes covered by Grace, her panelists and guests.

A man of many passions, John is also fulfilling a life-long history buff's dream by writing a column called "A Sprig of Moss," focusing on Gwinnett County's historic cemeteries for Our Town Gwinnettmagazine.

Meanwhile, John is onboard to be the anchor for a new online TV news roundtable program based out of Peachtree Corners, Georgia called Momentum that will address topics that affect the greater metro-Atlanta area.

Additionally, John has a few podcasts in development focusing on food, genealogy, and most unexpectedly, the paranormal.

Lemley will also continue to bring his respected voice and gentlemanly charm as a host, narrator and emcee to charitable fundraisers and public performances for regional non-profits and service groups. He has become the trusted face of several organizations, including the World Chamber of Commerce, the Atlanta Symphony, and the Chopin Society of Atlanta.

The future of John Lemley's City Café is undecided, but Lemley continues to shop around for outlets that might be interested in bringing this unique and versatile classical music format to new audiences. In John's eyes, City Café's exit from Atlanta radio this past weekend was not a final curtain for the program, it was merely an "intermission."

For now, he's just excited for what lies ahead.