
Mario Garcia is a broadcast industry veteran with nearly 50 years of experience on the airwaves. His radio journey began in 1975 in Texarkana as a high school sophomore, working weekends at a local station. Since then, he has worked in various music formats, spending nearly 11 years in Hot Springs radio and having the privilege of meeting iconic country stars, artists, and celebrities along the way. Today, Mario is the Brand Manager and on-air personality for the top country station in his region - KKYR - where he continues to entertain, inform, and connect with his community through great country music and local programming. Beyond the mic, Mario enjoys hiking, attending sporting events, traveling, and spending quality time with his family—including his five wonderful grandchildren.