Ken Rainey Sr. Remembered by Randy Houser | Huntsville News

Huntsville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

Country music mourns the loss of Ken Rainey Sr., a beloved Meridian radio icon and lifelong champion of the genre, who passed at 86. Randy Houser, a fellow star, hailed him as the greatest man he ever knew — a mentor who supported him from childhood, helped him relocate to Nashville, and cared for him like family. Rainey’s legacy spans decades of devotion to country music, from hosting local talent to staying plugged into the scene until his final days. Houser’s efforts to get him inducted into the Radio Disc Jockey Hall of Fame underscore his impact. In a touching tribute, Houser said Rainey…