BIG MUSIC, BIG MILESTONES & LOTS OF LOVE FROM YOU!

Let’s GO! It’s the WEEKEEEEEENNNNND! And you know what that means… another week of incredible music, exclusive HK remixes, unexpected mashups, favorite throwbacks, and all the hits like you’ve never heard them before!

But this week, there’s a little something extra happening behind the decks. And honestly? I’m pretty excited to share it with you!

A GRAMMY® BALLOT MOMENT!

After more than three decades working in music, radio, production, remixing, and just about every corner of this crazy business, you learn to appreciate the moments that remind you why you started doing this in the first place.

This week, I’m proud to share that my work is on the GRAMMY® ballot for Best Remixed Recording!

That’s a pretty special milestone. Getting to create, collaborate, and put your own spin on music is something I never take for granted. And to have that work recognized during GRAMMY season? Yeah… that means something!

Of course, the music business never stands still, and neither do I. There’s always another mix to create, another track to discover, and another reason to turn it UP!

AND NOW… ABOUT THAT TOP HOST COMPETITION!

Okay, HK family, we need to talk!

I'm currently sitting at #2 in my group in the America's Top Host competition! How cool is THAT?!

Now, I’m not usually one to toot my own horn… But seriously, this is incredibly exciting, and I owe a huge THANK YOU to everyone who has already taken a moment to vote, shared a post, or encouraged me along the way.

Hosting has never been just about talking between songs. It's about connecting with people, sharing the music we love, making you smile, and hopefully making your weekend just a little bit better. After all these years, that connection is still one of the best parts of what I do.

And now, with your help, we have a real shot at taking this thing all the way!

SO, HERE'S MY ASK: KEEP THOSE VOTES COMING! 

Click here: https://tophost.org/2026/howard-34-hk-34-kessler 

If you’ve already voted, THANK YOU! If you haven’t yet, I’d love your support. Every vote helps, and you can vote once a day, every day until the competition is over.

Let's see just how far the HK family can take this!

NOW, LET'S GET BACK TO THE MUSIC!

Because at the end of the day, the music is what brings us together.

This week, I've got another killer lineup featuring the biggest hits, fresh new sounds, classic throwbacks, exclusive remixes, and those unexpected musical combinations that make you say, “WAIT… HOW DID HE DO THAT?!”

You know how we do it on In The Mix With HK™. We don't just play the hits. We flip them, remix them, mash them up, and give them a whole new life!

And whether you're getting ready for a night out, cruising down the highway, working out, or just looking for the perfect soundtrack to your weekend, I've got you covered.

TUNE IN. TURN IT UP. SPREAD THE WORD!

I'm grateful to still be doing what I love, grateful for the opportunities that keep coming, and especially grateful for everyone who's been part of this journey.

The GRAMMY® ballot. The Top Host competition. Another week of bringing you the music.

Pretty incredible stuff — and I don't take any of it for granted.

Now let's keep the momentum going!

And don't forget to cast your vote in the America's Top Host competition! Let's turn that #2 spot into #1!

https://tophost.org/2026/howard-34-hk-34-kessler

Thanks for listening, thanks for the support, and thanks for being part of the HK family.

Now you know what time it is…

IT’S THE WEEKEEEEEENNNNND! LET’S GO!!!

FOR YOUR GRAMMY®️CONSIDERATION

THE RIGHT EXPOSURE MEANS EVERYTHING

Many times it has been proven that a song lucky enough to get placement in a hit tv show, can blow up an artists career. This has certainly been the case for the band known as The Beaches. They continue to hit new heights with thier song “Edge Of The Earth”,  after being prominently featured in the storyline of Amazon Prime Video’s hit new series Off Campus.

It’s also been proven that having your song played on In The Mix With HK^™️ can have a profound impact. That’s why tracks like Fabulous, Mi Chico, Sue Me, and Movin’ To The Sun have takin’ off. This weekend I’m also packing fresh heaters from Malcolm Todd, Katseye, Akon, Noah Kahan and Zara Larsson, to warm up that crisp fall air.

If it’s hot, if it’s new, and it makes you wanna move…You’re In The Mix With HK^™️

WHAT THE HELL JUST HAPPENED!

 

Well… THIS is one of those music-industry stories that makes you stop, turn up the volume, and say, “Wait… WHAT?!”

Ed Sheeran’s tour turned into a full-blown headline machine this week after Macklemore was reportedly dropped from the lineup over his outspoken views. And then came the plot twist: Sheeran’s own band and the remaining opening acts reportedly walked away in solidarity.

Now THAT is a statement.

When an artist gets booted for speaking his mind—and the rest of the tour says, “Then we’re out, too”—you’ve got to wonder how that decision was made… and whether everyone involved would make the same call again.

Music has always been about expression, pushing boundaries, challenging the conversation, and sometimes making people uncomfortable. You don’t have to agree with an artist to recognize the power of letting artists speak.

But enough of the controversy… because this week, we’re turning the conversation back into a soundtrack!

In The Mix With HK™ is bringing you non-stop hits, fresh new music, favorite throwbacks, exclusive HK remixes, and all the energy you need to kick the weekend into high gear.

No matter what’s happening in the headlines, one thing remains consistent…

If it’s hot, if it’s new, and it makes you wanna move…You’re In The Mix With HK™️

ONE LAST SUMMER BLOWOUT!

Labor Day weekend.

You know what that means…

ONE. MORE. BIG. SUMMER. PARTY.

And if you're going to send summer out, you might as well do it LOUD.

This week on In The Mix With HK™, I'm loading up the decks with non-stop hits from Taylor Swift, Sombr, Tame Impala, Ariana Grande, Stella Lefty and MORE.

But that's just the beginning.

I've also got NEW MUSIC THAT SLAPS from Meek, Alex Warren, Shaboozey, Steve Lacy, Audrey Hobert and more. The stuff that's brand new, the stuff that's about to be HUGE, and the stuff you need to hear NOW.

And then…

Yeah, we're going WAY BACK.

I'm putting my HK spin on classics from The B-52's, Dolly Parton, Britney Spears, Fine Young Cannibals and more.

Because around here, we don't believe in playing the same old song the same old way.

I remix it. Flip it. Mash it. Turn it upside down.

That's what In The Mix With HK™ is all about.

So whether you're firing up the grill, heading to the lake, throwing a backyard bash, cruising with the windows down, or just looking for the perfect soundtrack to your Labor Day weekend…

I've got you covered.

The hits.

The new music.

The throwbacks.

The remixes.

And a whole lot of HK.

So before summer officially checks out…

TURN IT UP.

Because we're going out with a BANG.

THIS IS IN THE MIX WITH HK™.

LET'S. GET. THIS. PARTY. STARTED.