Rowdy Yates is the host of The Original Country Gold, syndicated by Compass Media Networks. Radio Personality. Inducted to the Country Radio Hall of Fame in 2025. Voice Actor. Coast-to-Coast Broadcast Talent. Former PM Drive Personality-KILT 100.3 at CBS Radio Houston. President, Syndicated Radio Network, LLC.  Rowdy lives in Richmond, Texas and is originally from Hurst, Texas.