Memories: A Look Back With Kruser
After 31 remarkable years at Country 102.5, our favorite mid-day host Carolyn Kruse is retiring. We wanted to take a look back and celebrate her incredible journey in country music. …
Kruser sitting on top of the world before the gates opened for Street Party.
After 31 remarkable years at Country 102.5, our favorite mid-day host Carolyn Kruse is retiring. We wanted to take a look back and celebrate her incredible journey in country music. For years, Carolyn has been a treasured voice on Country 102.5, blending her deep passion for country music with her warm, funny, engaging presence. As she moves on to the next chapter, we honor her legacy with a special photo gallery, a tribute to her unwavering love for country music and the artists who define it!
This collection of photos captures moments of excitement, joy, connection, and unforgettable experiences. Each picture tells a story, from behind-the-scenes glimpses with country legends to candid snapshots of memorable events. Kruser’s enthusiasm and genuine affection for the music and its stars both locally and nationally shine through every photo. Picking just a few was a challenge to say the least, as there were so many extraordinary memories to choose from and these are just a few that reflect back on a career built on dedication and heart.
As you scroll through these memories, we hope you’ll share in the celebration of Kruser’s incredible impact on country music and all of our artists and most importantly our listeners. Her passion has not only entertained but also inspired fans and artists alike.
Here’s to the music, the memories, the remarkable career and most importantly the incredible woman, the one and only Carolyn Kruse! We love you Kruser! Thank you for all of the memories.
Kruser and Toby....how cute!
Toby always invited Kruser onto his bus for a chat every time he was in town. So many good memories with TK!
Jason Aldean in studio
Jason Aldean came by the Country 102.5 Studio for a chat with Kruser in 2008! What a flashback!!
Darius Rucker
Just chatting with Darius Rucker outside of Fenway Park before he hit the stage at Street Party.
Hillary Scott of Lady A with Carolyn Kruse
All the girl power!
Kruser with Chris Lane
Catch me!!! Kruser catches Chris Lane backstage at Country 102.5's Wicked Awesome Monstah Bash! Don't drop him Kruser!!
Taylor Swift
Let's take a look back to when Taylor Swift was just getting started and Kruser and her daughter got a little hang time with her.
Kruser and Kelsea Ballerini
Sarah Evans
Lovely ladies of Country!
Jonathan, Ayla, Jim, Kruser In Studio
Sometimes we are just silly in studio
Kruser With Her No Shoes Nation Flag
We do love when Kenny comes to town! No Shoes Nation in full swing!
Kruser and Kenny Chesney
We love, love, love a good throwback photo and Kruser and Kenny here just make us smile!
Carolyn Kruse with Old Dominion
Old Dominion play Royale in Boston before opening for Kenny Chesney at Gillette Stadium (with Carolyn Kruse)
Kruser with Keith Urban
Taking a look back at 2001 and Keith Urban coming by the studios to hang with Kruser!
Tug Of War
It was a game of tug of war in the studio of Luke Bryan's personal t-shirt!
Kruser's 30 year celebration
Cheers to the BIG 3-0
Kruser with Blake Shelton
Let's throw it back to the 90's and Blake Shelton!
AFSP Walk
Kruser loved getting out with our listeners for so many different charity events.
Kruser with Dwight Yoakam
Kruser has hang with all the greats of Country music!
Ice Bucket Challenge
One of the best Ice Bucket Challenges...Kruser and her Flash Dance moment!
Kip Moore Interview
There were always SO many laughs when Kruser talked with Kip Moore! Happened every time!
Kruser "Then" and "Now"
We love a good then and now photo! Kruser you've always been the queen of Country 102.5!
LOCASH in studio
Hey when you are thirty you are thirty!
Luke Bryan truck
Remember when we gave away Luke Bryan's truck? Kruser had a little fun with a photo shoot!
Street Party with Keifer Sutherland
Jack Bower taking over Street Party :)
Steven Tyler
It's always a good day when Steven Tyler shows up at your work!
Street Party selfie
Nothing like a selfie with 8,000 of your closest friends
Brothers Osborne
Two of her favorite guys!
Kruser with Garth Brooks
we love the 90's fashion icon that Kruser was!
Rascal Flatts in studio
Oh hey Rascal Flatts!
Kruser celebrating her birthday
Now that is a birthday cake! Red solo cup....you fill me up!
Kruser and Brett Eldredge
Now that is backdrop!
Kruser and all the concert tickets
We think we might have given Kruser to many tickets to giveaway that day!
CMA award
Kruser played a big part in the station winning the award for CMA Major Station of the Year!
Dierks Bentley Interview
One of Kruser's favorite people to chat with, Dierks Bentley!
Eric Church
What more can we say than.....the CHIEF
Kruser at Street Party
Kruser sitting on top of the world before the gates opened for Street Party.
