Ryan LaCroix
Director of Content and Audience DevelopmentAs KOSU's Director of Content and Audience Development, Ryan LaCroix oversees the station's broadcast programming lineup and digital offerings, ranging from online streaming and podcasts to social media and smart speakers. He also oversees KOSU's community outreach, in the form of newsletters and text messaging.
LaCroix hosts Oklahoma Rock Show and is the creator of the Oklahoma Music Minute. He is also a contributor to NPR Music and serves on the music selection committee for Norman Music Festival.
LaCroix received the Governor's Media in the Arts Award in 2024 for demonstrating "commitment to the arts in Oklahoma documented through public awareness support and fairness, initiative, creativity, and professionalism in reporting."
LaCroix joined KOSU’s staff in 2013 as Operations Manager. Prior to KOSU, he taught at ACM@UCO, wrote for Oklahoma Today magazine, and co-authored two books for the Oklahoma Historical Society. He holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Oklahoma and lives in a rural Oklahoma town with his wife and son.
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The Oologah native’s duet with Kacey Musgraves in the song “I Remember Everything” took the top spot in the Best Country Duo or Group Performance category. -
KOSU's Oklahoma Music Minute features musicians and bands from across the state. -
KOSU's Oklahoma Music Minute features musicians and bands from across the state. -
KOSU's Oklahoma Music Minute features musicians and bands from across the state. -
The Collins Kids' live performances were highlighted by Larry bouncing around the stage, fiercely playing a double-neck Mosrite guitar that was almost as big as him. -
The 81st Golden Globe Awards were held Sunday night, and a film largely shot in Oklahoma was all but shut out. -
Ryan LaCroix's list includes albums from Carter Sampson, Lincka, S. Reidy and more. -
Ryan LaCroix's favorites list includes songs by CHVRCHES, Arlo Parks, Liang Lawrence and more. -
OKC voters threw their support behind a new $900 million arena that will largely be funded by taxpayers. -
Oklahoma Rock Show's top 25 of 2023 includes songs by Carter Sampson, Husbands, Keyland and more!
