As host of The Daly Download, America’s Favorite host turns weekends into a nonstop music party, playing the most-listened-to songs of the week. Driven by exclusive artist interviews and the hottest show features, The Daly Download brings a new twist to radio by taking listener interactivity to another level.
Carson Daly is a pioneer of pop culture across radio, television, the recording industry and digital platforms. Daly’s career in radio began in the early 1990s, when he quickly advanced landing one of the most coveted positions in the business: early evening voice of Los Angeles’ influential and top-rated KROQ-FM. Later, Daly would host a top-rated weekday morning program on 97.1 FM, AMP Radio in Los Angeles from 2010 to 2017.
Daly’s talent was recognized early by MTV, leading him to New York where he hosted and executive produced "Total Request Live" (TRL), transforming it into a must-stop on the publicity circuit for entertainment stars. His approachable charm and ability to gauge audience interests helped cement his status as a pop-culture tastemaker.
In 2002, Daly transitioned to NBC with "Last Call with Carson Daly," redefining late-night TV for 15 years by taking the show out of the studio and featuring a wide range of guests from entertainment, politics, sports, and particularly music, earning him recognition for introducing new bands to the U.S. television audience. Daly currently continues to serve as host and producer for “The Voice,” the breakout hit vocal competition show. Daly joined “Today” as a social media correspondent in 2013, with his role later increasing to co-host. Additionally, as the executive producer of "NBC’s New Year’s Eve with Carson Daly," he showcased performances by numerous high-profile artists, further solidifying his influence