Dale Carter made waves throughout Chiefs Kingdom last week when the beloved public address announcer at Arrowhead Stadium revealed he had quit his job after 16 seasons.
Carter announced his decision on Friday, September 12, saying that the team had crossed a “red line” when it came to his in-game duties.
Since 2009, Carter and his iconic “It’s. Third. Down.” call over the stadium’s loudspeakers had been a regular part of the raucous game day experience in Kansas City.
However, the tides began to shift when a “high level” individual expressed displeasure with the job Carter was doing, which ultimately led to his surprising resignation.
For everything to know about Carter — including why he walked away and what he has planned next — keep reading.
Why Did Dale Carter Quit as Kansas City Chiefs’ Public Address Announcer?
Carter explained his resignation in a social media post on September 12.
“Last season, as we were heading into the playoffs, the people I work for (65 TPT Productions) told me they were hearing from ‘a high level’ that someone had heard another PA guy at another stadium really amp it up on 3rd down and they wanted me to experiment with different calls,” Carter wrote via Facebook. “Some of you caught on to that and mentioned that you noticed. I didn’t agree with what they wanted me to do but I’ve always been a team player and tried to do whatever they wanted me to try. Until this week.”
Carter received a call on September 9 informing him that “they wanted the other PA guy (the one who does pre-game activities and reads the commercials in game) to start doing the 3rd down call to shake things up.”
“That was my red line,” Carter wrote. “I wish them the best of luck.”
The Chiefs Already Found Carter’s Replacement — and He’s a Friend
“I just saw that my friend Nate Rohr will succeed me as stadium voice of the Chiefs,” Carter shared via Facebook on Sunday, September 14. “Great choice! Go get ’em Nate!!”
Rohr commented on the post, “You’re all class Dale Carter and you left big shoes to fill. I’ll try to upload the standard!”
For the first time in 16 seasons, Carter was not the public address announcer for the team’s opener. The Chiefs lost to the Philadelphia Eagles, 20-17, on Sunday.
Dale Carter Has a Successful Career in Radio
Carter is the host of The Dale Carter Morning Show on Country 94.1 KFKF in Kansas City.
In 2011, Carter was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame for his esteemed radio career.
Two years later, Carter took home the Academy of Country Music Award for Large Market Personality of the Year.
Dale Carter Is a Recently Married Man
Carter married his wife, Jennifer Trainer Korf, in January 2022.
“Not every day you get to say ‘I Do’ with your best friend,” Carter shared via Facebook at the time. “The road has not been straight or always smooth but I have a partner to help me navigate the future!”
The couple got engaged during a vacation to Florida in the spring of 2021.
Dale Carter Reacted to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Engagement
The engagement heard ‘round the world involving the Chiefs superstar tight end was celebrated by the former public address announcer.
“Some good news!! Happy for them!” Carter shared via Facebook.
Kelce and Swift announced their engagement on August 26.
Dale Carter Has Plans for Where His Career Goes Next
“Game day is an 8+ hour day (a lot more than the 3 hour game),” Carter wrote via Facebook. “I never did it for the money. I did it because it was fun and, at my core, I’m a fan. It’s just not fun anymore and my life is extremely full. Going to focus on my family, radio, the podcast and my 2026 run for Jackson County Legislature.”
Carter hosts the “Dale Carter’s America” podcast, which releases weekly.
“He’s not far right and he’s certainly NOT far left … like you, he’s somewhere in the middle,” the podcast’s description reads. “A rational look about where we are today. This is Dale Carter’s America!”
As for his political aspirations, Carter has an official campaign kickoff event scheduled for October 28.
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