Tim Hughes (announcer)
Tim Hughes (born 1959) is an American sports announcer and voice actor.
Tim Hughes | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 9, 1959 Boise, Idaho, U.S. |
| Occupation | Voice talent / live event announcer |
| Known for | "Can you feel it?" (catchphrase) |
| Website | www |
Career
Hughes is a native of Pocatello, Idaho.[1] He has trademarked the catchphrase he is most associated with, "Can you feel it?", following the pattern of ring announcer Michael Buffer who previously trademarked his own catchphrase, "Let's get ready to rumble!"[2]
Following a layoff from Salt Lake City AM radio station KNRS in 2000,[3] Hughes set up a recording studio in his own home, and created his own company "On the Spot Voiceovers".[1]
Olympic Coverage
Hughes went on to serve as an announcer in several Olympic Games:
- 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City, Utah: English Voice for Medals Plaza[1]
- 2004 Olympic Summer Games
- 2006 Olympic Winter Games
- 2008 Olympic Summer Games
References
- Arave, Lynn. "Salt Lake radio vet's career has touch of fairy tale". Deseret News. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
- Hancock, Laura (1 May 2010). "Salt Lake radio host Tim Hughes gives trademark phrase 'Can you feel it?' before Nuggets games". Deseret News. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
- Arave, Lynn (5 March 2000). "KNRS tunes in format change as an all-talk station". Deseret News. Retrieved 15 October 2013.
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