Brien Blakely Biography
Brien Blakely is an American Emmy Award Winning Anchor/Reporter, working for Queen City News/WJZY-TV in Charlotte, North Carolina News as a News Anchor since January 2016. Prior to this, he was working for KCPQ Tribune as a News Anchor and Reporter.
Brien Blakely Age / Birthday
Blakely manages to keep information regarding his dates of birth away from the limelight. It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday and how old he is at the moment. Judging from his appearance, he might be in his 40s.
Brien Blakely Height / Measurements
Blakely is of average body stature and stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 8 inches.
Brien Blakely Partner / Dating
Blakely shares a joyful marital bond with his wife, Ava. While the date of their wedding remains unspecified, their union has brought forth the joys of parenthood with their child, Wes, as well as the companionship of their Shih Tzu dog, Kobe. When he’s not on the golf course, Blakely finds pleasure in hosting Pool/BBQ gatherings for their children and friends, fostering cherished moments and connections with loved ones.
Brien Blakely Kids / Children
Blakely and his wife are the proud parents to their child Wes.
Brien Blakely Family / Relatives
Blakely manages to keep information regarding his parents away from the limelight. Additionally, he shares no information regarding whether he has any siblings or not. We will update this information once it’s available.
Brien Blakely Education
Blakely pursued her education at Western Kentucky University, where she successfully earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication.
Brien Blakely Career
Blakely embarked on his career journey at Fox Charlotte in 2005, following a diverse professional background that included minor acting roles as reporters on television series such as The X-Files, The Practice, Roswell, and the short-lived Fox legal drama Head Cases. Alongside his acting pursuits, he showcased his athletic talents as a second baseman for a minor-league baseball team in Billings, Montana.
Before joining Fox Charlotte, Blakely’s career took him to California, where he worked as a freelance reporter and anchor on the cable network E!, provided news summaries for DirecTV, and served as a host on HGTV’s “Weekend Warriors.” Additionally, he anchored the morning news show on KPNX in Phoenix for two years.
In 2016, Blakely joined Queen City News, contributing to the 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 10 p.m. newscasts. Renowned for his excellence in covering Breaking News, he has garnered multiple Emmy awards for his exceptional work both at the anchor desk and in the field.
Blakely actively engages in reporting various ‘Getting Results’ segments, including the CMPD Toy Drive, Cops & Neighbors, Officer of the Month, Getting The Bad Guys, and Who’s Hiring. This marks Blakely’s second stint in Charlotte, having previously worked for the FOX station in Seattle, KCPQ. Throughout his illustrious career, he has also held positions in Phoenix, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, and Bristol, Virginia.
His time in Hollywood involved hosting various TV shows such as HGTV’s Weekend Warriors, Battledome, The National Enquirer TV Show, and E! News Daily. Blakely’s versatility extends to his appearances on network TV shows like The Practice, Roswell, and The X-Files.
Blakely attended Western Kentucky University, where he not only pursued his studies but also showcased his athletic prowess as a former baseball player. Before transitioning to TV news, he gained experience in the front office of the Atlanta Braves.
Brien Blakely’s Net Worth
Through Blakely’s career as a journalist, he has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges between $1 Million and $ 5 Million.
Blakely Queen City News
Blakely is working at Queen City News alongside other famous Queen City News meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Andrew Brightman
- Derek Dellinger
- Morgan Frances
- Carla Gebhart
- Jason Harper
- Robin Kanady
- Mike Lacett
- Tara Lane
- Will Lewis
- Ann Wyatt Little
Brien Blakely Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Blakely is active on his social media accounts. He has about 5k followers on his Facebook Page, about 4008 followers on his Twitter account, and around 3661 followers on his Instagram account.