Shannon Murray Biography
Shannon Murray is a renowned American Journalist working as a morning anchor and reporter for Good Day, FOX at FOX 4 (KDFW-TV) in Dallas–Fort Worth. She joined the station in January 2016 after previously working at KVUE-TV, the ABC affiliate in Austin, Texas (January 2013 to January 2016).
Education | Career
Murray attended Duncanville High School, where she earned her high school diploma. During her high school years, Murray anchored the school newscast, Eye of the Panther News, where they won the state competition for the broadcasting award and 2nd place in nationals. After graduating in 2006, she enrolled at the University of Texas at Austin, where she completed a degree in broadcast journalism, graduating in 2009. While in university, Murray interned for The Ellen DeGeneres Show and was involved with the UT television station, Texas Student Television. She also served as the president of her sorority, Alpha Phi.
Career Background
Murray serves as a morning anchor and reporter for KDFW-TV (FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth). She currently anchors and reports for Good Day, FOX 4’s top-rated morning newscast, airing weekdays from 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Murray joined FOX 4 in January 2016 as a reporter and fill-in anchor and was promoted to morning anchor in January 2023.
Before joining FOX 4, Shannon Murray worked at KVUE-TV, the ABC affiliate in Austin, Texas. She served as a general assignment reporter, police beat reporter, and fill-in anchor from 2013 to 2016, covering crime, courts, breaking news, and major community events. Some of her notable coverages include the 2014 SXSW festival tragedy, the devastating 2015 Central Texas floods, which destroyed homes and resulted in multiple fatalities, Longhorn football, and the Austin City Limits Music Festival.
Prior to that, she had worked at KOSA-TV / CBS 7 (where she began her television career) in Midland-Odessa, Texas. While in Texas, she gained experience in reporting, anchoring, producing, video shooting, video editing, and operating teleprompters. Beyond the newsroom, Murray serves as a coach and ambassador for Girls on the Run and is a member of the YMCA Healthy Living Advisory Committee. Off-screen, she enjoys visiting the dog park with her blind rescue pup, Boo Boo, traveling, and running.
Parents | Family
Murray was born and raised in the United States, but has chosen to keep details about her family private. As a result, specifics about her family background remain unavailable to the public. Any updates will be shared if and when she decides to disclose more.
Shannon Murray Age
Murray was born on October 14, 1987, in DeSoto, Texas, United States, making her 39 years old as of 2026. She celebrates her birthday on October 14 every year.
Partner | Children
Murray is married to her husband Chris Nolan. The couple tied the knot in April 2023 and 2026 marks their 3rd wedding anniversary. Together, they have a daughter called Stella Catherine born on March 5, 2024.
Shannon Murray Salary
Murray’s salary ranges between $20,000 and $55,000.
Net Worth
Murray has an estimated net worth of between $1 million and $5 million. Her primary source of income is working as a Journalist.
Social Media Platforms
Murray is very active on social media, i.e., Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc. She has over 16k followers on Instagram @shannonjo, over 73k followers on Facebook @Shannon Murray, and 13k followers on Twitter @ShannonMFox4.
Shannon Murray Height
Murray stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches.
Quick Facts About Shannon Murray
- Age: Shannon is 39 years old as of 2026
- Marital Status: Shannon is married to her husband Chris Nolan.
- Net Worth: She has an estimated net worth of between $1 million and $5 million
- Salary: Shannon receives an estimated annual salary of between $20 000 and $50 000
- Nationality: She is American
- Height: Shannon stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches.