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{{Infobox radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| name = KCGY
| name = KCGY
| image = File:KCGY 95.1Y95Country logo.png
| logo =
| image_size = 150px
| logo_size =
| city = [[Laramie, Wyoming]]
| city = [[Laramie, Wyoming]]
| area = [[Cheyenne, Wyoming|Cheyenne/Laramie area]]
| area = [[Cheyenne, Wyoming|Cheyenne/Laramie area]]
| branding = ''Y-95 Country''
| branding = ''Y-95 Country''
| slogan = The Best Country in the Country
| frequency = 95.1 [[MHz]]
| frequency = 95.1 [[MHz]]
| airdate = {{start date|1983}}
| airdate = 1983
| format = [[Country music]]
| format = [[Country music]]
| erp = 100,000 [[watt]]s
| erp = 100,000 [[watt]]s
| haat = {{convert|326|meters}}
| haat = {{convert|326|meters}}
| class = C
| class = C
| facility_id = 14753
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| coordinates = {{nowrap|{{Coord|41|18|34|N|105|27|11|W|region:US-WY_type:landmark|display=inline,title}}}}
| facility_id = 14753
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| callsign_meaning = [[Curt Gowdy]] (former owner)
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| coordinates = {{nowrap|{{Coord|41|18|34|N|105|27|11|W|region:US-WY_type:landmark|display=inline,title}}}}
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| former_callsigns =
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| callsign_meaning = [[Curt Gowdy|'''C'''urt '''G'''owd'''Y''']] (former owner)
| affiliations = [[Compass Media Networks]]
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| former_callsigns =
| affiliations = [[Citadel Media|ABC Radio]], [[Dial Global]]
| owner = [[Townsquare Media]]
| owner = [[Townsquare Media]]
| licensee = Townsquare License, LLC
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| sister_stations = [[KARS-FM]], [[KOWB]]
| licensee = Townsquare Media Laramie License, LLC
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| webcast = [http://y95country.com/listen-live/popup Listen Live]
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| sister_stations = [[KARS-FM]], [[KOWB]]
| webcast = [http://y95country.com/listen-live/popup Listen Live]
| website = [http://www.y95country.com/ y95country.com]
| licensing_authority= [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
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| website = [http://www.y95country.com/ y95country.com]
}}
}}

'''KCGY''' (95.1 [[FM broadcasting|FM]]) is a [[radio station]] broadcasting a [[Country music]] format. Licensed to [[Laramie, Wyoming]], United States, the station serves Laramie and nearby [[Cheyenne, Wyoming|Cheyenne]]. The station is currently owned by [[Townsquare Media]] and features programming from [[Citadel Media|ABC Radio]] and [[Westwood One (1976–2011)|Westwood One]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?call=KCGY |title=KCGY Facility Record |work=United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division }}</ref>
'''KCGY''' (95.1 [[FM broadcasting|FM]]) is a [[radio station]] broadcasting a [[country music]] format. Licensed to [[Laramie, Wyoming]], United States, the station serves Laramie and nearby [[Cheyenne, Wyoming|Cheyenne]]. The station is currently owned by [[Townsquare Media]] and features programming from [[Westwood One]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?call=KCGY |title=KCGY Facility Record |work=United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division }}</ref>


The station is the FM flagship for [[Wyoming Cowboys]] football and basketball; games are simulcast with sister station [[KOWB]].
The station is the FM flagship for [[Wyoming Cowboys]] football and basketball; games are simulcast with sister station [[KOWB]].
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==History==
==History==
KCGY first signed on the air in 1983 with a Top-40/CHR format as Q95. Shortly later on, Q95 is an affiliate of [[Rick Dees Weekly Top 40]] according to an episode from November 1986. Over a decade later, it switched to country known as Y95.
KCGY first signed on the air in 1983 with its current country music format.
[[File:KCGY 95.1Y95Country logo.png|thumb|Previous logo]]


==References==
==References==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
*[http://www.y95country.com/ Official Website]
*[http://www.y95country.com/ Official Website]
{{FM station data|KCGY}}
{{FM station data|14753|KCGY}}


{{Laramie Radio}}
{{Laramie Radio}}
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[[Category:Country radio stations in the United States]]
[[Category:Country radio stations in the United States]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1971]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1983]]
[[Category:1983 establishments in Wyoming]]
[[Category:Townsquare Media radio stations]]
[[Category:Townsquare Media radio stations]]
[[Category:Laramie, Wyoming]]




Latest revision as of 03:57, 13 July 2024

KCGY
Broadcast areaCheyenne/Laramie area
Frequency95.1 MHz
BrandingY-95 Country
Programming
FormatCountry music
AffiliationsCompass Media Networks
Ownership
Owner
KARS-FM, KOWB
History
First air date
1983 (1983)
Call sign meaning
Curt Gowdy (former owner)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID14753
ClassC
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT326 meters (1,070 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
41°18′34″N 105°27′11″W / 41.30944°N 105.45306°W / 41.30944; -105.45306
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitey95country.com

KCGY (95.1 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a country music format. Licensed to Laramie, Wyoming, United States, the station serves Laramie and nearby Cheyenne. The station is currently owned by Townsquare Media and features programming from Westwood One.[2]

The station is the FM flagship for Wyoming Cowboys football and basketball; games are simulcast with sister station KOWB.

KCGY FM was originally put on the air by Curt Gowdy (from whom it takes its call letters), a Wyoming native who gained fame as a sportscaster for major TV networks.

History

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KCGY first signed on the air in 1983 with its current country music format.

Previous logo

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KCGY". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "KCGY Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
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