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{{short description|Country music radio station in Marietta–Atlanta, Georgia, United States}}
{{short description|Country music radio station in Marietta–Atlanta, Georgia, United States}}
{{Infobox radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| name = WKHX-FM
| name = WKHX-FM
| city = [[Marietta, Georgia]]
| logo =
| area = [[Atlanta metropolitan area]]
| logo_size =
| branding = New Country 101.5<br>(stylized as 101.Five")
| city = [[Marietta, Georgia]]
| frequency = {{Frequency|101.5|[[Hertz#SI multiples|MHz]]}} {{HD Radio}}
| area = [[Atlanta metropolitan area]]
| airdate = {{start date and age|1959|11|11|p=y|br=yes}}
| slogan = ''Made in Georgia, Loved Around the World''
| format = [[Country music]]
| branding = ''New Country 101.5<br>(spelled as "FIVE")''
| erp = 100,000 [[watt]]s
| frequency = 101.5 [[Megahertz|MHz]] {{HD Radio}}
| haat = {{convert|329|m|ft|sp=us}}
| translator =
| class = C0
| repeater =
| licensing_authority = [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
| airdate = November 11, 1959 (as WBIE-FM)
| facility_id = 73161
| format = FM/HD1: [[Country music|Country]]<br>HD2: [[Urban Contemporary]]
| coordinates = {{Coord|33|48|26|N|84|20|22|W|format=dms|type:landmark_region:US-GA}}
| power =
| callsign_meaning = "Kicks"
| erp = 100,000 [[watt]]s
| former_callsigns = {{ubl|WBIE-FM (1959–81)|WKHX (1981–87)}}
| haat = {{convert|329|m|ft|sp=us}}
| affiliations = [[Westwood One]]
| class = C0
| owner = [[Cumulus Media]]
| facility_id = 73161
| licensee = Radio License Holdings LLC
| coordinates = {{Coord|33|48|26|N|84|20|22|W|format=dms|display=inline,title|type:landmark_region:US-GA}}
| sister_stations = {{hlist|[[WNNX]]|[[WWWQ]]}}
| callsign_meaning = '''KHX''' = "Kicks" <small>former branding</small>
| webcast = {{listen live|https://player.listenlive.co/22581}}<br />[http://www.iheart.com/live/5363/?autoplay=true Listen live via iHeart]
| former_callsigns = WBIE-FM (1959–1981)<br>WKHX (1981–1987)
| website = {{url|https://www.newcountry1015.com}}
| affiliations = [[Cumulus Media Networks]]<br>[[Premiere Radio Networks]]
| owner = [[Cumulus Media]]
| licensee = Radio License Holdings LLC
| sister_stations = [[WNNX]], [[WWWQ]], [[W255CJ]], [[W250BC]]
| webcast = {{listen live|http://www.wkhx.com}}<br>[http://www.iheart.com/live/5363/?autoplay=true Listen Live via iHeart]
| website = [http://www.newcountry1015.com newcountry1015.com]
}}
}}


'''WKHX-FM''' (101.5 [[Hertz|MHz]] "New Country 101.5") is a [[commercial radio|commercial]] [[FM radio|FM]] [[radio station]] [[city of license|licensed]] to [[Marietta, Georgia]], and serving [[Atlanta metropolitan area|Greater Atlanta]]. It is owned by [[Cumulus Media]] and airs a [[country music]] [[radio format]]. The [[radio studio|studio]]s and offices are in [[Sandy Springs, Georgia|Sandy Springs]] near the [[Georgia Highway 400]] and [[Interstate 285 (Georgia)|Interstate 285]] interchange. The station features local personalities during daylight hours, but it also uses the national "Nights With Elaina" show in the evening from, [[radio syndication|syndicated]] by [[Westwood One (current)|Westwood One]], also owned by Cumulus Media.
'''WKHX-FM''' (101.5 [[Hertz|MHz]]) is a commercial [[Radio broadcasting|radio station]] licensed to [[Marietta, Georgia]], featuring a [[country music]] [[radio format|format]] known as "New Country 101.5". Owned by [[Cumulus Media]], the station serves the [[Atlanta metropolitan area]]. WKHX-FM's studios are located in [[Sandy Springs, Georgia|Sandy Springs]], while the transmitter is located west of [[Emory University]], in unincorporated [[DeKalb County, Georgia|DeKalb County]]. In addition to a standard [[analog transmission]], WKHX-FM broadcasts in HD Radio, and is available online.

WKHX-FM has an [[effective radiated power]] (ERP) of 100,000 [[watt]]s, the maximum permitted for non-[[grandfather clause|grandfathered]] FM station in the U.S. The [[transmitter]] is off Shepherds Lane NE just west of [[Emory University]], in unincorporated [[DeKalb County, Georgia|DeKalb County]]. WKHX-FM broadcasts in the [[HD Radio]] hybrid format. The HD2 subchannel carries an [[urban contemporary]] format.


==History==
==History==
101.5 signed on as '''WBIE-FM''' on November 11, 1959.<ref>[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1960/B%20All%20Radio%20Yearbook%201960.pdf Broadcasting Yearbook 1960 page A-141]</ref> under the ownership of Marietta Broadcasting. Initially, WBIE simulcast the variety programming of its sister station [[AM 1080]] [[WFTD|WBIE]], but in February 1968 it adopted a full-time country music format.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://leachlegacy.ece.gatech.edu/radio/warp/1968.html|title = Atlanta Radio Time Warp 1968}}</ref>The station manager at the time, James M. Wilder, has a technology laboratory building named after him at [[Southern Polytechnic State University]] in Marietta{{citation needed|date=November 2019}}.
The station signed on as WBIE-FM on November 11, 1959<ref>{{Cite web |title=not found |url=https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1960/B%20All%20Radio%20Yearbook%201960.pdf}}</ref> under the ownership of Marietta Broadcasting. Initially, WBIE simulcast the variety programming of its sister station [[AM 1080]] [[WFTD|WBIE]], but in February 1968 it adopted a full-time country music format.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://leachlegacy.ece.gatech.edu/radio/warp/1968.html|title = Atlanta Radio Time Warp 1968}}</ref> The station manager at the time, James M. Wilder, has a technology laboratory building named after him at [[Southern Polytechnic State University]] in Marietta.{{citation needed|date=November 2019}}

Initially, WBIE-FM was powered at 1,350 watts, only heard in and around Marietta. In the 1970, WBIE-FM boosted its power to the legal maximum of 100,000 watts, and became audible in Metro Atlanta. <ref>[http://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/prod/cdbs/forms/prod/getimportletter_exh.cgi?import_letter_id=80146]</ref> Its AM companion at 1080 switched its format to [[Adult Standards]] and its [[call sign]] to WCOB. The power boost made WBIE-FM a candidate to be bought by a large broadcasting company anxious for a strong FM signal in the growing Atlanta [[media market|radio market]].


Initially, WBIE-FM was powered at 3,500 watts, only heard in and around Marietta. In the 1970s, WBIE-FM boosted its power to the legal maximum of 100,000 watts, and became audible in Metro Atlanta.<ref>{{Cite web |title=getimportletter_exh |url=http://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/prod/cdbs/forms/prod/getimportletter_exh.cgi?import_letter_id=80146}}</ref> Its AM companion at 1080 switched its format to [[Adult Standards]] and its [[call sign]] to WCOB. The power boost made WBIE-FM a candidate to be bought by a large broadcasting company anxious for a strong FM signal in the growing Atlanta [[media market|radio market]].
"Kicks 101.5" debuted in November 1981 after [[Capital Cities Communications]] purchased WCOB and WBIE-FM. Capital Cities switched WBIE-FM's call letters to '''WKHX''' and made the station a contender in the Atlanta ratings. In 1987, WKHX programming began to be simulcast on [[AM 590]]. The AM station became WKHX, while 101.5 added an FM suffix, becoming '''WKHX-FM'''. Today, AM 590 is [[Christian radio]] [[WDWD]], owned by [[Salem Media]].


"Kicks 101.5" debuted in November 1981 after [[Capital Cities Communications]] purchased WBIE-FM. Capital Cities switched WBIE-FM's call letters to WKHX and made the station a contender in the Atlanta ratings. In 1987, WKHX programming began to be simulcast on Capital Cities-owned [[AM 590]], formerly known as WAGA and WPLO.<ref>Greg Hardison</ref> The AM station became WKHX, while 101.5 added an FM suffix, becoming WKHX-FM. Today, AM 590 is [[Christian radio]] [[WDWD]], owned by [[Salem Media]].
Capital Cities took over [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]], including its television and radio stations, in 1985. In 1995, ABC bought WKHX-FM's rival country station, [[WAKL (FM)|WYAY]]. Eventually, WYAY switched to news programming, and today is [[Christian Contemporary]]-formatted [[WAKL (FM)|WAKL]] after it was sold to the [[Educational Media Foundation]] in 2019. In December 2006, WKHX-FM got a new country music competitor in [[WUBL]], owned by [[Clear Channel Communications]] (now [[iHeartMedia]]).


Capital Cities took over [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]], including its television and radio stations, in 1985. In 1995, ABC bought WKHX-FM's rival country station, [[WAKL (FM)|WYAY]]. Eventually, WYAY switched to news programming, and today is [[Christian Contemporary]]-formatted [[WAKL (FM)|WAKL]] after being sold to the [[Educational Media Foundation]] in 2019. In December 2006, WKHX-FM got a new country music competitor in [[WUBL]], owned by [[Clear Channel Communications]] (now [[iHeartMedia]]).
WKHX-FM and other [[Cumulus Media Networks|ABC Radio]] stations were acquired by [[Citadel Broadcasting]] in 2007, which became [[Cumulus Media]] in September 2011.<ref name=abj-citadelcumulus>{{cite news |title=Cumulus now owns Citadel Broadcasting |url=http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2011/09/16/cumulus-now-owns-citadel-broadcasting.html |access-date=September 16, 2011 |newspaper=Atlanta Business Journal {{paywall}}|date=September 16, 2011 }}</ref> In October 2011, WKHX-FM modified its [[playlist]] from playing only "new country" music to mixing in some older hits from the 1990s to the present.<ref>http://blogs.ajc.com/radio-tv-talk/2011/10/22/kicks-101-5-skews-older-with-more-1990-2005-cuts-welcome-back-garth-brooks-and-travis-tritt/</ref>


WKHX-FM and other [[Cumulus Media Networks|ABC Radio]] stations were acquired by [[Citadel Broadcasting]] in 2007, which was absorbed into [[Cumulus Media]] in September 2011.<ref name=abj-citadelcumulus>{{cite news |title=Cumulus now owns Citadel Broadcasting |url=http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2011/09/16/cumulus-now-owns-citadel-broadcasting.html |access-date=September 16, 2011 |newspaper=Atlanta Business Journal {{subscription required}}|date=September 16, 2011 }}</ref> In October 2011, WKHX-FM modified its [[playlist]] from playing only "new country" music to mixing in some older hits from the 1990s to the present.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://blogs.ajc.com/radio-tv-talk/2011/10/22/kicks-101-5-skews-older-with-more-1990-2005-cuts-welcome-back-garth-brooks-and-travis-tritt/ |title=Kicks 101.5 skews older with more 1991-2005 cuts (Welcome back, Garth Brooks and Travis Tritt!) &#124; Radio & TV Talk |access-date=2012-06-22 |archive-date=2011-12-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111227110156/http://blogs.ajc.com/radio-tv-talk/2011/10/22/kicks-101-5-skews-older-with-more-1990-2005-cuts-welcome-back-garth-brooks-and-travis-tritt/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
On November 13, 2019, WKHX began running liners promoting a "big announcement" to come at 3 p.m. the following day. Several liners had a wolf-howling sound effect, a nod to rumors on radio news websites (based on web domains registered by Cumulus as far back as September) that the station was to rebrand as "The Wolf". At the promised time, the station rebranded, but instead as "New Country 101.FIVE", and also introducing a new morning show host, JJ Kincaid, to team with existing co-host Dallas McCade, with the show being branded as "Kincaid and Dallas".<ref>[https://radioinsight.com/headlines/181717/wkhx-howling-about-a-major-announcement-thursday/ WKHX Relaunches As New Country 101.5; JJ Kincaid Joins Dallas In Mornings]</ref><ref>[https://formatchange.com/wkhx-becomes-new-country-101-5/ WKHX Becomes New Country 101.5]</ref>


On November 13, 2019, WKHX began running liners promoting a "big announcement" to come at 3 p.m. the following day. Several liners had a wolf-howling sound effect, a nod to rumors on radio news websites (based on web domains registered by Cumulus as far back as September) that the station was to rebrand as "The Wolf". At the promised time, the station rebranded, but instead as "New Country 101.Five", and also introducing a new morning show host, JJ Kincaid, to team with existing co-host Dallas McCade, with the show being branded as "Kincaid and Dallas".<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 14, 2019 |title=WKHX RELAUNCHES AS NEW COUNTRY 101.5; JJ KINCAID JOINS DALLAS IN MORNINGS |url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/181717/wkhx-howling-about-a-major-announcement-thursday/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lance |date=2019-11-14 |title=WKHX Becomes New Country 101.5 |url=https://formatchange.com/wkhx-becomes-new-country-101-5/ |access-date=2024-01-25 |website=Format Change Archive |language=en-US}}</ref>
==Former logo==
[[File:WKHX-FM logo.png|200px]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.newcountry1015.com New Country 101.5 website]
*{{Official website|https://www.newcountry1015.com/}}
*{{FM station data|WKHX}}
{{FM station data|14744|WWEV-FM}}


{{Atlanta Radio}}
{{Atlanta Radio}}

Latest revision as of 14:22, 3 October 2024

WKHX-FM
Broadcast areaAtlanta metropolitan area
Frequency101.5 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingNew Country 101.5
(stylized as 101.Five")
Programming
FormatCountry music
AffiliationsWestwood One
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
November 11, 1959
(65 years ago)
 (1959-11-11)
Former call signs
  • WBIE-FM (1959–81)
  • WKHX (1981–87)
Call sign meaning
"Kicks"
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID73161
ClassC0
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT329 meters (1,079 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
33°48′26″N 84°20′22″W / 33.80722°N 84.33944°W / 33.80722; -84.33944
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Listen live via iHeart
Websitewww.newcountry1015.com

WKHX-FM (101.5 MHz) is a commercial radio station licensed to Marietta, Georgia, featuring a country music format known as "New Country 101.5". Owned by Cumulus Media, the station serves the Atlanta metropolitan area. WKHX-FM's studios are located in Sandy Springs, while the transmitter is located west of Emory University, in unincorporated DeKalb County. In addition to a standard analog transmission, WKHX-FM broadcasts in HD Radio, and is available online.

History

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The station signed on as WBIE-FM on November 11, 1959[2] under the ownership of Marietta Broadcasting. Initially, WBIE simulcast the variety programming of its sister station AM 1080 WBIE, but in February 1968 it adopted a full-time country music format.[3] The station manager at the time, James M. Wilder, has a technology laboratory building named after him at Southern Polytechnic State University in Marietta.[citation needed]

Initially, WBIE-FM was powered at 3,500 watts, only heard in and around Marietta. In the 1970s, WBIE-FM boosted its power to the legal maximum of 100,000 watts, and became audible in Metro Atlanta.[4] Its AM companion at 1080 switched its format to Adult Standards and its call sign to WCOB. The power boost made WBIE-FM a candidate to be bought by a large broadcasting company anxious for a strong FM signal in the growing Atlanta radio market.

"Kicks 101.5" debuted in November 1981 after Capital Cities Communications purchased WBIE-FM. Capital Cities switched WBIE-FM's call letters to WKHX and made the station a contender in the Atlanta ratings. In 1987, WKHX programming began to be simulcast on Capital Cities-owned AM 590, formerly known as WAGA and WPLO.[5] The AM station became WKHX, while 101.5 added an FM suffix, becoming WKHX-FM. Today, AM 590 is Christian radio WDWD, owned by Salem Media.

Capital Cities took over ABC, including its television and radio stations, in 1985. In 1995, ABC bought WKHX-FM's rival country station, WYAY. Eventually, WYAY switched to news programming, and today is Christian Contemporary-formatted WAKL after being sold to the Educational Media Foundation in 2019. In December 2006, WKHX-FM got a new country music competitor in WUBL, owned by Clear Channel Communications (now iHeartMedia).

WKHX-FM and other ABC Radio stations were acquired by Citadel Broadcasting in 2007, which was absorbed into Cumulus Media in September 2011.[6] In October 2011, WKHX-FM modified its playlist from playing only "new country" music to mixing in some older hits from the 1990s to the present.[7]

On November 13, 2019, WKHX began running liners promoting a "big announcement" to come at 3 p.m. the following day. Several liners had a wolf-howling sound effect, a nod to rumors on radio news websites (based on web domains registered by Cumulus as far back as September) that the station was to rebrand as "The Wolf". At the promised time, the station rebranded, but instead as "New Country 101.Five", and also introducing a new morning show host, JJ Kincaid, to team with existing co-host Dallas McCade, with the show being branded as "Kincaid and Dallas".[8][9]

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WKHX-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "not found" (PDF).
  3. ^ "Atlanta Radio Time Warp 1968".
  4. ^ "getimportletter_exh".
  5. ^ Greg Hardison
  6. ^ "Cumulus now owns Citadel Broadcasting". Atlanta Business Journal (subscription required). September 16, 2011. Retrieved September 16, 2011.
  7. ^ "Kicks 101.5 skews older with more 1991-2005 cuts (Welcome back, Garth Brooks and Travis Tritt!) | Radio & TV Talk". Archived from the original on 2011-12-27. Retrieved 2012-06-22.
  8. ^ "WKHX RELAUNCHES AS NEW COUNTRY 101.5; JJ KINCAID JOINS DALLAS IN MORNINGS". November 14, 2019.
  9. ^ Lance (2019-11-14). "WKHX Becomes New Country 101.5". Format Change Archive. Retrieved 2024-01-25.
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