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{{Infobox radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| name = VOA1
| name = Voice of America 1
| logo = VOA1 logo.png
| logo = VOA1 logo.png
| city = [[Washington, D.C.]]
| city = [[Washington, D.C.]]
| country = United States of America
| area = Worldwide (online, or via [[Radio syndication|syndication]] to selected stations)
| area = Worldwide (online, or via [[Radio syndication|syndication]] to selected stations)
| branding = VOA1
| branding = VOA1
| airdate =
| frequency =
| airdate =
| frequency =
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| format = [[Contemporary Hit Radio|CHR/Top 40]]
| language = English, Spanish
| power =
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| format = [[Contemporary Hit Radio|Top 40/CHR]]
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| owner = [[Voice of America]]
| network = Voice of America
| owner = [[Voice of America]]
| webcast = [https://stream.radiojar.com/867wmhpgq3quv Listen live]
| website = {{url|https://www.voanews.com/t/92.html}}
| webcast = [https://www.voanews.com/a/2569175.html Listen live]
| website = {{URL|https://www.voanews.com/t/92.html}}
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'''VOA1''' is a music [[radio broadcasting|radio service]] owned by American international broadcaster [[Voice of America]] and located in Washington, D.C. It is available as a 24-hour online webcast and a syndicated program on selected stations worldwide. It’s also available on the main feed of VOA radio.
'''VOA1''' is a music radio service that is operated by [[Voice of America]], an American international broadcasting company. Voice of America is headquartered in [[Washington, D.C.]] VOA's service primarily include continuous 24-hour online webcasts on stations internationally. Additionally, VOA1 is prominently featured on the primary feed of VOA radio.


VOA1 airs [[Contemporary hit radio|Top 40]]-formatted music, with 5-minute newscasts on the top of the hour, and airs special programming such as ''Jazz America''.
The programming on VOA1 primarily follows a Top 40 music format, with 5-minute newscasts presented at the start of each hour.


==History==
==History==
In 1985, VOA Europe was created as a special service in English that was relayed via satellite to AM, FM, and cable affiliates throughout Europe. With a contemporary format including live disc jockeys, the network presented top musical hits as well as VOA news and features of local interest (such as "EuroFax") 24 hours a day. VOA Europe was closed down without advance public notice in January 1997 as a cost-cutting measure. It was followed by VOA Express, which from July 4, 1999, revamped into VOA Music Mix. Since November 1, 2014, VOA Music Mix was rebranded as VOA1.{{Citation needed|date=May 2019}}
In 1985, VOA Europe was established as a special radio service in English, accessible through satellite to AM, FM, as well as cable affiliates throughout [[Europe]]. With a contemporary format including live disc jockeys, the network presented top musical hits, VOA news, and features of local interest 24 hours a day.

VOA Europe was closed down without public notice in January 1997 as a cost-cutting measure. It was succeeded by VOA Express, which, from July 4, 1999, was revamped into VOA Music Mix. On November 1, 2014, VOA Music Mix was rebranded as VOA1.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About {{!}} TuneIn {{!}} Free Internet Radio |url=https://tunein.com/about/ |access-date=2024-08-21 |website=TuneIn |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=April 3, 2017 |title=VOA Through the Years |url=https://www.insidevoa.com/a/3794247.html |access-date=February 1, 2023 |website=InsideVOA}}</ref>


==Programs==
==Programs==
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* [[Border Crossings (radio show)|Border Crossings]]<ref name=programs_ref>{{Cite web |date=March 2022| url=https://docs.voanews.eu/en-US-INSIDE/2021/03/05/ada54379-3e24-445c-bad0-58ec6a5b97e4.pdf|
* [[Border Crossings]]
title=VOA Music Programs}}</ref>
* Today’s Hit Countdown
* Today’s Hit Countdown<ref name=programs_ref />
* Country Hits VOA
* Country Hits VOA<ref name=programs_ref />
* Jazz America
* Jazz America<ref name=programs_ref />
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* Soul Lounge<ref>https://docs.voanews.eu/en-US-INSIDE/2021/03/05/ada54379-3e24-445c-bad0-58ec6a5b97e4.pdf</ref>
* Soul Lounge<ref name=programs_ref />


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{official website|https://www.voanews.com/t/92.html}}
*{{Official website|https://www.voanews.com/t/92.html}}
*{{Facebook page|VOA1TheHits}}
*{{Facebook|VOA1TheHits}}
*{{Instagram|VOA1TheHits}}
*{{Twitter|VOA1TheHits}}Networks


{{Broadcasting Board of Governors}}
{{Broadcasting Board of Governors}}


[[Category:Voice of America]]
[[Category:Voice of America]]
[[Category:Radio in the United States]]
[[Category:Contemporary hit radio stations]]

Latest revision as of 21:22, 15 November 2024

Voice of America 1
Broadcast areaWorldwide (online, or via syndication to selected stations)
BrandingVOA1
Programming
Language(s)English, Spanish
FormatTop 40/CHR
NetworkVoice of America
Ownership
OwnerVoice of America
Links
WebcastListen live
Websitewww.voanews.com/t/92.html

VOA1 is a music radio service that is operated by Voice of America, an American international broadcasting company. Voice of America is headquartered in Washington, D.C. VOA's service primarily include continuous 24-hour online webcasts on stations internationally. Additionally, VOA1 is prominently featured on the primary feed of VOA radio.

The programming on VOA1 primarily follows a Top 40 music format, with 5-minute newscasts presented at the start of each hour.

History

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In 1985, VOA Europe was established as a special radio service in English, accessible through satellite to AM, FM, as well as cable affiliates throughout Europe. With a contemporary format including live disc jockeys, the network presented top musical hits, VOA news, and features of local interest 24 hours a day.

VOA Europe was closed down without public notice in January 1997 as a cost-cutting measure. It was succeeded by VOA Express, which, from July 4, 1999, was revamped into VOA Music Mix. On November 1, 2014, VOA Music Mix was rebranded as VOA1.[1][2]

Programs

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References

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  1. ^ "About | TuneIn | Free Internet Radio". TuneIn. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
  2. ^ "VOA Through the Years". InsideVOA. April 3, 2017. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d e "VOA Music Programs" (PDF). March 2022.
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