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{{Infobox radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| name = VOA1
| name = Voice of America 1
| image =
| 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
| slogan = ''The Hits''
| airdate =
| airdate =
| frequency =
| frequency =
| language = English, Spanish
| format = [[Contemporary Hit Radio|CHR/Top 40]]
| format = [[Contemporary Hit Radio|Top 40/CHR]]
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| owner = [[Voice of America]]
| network = Voice of America
| owner = [[Voice of America]]
| webcast =
| website = {{url|http://www.voanews.com|www.voanews.com}}
| 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 service of the [[Voice of America]]. It is currently available in different forms: 24-hour online webcast, and as a syndicated program on selected stations worldwide, as well as 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.
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.
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==
* [[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|
title=VOA Music Programs}}</ref>
* Today’s Hit Countdown<ref name=programs_ref />
* Country Hits VOA<ref name=programs_ref />
* Jazz America<ref name=programs_ref />
* Soul Lounge<ref name=programs_ref />

==References==
{{Reflist}}


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


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


[[Category:External services (broadcasting)]]
[[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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