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{{Infobox radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| image = KIZN-2017-LOGO-COLOR.png
| name = KIZN
| logo = KIZN-2017-LOGO-COLOR.png
| image_size = 200px
| name = KIZN
| logo_size = 200px
| city = [[Boise, Idaho]]
| city = [[Boise, Idaho]]
| area = [[Boise metropolitan area]]
| area = [[Boise metropolitan area]]
| branding = KISSIN 92.3
| branding = ''Kissin 92-3''
| airdate = December 1967 (as KATN-FM)
| slogan = Idaho Country
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| frequency = 92.3 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
| airdate = August 1, 1968 (as KBBK)
| format = [[Country music|Country]]
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| frequency = 92.3 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
| format = [[Country music|Country]]
| erp = 48,000 [[watt]]s
| erp = 48,000 [[watt]]s
| haat = 828 meters
| haat = 828 meters
| class = C
| class = C
| facility_id = 70626
| callsign_meaning = Sounds like ''Kissin'' (station branding)
| facility_id = 70626
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| former_callsigns = KATN-FM (1967–1968)<br/>KBBK (1968–1975)<br/>KBBK-FM (1975–1984)<br/>KIYS (1984–1990)
| callsign_meaning =
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| owner = [[Cumulus Media]]
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| former_callsigns = KBBK (1968-1975)<br>KBBK-FM (1975-1984)<br>KIYS (1984-1990)
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| licensee = Radio License Holding CBC, LLC
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| owner = [[Cumulus Media]]
| affiliations = [[Westwood One]]
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| licensee = Radio License Holding CBC, LLC
| sister_stations = [[KBOI (AM)|KBOI]], [[KKGL]], [[KQFC]], [[KTIK (AM)|KTIK]], [[KTIK-FM]]
| sister_stations = [[KBOI (AM)|KBOI]], [[KBOI-FM]], [[KKGL]], [[KQFC]], [[KTIK (AM)|KTIK]]
| webcast = [http://player.streamtheworld.com/_players/citadel/?sid=2988 Listen Live]
| webcast = {{listen live|https://player.listenlive.co/21991}}
| website = [http://www.kizn.com/ kizn.com]
| website = [https://www.kizn.com/ kizn.com]
| licensing_authority= [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
}}
}}


'''KIZN''' is a commercial [[radio station]] located in [[Boise, Idaho]], broadcasting on 92.3 [[FM Broadcasting|FM]]. '''KIZN''' airs a HOT Country Music format branded as "Idaho Country - KIZN KISSIN 92.3".
'''KIZN''' (92.3 [[FM broadcasting|FM]]) is a commercial [[radio station]] located in [[Boise, Idaho]]. KIZN airs a [[country music]] [[radio format|format]] branded as ''Kissin 92.3''.


==History==
==History==
=== Early years (1967–1978) ===
KIZN was launched in on August 1, 1968, as KBBK. Throughout the 1970s to 1984. KBBK aired a [[Top 40]] format branded as "Magic 92". In 1984, KBBK changed the call letters to KIYS and changed the branding into "Kiss 92 FM". In 1990, the station flipped to a new country station KIZN "Kissin' 92".
The station was launched in December 1967 as KATN-FM. On August 1, 1968, the callsign was changed to KBBK.


=== Top 40 (1978–1990)===
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In early 2013, along with branding changes at sister station KQFC, Cumulus adjusted the name of the station from "Kissin' 92" to "KISSIN 92.3"
On January 2, 1978, KBBK flipped to a new [[Top 40]] format branded as ''Magic 92'', one of the first full-time FM Top 40 stations in the Boise market. In 1984, KBBK changed their call letters to KIYS and rebranded as ''92 Kiss FM''.


=== Country (1990–present) ===
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On April 3rd, 2017, a staff shuffle happened between KIZN and sister station KQFC. Moving KQFC afternoon host Rick Daniels<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://onairwithrick.com/|title=Rick Daniels {{!}} The Official Website of Rick Daniels {{!}} OnAirWithRick.com {{!}} @OnAirWithRick|last=Daniels|first=Rick|date=03/15/2014|website=onairwithrick.com|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2015-03-15}}</ref> <ref>https://radioinsight.com/headlines/117269/kqfc-boise-drops-nash-goes-classic-country/</ref> over to KIZN for the same shift. Also, KIZN debuted a new logo.
In 1990, the station switched to a Country format as ''Kissin' 92'', and changed the call letters to KIZN. The switch left Boise with just one CHR station (''KF95'') until [[KBOI-FM|KZMG]] re-launched as ''Magic 93.1'' in 1991. KZMG had previously been ''Magic 93'' with a short-lived [[Adult Contemporary]] format.


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In early 2013, along with branding changes at sister station [[KQFC]], Cumulus adjusted the name of the station from ''Kissin' 92'' to ''KISSIN 92.3''.
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On October 1st, 2017, Shawnda McNeal <ref>https://radioinsight.com/headlines/119991/shawnda-mcneal-joins-kizn-morning-co-hostmidday-host/</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/170071/kizn-boise-adds-shawnda-mcneal-for-mornings-midday|title=KIZN/Boise Adds Shawnda McNeal For Mornings, Middays|website=All Access|language=en|access-date=2019-03-17}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.insideradio.com/people_moves/shawnda-mcneal/article_3db9260a-a536-11e7-94e8-53341d1acca2.html|title=Shawnda McNeal|website=Insideradio.com|language=en|access-date=2019-03-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ramp247.com/formats/country/now-entering-boise-shawnda-mcneal/|title=Now Entering Boise: Shawnda McNeal|last=kevincarter|date=2017-10-02|website=RAMP - Radio and Music Pros|language=en-US|access-date=2019-03-17}}</ref> was hired, to join market veteran Cory Mikhals on the KIZN morning shift. The morning show was rebranded as "Idaho's Morning Show".

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On April 3, 2017, a staff shuffle happened between KIZN and sister station KQFC; KQFC afternoon host Rick Daniels over to KIZN for the same shift.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://onairwithrick.com/|title=Rick Daniels {{!}} The Official Website of Rick Daniels {{!}} OnAirWithRick.com {{!}} @OnAirWithRick|last=Daniels|first=Rick|date=2014-03-15|website=onairwithrick.com|language=en|access-date=2015-03-15}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/117269/kqfc-boise-drops-nash-goes-classic-country/|title = KQFC Boise Drops Nash and Goes Classic Country}}</ref> Also, KIZN debuted a new logo.

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On October 1, 2017, Shawnda McNeal <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/119991/shawnda-mcneal-joins-kizn-morning-co-hostmidday-host/|title = Shawnda McNeal Joins KIZN as Morning Co-Host/Midday Host}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/170071/kizn-boise-adds-shawnda-mcneal-for-mornings-midday|title=KIZN/Boise Adds Shawnda McNeal For Mornings, Middays|website=All Access|language=en|access-date=2019-03-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.insideradio.com/people_moves/shawnda-mcneal/article_3db9260a-a536-11e7-94e8-53341d1acca2.html|title=Shawnda McNeal|website=Insideradio.com|language=en|access-date=2019-03-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ramp247.com/formats/country/now-entering-boise-shawnda-mcneal/|title=Now Entering Boise: Shawnda McNeal|last=kevincarter|date=2017-10-02|website=RAMP - Radio and Music Pros|language=en-US|access-date=2019-03-17}}</ref> was hired to join market veteran Cory Mikhals on the KIZN morning shift. The morning show was rebranded as "Idaho's Morning Show".


On March 8th, 2019, Afternoon Drive host Rick Daniels left the station <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/184684/rick-daniels-departs-cumulus-kizn-boise|title=Rick Daniels Departs Cumulus KIZN/Boise|website=All Access|language=en|access-date=2019-03-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.insideradio.com/people_moves/rick-daniels/article_8948b7b8-41dc-11e9-8d11-5bb060ad943f.html|title=Rick Daniels|website=Insideradio.com|language=en|access-date=2019-03-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/175132/people-moves-3-12-iheartmedia-makes-cuts-at-wbz/|title=People Moves 3/12: iHeartMedia Makes Cuts At WBZ|date=2019-03-11|website=RadioInsight|language=en-US|access-date=2019-03-17}}</ref> A new host is to be named in the near future<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.countryaircheck.com/|title=Country Aircheck|website=www.countryaircheck.com|access-date=2019-03-17}}</ref>.
==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.kizn.com/ Official Website]
*[http://www.kizn.com/ Official Website]
{{FM station data|KIZN}}
{{FM station data|70626|KIZN}}


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Latest revision as of 13:44, 2 September 2024

KIZN
Broadcast areaBoise metropolitan area
Frequency92.3 MHz
BrandingKissin 92-3
Programming
FormatCountry
AffiliationsWestwood One
Ownership
Owner
KBOI, KBOI-FM, KKGL, KQFC, KTIK
History
First air date
December 1967 (as KATN-FM)
Former call signs
KATN-FM (1967–1968)
KBBK (1968–1975)
KBBK-FM (1975–1984)
KIYS (1984–1990)
Call sign meaning
Sounds like Kissin (station branding)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID70626
ClassC
ERP48,000 watts
HAAT828 meters
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitekizn.com

KIZN (92.3 FM) is a commercial radio station located in Boise, Idaho. KIZN airs a country music format branded as Kissin 92.3.

History

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Early years (1967–1978)

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The station was launched in December 1967 as KATN-FM. On August 1, 1968, the callsign was changed to KBBK.

Top 40 (1978–1990)

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On January 2, 1978, KBBK flipped to a new Top 40 format branded as Magic 92, one of the first full-time FM Top 40 stations in the Boise market. In 1984, KBBK changed their call letters to KIYS and rebranded as 92 Kiss FM.

Country (1990–present)

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In 1990, the station switched to a Country format as Kissin' 92, and changed the call letters to KIZN. The switch left Boise with just one CHR station (KF95) until KZMG re-launched as Magic 93.1 in 1991. KZMG had previously been Magic 93 with a short-lived Adult Contemporary format.

In early 2013, along with branding changes at sister station KQFC, Cumulus adjusted the name of the station from Kissin' 92 to KISSIN 92.3.

On April 3, 2017, a staff shuffle happened between KIZN and sister station KQFC; KQFC afternoon host Rick Daniels over to KIZN for the same shift.[2][3] Also, KIZN debuted a new logo.

On October 1, 2017, Shawnda McNeal [4][5][6][7] was hired to join market veteran Cory Mikhals on the KIZN morning shift. The morning show was rebranded as "Idaho's Morning Show".

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KIZN". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ Daniels, Rick (2014-03-15). "Rick Daniels | The Official Website of Rick Daniels | OnAirWithRick.com | @OnAirWithRick". onairwithrick.com. Retrieved 2015-03-15.
  3. ^ "KQFC Boise Drops Nash and Goes Classic Country".
  4. ^ "Shawnda McNeal Joins KIZN as Morning Co-Host/Midday Host".
  5. ^ "KIZN/Boise Adds Shawnda McNeal For Mornings, Middays". All Access. Retrieved 2019-03-17.
  6. ^ "Shawnda McNeal". Insideradio.com. Retrieved 2019-03-17.
  7. ^ kevincarter (2017-10-02). "Now Entering Boise: Shawnda McNeal". RAMP - Radio and Music Pros. Retrieved 2019-03-17.
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