1-8-2013
In the Country Radio Seminar issue of Radio Ink we name the top 20 Country Program Directors in America. This year we are also adding the top 10 Country stations. After day two, Press Communications owned Thunder 106 is battling it out with CBS owned WYCD in Detroit and US 99. Voting ends on Thursday of next week.
Those ten stations will be determined by our readers. Which Country station in America deserves to be top dog? Base your vote on ratings consistency, commitment to community and execution of the format. Send your vote (in confidence) to edryantheeditor@gmail.com. Every day - like today - we'll give you a running list of who's in the lead.
As of Tuesday 1/8/2013 - Follow Radio Ink on Twitter for updates (@Radio_Ink)
AS OF 1PM EASTERN ON WEDNESDAY 1/9
#1) WYCD Detroit (CBS)
#2) US 99.5 Chicago (CBS)
#3) Thunder 106 New Jersey (Press Communications)
#4) KKBQ Houston (Cox)
#5) WQYK Tampa (CBS)
#6) KCYE Las Vegas (Beasley)
#7) WKLB Boston (Greater Media)
#8) WFUS Tampa (Clear Channel)
#9) WNOE New Orleans (Clear Channel)
#10) KNIX Phoenix (Clear Channel)
(1/9/2013 11:59:28 PM)
I have listened to WYCD for years. My day starts off with listening to the morning show, which jump starts my day. Then, the fun continues throughout the day because the DJ's are so entertaining and they play the best country music, too. I also love that WYCD is so committed to their community. They are always involved in a ton of charities. Way to go WYCD!!!
(1/9/2013 8:51:07 PM)
Hands down, the NEW 93 Q AKA KKBQ in Houston is the best of the best. More music, less commercials, awesome DJ's, and the fun never ends.
(1/9/2013 6:17:57 PM)
I LOVE, LOVE WYCD 99.5!! The DJ's throughout the day keep everyone entertained. This station plays the best songs and I am addicted to their shows....moring, noon and evening!
(1/9/2013 5:58:34 PM)
99.5 WYCD Detroit.. Best D.J's, best music, best station by far. Love 99.5 WYCD Detroit.
(1/9/2013 5:45:42 PM)
US99.5 Chicago has my vote!
All the Deejays are awesome! They play music people want to hear!
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