Audacy has flipped “Comedy 103.1” K276FK Denver/KQKS-HD2 Lakewood CO to 90s based Country “Front Range Country“.
The new brand will focus on artists such as Garth Brooks, George Strait, Shania Twain, Brooks and Dunn, Toby Keith, Alan Jackson, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, and Trisha Yearwood.
The Country brand will compete with Bonneville’s 98.5 KYGO and iHeartMedia’s “106.7 The Bull” KWBL. The Comedy format will continue on 99.5 KQMT-HD2.
Audacy announces the launch of Front Range Country 103.1 (KQKS-HD2), a new station representing Coloradans and the very best of 90s country and more.
The new station will encompass over three decades of country music, centered on hits from stars like Garth Brooks, George Strait, Shania Twain, Brooks and Dunn, Toby Keith, Alan Jackson, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Trisha Yearwood and others, while also including modern stars like Zac Brown, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney and Blake Shelton.
“We’re thrilled to launch Front Range Country 103.1 and add country music to our portfolio for the people of Colorado,” said Micah Goldberg, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Audacy Denver. “Whether you’re mending a broken heart or getting ready for a night out with friends, this new station will serve as the perfect blend of music from Country’s most popular era.”
This story first appeared on radioinsight.com