Hot AC (radio network)
Encyclopedia
Hot AC is an industry leading 24-hour music network produced by Dial Global Networks
. It targets a primarily female radio audience between ages 25-49 with hot adult contemporary and Adult Top 40 music of the 1990s through today, with artists such as Maroon 5
, Train
, Pink
, Black Eyed Peas, Lifehouse
, Katy Perry
, Green Day
, Goo Goo Dolls
, Rob Thomas
/Matchbox 20, Gwen Stefani
/No Doubt, and Bruno Mars
.
Weekend specialty programming on Hot AC included "The Weekend Retro Zone" (1980s and 1990s hits) on Saturday nights and "The '80s Rewind" on Sunday nights. The format regularly featured live artist interviews and performances. Notable guests included John Mayer and Alanis Morissette for instance.
Jones Radio Networks was recently purchased by Triton Media Group
and this satellite-driven format was relocated into Dial Global
's portfolio, replacing the "Bright AC" network on December 29, 2008.
As of May 2011, Hot AC has tweaked its programming to more of an Adult Top 40 sound, with CHR
artists like Katy Perry, Lady Gaga
, Rihanna
, Enrique Iglesias
and Beyonce now being played more often, and dropped most of the 1980s music from its playlist with the exception of a song or two per hour, mainly from rock-based artists such as Bon Jovi
, U2 and The Police. Weekend specialty programming of '80s music formerly heard Saturday and Sunday nights has also been discontinued.
Dial Global
Dial Global is a radio syndication company. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Triton Media Group and is a sister company to Townsquare Media, both of which are owned by Oaktree Capital Management....
. It targets a primarily female radio audience between ages 25-49 with hot adult contemporary and Adult Top 40 music of the 1990s through today, with artists such as Maroon 5
Maroon 5
Maroon 5 is an American pop rock band from Los Angeles, California. While they were in high school, lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Adam Levine, keyboardist Jesse Carmichael, bass guitarist Mickey Madden, and drummer Ryan Dusick formed a garage band called Kara's Flowers and released one album...
, Train
Train (band)
Train is an American pop rock band from San Francisco, California, formed in 1994. The band currently comprises a core trio of Patrick Monahan , Jimmy Stafford and Scott Underwood ....
, Pink
Pink (singer)
Alecia Beth Moore , better known by her stage name Pink , is an American singer-songwriter, musician and actress....
, Black Eyed Peas, Lifehouse
Lifehouse (band)
Lifehouse is an American rock band from Los Angeles. The band came to mainstream prominence in 2001 with the hit single "Hanging by a Moment" from their debut studio album, No Name Face. The single won a Billboard Music Award for Hot 100 Single of the Year, beating out Janet Jackson and Alicia...
, Katy Perry
Katy Perry
Katy Perry is an American singer, songwriter and actress. Born in Santa Barbara, California, and raised by Christian pastor parents, Perry grew up listening to only gospel music and sang in her local church as a child. After earning a GED during her first year of high school, she began to pursue a...
, Green Day
Green Day
Green Day is an American punk rock band formed in 1987. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt, and drummer Tre Cool...
, Goo Goo Dolls
Goo Goo Dolls
The Goo Goo Dolls are a Grammy-nominated American rock band formed in 1986 in Buffalo, New York, by vocalist and guitarist John Rzeznik and vocalist and bass guitarist Robby Takac. Since the end of 1994, Mike Malinin has been the band's drummer, a position previously held by George Tutuska...
, Rob Thomas
Rob Thomas (musician)
Robert Kelly "Rob" Thomas is an American rock recording artist and songwriter. He is the primary songwriter and lead singer of the band Matchbox Twenty. Thomas also records and performs as a solo artist...
/Matchbox 20, Gwen Stefani
Gwen Stefani
Gwen Renée Stefani is an American singer-songwriter and fashion designer. Stefani is the lead vocalist for the rock and ska band No Doubt. Stefani recorded her first solo album Love. Angel. Music. Baby. in 2004. The album was inspired by music of the 1980s, and was a success with sales of over...
/No Doubt, and Bruno Mars
Bruno Mars
Peter Gene Hernandez , better known by his stage name Bruno Mars, is an Filipino-American singer-songwriter and record producer. Raised in Honolulu, Hawaii by a family of musicians, Mars began making music at a young age...
.
History
The format was programmed by Senior Director of Programming, Jon Holiday from August 2003 through December 2008. Holiday, a major market veteran (Boston, Miami, Tampa and Denver) also programmed WXLO Worcester, MA; one of the Top 25 highest rated AC/Hot AC's in the U.S. according to Radio & Records. Holiday added high profile personalities such as Dave Otto (from KS-95 Minneapolis) and Peter McLaine (KLSY Seattle), increased production value and added big promotions.Weekend specialty programming on Hot AC included "The Weekend Retro Zone" (1980s and 1990s hits) on Saturday nights and "The '80s Rewind" on Sunday nights. The format regularly featured live artist interviews and performances. Notable guests included John Mayer and Alanis Morissette for instance.
Jones Radio Networks was recently purchased by Triton Media Group
Triton Media Group
Triton Media Group, LLC, is a portfolio company of a fund managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P., a global investment management firm. It is based in Los Angeles.-Triton Radio Networks:...
and this satellite-driven format was relocated into Dial Global
Dial Global
Dial Global is a radio syndication company. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Triton Media Group and is a sister company to Townsquare Media, both of which are owned by Oaktree Capital Management....
's portfolio, replacing the "Bright AC" network on December 29, 2008.
As of May 2011, Hot AC has tweaked its programming to more of an Adult Top 40 sound, with CHR
Contemporary hit radio
Contemporary hit radio is a radio format that is common in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia that focuses on playing current and recurrent popular music as determined by the Top 40 music charts...
artists like Katy Perry, Lady Gaga
Lady GaGa
Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta , better known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer and songwriter. Born and raised in New York City, she primarily studied at the Convent of the Sacred Heart and briefly attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts before withdrawing to...
, Rihanna
Rihanna
Robyn Rihanna Fenty , better known as simply Rihanna, is a Barbadian recording artist. Born in Saint Michael, Barbados, Rihanna moved to the United States at the age of 16 to pursue a recording career under the guidance of record producer Evan Rogers...
, Enrique Iglesias
Enrique Iglesias
Enrique Iglesias is a Spanish pop music singer, a son of singer Julio Iglesias.Enrique started his musical career on Mexican label Fonovisa...
and Beyonce now being played more often, and dropped most of the 1980s music from its playlist with the exception of a song or two per hour, mainly from rock-based artists such as Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi is an American rock band from Sayreville, New Jersey. Formed in 1983, Bon Jovi consists of lead singer and namesake Jon Bon Jovi , guitarist Richie Sambora, keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, as well as current bassist Hugh McDonald...
, U2 and The Police. Weekend specialty programming of '80s music formerly heard Saturday and Sunday nights has also been discontinued.
Some affiliate stations
- KKBJKKBJ-FMKKBJ-FM , known as "Mix 103.7", is a radio station based in Bemidji, Minnesota, that airs a hot adult contemporary format. It is owned by RP Broadcasting...
, Bemidji, MinnesotaBemidji, MinnesotaBemidji is a city in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States. Its population was at 13,431 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Beltrami County. Bemidji is the most major city in North Central Minnesota and the largest commercial center between Grand Forks, North Dakota and Duluth,...
"Mix 103.7" - KLJZKLJZKLJZ is a commercial radio station in Yuma, Arizona, USA. KLJZ airs a Hot AC format featuring the top artists of today. Listeners get to wake up to Bob and Sheri weekdays...
, Yuma, ArizonaYuma, ArizonaYuma is a city in and the county seat of Yuma County, Arizona, United States. It is located in the southwestern corner of the state, and the population of the city was 77,515 at the 2000 census, with a 2008 Census Bureau estimated population of 90,041....
"Z93" - KPRWKPRWKPRW is a radio station broadcasting a Hot Adult Contemporary format serving Perham, Minnesota. The station is currently owned by Jeffrey Papenfuss....
, Perham, MinnesotaPerham, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 2,559 people, 1,104 households, and 642 families residing in the city. The population density was 976.2 people per square mile . There were 1,167 housing units at an average density of 445.2 per square mile...
"Lakes 99.5" - KWYK-FMKWYK-FMKWYK-FM is a radio station broadcasting adult contemporary music. Licensed to Aztec, New Mexico, USA. The station is owned by Basin Broadcasting Company and features programing from Jones Radio Network....
, Aztec, New MexicoAztec, New MexicoAztec is a city in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Farmington, New Mexico Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 6,378 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of San Juan County...
"Quick Radio" - KXBX-FMKXBX-FMKXBX-FM is a radio station broadcasting a Adult Contemporary format. Licensed to Lakeport, California, USA, the station is currently owned by Bicoastal Media Licenses, LLC and features programing from CNN Radio and Jones Radio Network....
, Lakeport, CaliforniaLakeport, CaliforniaLakeport is an incorporated city and county seat of Lake County, California. Lakeport is located on the west shore of Clear Lake, at an elevation of 1355 feet... - KXRZKXRZKXRZ is a Hot Adult Contemporary/Adult Top 40 formatted radio station in Alexandria, Minnesota, USA. "Z99" is owned by Paradis Broadcasting Inc. which also owns KXRA-FM and KXRA....
, Alexandria, MinnesotaAlexandria, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 8,820 people, however the most recent count suggests a population upwards of 10,000, which is displayed on Alexandria's city limits signs. The census lists 4,047 households, and 2,011 families residing in the city. The population density was 992.5 people per...
Z99 - WHSBWHSBWHSB is a 100,000 watt radio station licensed to Alpena, Michigan broadcasting a hot adult contemporary format...
, Alpena, MichiganAlpena, MichiganAlpena is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Alpena County. It is considered to be part of Northern Michigan. The Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary is located in the city. The population was 10,483 at the 2010 census...
"107.7 The Bay" - WKZZWKZZWKZZ is a CHR radio station licensed to Tifton, Georgia, USA broadcasting as 92-5 KZZ -- Hit Music Variety. The station is currently owned by Broadcast South, LLC....
, Fitzgerald, GeorgiaFitzgerald, GeorgiaFitzgerald is a city in Ben Hill in the U.S. state of Georgia, and is the county seat of Ben Hill County. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 9,053...
"Z92.5" - KYMK-FMKYMK-FMKYMK-FM is a commercial radio station located in Maurice, Louisiana, broadcasting to the Lafayette, Louisiana area on 106.3 FM. KYMK airs a hot AC music format branded as "106-3 the Monkey, Your Music, Your Station." Pittman flipped 106.3 to Hot AC from Jones Radio Networks' Smooth Jazz format on...
, Lafayette, LouisianaLafayette, LouisianaLafayette is a city in and the parish seat of Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States, on the Vermilion River. The population was 120,623 at the 2010 census...
"106-3 the Monkey" - WNTOWNTOWNTO is a radio station licensed to Racine, Ohio with studios in Gallipolis, Ohio. The station is owned by Sunny Broadcasting, LLC...
, Ravenswood, West VirginiaRavenswood, West VirginiaRavenswood is a city in Jackson County, West Virginia, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 4,031 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Ravenswood is located at , along the Ohio River at the mouth of Sandy Creek....
"Sunny 93.1" - WXYMWXYMWXYM is a radio station broadcasting a hot adult contemporary music radio format. Licensed to Tomah, Wisconsin, USA, the station serves the greater La Crosse, Wisconsin, area. The station is currently owned by Magnum Radio, Inc. and features programming from AP Radio and Jones Radio...
, Tomah, WisconsinTomah, WisconsinTomah is a city in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 9,093. The city is located partially within the Town of Tomah.-Education:...
"Mix 96.1" - KYTZKYTZKYTZ is a radio station broadcasting a Hot AC format. Licensed to Walhalla, North Dakota, it serves Langdon, North Dakota and Morden, Manitoba. The station is currently owned by Simmons Broadcasting. All four Simmons Broadcasting stations share studios at 1403 Third Street in Langdon, ND...
, Langdon, North DakotaLangdon, North DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 2,101 people, 917 households, and 565 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,233.1 people per square mile . There were 1,178 housing units at an average density of 691.4 per square mile...
"Z106.7" - WKBCWKBC-FMWKBC-FM is a radio station broadcasting a Hot Adult Contemporary format. Most of its programming comes from Dial Global's Hot AC...
, North Wilkesboro, North CarolinaNorth Wilkesboro, North CarolinaNorth Wilkesboro is a town in Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States. The population was approximately 4,116 at the 2000 census and is now 4,245 as of the 2010 census. North Wilkesboro is the birthplace and original home of Lowe's Home Improvement, which continues to have a major presence in... - WNNO, Wisconsin Dells, WisconsinWisconsin Dells, WisconsinWisconsin Dells is a city in south-central Wisconsin, with a population of 2,418 as of the 2000 census. It straddles four counties: Adams, Columbia, Juneau, and Sauk. The city takes its name from the dells of the Wisconsin River, a scenic, glacially formed gorge that features striking sandstone...
"Mix 1 0 6" - KCJJKCJJKCJJ is a radio station licensed to serve Iowa City, Iowa, USA. The station is owned by Steve Bridges' River City Radio. The station was assigned the KCJJ call sign by the Federal Communications Commission in 1982.-Programming:...
, Iowa City, IowaIowa City, IowaIowa City is a city in Johnson County, State of Iowa. As of the 2010 Census, the city had a total population of about 67,862, making it the sixth-largest city in the state. Iowa City is the county seat of Johnson County and home to the University of Iowa...
"1630 KCJJ"
External links
- - Official Website
- My Hit Songs Online Website with a link to the "Online Music Panel"