KNIX
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KNIX-FM is an FM
radio station broadcasting a Country music
format. The station is based in Phoenix, Arizona
. The Clear Channel Communications
station broadcasts at 102.5 MHz with an effective radiated power
(ERP) of 98 kW.
On April 25, 2006, Clear Channel announced that KNIX's HD2 subchannel would carry a format focusing on music from new and up-and-coming Country artists.
KNIX's HD2 channel is now rebroadcasting KFYI, 550 AM digital signal.
bought the station and its AM sister
in separate transactions. The AM station was Country music KTUF and the FM station changed to Progressive Rock in August 1968. In early March 1969, KNIX-FM switched to the Country format and the two stations began simulcast operations. Station Bumper-Stickers proclaimed "K-TUF/KNIX, We Stamped Out 3-Letter Radio". In 1998 Clear Channel acquired the FM from Owens and continues as a Country station.
KNIX led not only the Phoenix radio market, but was considered one of the premier country radio stations in the United States. Under the leadership of General Manager Michael Owens and Programming/Operations Manager Larry Daniels, KNIX was consistently number one in the Phoenix market. In addition, the station won many prestigious awards including honors from the Country Music Association, The Academy of Country Music, Billboard Magazine, and the Marconi Award for excellence in broadcasting.
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Weekends/fill-ins include Barrel Boy and Garry D. The station's signature voice is John Willyard.
FM broadcasting
FM broadcasting is a broadcasting technology pioneered by Edwin Howard Armstrong which uses frequency modulation to provide high-fidelity sound over broadcast radio. The term "FM band" describes the "frequency band in which FM is used for broadcasting"...
radio station broadcasting a Country music
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
format. The station is based in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data...
. The Clear Channel Communications
Clear Channel Communications
Clear Channel Communications, Inc. is an American media conglomerate company headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. It was founded in 1972 by Lowry Mays and Red McCombs, and was taken private by Bain Capital LLC and Thomas H. Lee Partners LP in a leveraged buyout in 2008...
station broadcasts at 102.5 MHz with an effective radiated power
Effective radiated power
In radio telecommunications, effective radiated power or equivalent radiated power is a standardized theoretical measurement of radio frequency energy using the SI unit watts, and is determined by subtracting system losses and adding system gains...
(ERP) of 98 kW.
On April 25, 2006, Clear Channel announced that KNIX's HD2 subchannel would carry a format focusing on music from new and up-and-coming Country artists.
KNIX's HD2 channel is now rebroadcasting KFYI, 550 AM digital signal.
History
The station originally signed on the air in 1965 as a Beautiful Music station. In 1968, singer Buck OwensBuck Owens
Alvis Edgar Owens, Jr. , better known as Buck Owens, was an American singer and guitarist who had 21 No. 1 hits on the Billboard country music charts with his band, the Buckaroos...
bought the station and its AM sister
KMIK
KMIK is a Tempe, Arizona, AM radio station that is part of the Radio Disney Network. It is one of the most powerful Radio Disney stations in the nation....
in separate transactions. The AM station was Country music KTUF and the FM station changed to Progressive Rock in August 1968. In early March 1969, KNIX-FM switched to the Country format and the two stations began simulcast operations. Station Bumper-Stickers proclaimed "K-TUF/KNIX, We Stamped Out 3-Letter Radio". In 1998 Clear Channel acquired the FM from Owens and continues as a Country station.
KNIX led not only the Phoenix radio market, but was considered one of the premier country radio stations in the United States. Under the leadership of General Manager Michael Owens and Programming/Operations Manager Larry Daniels, KNIX was consistently number one in the Phoenix market. In addition, the station won many prestigious awards including honors from the Country Music Association, The Academy of Country Music, Billboard Magazine, and the Marconi Award for excellence in broadcasting.
- Footnote: Beginning as early as 1988 KNIX began receiving awards on the National Level from a host of recognized sources. See the station's [webpage]http://www.knixcountry.com/pages/promo/40th_anniversary/awards_accolades_6.html for a complete list.
On-air staff
The current lineup (as of December 2010) Starting out the day on the morning drive is Ben & Matt with Ben Campbell, Matt McAllister, Carolyn Coffey, Producer Joe Wallace & Jason Christopher (Traffic). Next is Amy Klinger on middays. Holding down the afternoon drive is Billy Michaels. Wrapping up the day is Ty Bentli on nights, and on overnights is the syndicated After Mid-Nite with Blair GarnerBlair Garner
Blair Garner is an American radio personality. According to his After MidNite with Blair Garner show website, he purchased his first car at age 12. He is the host of the syndicated radio programs After MidNite with Blair Garner and The Blair Garner Show...
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Weekends/fill-ins include Barrel Boy and Garry D. The station's signature voice is John Willyard.
Former staff
- Charlie Ochs (mornings)
- W. Steven Martin (mornings)
- J.D. Freeman (afternoons)
- "Layback" Lenny Roberts (afternoons)
- John Buchannon (evenings then midday, also Music Director)
- [Brian McNeal] ( venings)
- [Buddy Alan] Buddy AlanBuddy AlanAlvis Alan Owens , known professionally as Buddy Alan, is an American country music artist. The son of Buck Owens and Bonnie Owens and stepson of Merle Haggard, Alan recorded four albums for Capitol Records in the 1970s...
(Music Dir. - midday) - George King
- Steve Harmon
- Jim West
- Steve Wood
- Bill Kramer
- Brian Kelly
- John Michaels
- RJ Curtis
- Susan Geary
- Bobby Lewis
- Steve Goddard
- Tim & Willy (mornings)
- Dick Leighton (traffic)
- Bill Denny (sports)
- Larry Clark (news)
- Mary Ganier (news)
- Stephan Kaufman (news)
- Marti McNeil (news)
- Gwen Foster
- Scott Fisher
- Russ Knight
- Larry Daniels (midday)
- Red Skyler
- Bobby Butler
- Mike Scott (afternoon drive & Music Director)
- Camille Wood (traffic & voice work)