KRQQ
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KRQQ is an FM radio station in Tucson, Arizona
, which is licensed to broadcast on the frequency of 93.7 MHz with a power of 96,000 watts, and is owned by Clear Channel Communications
. Its transmitter is on Tower Peak in the Tucson Mountains
and the signal is mildly directional to avoid overlap KDKB
in Phoenix, Arizona
, under FCC rules that were in effect when the antenna was erected. Oddly enough, this is not vice versa. Known as 93.7 KRQ, the station plays Top 40 (CHR)
music, and its primary audience or demographic is teens and young adults.
in the 1980s.
According to radio industry trade publication Radio and Records, during the late 1980s, KRQQ was the highest-rated Top 40 station in the United States under its then program director Clarke Ingram
. Nationwide later sold its Tucson stations to Tucson Radio Partners, which in turn was absorbed by Prism Radio and then Clear Channel Communications
in the 1990s. The radio station is currently one of the best rated Top 40 stations in Arizona
.
The 1991 slogan was Tucson's only hit music station.
in Phoenix
in January 2006. Coincidentally, the Program Director at 104.7 KISS FM at the time was a former employee of KRQ. For the first couple years, the show would split broadcasting time between Tucson and Phoenix, but since mid-2008, the show has been broadcast live almost exclusively from Phoenix. The show has been very successful in both the Phoenix and Tucson markets. The show is now also broadcast on Z-100
in Portland, Oregon
, My 99.9
in Colorado Springs, Colorado
, 96.1 KISS FM
in Fort Collins, Colorado
, and on 93.1 All The Hits in Las Vegas, Nevada
.
The show was balanced out with a female co-star Carrie Moten who seemed to keep the boys in line, who quit in 2009 and can now be heard as a news anchor on 92.3 FM
, a News/Talk station in Phoenix. In December 2009 after hosting auditions for another co-host replacement, KRQ hired Kyle Unfug aka Special K.
The Johnjay and Rich morning show features a different segment every morning.
Monday: After This Weekend, I'll Never Do "Blank" Again, Meeting in the Ladies Room
Tuesday: Second-Date Update
Wednesday: Confession Wednesday
Thursday: War of the Roses
Friday: I knew it was over when, Whatcha Doin At The Courthouse?
Previous morning shows have included Mojo (Now at Channel 9-5-5
in Detroit and syndicated on KOHT
) and Betsy, and the team of Mike Elliott and Jimmy Kimmel
.
, which is an all-90's music syndicated show. It replaced Rick Dees's Weekly Top 40 when all Clear Channel CHR stations unsubscribed from it. Saturday mornings feature the FOX All Access show and Ryan Seacrest's
AT40. KRQ was previously subscribed to AT40 when it used to be hosted by Casey Kasem
and Open House Party
hosted by John Garabedian
.
KRQ also includes a very strong 'gold' and 'recurrent' tracks mixed in the playlist, mostly during the daytime..
Tucson, Arizona
Tucson is a city in and the county seat of Pima County, Arizona, United States. The city is located 118 miles southeast of Phoenix and 60 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border. The 2010 United States Census puts the city's population at 520,116 with a metropolitan area population at 1,020,200...
, which is licensed to broadcast on the frequency of 93.7 MHz with a power of 96,000 watts, and is owned by 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...
. Its transmitter is on Tower Peak in the Tucson Mountains
Tucson Mountains
The Tucson Mountains are a minor mountain range west of Tucson, Arizona. The Tucson Mountains, including Wasson Peak, are one of four notable mountain ranges surrounding the Tucson valley...
and the signal is mildly directional to avoid overlap KDKB
KDKB
KDKB is a commercial Rock music formatted radio station located in Phoenix, Arizona. It is owned by Sandusky Radio and licensed to Mesa Radio, Inc...
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...
, under FCC rules that were in effect when the antenna was erected. Oddly enough, this is not vice versa. Known as 93.7 KRQ, the station plays Top 40 (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...
music, and its primary audience or demographic is teens and young adults.
History
KRQQ began its life as KXEW-FM, a Spanish station which also aired some bilingual programming especially in the evenings, and was purchased by Western Cities Broadcasting, which made it a top 40 station in July 1977. The station was sold to Nationwide CommunicationsNationwide Communications
Nationwide Communications Inc. was a media subsidiary of the Nationwide Insurance Company, which operated from 1946 until 1997. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Nationwide Communications owned and operated a variety of radio and television stations across the United States until it sold off all its radio...
in the 1980s.
According to radio industry trade publication Radio and Records, during the late 1980s, KRQQ was the highest-rated Top 40 station in the United States under its then program director Clarke Ingram
Clarke Ingram
Clarke Ingram is a United States radio personality and programming executive.Ingram is best known in his home market and hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Most recently, he was employed at Pittsburgh-area stations WKHB and WKFB , which program a mixture of talk shows and oldies...
. Nationwide later sold its Tucson stations to Tucson Radio Partners, which in turn was absorbed by Prism Radio and then 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...
in the 1990s. The radio station is currently one of the best rated Top 40 stations in Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
.
The 1991 slogan was Tucson's only hit music station.
DJs
KRQ's middays (10am-2pm) are hosted by Ryan Seacrest (syndicated). The main afternoon drive feature is the "Drive at 5" with Chris P. (2pm-7pm). Nights, along with the Top 8 @ 8, are hosted by Joe Joe (7pm-2am). Overnights (2am-5am) are voice tracked by L.A.-based host Sisanie.Morning DJs
The current morning show on KRQ is Johnjay and Rich, which has been on the air since 2001. Johnjay and Rich were syndicated to Clear Channel-owned 104.7 KISS FMKZZP
KZZP, 104.7 KISS-FM, is a Top 40 radio outlet serving the Phoenix, Arizona area. The Clear Channel Communications station broadcasts at 104.7 MHz with an Effective radiated power of 100 kW and is licensed in Mesa, Arizona. Due to its 100 kW tower located atop South Mountain, the station can...
in Phoenix
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...
in January 2006. Coincidentally, the Program Director at 104.7 KISS FM at the time was a former employee of KRQ. For the first couple years, the show would split broadcasting time between Tucson and Phoenix, but since mid-2008, the show has been broadcast live almost exclusively from Phoenix. The show has been very successful in both the Phoenix and Tucson markets. The show is now also broadcast on Z-100
KKRZ
KKRZ is a commercial broadcast radio station in Portland, Oregon, also known as Z-100, broadcasts CHR music.-History:What is now KKRZ first signed on May, 7, 1946 as KGW-FM on 95.3 MHz and moved to 100.3 MHz on September 22, 1947...
in Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon
Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States...
, My 99.9
KVUU
KVUU is a Hot AC radio station in the Colorado Springs, Colorado, area that is known by its moniker "My999". It was known for many years by its previous moniker, "K-View 99.9".-99.9 FM history:...
in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and most populous city of El Paso County, Colorado, United States. Colorado Springs is located in South-Central Colorado, in the southern portion of the state. It is situated on Fountain Creek and is located south of the Colorado...
, 96.1 KISS FM
KSME
KSME is a commercial radio station licensed to Greeley, Colorado, broadcasting to the Northern Colorado area on 96.1 FM. KSME airs a top 40 music format branded as "Kiss-FM".-History:...
in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins is a Home Rule Municipality situated on the Cache La Poudre River along the Colorado Front Range, and is the county seat and most populous city of Larimer County, Colorado, United States. Fort Collins is located north of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver. With a 2010 census...
, and on 93.1 All The Hits in Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
.
The show was balanced out with a female co-star Carrie Moten who seemed to keep the boys in line, who quit in 2009 and can now be heard as a news anchor on 92.3 FM
KTAR-FM
KTAR-FM is a radio station broadcasting a News/Talk format. Licensed to Glendale, Arizona, USA, the station serves the Phoenix area and is currently owned by Bonneville Holding Company...
, a News/Talk station in Phoenix. In December 2009 after hosting auditions for another co-host replacement, KRQ hired Kyle Unfug aka Special K.
The Johnjay and Rich morning show features a different segment every morning.
Monday: After This Weekend, I'll Never Do "Blank" Again, Meeting in the Ladies Room
Tuesday: Second-Date Update
Wednesday: Confession Wednesday
Thursday: War of the Roses
Friday: I knew it was over when, Whatcha Doin At The Courthouse?
Previous morning shows have included Mojo (Now at Channel 9-5-5
WKQI
WKQI — branded Channel 955 — is a commercial pop/CHR radio station in Detroit, Michigan, owned by Clear Channel Communications. WKQI transmits its signal with an effective radiated power of 100,000 watts from an antenna 430 feet in height located at the intersection of Greenfield Road and 10 Mile...
in Detroit and syndicated on KOHT
KOHT
KOHT is a Rhythmic Top 40 station serving Tucson, Arizona, and is licenced to Marana, . It has been owned by Clear Channel Communications since July 30, 2001 and broadcasts at 98.3 MHz with an ERP of 6 kW. The station's playlist is primarily Rhythmic Top 40, hip hop and R&B.-History:KOHT...
) and Betsy, and the team of Mike Elliott and Jimmy Kimmel
Jimmy Kimmel
James Christian "Jimmy" Kimmel is an American television host and comedian. He is the host of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, a late-night talk show that airs on ABC. Prior to that, Kimmel was best known as the co-host of Comedy Central's The Man Show and Win Ben Stein's Money...
.
Syndicated Shows
KRQQ is subscribed to syndicated radio show Saturday Night Online hosted by Romeo on Saturday nights from 7 P.M.-Midnight MST, and Sunday nights feature Kid Kelly's Backtrax USABacktrax USA
Backtrax USA is a two hour radio program hosted by former WHTZ DJ Kid Kelly that premiered in 1993.The show originally highlighted hit music from the 1980s. Since 2003, however, Backtrax USA has offered a 1990s version of the show featuring hit music from this decade alongside that of the '80s...
, which is an all-90's music syndicated show. It replaced Rick Dees's Weekly Top 40 when all Clear Channel CHR stations unsubscribed from it. Saturday mornings feature the FOX All Access show and Ryan Seacrest's
Ryan Seacrest
Ryan John Seacrest is an American radio personality, television host, network producer and voice actor. He is the host of On Air with Ryan Seacrest, a nationally syndicated Top 40 radio show that airs on KIIS-FM in Los Angeles and throughout the United States and Canada on Premiere Radio Networks,...
AT40. KRQ was previously subscribed to AT40 when it used to be hosted by Casey Kasem
Casey Kasem
Kemal Amin "Casey" Kasem is an American radio personality and voice actor who is best known for being the host of the nationally syndicated Top 40 countdown show American Top 40, and for voicing Shaggy in the popular Saturday morning cartoon franchise Scooby-Doo.Kasem, along with Don Bustany and...
and Open House Party
Open House Party
Open House Party is an American radio show hosted on Saturday nights by John Garabedian that promotes itself as "the biggest party on the planet". It focuses on playing contemporary hit radio music, also known as Top 40. The show differentiates itself from most Top 40 stations because it plays a...
hosted by John Garabedian
John Garabedian
John H. Garabedian is an American radio personality and disc jockey, known as the host of Open House Party. He has been involved in Massachusetts radio and television stations for around fifty years. John lives in Southborough, Massachusetts....
.
Music
Music on the station stays with in the CHR genre. However, their playlist moves with the audience. During the daytime, the playlist consists of mostly mainstream CHR songs, Hot AC, and strong golds, being light on urban and rhythmic. During the late afternoon, evening, and overnight hours, the playlist is much heavier on urban and rhythmic tracks, with mainstream songs mixed in.KRQ also includes a very strong 'gold' and 'recurrent' tracks mixed in the playlist, mostly during the daytime..