WJXY-FM
Encyclopedia
WJXY-FM is a sports talk
radio station
known as "The Team" in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
, and affiliated with ESPN Radio
and is owned by Cumulus Media
.
It is the flagship radio station of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans
, who play in the Carolina League
of Minor League Baseball
as the Advanced-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers
. It is also the flagship radio station of the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
, a member of the Big South Conference
.
as 94X. WSCA-FM signed on at 93.7 in Georgetown playing classic rock
but later joined with WJXY-FM, changing its letters to WXJY. Starting November 1, 1996, WJXY-FM and WXJY were called "Cruisin' Country", with a format that included rock acts such as Lynyrd Skynyrd
, The Allman Brothers Band
and the The Marshall Tucker Band
. Late in the 90s the formats of WJXY-FM and WXJY changed to rhythmic, and the stations were called "Hot 93". Later the station moved in a mainstream CHR
direction, and WSEA
was added, so the stations were called "Hot 100 and Hot 93".
On February 15, 2003, WIQB
1050 AM was added, and the format changed to ESPN Radio
and was named "The Team." WSEA began separate programming. The Team picked up the Clemson University sports programming on WIQB. Later that year, The Team added Coastal Carolina University Sports in its first-ever college football season opener. The air staff consisted of Zachery Kick and James Clark with its first local sports show.
In 2004, local broadcast veteran Frank Barnhill hosted "Carolina Sports Talk" on the station. In 2007, the show was replaced by the station with another local show, "The Locker Room". In 2010, "The Team" debuted the "CCU Tailgate Show", co-hosted by Barnhill and Allen Smothers which aired Saturdays for two hours prior to Coastal Carolina University football games. The station also airs high school football and basketball games, as well as Carolina Panthers
NFL games, regular ESPN programming, and the Dan Patrick
show (non-ESPN).
In July 2010, WXJY changed its simulcast partner to WSEA
. Later in the year, WIQB became WHSC and began separate broadcasts.
Sports radio
Sports radio is a radio format devoted entirely to discussion and broadcasting of sporting events. A popular format with an almost exclusively male demographic in most areas, sports radio is characterized by an often-boisterous on-air style and extensive debate and analysis by both hosts and...
radio station
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
known as "The Team" in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach is a coastal city on the east coast of the United States in Horry County, South Carolina. It is situated on the center of a large and continuous stretch of beach known as the Grand Strand in northeastern South Carolina. It is considered to be a major tourist destination in the...
, and affiliated with ESPN Radio
ESPN Radio
ESPN Radio is an American sports radio network. It was launched on January 1, 1992 under the original banner of "SportsRadio ESPN." ESPN Radio is located at ESPN headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut...
and is owned by Cumulus Media
Cumulus Media
Cumulus Media, Inc. is the second largest Owner and Operator of AM and FM radio stations in the United States, behind Clear Channel Communications, operating 570 stations in 150 markets as of September 16, 2011. The company also owns Cumulus Media Networks...
.
It is the flagship radio station of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans
Myrtle Beach Pelicans
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans are a minor league baseball team in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. They are a Class A Advanced team in the Carolina League and the franchise is currently the farm team of the Texas Rangers. From their inaugural season until 2010, the Pelicans were an affiliate of the...
, who play in the Carolina League
Carolina League
The Carolina League is a minor league baseball affiliation which operates in the South Atlantic Coast of the United States. Before 2002, it was classified as a "High A" league, indicating its status as a Class A league with the highest level of competition within that classification, and the fifth...
of Minor League Baseball
Minor league baseball
Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of professional baseball leagues in the Americas that compete at levels below Major League Baseball and provide opportunities for player development. All of the minor leagues are operated as independent businesses...
as the Advanced-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers
Texas Rangers (baseball)
The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have...
. It is also the flagship radio station of the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers are the athletic teams that represent Coastal Carolina University. They participate in Division I of the NCAA and are a charter member of the Big South Conference. Coastal fields varsity teams in 16 sports, 8 each for both men and women. The football team competes...
, a member of the Big South Conference
Big South Conference
The Big South Conference is a college athletic conference affiliated with the NCAA's Division I. The conference's football teams are part of the Football Championship Subdivision...
.
History
In the early 90s, WJXY-FM played Country musicCountry 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...
as 94X. WSCA-FM signed on at 93.7 in Georgetown playing classic rock
Classic rock
Classic rock is a radio format which developed from the album-oriented rock format in the early 1980s. In the United States, the classic rock format features music ranging generally from the late 1960s to the late 1980s, primarily focusing on the hard rock genre that peaked in popularity in the...
but later joined with WJXY-FM, changing its letters to WXJY. Starting November 1, 1996, WJXY-FM and WXJY were called "Cruisin' Country", with a format that included rock acts such as Lynyrd Skynyrd
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Lynyrd Skynyrd is an American rock band prominent in spreading Southern Rock during the 1970s.Originally formed as the "Noble Five" in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1964, the band rose to worldwide recognition on the basis of its driving live performances and signature tune, Freebird...
, The Allman Brothers Band
The Allman Brothers Band
The Allman Brothers Band is an American rock/blues band once based in Macon, Georgia. The band was formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1969 by brothers Duane Allman and Gregg Allman , who were supported by Dickey Betts , Berry Oakley , Butch Trucks , and Jai Johanny "Jaimoe"...
and the The Marshall Tucker Band
The Marshall Tucker Band
The Marshall Tucker Band is an American Southern rock band originally from Spartanburg, South Carolina. The band's blend of rock, rhythm and blues, jazz, country, and gospel helped establish the Southern rock genre in the early 1970s...
. Late in the 90s the formats of WJXY-FM and WXJY changed to rhythmic, and the stations were called "Hot 93". Later the station moved in a mainstream 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...
direction, and WSEA
WSEA
WSEA is a Contemporary hit radio station licensed to Atlantic Beach, South Carolina and serves the Grand Strand area. The Cumulus Media outlet is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to broadcast at 100.3 MHz with an ERP of 12 kW...
was added, so the stations were called "Hot 100 and Hot 93".
On February 15, 2003, WIQB
WHSC
WTOD is a radio station broadcasting a Sports format.Licensed to Hartsville, South Carolina, USA. The station is currently owned by Cumulus Media and features programing from ESPN Radio...
1050 AM was added, and the format changed to ESPN Radio
ESPN Radio
ESPN Radio is an American sports radio network. It was launched on January 1, 1992 under the original banner of "SportsRadio ESPN." ESPN Radio is located at ESPN headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut...
and was named "The Team." WSEA began separate programming. The Team picked up the Clemson University sports programming on WIQB. Later that year, The Team added Coastal Carolina University Sports in its first-ever college football season opener. The air staff consisted of Zachery Kick and James Clark with its first local sports show.
In 2004, local broadcast veteran Frank Barnhill hosted "Carolina Sports Talk" on the station. In 2007, the show was replaced by the station with another local show, "The Locker Room". In 2010, "The Team" debuted the "CCU Tailgate Show", co-hosted by Barnhill and Allen Smothers which aired Saturdays for two hours prior to Coastal Carolina University football games. The station also airs high school football and basketball games, as well as Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They are currently members of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Panthers, along with the Jacksonville Jaguars, joined the NFL as expansion...
NFL games, regular ESPN programming, and the Dan Patrick
Dan Patrick
Daniel Patrick Pugh , professionally known as Dan Patrick, is an American sportscaster, radio personality, and actor from Mason, Ohio...
show (non-ESPN).
In July 2010, WXJY changed its simulcast partner to WSEA
WSEA
WSEA is a Contemporary hit radio station licensed to Atlantic Beach, South Carolina and serves the Grand Strand area. The Cumulus Media outlet is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to broadcast at 100.3 MHz with an ERP of 12 kW...
. Later in the year, WIQB became WHSC and began separate broadcasts.