May CDM Ratings
Independence Rate: Here are select Nielsen Audio Continuous Diary Measurement (CDM) ratings for May 2026 (three-month rolling average, 3/5-5/27) compared with March and April. Ranks (in parentheses) are among subscribers. Unless otherwise noted, all figures are Persons 12+, Monday-Sunday, 6am-midnight.
| Albuquerque, NM (Market 72) |
KBQI iHeartMedia |
| Allentown, PA (75) |
WCTO Cumulus Does not subscribe. |
| El Paso, TX (77) |
KHEY iHeartMedia |
| Fresno, CA (67) |
KHGE iHeartMedia 2.7 (9) - 2.0 (10) - 1.9 (11t) KSKS Cumulus Does not subscribe. |
| Knoxville, TN (71) |
WCYQ SummitMedia 3.3 (6) - 3.8 (5) - 3.7 (5t) WDKW Midwest Classic Country 2.1 (9) - 1.8 (9) - 1.9 (9t) WIVK Cumulus Does not subscribe. |
| Wilkes-Barre, PA (81) |
WGGY Audacy 7.4 (2) - 5.9 (3) - 6.1 (3) |
The Summer 2026 Print Special featuring:
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Eric Church's Sinners @ 20
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