Mother Country: Columbia’s Kameron Marlowe plays Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. Pictured (top, l-r) are Sony Music Publishing's Rusty Gaston, Marlowe, Red Light's Kaitlin Madewell, Sony Music Publishing's Anna Weisband and the label's Ken Robold; (bottom, l-r) Music Choice's Jim Murphy and Backstage Country & WWWF/ Nassau-Suffolk's Kelly Ford.

October 2024 PPM Ratings: Day one of Nielsen Audio's October 2024 (9/12-10/9) PPM ratings are below. Ranks (in parentheses) are among subscribers. All graphs indicate Average Share Mon-Sun 6am-Mid Persons 6+. 

Los Angeles (Market 2)
KKGO Mt. Wilson
1.8 (24t) to 2.0 (21t) 
Cume: +58,300 to 609,100 

Chicago (3)
WUSN Audacy
3.8 (7t) to 3.8 (7t)
Cume: +18,300 to 743,100

 
Dallas (4)
KSCS Cumulus
4.5 (3t) to 4.0 (6t)
Cume: -1,600 to 655,100

KPLX Cumulus 
3.8 (11) to 3.7 (10t)
Cume: -27,300 to 686,200 

San Francisco (5)
KBAY/San Jose Alpha
1.1 (21t) to 1.1 (24)
Cume: -28,000 to 174,800

Houston (6)
KKBQ Radio One
5.4 (3) to 5.3 (4)
Cume: +62,900 to 855,000 (Largest cume in the format this month)

KILT Audacy
3.8 (8) to 3.2 (12t)
Cume: +22,100 to 709,800 

KTHT was sold to Educational Media Foundation and changed to Christian AC KLVH on Oct. 31. (CAT 11/1/23) 

Atlanta (7)
WUBL iHeartMedia 
3.2 (14t) to 3.3 (13t)
Cume: -12,800 to 386,200

WKHX Cumulus
3.3 (11t) to 3.1 (15t)
Cume: -21,300 to 311,800

Philadelphia (9)
WXTU Beasley
3.9 (8t) to 4.2 (7)
Cume: +11,200 to 562,200

Nassau-Suffolk (Long Island) (21)
WWWF Connoisseur 
3.4 (9) to 2.5 (14)
Cume: -26,900 to 156,400
Classic Hits WBZO flipped to Country WWWF on March 20 (CAT 3/20).

WJVC JVC
Does not subscribe. 

Riverside (28)
KFRG Audacy 
3.2 (7t) to 3.0 (8)
Cume: -3,500 to 204,300

San Jose (40)
KBAY Alpha
3.5 (8t) to 3.6 (8)
Largest share since Aug. 2023.
Cume: -9,500 to 116,200

Middlesex (42)
WKMK/Monmouth Press
2.8 (10) to 2.0 (13t)
Cume: -2,000 to 75,400
Did not subscribe in July. 

 

September 2024 PPM Ratings: Day one of Nielsen Audio's September 2024 (8/15-9/11) PPM ratings are below. Ranks (in parentheses) are among subscribers. All graphs indicate Average Share Mon-Sun 6am-Mid Persons 6+. 

Los Angeles (Market 2)
KKGO Mt. Wilson
1.9 (22) to 1.8 (24t) 
Cume: +112,700 to 550,800 

Chicago (3)
WUSN Audacy
4.7 (6) to 3.8 (7t)
Cume: -46,700 to 724,800

 
Dallas (4)
KSCS Cumulus
4.3 (6) to 4.5 (3t)
Cume: -54,300 to 656,700

KPLX Cumulus 
4.2 (7t) to 3.8 (11)
Cume: -24,100 to 713,500 

San Francisco (5)
KBAY/San Jose Alpha
0.9 (24) to 1.1 (21t)
Cume: +36,700 to 202,800

Houston (6)
KKBQ Radio One
5.2 (5) to 5.4 (3)
Cume: -12,200 to 792,100 (Largest cume in the format this month)

KILT Audacy
3.7 (10t) to 3.8 (8)
Cume: +17,500 to 687,700 

KTHT was sold to Educational Media Foundation and changed to Christian AC KLVH on Oct. 31. (CAT 11/1/23) 

Atlanta (7)
WKHX Cumulus
3.8 (9t) to 3.3 (11t)
Cume: -29,100 to 333,100

WUBL iHeartMedia 
2.9 (14t) to 3.2 (14t)
Cume: +77,900 to 399,000

Philadelphia (9)
WXTU Beasley
3.8 (7) to 3.9 (8t)
Cume: -17,000 to 551,000

Nassau-Suffolk (Long Island) (21)
WWWF Connoisseur 
4.1 (7t) to 3.4 (9)
Cume: -18,400 to 183,300
Classic Hits WBZO flipped to Country WWWF on March 20 (CAT 3/20).

WJVC JVC
Does not subscribe. 

Riverside (26)
KFRG Audacy 
3.8 (4) to 3.2 (7t)
Cume: +12,200 to 207,800

San Jose (40)
KBAY Alpha
3.3 (10) to 3.5 (8t)
Largest share since Aug. 2023.
Cume: +19,500 to 125,700

Middlesex (42)
WKMK/Monmouth Press
2.4 (11) to 2.8 (10)
Largest share in station's 14 year history.
Cume: -100 to 77,400
Did not subscribe in July. 

 

Ford Fairlane: Connoisseur WWWF/ Nassau-Suffolk afternoon host Kelly Ford has added MD stripes. The station launched as "103.1 The Wolf" in March (CAT 3/20), and Ford joined Aug. 1 (CAT 7/15). She says the move "feels like a natural evolution in my career, allowing me to deepen the relationships I've built over the years in Country radio and Nashville. I’m pumped to collaborate with our amazing team under the leadership of [PD] Patrick Shea to help shape The Wolf.” Ford remains host of Key Networks and Beasley Broadcast Group's syndicated Backstage Country, which is heard in 80 markets. She previously did mornings at WNSH/New York, KYGO/Denver and was part of the Westwood One-syndicated Ty, Kelly & Chuck show.

August 2024 PPM Ratings: Day one of Nielsen Audio's August 2024 (7/18-8/14) PPM ratings are below. Ranks (in parentheses) are among subscribers. All graphs indicate Average Share Mon-Sun 6am-Mid Persons 6+. 

Los Angeles (Market 2)
KKGO Mt. Wilson
2.4 (16t) to 1.9 (22) 
Cume: -104,500 to 438,100 

Chicago (3)
WUSN Audacy
4.0 (6) to 4.7 (6)
Cume: +51,000 to 771,500

Alpha's suburban WCCQ and WXLC, which simulcast as "Free Country," each pulled a 0.4 share (31t) with cumes of 95,700 and 88,900 respectively.

Dallas (4)
KSCS Cumulus
4.2 (7t) to 4.3 (6)
Cume: +61,500 to 711,000
PD Mike Preston tells Country Aircheck the station finished No. 1 in Women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54.

KPLX Cumulus 
4.4 (5t) to 4.2 (7t)
Cume: +36,500 to 737,600 

San Francisco (5)
KBAY/San Jose Alpha
1.0 (23) to 0.9 (24)
Cume: +12,400 to 166,100

Houston (6)
KKBQ Radio One
4.8 (6) to 5.2 (5)
Cume: +121,200 to 804,300 (Largest cume in the format this month)

KILT Audacy
3.3 (14) to 3.7 (10t)
Cume: +46,200 to 670,200 

KTHT was sold to Educational Media Foundation and changed to Christian AC KLVH on Oct. 31. (CAT 11/1/23) 

Atlanta (7)
WKHX Cumulus
3.5 (10t) to 3.8 (9t)
Cume: +17,800 to 362,200

WUBL iHeartMedia 
3.2 (13) to 2.9 (14t)
Cume: -50,400 to 321,100

Philadelphia (9)
WXTU Beasley
4.9 (6) to 3.8 (7)
Cume: -15,400 to 568,000

Nassau-Suffolk (Long Island) (21)
WWWF Connoisseur 
3.4 (8t) to 4.1 (7t)
Largest share for any Country station in the market since Summer 1991 (WYNY/New York)
Cume: -12,700 to 201,700
Classic Hits WBZO flipped to Country WWWF on March 20 (CAT 3/20).

WJVC JVC
Does not subscribe. 

Riverside (26)
KFRG Audacy 
4.4 (4) to 3.8 (4)
Cume: -31,000 to 195,600

San Jose (40)
KBAY Alpha
3.2 (9t) to 3.3 (10)
Cume: +10,600 to 106,200

Middlesex (42)
WKMK/Monmouth Press
Ceased subscribing in June. 

 

July 2024 PPM Ratings: Day one of Nielsen Audio's July 2024 (6/20-7/17) PPM ratings are below. Ranks (in parentheses) are among subscribers. All graphs indicate Average Share Mon-Sun 6am-Mid Persons 6+. 

Los Angeles (Market 2)
KKGO Mt. Wilson
2.0 (20t) to 2.4 (16t) 
Cume: -59,100 to 542,600 

Chicago (3)
WUSN Audacy
5.1 (4) to 4.0 (6)
Cume: -112,900 to 720,500 (Largest cume in the format this month)

Alpha's suburban WCCQ and WXLC simulcast as "Free Country" pulled a 0.5 share (30) and 0.1 share (39t) respectively.

 
Dallas (4)
KPLX Cumulus 
4.5 (4t) to 4.4 (5t)
Cume: -43,200 to 701,100 

KSCS Cumulus
3.7 (8) to 4.2 (7t)
Cume: -4,300 to 649,500

San Francisco (5)
KBAY/San Jose Alpha
0.9 (24t) to 1.0 (23)
Cume: +7,000 to 153,700

Houston (6)
KKBQ Radio One
3.9 (8) to 4.8 (6)
Cume: -30,100 to 683,100

KILT Audacy
3.2 (16t) to 3.3 (14)
Cume: -2,900 to 624,000 

KTHT was sold to Educational Media Foundation and changed to Christian AC KLVH on Oct. 31. (CAT 11/1/23) 

Atlanta (7)
WKHX Cumulus
3.2 (12t) to 3.5 (10t)
Cume: -6,500 to 344,400

WUBL iHeartMedia 
3.1 (14t) to 3.2 (13)
Cume: -43,200 to 371,500

Philadelphia (9)
WXTU Beasley
4.8 (7) to 4.9 (6)
Cume: -31,300 to 583,400

Nassau-Suffolk (Long Island) (21)
WWWF Connoisseur 
3.0 (9) to 3.4 (8t)
Largest share for any Country station in the market since Winter 1995 (WYNY/New York)
Cume: -26,300 to 214,400
Classic Hits WBZO flipped to Country WWWF on March 20 (CAT 3/20).

WJVC JVC
Does not subscribe. 

Riverside (26)
KFRG Audacy 
4.4 (3t) to 4.4 (4)
Cume: -2,000 to 226,600

San Jose (40)
KBAY Alpha
2.7 (13t) to 3.2 (9t)
Cume: +7,500 to 95,600

Middlesex (42)
WKMK/Monmouth Press
2.4 (11t) to N/A
Cume: N/A
Did not subscribe this month. 

 

Wolf Whistle: Connoisseur WWWF/Nassau-Suffolk adds Country radio veteran Kelly Ford for afternoons, effective Aug 1. The station launched as "103.1 The Wolf" in March (CAT 3/20). Ford will be based in New York, but will fly back and forth to Nashville, where she continues to host Key Networks and Beasley Broadcast Group's syndicated Backstage Country, which is heard in 80 markets. Ford previously did mornings at WNSH/New York, KYGO/Denver and was part of the Westwood One-syndicated Ty, Kelly & Chuck show. WWWF PD Patrick Shea says Ford's "enthusiasm and dedication to country music are evident, and we know she will be a fantastic addition to our team."

June 2024 PPM Ratings: Day one of Nielsen Audio's June 2024 (5/23-6/19) PPM ratings are below. Ranks (in parentheses) are among subscribers. All graphs indicate Average Share Mon-Sun 6am-Mid Persons 6+. 

Los Angeles (Market 2)
KKGO Mt. Wilson
1.8 (22t) to 2.0 (20t) 
Cume: +8,700 to 601,700 

Chicago (3)
WUSN Audacy
5.1 (5) to 5.1 (4)
Cume: +56,600 to 833,400 (Largest cume in the format this month)
Largest cume since Aug. 2022 and first format cume lead since Aug. 2023.

Alpha's suburban WCCQ and Hot AC WXLC re-launched in a simulcast as "Free Country" on May 24  (CAT 5/24). Still listed separately, WCCQ had a 0.5 share (31t) and cume of 119,400, while WXLC had a 0.2 share (37t) and cume of 78,600.

 Dallas (4)
KPLX Cumulus 
5.0 (3) to 4.5 (4t)
Cume: -34,400 to 744,300 

KSCS Cumulus
4.0 (6t) to 3.7 (8)
Cume: -35,200 to 653,800

San Francisco (5)
KBAY/San Jose Alpha
1.0 (24t) to 0.9 (24t)
Cume: -19,800 to 146,700

Houston (6)
KKBQ Radio One
4.3 (7) to 3.9 (8)
Cume: -77,500 to 713,200

KILT Audacy
3.6 (10) to 3.2 (16t)
Cume: -123,000 to 626,900 

KTHT was sold to Educational Media Foundation and changed to Christian AC KLVH on Oct. 31. (CAT 11/1/23) 

Atlanta (7)
WKHX Cumulus
3.0 (14) to 3.2 (12t)
Cume: -18,900 to 350,900

WUBL iHeartMedia 
2.6 (16) to 3.1 (14t)
Cume: +51,700 to 414,700

Philadelphia (9)
WXTU Beasley
4.4 (7) to 4.8 (7)
Cume: +34,600 to 614,700

Nassau-Suffolk (Long Island) (21)
WWWF Connoisseur 
3.1 (9) to 3.0 (9)
Cume: +27,300 to 240,700
Classic Hits WBZO flipped to Country WWWF on March 20 (CAT 3/20).

WJVC JVC
Does not subscribe. 

Riverside (26)
KFRG Audacy 
3.8 (5) to 4.4 (3t)
Cume: -24,900 to 228,600

San Jose (40)
KBAY Alpha
2.6 (12t) to 2.7 (13t)
Cume: -9,600 to 88,100

Middlesex (42)
WKMK/Monmouth Press
2.2 (12t) to 2.4 (11t)
Cume: +14,900 to 81,000 

 

Tuning In: Read how listeners are tuning in to the new Wolf on Long Island (WWWF) with Connoisseur's David Bevins, and hear why our industry is full of outdated phrases like "tune in." Plus, go off the record with Drew Baldridge in Monday's (7/1) Country Aircheck Weekly.

May 2024 PPM Ratings: Day one of Nielsen Audio's May 2024 (4/25-5/22) PPM ratings are below. Ranks (in parentheses) are among subscribers. All graphs indicate Average Share Mon-Sun 6am-Mid Persons 6+. 

Los Angeles (Market 2)
KKGO Mt. Wilson
2.1 (19) to 1.8 (22t) 
Cume: +22,600 to 593,000 

Chicago (3)
WUSN Audacy
4.1 (8) to 5.1 (5)
Largest share since Fall 1993.
Cume: +96,200 to 776,800

Alpha WCCQ had a 0.4 (33t) and cume of 119,300. The station re-branded and added simulcast partner WXLC on May 24, two days after the May survey (CAT 5/24).

 Dallas (4)
KPLX Cumulus 
4.4 (4) to 5.0 (3)
Largest share since August 2020.
Cume: +95,000 to 778,700

KSCS Cumulus
3.9 (8t) to 4.0 (6t)
Cume: +20,200 to 689,000

San Francisco (5)
KBAY/San Jose Alpha
0.7 (26t) to 1.0 (24t)
Cume: +19,800 to 166,500

Houston (6)
KKBQ Radio One
5.2 (7) to 4.3 (7)
Cume: -28,500 to 790,700 (Largest cume in the format this month)

KILT Audacy
4.3 (8) to 3.6 (10)
Cume: -72,700 to 749,900 

KTHT was sold to Educational Media Foundation and changed to Christian AC KLVH on Oct. 31. (CAT 11/1/23) 

Atlanta (7)
WKHX Cumulus
3.3 (14) to 3.0 (14)
Cume: -5,600 to 369,800

WUBL iHeartMedia 
3.0 (15) to 2.6 (16)
Cume: -10,900 to 363,000

Philadelphia (9)
WXTU Beasley
5.0 (7) to 4.4 (7)
Cume: -26,400 to 580,100

Nassau-Suffolk (Long Island) (21)
WWWF Connoisseur 
2.9 (9) to 3.1 (9)
Largest share for any Country station in the market since Spring 1995 (WYNY/New York)
Cume: +24,500 to 213,400
Classic Hits WBZO flipped to Country WWWF on March 20 (CAT 3/20).

WJVC JVC
Does not subscribe. 

Riverside (26)
KFRG Audacy 
4.7 (4) to 3.8 (5)
Cume: -30,300 to 253,500

San Jose (40)
KBAY Alpha
2.5 (13t) to 2.6 (12t)
Cume: +9,200 to 97,700

Middlesex (42)
WKMK/Monmouth Press
2.6 (11) to 2.2 (12t)
Cume: +2,900 to 66,100 

 

April 2024 PPM Ratings: Day one of Nielsen Audio's April 2024 (3/28-4/24) PPM ratings are below. Ranks (in parentheses) are among subscribers. All graphs indicate Average Share Mon-Sun 6am-Mid Persons 6+. 

Los Angeles (Market 2)
KKGO Mt. Wilson
1.7 (25t) to 2.1 (19) 
Cume: -45,300 to 570,400 

Chicago (3)
WUSN Audacy
3.9 (8) to 4.1 (8)
Cume: +3,800 to 680,600

 Dallas (4)
KPLX Cumulus 
3.8 (9) to 4.4 (4)
Cume: -31,300 to 683,700

KSCS Cumulus
4.1 (7) to 3.9 (8t)
Cume: -1,200 to 668,800

San Francisco (5)
KBAY/San Jose Alpha
0.9 (25t) to 0.7 (26t)
Cume: -4,800 to 146,700

Houston (6)
KKBQ Radio One
4.8 (7) to 5.2 (7)
Cume: -55,800 to 819,200 

KILT Audacy
5.0 (6) to 4.3 (8)
Cume: -37,300 to 822,600 (Largest cume in the format this month)

KTHT was sold to Educational Media Foundation and changed to Christian AC KLVH on Oct. 31. (CAT 11/1/23) 

Atlanta (7)
WKHX Cumulus
3.4 (12t) to 3.3 (14)
Cume: +12,900 to 375,400

WUBL iHeartMedia 
3.4 (12t) to 3.0 (15)
Cume: -28,700 to 373,900

Philadelphia (9)
WXTU Beasley
4.7 (7) to 5.0 (7)
Cume: +4,600 to 606,500

Nassau-Suffolk (Long Island) (21)
WWWF Connoisseur 
2.3 (13t) to 2.9 (9)
Cume: -26,100 to 188,900
Classic Hits WBZO flipped to Country WWWF on March 20 (CAT 3/20).

WJVC JVC
Does not subscribe. 

Riverside (26)
KFRG Audacy 
5.0 (2) to 4.7 (4)
Cume: +37,300 to 283,800

San Jose (40)
KBAY Alpha
2.8 (10t) to 2.5 (13t)
Cume: -3,600 to 88,500

Middlesex (42)
WKMK/Monmouth Press
2.2 (12) to 2.6 (11)
Largest share in station's 14 year history.
Cume: +3,400 to 63,200 

 

Why The Long Island Face?: Connoisseur WWWF/Nassau-Suffolk has added Compass/Silverfish Media's Big D & Bubba in morning drive starting May 6. "We’re thrilled to introduce Big D & Bubba to Long Island and 103.1 The Wolf,” says OM Patrick Shea. The station debuted in March (CAT 3/20) and added Alexa Neo in middays last month (CAT 4/15). Shea is still looking for someone to handle afternoons. Reach him here.

Gig Alert: Connoisseur WWWF/Nassau-Suffolk is looking for an afternoon drive talent. "If you are an entertainer that is driven, loves to host events, and is interested in connecting to local country music fans across the Island, then we want to hear from you," says OM Patrick Shea, who is now handling programming duties for the month-old station (CAT 3/20). Send two-minute demo, résumé and social handles to Shea here.
  Washington Interstate/Longview, WA Owner/Pres. John Paul is looking for a sales/marketing leader for the cluster, which includes Country KUKN. "You’ll connect businesses with their target audiences through the power of radio and digital media," says Paul. "We offer a very stable, fun and flexible work environment with unlimited income potential." Send résumés to Paul here.

March 2024 PPM Ratings: Day one of Nielsen Audio's March 2024 (2/29-3/27) PPM ratings are below. Ranks (in parentheses) are among subscribers. All graphs indicate Average Share Mon-Sun 6am-Mid Persons 6+. 

Los Angeles (Market 2)
KKGO Mt. Wilson
1.5 (27) to 1.7 (25t) 
Cume: -22,600 to 615,700 

Chicago (3)
WUSN Audacy
3.8 (7) to 3.9 (8)
Cume: +41,200 to 676,800

San Francisco (4)
KBAY/San Jose Alpha
1.0 (24t) to 0.9 (25t)
Cume: -4,500 to 151,500

Dallas (5)
KSCS Cumulus
3.8 (11) to 4.1 (7)
Cume: -6,300 to 670,000

KPLX Cumulus 
4.0 (8t) to 3.8 (9)
Cume: -6,500 to 715,000

Houston (6)
KILT Audacy
5.1 (6t) to 5.0 (6)
Cume: +87,800 to 859,900

KKBQ Radio One
5.2 (4t) to 4.8 (7)
Cume: +58,500 to 875,000 (Largest cume in the format this month)

KTHT was sold to Educational Media Foundation and changed to Christian AC KLVH on Oct. 31. (CAT 11/1) 

Atlanta (7)
WKHX Cumulus
3.0 (13t) to 3.4 (12t)
Cume: +35,100 to 382,500

WUBL iHeartMedia 
2.6 (15) to 3.4 (12t)
Cume: +63,100 to 402,600

Philadelphia (9)
WXTU Beasley
5.0 (7) to 4.7 (7)
Cume: +69,600 to 601,900

Nassau-Suffolk (Long Island) (20)
WWWF Connoisseur 
2.3 (13t)
Cume: 215,000
Classic Hits WBZO flipped to Country WWWF on March 20 (CAT 3/20), therefore only the last seven days of this survey reflect listening to the new format.

WJVC JVC
Does not subscribe. 

Riverside (26)
KFRG Audacy 
5.0 (2) to 5.0 (2)
Cume: +3,600 to 246,500

San Jose (39)
KBAY Alpha
2.8 (10) to 2.8 (10t)
Cume: -10,700 at 92,100

Middlesex (42)
WKMK/Monmouth Press
2.1 (13) to 2.2 (12)
Cume: -15,900 to 59,800 

 

Lone Wolf: Singer, music blogger and local radio personality Alexa Neo has been hired for middays at Connoisseur Media WWWF/Nassau, effective today (4/15). She began her radio career at Nassau Community College's WHPC/Long Island. WWWF flipped from Classic Hits WBZO to Country in March (CAT 3/20). Neo is its first air personality hire; a morning personality is expected to be named soon.

Connoisseur Media flipped Classic Hits WBZO/Nassau-Suffolk to Country as WWWF "103.1 The Wolf" at 10:31am ET this morning (3/20). "After months of extensive research, and looking at artist trends, we know there is an open lane for Long Island to have its own Country music radio station that reaches both Nassau and Suffolk counties," says COO/MM David Bevins. The station is currently operating jockless and without a PD. Interested parties can contact Bevins here.

WWWF operates with 1,550 watts from the middle of Long Island. The market's other Country outlet, JVC Media's WJVC, is situated on the eastern end of the island with 2,650 watts. February 2024 Nielsen PPM ratings for Nassau-Suffolk, WBZO ranked 15th with a 2.4 share and a cume of 213,900; WJVC does not subscribe. Stream WWWF here.

Long Island Howl: As reported earlier via Breaking News, Connoisseur Media flipped Classic Hits WBZO/Nassau-Suffolk to Country as WWWF "103.1 The Wolf" at 10:31am ET this morning (3/20). Positioned as "Long Island's Country," the first song was Randy Houser's "How Country Feels." OM Patrick Shea is looking for the station's first PD/afternoon host; send résumé and a two-minute demo to him here.

JVC Media's WJVC covers the eastern end of the island, but the rest of the market has been without a Country outlet since the demise of WNSH/New York in Oct. 2021 (CAT 10/22/21). Stream WWWF here.