Absolute Radio Country
| File:Countryhitsradiologo.jpg | |
| Broadcast area | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Online: Planet Radio |
| Programming | |
| Format | Mainstream Country |
| Network | Hits Radio Network |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Bauer Radio |
| Greatest Hits Radio Hits Radio | |
| History | |
First air date | 2019 |
| Links | |
| Website | Country Hits Radio |
Country Hits Radio is a British digital radio station, and is owned and operated by Bauer Radio. It is available online and in selected areas via DAB.[1]
History
Country Hits Radio launched on 5 April 2019 and was launched as the UK's first national country music radio station.[2] The station is focused on modern country music and is aimed at listeners of 25–44. Country Hits' RAJAR for Early 2020 puts the station on an average of 257k listeners per week.[3] Country Hits is available on DAB in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, South Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, Lancashire, Humberside, Tyne & Wear, Teesside, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Tayside, Inverness and Ayr.[4]
Programming
Country Hits Radio programming primarily comes from their studios in Castlefield in Manchester. From 5-8PM weekdays, the station takes networked programming from Nashville with Ty Bentli.[5]
Notable Presenters
See also
References
- ^ "New Country Hits Radio station launches". Digital Radio UK. March 29, 2019.
- ^ Meechan, Simon (March 12, 2019). "UK's first national country music radio station launches in April". nechronicle.
- ^ https://radiotoday.co.uk/2020/05/rajar-q1-2020-london-and-national-brands-roundup/
- ^ https://getdigitalradio.com/new-station-country-hits-radio-launches-this-coming-friday-5-april/
- ^ https://planetradio.co.uk/country-hits/entertainment/music/show-guide/
External links
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