KHKZ
KHKZ (106.3 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a Hot AC and a Top 40 (CHR) format.[1] Licensed to Mercedes, Texas, USA. The station is currently owned by Clear Channel Broadcasting Licenses, Inc..[2]
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History
KHKZ started off in 1983 as KGAR. In 1989 the callsign letters were changed to KBOR-FM. Then again in 1992 the callsign letters were changed to KTJN. In 2003 the callsign letters were changed to KMAZ. In 2004 the callsign letters were changed to KHKZ.[3]
Current programming
Open_House_Party_(2006-Present)">John Garabedian's Open House Party (2006-Present)
In 2006 KHKZ started airing John Garabedian's Open House Party, currently airing on Saturday Nights 7pm-4am.
On_Air_with_Ryan_Seacrest_(2009-Present)">On Air with Ryan Seacrest (2009-Present)
On April 27, 2009 KHKZ started airing On-air with Ryan Seacrest.
American_Top_40_with_American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest (2009-Present)
On May 3, 2009, KHKZ started airing American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest, replacing Rick Dees Weekly Top 40.
Retro Pop Reunion (2006-Present)
In 2006 KHKZ started airing Retro Pop Reunion, currently airing on Sunday Nights 7-11pm.
Past programming
Rick Dees' Weekly Top 40 (2004-2009)
In 2004 KHKZ started airing Rick Dees' Weekly Top 40 which aired on Sundays. In May of 2009, Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 was replaced with American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest.
Backtrax USA (2004-2010)
In 2004 KHKZ started airing the 90's edition of Backtrax USA. Backtrax USA used to air only 90's music until 2006 when their schedule changed. As of 2009, the station airs both 80's and 90's editions back-to-back on Sundays from Noon-4pm. KHKZ's contract with Backtrax ended on April 25, 2010, the same day Backtrax USA last aired on KHKZ. It was replaced the following week with original music programming.
Slogans
KHKZ's slogan was previously "Today's Best Music". But on July 31, 2009, KHKZ removed the previous slogan and replaced it with "All The Hits". This slogan is more similar than WHTZ's previous slogan.
80's and 90's music
KHKZ used to play 80's and 90's music along with today's music, but recently, they were phased out of their playlist. The station now resembles more of a Top 40 (CHR) station, playing only hits from the last decade, excluding most rap songs, which can be heard on sister station KBFM. However, KHKZ still plays 80's and 90's music on Sunday nights with the syndicated Retro Pop Reunion.
Christmas music
In December, on the Friday before Christmas, KHKZ starts playing continuous Christmas music all the way through Christmas Day.
References
- ^ "KHKZ Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?call=KHKZ.
- ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. http://www.arbitron.com.
- ^ "KHKZ Call Sign history". http://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=36166&Callsign=KHKZ.
External links
- Query the FCC's FM station database for KHKZ
- Radio-Locator information on KHKZ
- Query Arbitron's FM station database for KHKZ
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