Classic Country is a 24-hour music format produced by Dial Global

Dial Global

Dial Global is a radio syndication company. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Triton Media Group and is a sister company to Townsquare Media, both of which are owned by Oaktree Capital Management....

. Its playlist is composed of a diverse mix of mostly classic

Classic country

Classic country is a music radio format that specializes in playing mainstream country hits from past decades.This genre generally follows one of two formats: those specializing in hits from the 1920s through the early 1970s, and focus primarily on innovators and artists from country music's Golden...

 and some handpicked modern country music

Country 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...

 from artists such as Willie Nelson

Willie Nelson

Willie Hugh Nelson is an American country music singer-songwriter, as well as an author, poet, actor, and activist. The critical success of the album Shotgun Willie , combined with the critical and commercial success of Red Headed Stranger and Stardust , made Nelson one of the most recognized...

, George Jones

George Jones

George Glenn Jones is an American country music singer known for his long list of hit records, his distinctive voice and phrasing, and his marriage to Tammy Wynette....

, Dwight Yoakam

Dwight Yoakam

Dwight David Yoakam is an American singer-songwriter, actor and film director, most famous for his pioneering country music...

, The Judds

The Judds

The Judds were an American country music duo composed of Naomi Judd and her daughter, Wynonna Judd. Signed to RCA Records in 1983, the duo released six studio albums between then and 1991. One of the most successful acts in country music history, The Judds won five Grammy Awards for Best Country...

, George Strait

George Strait

George Harvey Strait is an American country music singer, actor, and music producer. Strait is referred to as the "King of Country," and critics call Strait a living legend. He is known for his unique style of western swing music, bar-room ballads, honky-tonk style, and fresh yet traditional...

 and dozens more artists.

Recently, Triton Media Group

Triton Media Group

Triton Media Group, LLC, is a portfolio company of a fund managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P., a global investment management firm. It is based in Los Angeles.-Triton Radio Networks:...

 purchased Jones Radio Networks

Jones Radio Networks

Jones Radio Networks & Jones Media Group were branches of Jones International before being sold to Triton Media Group. JRN and JMN provide local radio stations with satellite-delivered formats. They also offer other services to local radio such as news and talk programs, syndicated radio shows,...

. Since then, this satellite feed was integrated into Dial Global's portfolio. It was previously known as Classic Hit Country until early 2009 when Dial Global revamped its satellite format package.

External links

• Classic Country - Official Website
• WKRK (AM)
  WKRK (AM)
  WKRK is a radio station broadcasting a Classic Country format in addition to Southern Gospel music. Licensed to Murphy, North Carolina, USA. The station has been owned by Radford Communications, Inc. since July 20, 1995 and features Classic Country music format, a popular Buy/Sell/Trade talkshow...
  
   Country Gold Radio located in Murphy, North Carolina
  Murphy, North Carolina
  -Household Income:The median income for a household in the town was $24,952, and the median income for a family was $35,234. Males had a median income of $30,395 versus $16,908 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,926...
  
   and can be found online at http://www.country.am. WKRK (AM)
  WKRK (AM)
  WKRK is a radio station broadcasting a Classic Country format in addition to Southern Gospel music. Licensed to Murphy, North Carolina, USA. The station has been owned by Radford Communications, Inc. since July 20, 1995 and features Classic Country music format, a popular Buy/Sell/Trade talkshow...
  
  broadcasts the Classic Country format WEEKDAYS from Midnight to 9am & 2pm to Midnight, SATURDAYS from Midnight to 9am & 1pm to Midnight, and SUNDAYS from Midnight to 7am & 6pm to Midnight. Other time periods are devoted to local programming. (All times Eastern)