KWLI
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KWOF is a commercial radio station
located in Denver, transmitting from Broomfield, Colorado
, broadcasting to the Denver-Aurora Metropolitan Area
on 92.5 FM
. KWOF airs a country music
format branded as "The Wolf". It is currently under ownership of Wilks Broadcasting
, which has bought the entire Denver radio cluster (including KWOF) from CBS Radio
in 2008.
before being moved to Broomfield. Prior to 1990, it broadcast a hybrid country/country-rock format under the call letters KYOU. The calls changed to KDHT, and under the programming leadership of Ira Gordon became one of the earliest folk/americana/AAA hybrids.
In 1993, APB Broadcasting reached a deal to sell the station to Premiere Radio Networks for $3.5 Million. Premiere would change the format to New Country as KZDG, "Big Dog 92.5", and then to "Z 92.5".
On March 13, 1996, at midnight, KZDG became the home to Denver's classical music station KVOD
. The format was formerly at the 99.5 frequency until it was sold from Henry Broadcasting (it is currently owned by Entercom). Tribune reached a deal with Chancellor media to move KVOD over to their newly acquired 92.5 frequency.
In May of 1999, Chancellor Media moved KVOD's classical format to 1280 AM
. With the emergence of urban oldies stations in markets such as Chicago
, Fresno
, and Los Angeles
, as well as having a diverse ethnic population that the format caters to (Hispanics and African-Americans), Chancellor decided to launch the format in Denver as "Jammin 92-5", with new call letters KDJM. The "Jammin' Oldies" format consisted of Classic Soul, Disco and R&B tunes. Core artists included Marvin Gaye
, The Gap Band, Prince
, Isley Brothers, Michael Jackson
, Mary J. Blige
, Teena Marie
, Earth, Wind & Fire
and Chaka Kahn. The station was acquired by AMFM, which was formed under the merge of Chancellor and Evergreen Communications.
In 2000, Clear Channel merged with AMFM. This resulted in the sale of the station to meet ownership rules according to the FCC. KDJM
was sold to Infinity Broadcasting, along with KXKL
and KIMN
. Under Infinity Broadcasting, the station was known as "Jammin Oldies & More" with a broader playlist consisting of newer R&B music, but still retaining Old school. The station became a CBS Radio
-owned and operated station with the renaming of Infinity in 2005.
While the station was a success for over 6 years, the station suffered low ratings later in its life because of poor promotion and marketing. On December 14, 2005, the station began stunting with Christmas greetings from soldiers stationed overseas to their families back home. On December 15 at 9 AM, CBS decided to bring the country format back as "Willie 92.5" and the slogan "Wide Open Country". The station played an eclectic mix of old and new Country western music. The call letters were also changed to KWLI. The rhythmic oldies format would be revived in September 2010 on KJHM (101.5).
In late 2006, the station was renamed "92.5 The Wolf" and began focusing on newer country artists. The former format was moved to KWLI's HD Radio
2 signal.
On March 9, 2009, 92.5 The Wolf changed its call letters from KWLI-FM to KWOF-FM after being acquired by Wilks Broadcasting.
Radio station
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located in Denver, transmitting from Broomfield, Colorado
Broomfield, Colorado
The City and County of Broomfield is a prominent suburb and tier of the Denver metropolitan area in the State of Colorado of the United States. Broomfield has a consolidated city and county government which operates under Article XX, Sections 10-13 of the Constitution of the State of Colorado. The...
, broadcasting to the Denver-Aurora Metropolitan Area
Denver-Aurora Metropolitan Area
The Denver-Aurora-Broomfield, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area is a United States Census Bureau defined Metropolitan Statistical Area in the State of Colorado that includes the City and County of Denver and nine suburban counties. The Census Bureau estimates that the population was 2,357,404 on...
on 92.5 FM
FM broadcasting
FM broadcasting is a broadcasting technology pioneered by Edwin Howard Armstrong which uses frequency modulation to provide high-fidelity sound over broadcast radio. The term "FM band" describes the "frequency band in which FM is used for broadcasting"...
. KWOF airs a 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...
format branded as "The Wolf". It is currently under ownership of Wilks Broadcasting
Wilks Broadcasting
Wilks Broadcasting Group, LLC is a media company based in Alpharetta, Georgia, United States, and is owning 21 radio stations in 6 mid-size markets. Jeff Wilks is the CEO of this company....
, which has bought the entire Denver radio cluster (including KWOF) from CBS Radio
CBS Radio
CBS Radio, Inc., formerly known as Infinity Broadcasting Corporation, is one of the largest owners and operators of radio stations in the United States, third behind main rival Clear Channel Communications and Cumulus Media. CBS Radio owns around 130 radio stations across the country...
in 2008.
History
The station was originally licensed to Greeley, ColoradoGreeley, Colorado
The City of Greeley is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous city of Weld County, Colorado, United States. Greeley is located in the region known as Northern Colorado. Greeley is situated north-northeast of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver. According to the...
before being moved to Broomfield. Prior to 1990, it broadcast a hybrid country/country-rock format under the call letters KYOU. The calls changed to KDHT, and under the programming leadership of Ira Gordon became one of the earliest folk/americana/AAA hybrids.
In 1993, APB Broadcasting reached a deal to sell the station to Premiere Radio Networks for $3.5 Million. Premiere would change the format to New Country as KZDG, "Big Dog 92.5", and then to "Z 92.5".
On March 13, 1996, at midnight, KZDG became the home to Denver's classical music station KVOD
KVOD
KVOD is a radio station broadcasting a classical music format. Licensed to Lakewood, Colorado, USA, it serves the Denver area. The station is currently owned by Public Broadcasting Of Colorado...
. The format was formerly at the 99.5 frequency until it was sold from Henry Broadcasting (it is currently owned by Entercom). Tribune reached a deal with Chancellor media to move KVOD over to their newly acquired 92.5 frequency.
In May of 1999, Chancellor Media moved KVOD's classical format to 1280 AM
KBNO (AM)
KBNO is a radio station broadcasting a Regional Mexican format. Licensed to Denver, Colorado, USA, it serves the Denver-Boulder area. The station is currently owned by Latino Communications, LLC.-History:...
. With the emergence of urban oldies stations in markets such as Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
, Fresno
Fresno
Fresno is the fifth largest city in California.Fresno may also refer to:-Places:Colombia* Fresno, TolimaSpain* Fresno, a ghost village in Nidáliga, Valle de Sedano, Burgos* Aldea del Fresno, Madrid* Fresno de la Vega, Ribera del Esla, León...
, and Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, as well as having a diverse ethnic population that the format caters to (Hispanics and African-Americans), Chancellor decided to launch the format in Denver as "Jammin 92-5", with new call letters KDJM. The "Jammin' Oldies" format consisted of Classic Soul, Disco and R&B tunes. Core artists included Marvin Gaye
Marvin Gaye
Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr. , better known by his stage name Marvin Gaye, was an American singer-songwriter and musician with a three-octave vocal range....
, The Gap Band, Prince
Prince (musician)
Prince Rogers Nelson , often known simply as Prince, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Prince has produced ten platinum albums and thirty Top 40 singles during his career. Prince founded his own recording studio and label; writing, self-producing and playing most, or all, of...
, Isley Brothers, Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
, Mary J. Blige
Mary J. Blige
Mary Jane Blige is an American singer-songwriter, record producer and occasional actress. She is a recipient of nine Grammy Awards and four American Music Awards, and has recorded eight multi-platinum albums. She is the only artist with Grammy Award wins in Pop, Rap, Gospel, and R&B. Blige has...
, Teena Marie
Teena Marie
Mary Christine Brockert, better known by her stage name Teena Marie, was an American singer, songwriter and producer...
, Earth, Wind & Fire
Earth, Wind & Fire
Earth, Wind & Fire is an American soul and R&B band formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 1969 by Verdine and Maurice White. Also known as EWF, the band has won six Grammy Awards and four American Music Awards. They have been inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Vocal Group Hall of...
and Chaka Kahn. The station was acquired by AMFM, which was formed under the merge of Chancellor and Evergreen Communications.
In 2000, Clear Channel merged with AMFM. This resulted in the sale of the station to meet ownership rules according to the FCC. KDJM
KDJM
KDJM is a radio station licensed to Lindsborg, Kansas, USA. The station is currently owned by Radioactive, LLC.-KDJM History:Until December 15, 2005 The KDJM calls were used for former station "Jammin 92.5" Classic Soul and Jammin Oldies in Denver, Colorado....
was sold to Infinity Broadcasting, along with KXKL
KXKL
KXKL-FM, AKA "KOOL 105", is an Classic Hits station serving the Denver area. This station is licensed to Denver, Colorado and broadcasts at 105.1 MHz with an ERP of 100 kW and is under ownership of Wilks Broadcasting, which has bought the entire Denver radio cluster from CBS...
and KIMN
KIMN
KIMN is a Hot Adult Contemporary radio station in Denver, Colorado. This station broadcasts at 100.3 MHz with an effective radiated power of 97 kW and is under ownership of Wilks Broadcasting, which has bought the entire Denver area cluster from CBS Radio.-History:The station signed on the air on...
. Under Infinity Broadcasting, the station was known as "Jammin Oldies & More" with a broader playlist consisting of newer R&B music, but still retaining Old school. The station became a CBS Radio
CBS Radio
CBS Radio, Inc., formerly known as Infinity Broadcasting Corporation, is one of the largest owners and operators of radio stations in the United States, third behind main rival Clear Channel Communications and Cumulus Media. CBS Radio owns around 130 radio stations across the country...
-owned and operated station with the renaming of Infinity in 2005.
While the station was a success for over 6 years, the station suffered low ratings later in its life because of poor promotion and marketing. On December 14, 2005, the station began stunting with Christmas greetings from soldiers stationed overseas to their families back home. On December 15 at 9 AM, CBS decided to bring the country format back as "Willie 92.5" and the slogan "Wide Open Country". The station played an eclectic mix of old and new Country western music. The call letters were also changed to KWLI. The rhythmic oldies format would be revived in September 2010 on KJHM (101.5).
In late 2006, the station was renamed "92.5 The Wolf" and began focusing on newer country artists. The former format was moved to KWLI's HD Radio
HD Radio
HD Radio, which originally stood for "Hybrid Digital", is the trademark for iBiquity's in-band on-channel digital radio technology used by AM and FM radio stations to transmit audio and data via a digital signal in conjunction with their analog signals...
2 signal.
On March 9, 2009, 92.5 The Wolf changed its call letters from KWLI-FM to KWOF-FM after being acquired by Wilks Broadcasting.
Today
92.5 The Wolf plays current country music. The station also provides two HD radio subchannels: 92.5-HD2 "Willie 92.5" which plays Classic Country, and 92.5-HD3 "Denver's NewsRadio 92.5". The current weekday DJ line-up is: Jonathan Wilde in the Morning: 5-9am, Brooke Diaz: 10am-2pm, Captain Lee: 2-7pm, & CMT Radio Live with Cody Allen: 7pm-Midnight.92.5 The Wolf
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