KCRS-FM
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KCRS-FM is a radio station
that serves the Midland–Odessa metropolitan area
with Top 40 (CHR)
music. The station is owned by ICA Broadcasting, a local company owning CBS and MyNetwork 16. They acquired the contract for $3 million in 2010 from Gap Broadcasting (whom acquired many stations including KCRS-FM from Clear Channel Communications
), and its hosts are Danny G, Nate Rodrigez, and Jackson Blue.
This station also plays retro hits of the 1980s. The station broadcasts Party Playhouse every weekday from 6:00 pm until 11:00 pm and Open House Party
every weekend from 6:00 pm until 11:00 pm.
KCRS (AM)
also plays at a 550 kHz frequency with a news/talk format.
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
that serves the Midland–Odessa metropolitan area
Midland–Odessa metropolitan area
The Midland–Odessa Combined Statistical Area is a Combined Statistical Area located in West Texas. It has two component areas – the Midland Metropolitan Statistical Area and Odessa Metropolitan Statistical Area . As of the 2009 U.S...
with Top 40 (CHR)
Contemporary hit radio
Contemporary hit radio is a radio format that is common in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia that focuses on playing current and recurrent popular music as determined by the Top 40 music charts...
music. The station is owned by ICA Broadcasting, a local company owning CBS and MyNetwork 16. They acquired the contract for $3 million in 2010 from Gap Broadcasting (whom acquired many stations including KCRS-FM from Clear Channel Communications
Clear Channel Communications
Clear Channel Communications, Inc. is an American media conglomerate company headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. It was founded in 1972 by Lowry Mays and Red McCombs, and was taken private by Bain Capital LLC and Thomas H. Lee Partners LP in a leveraged buyout in 2008...
), and its hosts are Danny G, Nate Rodrigez, and Jackson Blue.
This station also plays retro hits of the 1980s. The station broadcasts Party Playhouse every weekday from 6:00 pm until 11:00 pm and Open House Party
Open House Party
Open House Party is an American radio show hosted on Saturday nights by John Garabedian that promotes itself as "the biggest party on the planet". It focuses on playing contemporary hit radio music, also known as Top 40. The show differentiates itself from most Top 40 stations because it plays a...
every weekend from 6:00 pm until 11:00 pm.
KCRS (AM)
KCRS (AM)
KCRS , commonly called Newstalk 550 KCRS, is a radio station broadcasting a News Talk Information format. Licensed to Midland, Texas, USA, the station serves the Odessa-Midland area. The station is currently owned by ICA Radio Midland-Odessa License, LLC and features programing from Fox News...
also plays at a 550 kHz frequency with a news/talk format.