KHKS-FM
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KHKS is a Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
, radio station playing Top 40 (CHR)
music and licensed
to Denton, Texas
with an ERP of 99,000 watts from a transmitter
site in Cedar Hill, Texas
.
The station is marketed towards teens and young adults. The music is Mainstream CHR
with a mixture of mainly pop and hip-hop/rap. It is also known as "Kiss FM
".In Late Summer 2011 The Station Airs Extra Music during Commercials Online.
on their Media Player.
106.1 HD-2 (HD Radio
needed) first launched in 2004 as "Kiss FM En Espanol", targeting a Hispanic audience with Hispanic Rhythmic
format. Then it was dumped in favor of Pride Radio in late 2006 with a format attracting the LGBT
community. "Pride Radio" was then moved to its sister station KDMX on 102.9 HD-2 in favor of "Wild Radio" in early 2008, running "Party Mix" music similar to the "Kiss FM" playlist. However, since March 28, 2011; it's been replaced by Pride Radio, marking the format's return to that particular frequency.
hybrid, Disco
, Rock
, and Country
. The station's calls changed to KDDC in 1979 and then to KIXK at the start of 1981. KIXK's format remained Country (as "Kix 106") until changing to Oldies/Classic Hits in December 1982.
/Top 40 station using the moniker "Kiss 106 FM."
/Smooth Jazz
.GANNETT Broadcasting had acquired KOAI "106-1 The Oasis". Gannett reached a deal with Granum to move the Oasis Smooth Jazz format to 107.5 now 107.5, where they remained until the fall of 2006.
Show.
From September 7 to 10, 2010, the station was slightly rebranded to "06.1 Kiss FM" (leaving out the first "1") as part of its $5,000 contest. That same year, 106.1 Kiss FM ran a new initiative where they broadcast commercial free every Monday. However, during that time, they've been known to stretch a song out a little by repeating the chorus of a song twice.
From 2005
-2009
, KHKS was the only top 40 station in Dallas/Fort Worth, although it had always been leaning rhythmic since then. Former rival Wild 100.3/KRBV (now KJKK 100.3) & current rival KLIF-FM (i93 Hits), since 2009, lean more adult than KHKS. KHKS could de facto
serve as the rhythmic station for Dallas, due to KZZA moving to Hispanic Rhythmic
in 2008
, although KBFB is the actual rhythmic station for Dallas since KBFB is more urban-leaning.
's Everytime We Touch
, Linkin Park
Numb
with Jay-z
(remix) Paramore
Misery Business
, Beyoncé Irreplaceable
, Rihanna
Umbrella
, Alicia Keys
Unthinkable (
I'm Ready), Nicki Minaj
Roman's Revenge
, Nicki Minaj Moment 4 Life
,Nicki Minaj Did it On'em, Pitbull
Calle Ocho Jay-z
99 Problems
, Kelly Clarkson
Already Gone
and etc.
Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex
The Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington Metropolitan Statistical Area, a title designated by the U.S. Census as of 2003, encompasses 12 counties within the U.S. state of Texas. The area is divided into two metropolitan divisions: Dallas–Plano–Irving and Fort Worth–Arlington. Residents of the area...
, radio station playing 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 and licensed
City of license
A city of license or community of license, in American and Canadian broadcasting, is the community that a radio station or television station is officially licensed to serve by that country's broadcast regulator....
to Denton, Texas
Denton, Texas
The city of Denton is the county seat of Denton County, Texas in the United States. Its population was 119,454 according to the 2010 U.S. Census, making it the eleventh largest city in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex...
with an ERP of 99,000 watts from a transmitter
Transmitter
In electronics and telecommunications a transmitter or radio transmitter is an electronic device which, with the aid of an antenna, produces radio waves. The transmitter itself generates a radio frequency alternating current, which is applied to the antenna. When excited by this alternating...
site in Cedar Hill, Texas
Cedar Hill, Texas
Cedar Hill is a city in Dallas and Ellis Counties in the U.S. state of Texas. It is located approximately sixteen miles southwest of downtown Dallas and is situated along the eastern shore of Joe Pool Lake and Cedar Hill State Park. The population was 32,093 at the 2000 census...
.
The station is marketed towards teens and young adults. The music is Mainstream 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...
with a mixture of mainly pop and hip-hop/rap. It is also known as "Kiss FM
KISS-FM (brand)
KISS-FM is the brand name of a Top 40 music format heard on FM radio stations in many cities in the United States . Clear Channel Communications claims ownership of the KISS-FM brand and operates most KISS-FM formatted stations, though not KISS-FM in San Antonio, Texas itself .-Origin and...
".In Late Summer 2011 The Station Airs Extra Music during Commercials Online.
on their Media Player.
106.1 HD-2 (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...
needed) first launched in 2004 as "Kiss FM En Espanol", targeting a Hispanic audience with Hispanic Rhythmic
Hispanic rhythmic
Hispanic rhythmic, also known as Hispanic urban or "Hurban", is an American radio and format genre that features a Spanish-language musical mix of Latin hip-hop, Mexican hip-hop, reggaeton, dancehall, Latin pop, dance, tropical and salsa hits, all geared towards a bilingual audience, most of them...
format. Then it was dumped in favor of Pride Radio in late 2006 with a format attracting the LGBT
LGBT
LGBT is an initialism that collectively refers to "lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender" people. In use since the 1990s, the term "LGBT" is an adaptation of the initialism "LGB", which itself started replacing the phrase "gay community" beginning in the mid-to-late 1980s, which many within the...
community. "Pride Radio" was then moved to its sister station KDMX on 102.9 HD-2 in favor of "Wild Radio" in early 2008, running "Party Mix" music similar to the "Kiss FM" playlist. However, since March 28, 2011; it's been replaced by Pride Radio, marking the format's return to that particular frequency.
History
KDNT-FM was established in June 1948 at 106.3 on the FM dial and moved to the current 106.1 in 1962. The station was a simulcast of KDNT-AM during its early years. KDNT-FM went through a number of different formats during the late 1970s and early 1980s, including a Top 40/OldiesOldies
Oldies is a term commonly used to describe a radio format that concentrates on music from a period of about 15 to 55 years before the present day....
hybrid, Disco
Disco
Disco is a genre of dance music. Disco acts charted high during the mid-1970s, and the genre's popularity peaked during the late 1970s. It had its roots in clubs that catered to African American, gay, psychedelic, and other communities in New York City and Philadelphia during the late 1960s and...
, Rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
, and Country
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...
. The station's calls changed to KDDC in 1979 and then to KIXK at the start of 1981. KIXK's format remained Country (as "Kix 106") until changing to Oldies/Classic Hits in December 1982.
Kiss 106 FM
In September 1984, KIXK became KTKS. At this time 106.1 was owned by ABC Broadcasting until being purchased by Capital Cities in 1985. Like today's KHKS, KTKS was a CHRContemporary 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...
/Top 40 station using the moniker "Kiss 106 FM."
The Oasis
After a week of stunting with birds chirping in early October 1987, KTKS was replaced by KOAI "The Oasis," playing New AgeNew Age music
New Age music is music of various styles intended to create artistic inspiration, relaxation, and optimism. It is used by listeners for yoga, massage, meditation, and reading as a method of stress management or to create a peaceful atmosphere in their home or other environments, and is often...
/Smooth Jazz
Smooth jazz
Smooth jazz is a genre of music that grew out of jazz fusion and is influenced by R&B, funk, rock, and pop music styles ....
.GANNETT Broadcasting had acquired KOAI "106-1 The Oasis". Gannett reached a deal with Granum to move the Oasis Smooth Jazz format to 107.5 now 107.5, where they remained until the fall of 2006.
106.1 Kiss FM
In November 1992, the "Kiss FM" CHR format was revived on 106.1 with the current KHKS calls; Evergreen Media acquired the station at this time. It is home to the now nationally syndicated, Kidd Kraddick in the MorningKidd Kraddick in the Morning
Kidd Kraddick in the Morning is an American morning radio show hosted by Kidd Kraddick on Cumulus Media Networks...
Show.
From September 7 to 10, 2010, the station was slightly rebranded to "06.1 Kiss FM" (leaving out the first "1") as part of its $5,000 contest. That same year, 106.1 Kiss FM ran a new initiative where they broadcast commercial free every Monday. However, during that time, they've been known to stretch a song out a little by repeating the chorus of a song twice.
From 2005
2005 in radio
The year 2005 in radio involved some significant events.-Events:*April 29 - KFRC 610 AM in San Francisco, switches formats as a result of ownership change. KFRC becomes KEAR, the "Sound of the New Life", a listener-supported, gospel/religious only station. It had been previously KFRC from...
-2009
2009 in radio
The following events occurred in radio in 2009.- Events :* January 1: Kurdish TV starts broadcasting in Turkey.* January: Michael Smerconish, morning host at talk radio WPHT Philadelphia, begins syndication of his morning show to WHFS in Washington and WOR in New York City.* January 17: Two well...
, KHKS was the only top 40 station in Dallas/Fort Worth, although it had always been leaning rhythmic since then. Former rival Wild 100.3/KRBV (now KJKK 100.3) & current rival KLIF-FM (i93 Hits), since 2009, lean more adult than KHKS. KHKS could de facto
De facto
De facto is a Latin expression that means "concerning fact." In law, it often means "in practice but not necessarily ordained by law" or "in practice or actuality, but not officially established." It is commonly used in contrast to de jure when referring to matters of law, governance, or...
serve as the rhythmic station for Dallas, due to KZZA moving to Hispanic Rhythmic
Hispanic rhythmic
Hispanic rhythmic, also known as Hispanic urban or "Hurban", is an American radio and format genre that features a Spanish-language musical mix of Latin hip-hop, Mexican hip-hop, reggaeton, dancehall, Latin pop, dance, tropical and salsa hits, all geared towards a bilingual audience, most of them...
in 2008
2008 in radio
Several events occurred in radio in 2008.- Events :* January 2: WWFT finished Christmas music stunting, rolling out the red carpet for Adult contemporary music branded as "Warm."...
, although KBFB is the actual rhythmic station for Dallas since KBFB is more urban-leaning.
Music Request Revival
On August 27,2011 the station returned to play music favorites since late 2009 started playing music like CascadaCascada
Cascada is a German Eurodance act most famous for their hit singles "Everytime We Touch", "What Hurts the Most", and "Evacuate the Dancefloor"...
's Everytime We Touch
Everytime We Touch
Everytime We Touch may refer to:*Everytime We Touch , by Cascada**"Everytime We Touch" , a single from the aforementioned Cascada album...
, Linkin Park
Linkin Park
Linkin Park is an American rock band from Agoura Hills, California. Formed in 1996, the band rose to international fame with their debut album, Hybrid Theory, which was certified Diamond by the RIAA in 2005 and multi-platinum in several other countries...
Numb
Numb
Numb may refer to:* Having deficient psychological or physical sensation* NUMB , a human gene* Numb , a 2007 film starring Matthew Perry* Northwestern University Wildcat Marching Band, or NUMB...
with Jay-z
Jay-Z
Shawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010...
(remix) Paramore
Paramore
Paramore is an American rock band from Franklin, Tennessee, formed in 2004. The band consists of lead vocalist Hayley Williams, bassist Jeremy Davis, and guitarist Taylor York...
Misery Business
Misery Business
"Misery Business" is a song by American rock band Paramore, and is the lead single from their second studio album, Riot!. "Misery Business" was the third Paramore video to be directed by Shane Drake, and was nominated for the "Best Video" award at the Kerrang! Awards 2007, but lost to Fall Out...
, Beyoncé Irreplaceable
Irreplaceable
"Irreplaceable" is a song recorded by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles for her second studio album, B'Day . The song was written by Knowles, Shaffer "Ne-Yo" Smith, Tor Erik Hermansen, Mikkel S. Eriksen, Espen Lind, Amund Bjørklund, and produced by Stargate and Knowles...
, Rihanna
Rihanna
Robyn Rihanna Fenty , better known as simply Rihanna, is a Barbadian recording artist. Born in Saint Michael, Barbados, Rihanna moved to the United States at the age of 16 to pursue a recording career under the guidance of record producer Evan Rogers...
Umbrella
Umbrella
An umbrella or parasol is a canopy designed to protect against rain or sunlight. The term parasol usually refers to an item designed to protect from the sun; umbrella refers to a device more suited to protect from rain...
, Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys
Alicia Augello Cook , better known by her stage name Alicia Keys, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and occasional actress. She was raised by a single mother in the Hell's Kitchen area of Manhattan in New York City. At age seven, Keys began playing the piano...
Unthinkable (
I'm Ready), Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj
Onika Tanya Maraj , better known by her stage name Nicki Minaj; ), is a Trinidadian-born American recording artist...
Roman's Revenge
Roman's Revenge
"Roman's Revenge" is a song performed by Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj from her debut studio album Pink Friday. It was written by Minaj and rapper Eminem, who is also featured in the song, and was produced by Swizz Beatz. It was released exclusively on October 30, 2010 through the US iTunes store,...
, Nicki Minaj Moment 4 Life
Moment 4 Life
"Moment 4 Life" is a song by Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj featuring Canadian rapper Drake. It serves as the third single from Minaj's debut album Pink Friday . The song was produced by T-Minus and written by both artists...
,Nicki Minaj Did it On'em, Pitbull
Pitbull (rapper)
Armando Christian Pérez , better known by his stage name Pitbull, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter and record producer. His first recorded performance was from the Lil Jon album Kings of Crunk in 2002, after which he released his debut album in 2004 titled M.I.A.M.I. under TVT Records...
Calle Ocho Jay-z
Jay-Z
Shawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010...
99 Problems
99 Problems
"99 Problems" is the third single released by American rapper Jay-Z in 2004 from The Black Album. Throughout the song Jay-Z tells a story about dealing with a racist cop who wants to illegally search his car, dealing with rap critics, and dealing with an aggressor...
, Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Brianne Clarkson is an American pop rock singer-songwriter and actress. Clarkson came into prominence after becoming the winner of the inaugural season of the television series American Idol in 2002 and would later become the runner-up in the television special World Idol in 2003.In 2003,...
Already Gone
Already Gone
Already Gone may refer to:*Already Gone , by Kristy Hanson*"Already Gone" , 1974*"Already Gone" , 1998*"Already Gone" , 2007*"Already Gone" , 2008...
and etc.
Programming
- Kidd Kraddick in the MorningKidd Kraddick in the MorningKidd Kraddick in the Morning is an American morning radio show hosted by Kidd Kraddick on Cumulus Media Networks...
(KHKS is the flagship station) - Toby Knapp
- Billy the Kidd (also known by the name "DF Dub," under which he released a single in 2002 called "Country Girl" that achieved moderate success)
- Cruz
- Junior
- Priscilla
External links
- Official website
- Mike Shannon's Dallas-Fort Worth Radio and TV History
- DFW Radio Archives
- http://www.1061kissfm.com/iplaylist/playlist.html?net=1