The Bar (radio network)
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The Bar is a 24-hour music network produced by Waitt Radio Networks
. It's playlist is composed of Country/Rock
music spanning from the 1960s to today from artists such as George Strait
, The Eagles, Toby Keith
, Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
, Johnny Cash
, etc. that mainly targets listeners ages 18–54. This satellite-driven feed has got its name from a Bar
, an establishment that usually serves alcoholic beverage
s to its customers.
Although "The Bar" will not be affected by the acquisition of Waitt Radio Networks by Triton Media Group
, it will likely be relocated into Dial Global
's portfolio.
While most affiliates use "The Bar" imagery, one station (in a dry i.e. no alcohol sales area) uses an alternative of "The West Texas JukeBox". That station is KBXJ Los Ybanez, Texas.
Waitt Radio Networks
Dial Global Local is a national radio network based in Omaha, Nebraska, formerly owned by NRG Media and purchased in April 2008 by Triton Radio Networks...
. It's playlist is composed of Country/Rock
Country rock
Country rock is sub-genre of popular music, formed from the fusion of rock with country. The term is generally used to refer to the wave of rock musicians who began to record country-flavored records in the late 1960s and early 1970s, beginning with Bob Dylan and The Byrds; reaching its greatest...
music spanning from the 1960s to today from artists such as 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...
, The Eagles, Toby Keith
Toby Keith
Toby Keith Covel , best known as Toby Keith, is an American country music singer-songwriter, record producer and actor. Keith released his first four studio albums — 1993's Toby Keith, 1994's Boomtown, 1996's Blue Moon and 1997's Dream Walkin, plus a Greatest Hits package for various divisions of...
, Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
Bob Seger
Robert Clark "Bob" Seger is an American rock and roll singer-songwriter, guitarist and pianist.As a locally successful Detroit-area artist, he performed and recorded as Bob Seger and the Last Heard and Bob Seger System throughout the 1960s...
, Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash
John R. "Johnny" Cash was an American singer-songwriter, actor, and author, who has been called one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century...
, etc. that mainly targets listeners ages 18–54. This satellite-driven feed has got its name from a Bar
Bar (establishment)
A bar is a business establishment that serves alcoholic drinks — beer, wine, liquor, and cocktails — for consumption on the premises.Bars provide stools or chairs that are placed at tables or counters for their patrons. Some bars have entertainment on a stage, such as a live band, comedians, go-go...
, an establishment that usually serves alcoholic beverage
Alcoholic beverage
An alcoholic beverage is a drink containing ethanol, commonly known as alcohol. Alcoholic beverages are divided into three general classes: beers, wines, and spirits. They are legally consumed in most countries, and over 100 countries have laws regulating their production, sale, and consumption...
s to its customers.
Although "The Bar" will not be affected by the acquisition of Waitt Radio Networks by 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:...
, it will likely be relocated into 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....
's portfolio.
While most affiliates use "The Bar" imagery, one station (in a dry i.e. no alcohol sales area) uses an alternative of "The West Texas JukeBox". That station is KBXJ Los Ybanez, Texas.