KMBR

Last updated
KMBR
Kmbr.jpg
Broadcast area Butte-Helena, Montana
Frequency 95.5 MHz
Branding95.5 KMBR
Programming
Format Classic rock
Ownership
Owner
KAAR, KMTZ, KXTL
History
First air date
1980
Former call signs
KQUY (1979–1980)
KQUY-FM (1980–1996)
Call sign meaning
Montana's Best Rock (slogan)
Technical information
Facility ID 63875
Class C
ERP 50,000 watts
HAAT 555 meters
Links
Webcast Listen Live
Website 955kmbr.com

KMBR (95.5 FM, "95.5 KMBR") is a commercial radio station in Butte, Montana, broadcasting to the Butte, Montana area. KMBR airs a classic rock music format.

Contents

KMBR was born on December 13, 1996, when it switched over from its old call sign (KQUY) and branding (Y-95). Y-95 played a Hot AC format featuring artists like Mariah Carey, Madonna, Huey Lewis and Richard Marx. KMBR shifted the emphasis to "Montana's Best Rock", featuring core artists such as Led Zeppelin, Van Halen, AC/DC, Lynyrd Skynyrd and more. The original mainstays were Uncle Dave Levin in the mornings, the ArchMan with the "Power Lunch" from 10a - 3p, and Robin Taylor (later Robin Jordan) with afternoons. Currently KMBR features "The Brian and Chris Show" in the Mornings, Middays with Carin Sullivan, The Rock Show with Tommy O during PM drive, Nights with Alice Cooper followed by jock-free rock in the overnights.

The station carries the syndicated programs Flashback and Breakfast with the Beatles.

KMBR and its sister stations are all located at 750 Dewey Blvd. in Butte. The rear of this radio facility houses the small studios of the local NBC affiliate, KTVM Channel 6. KAAR and KMBR share a transmitter site northeast of town, east of Interstate 15.

Ownership

In June 2006, KMBR was acquired by Cherry Creek Radio from Fisher Radio Regional Group as part of a 24 station deal with a total reported sale price of $33.3 million. [1]

Effective June 17, 2022, KMBR was acquired by Townsquare Media from Cherry Creek Radio as part of a 42 station/21 translator deal with a sale price of $18.75 million.

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">WBXX (FM)</span> Radio station in Marshall, Michigan

WBXX is a radio station in Battle Creek, Michigan.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">KRZN</span> Radio station in Billings, Montana

KRZN is a commercial radio station in Billings, Montana. KRZN airs an active rock music format. The station airs what it calls "6-packs" of rock which are commercial-free six-song blocks.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">KRKX</span> Radio station in Billings, Montana

KRKX is a commercial radio station in Billings, Montana. KRKX airs a country music format.

KURL is a Christian radio station licensed to Billings, Montana, United States. The station is currently owned by Elenbaas Media, Inc. On May 24, 2010 it was announced that the station, then known as KYYA FM 93.3 was to be sold to Elenbaas Media, Inc after FCC approval.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">KMHK</span> Radio station in Billings, Montana

KMHK is a commercial radio station in Billings, Montana. KMHK recently switched to a classic rock music format branded as “The New 103.7 The Hawk”. Licensed to Billings, Montana, United States, the station serves the Billings area. The station is currently owned by Townsquare License, LLC.

KBLG is an American sports radio station that broadcasts in the Billings Metro Area. KBLG broadcasts from its tower located just outside the Billings city limits.

KMTZ is a radio station in Butte, Montana. Owned by Townsquare Media, it broadcasts an adult hits format branded as "107.7 Dave FM".

KBAZ is a commercial radio station in Hamilton, Montana, broadcasting to the Missoula, Montana, area. KBAZ airs a mainstream rock music format.

KCHH is a radio station licensed to Worden, Montana, and serving the Billings, Montana metropolitan area. The station airs an adult contemporary format. KCHH is owned by Townsquare Media. KCHH also offers a translator at 95.1 (MHz) K236AB broadcasting off the Crown Plaza in Downtown Billings.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">KAAR</span> Radio station in Butte, Montana

KAAR is a commercial radio station in Butte, Montana. KAAR airs a country music format.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">KGLM-FM</span> Radio station in Anaconda–Butte, Montana

KGLM-FM is a commercial radio station in Anaconda, Montana, broadcasting to the Butte, Montana, area playing CHR-Pop music. The station, established in 1974, is currently owned by Butte Broadcasting, Inc. The main offices and studios of Butte Broadcasting are at 660 Dewey in Butte. The transmitter site is north of Sheep Gulch Road in Anaconda, Montana.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">WBCK</span> Radio station in Battle Creek, Michigan

WBCK is a radio station in Battle Creek, Michigan, United States, owned by Townsquare Media. WBCK has a news/talk format.

KAPL-FM is a radio station broadcasting an adult contemporary format. Licensed to Rock Island, Washington, United States, the station serves the Wenatchee area. It is currently owned by Townsquare Media and licensed to Townsquare License, LLC.

KKWN is a radio station broadcasting a talk radio format. Licensed to Cashmere, Washington, United States, the station serves the Wenatchee, Washington, area. The station is currently owned by Townsquare Media and licensed to Townsquare License, LLC.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">KAAK</span> Radio station in Great Falls, Montana

KAAK is a radio station broadcasting a top 40 (CHR) format. Licensed to Great Falls, Montana, United States, the station serves the Great Falls area. The station is currently owned by Townsquare Media and licensed to Townsquare License, LLC.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">KYLT</span> Radio station in Missoula, Montana

KYLT is a radio station licensed to serve Missoula, Montana. The station is owned by Anderson Radio Broadcasting, Inc. It previously aired a sports format. On November, 2022, the station rebranded as "1340 The Lounge" and switched to an adult standards format.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">KBLL (FM)</span> Radio station in Helena, Montana

KBLL is an FM radio station licensed to serve Helena, Montana. Owned by Kevin Terry, through licensee The Montana Radio Company, LLC, it broadcasts a classic country format branded as 99.5 The Bull.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">KXTL</span> Radio station in Butte, Montana

KXTL is a radio station licensed to serve Butte, Montana. The station is owned by Townsquare Media and licensed to Townsquare License, LLC. It airs a talk radio format.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">KZMT</span> Radio station in Helena, Montana

KZMT is a radio station licensed to serve Helena, Montana. The station is owned by Kevin Terry and licensed to the Montana Radio Company, LLC. It airs a classic rock music format.

KHGC is a radio station broadcasting a Christian format. Licensed to Montana City, Montana, the station is owned by Hi-Line Radio Fellowship, Inc., and broadcasts its network Your Network of Praise.

References

  1. "Deals". Broadcasting & Cable. 2006-06-19.

46°00′29″N112°26′35″W / 46.008°N 112.443°W / 46.008; -112.443