KBLY (100.5 MHz) is a
radio station
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licensed to
Newcastle, Texas broadcasting a new
Christian radio
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format containing both
Contemporary Christian Praise and
Country Gospel music. The station is owned by Positive Radio Network, LLC and has offices and a
studio
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in
Graham, Texas
Graham is a city in north-central Texas. It is the county seat and largest city of Young County.
History
The site was first settled in 1871 by brothers Gustavus A. and Edwin S. Graham, primary shareholders in the Texas Emigration and Land Company ...
.
History
KBLY came on the air early in December 2016 playing ad-free Christmas music. On December 26, 2016 KBLY flipped to its full-time format of Contemporary Christian Praise and Country Gospel. In 2018, the station was sold to Positive Radio Network, LLC, along with the permit for
KCKB, for $87,000. The sale price represented forgiveness of an outstanding debt owed to Positive Radio Network by previous owners Two Way Communications, LLC; the sale was consummated on January 3, 2019.
Programming
KBLY plays a unique mix of music and also provides long-form talk and public service programs.
Music
The music format, a mix of Contemporary Christian Praise and Country Gospel, is new to the Christian Radio industry and could be likened to a secular Bob or Jack FM
format
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popular in larger
markets
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.
Long-form talk and public service programs
KBLY provides air-time to several churches within its listening area, as well as rebroadcasting the radio show Pathway to Victory with
Robert Jefress.
Sports
KBLY also provides seasonal sports to its listening area; including the Texas Rangers
and Dallas Cowboys.
References
External links
* {{FM station data, 198777, KBLY
BLY (FM)
2016 establishments in Texas
Radio stations established in 2016