Tennessee Radio Stations Shine at CMA Broadcast Awards

Chattanooga, TN – Three Tennessee radio stations achieved significant recognition at the CMA Broadcast Awards held on Tuesday. Audacy’s US 101 (WUSY) from Chattanooga claimed its impressive 30th win, while Cumulus Media’s WIVK from Knoxville (107.7) also received an award. Additionally, Bristol Broadcasting’s WXBQ from Johnson City (96.9) was honored at the awards ceremony.

The event saw Tucker Wetmore announce the winners on air, celebrating outstanding achievements in country radio. Among the national awards, “Country Countdown USA with Lon Helton” was recognized as the weekly national Personality of the Year, honoring its impact on the country music landscape. Additionally, Rob Stone and Holly Hutton from Audacy’s “The Rob and Holly Show” won the daily national Personality of the Year, marking their first CMA award.

In the broader context of the CMA Broadcast Awards, several other notable achievements were recognized. Ben Butler and Arnie Andrews from Sparta-Tomah Broadcasting’s “Cow 97” (WCOW) in La Crosse, WI, took home the small-market Personality of the Year award. In terms of station accolades, Radio One’s “93Q” (KKBQ) from Houston was named the major-market Station of the Year, while Hubbard Broadcasting’s “B-105” (WUBE) from Cincinnati secured the large-market Station of the Year title, marking its eighth CMA award. Mike Fredrick, the Senior Vice President and Market Manager of Hubbard Cincinnati, expressed gratitude for this recognition.

The complete list of 2025 CMA Broadcast Awards winners included:

• WEEKLY NATIONAL: “Country Countdown USA with Lon Helton” (Lon Helton) – LH Productions
• DAILY NATIONAL: “The Rob and Holly Show” (Rob Stone and Holly Hutton) – Audacy
• MAJOR MARKET: “Chris Carr & Company” – iHeartMedia “K102” KEEY Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN.
• LARGE MARKET: “The Q Morning Crew w/ Mike & Amanda” – Curtis Media Group “94.7 QDR” WQDR Raleigh-Durham, NC
• MEDIUM MARKET: “Mo & StyckMan” (Melissa “Mo” Wagner and Greg “StyckMan” Owens) – Audacy “US 101” WUSY Chattanooga, TN
• SMALL MARKET: “Ben & Arnie” – Sparta-Tomah Broadcasting “Cow 97” WCOW La Crosse, WI

For the CMA RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR categories:

• MAJOR MARKET: Radio One “93Q” KKBQ Houston
• LARGE MARKET: Hubbard Broadcasting “B-105” WUBE Cincinnati
• MEDIUM MARKET: Cumulus Media WIVK Knoxville, TN (107.7)
• SMALL MARKET: Bristol Broadcasting WXBQ Johnson City-Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA (96.9)

The recognition of these Tennessee radio stations highlights the vibrant country music culture in the state and showcases the dedication of local radio personalities who play a crucial role in the industry.

FAQ

What three Tennessee stations won CMA Broadcast Awards?

Three Tennessee stations won CMA Broadcast Awards: Audacy’s US 101 (WUSY) Chattanooga, Cumulus Media WIVK Knoxville (107.7), and Bristol Broadcasting WXBQ Johnson City (96.9).

How many wins does US 101 (WUSY) Chattanooga have?

US 101 (WUSY) Chattanooga has claimed its 30th win at the CMA Broadcast Awards.

Who won the weekly national Personality of the Year?

“Country Countdown USA with Lon Helton” won the weekly national Personality of the Year.

Who received the daily national Personality of the Year award?

Rob Stone and Holly Hutton from Audacy’s “The Rob and Holly Show” won the daily national Personality of the Year award.

What are the CMA RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR winners?

The CMA RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR winners include Radio One “93Q” KKBQ Houston (major market), Hubbard Broadcasting “B-105” WUBE Cincinnati (large market), Cumulus Media WIVK Knoxville, TN (107.7) (medium market), and Bristol Broadcasting WXBQ Johnson City-Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA (96.9) (small market).

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