SummitMedia Makes Changes on Two Stations in Richmond VA

RADIO ONLINE | Friday, March 5, 2021 | 5:22pm CT

WSJR-FM

SummitMedia has announced the arrival of a new station and the rebranding of another in Richmond, VA. The new "Awesome 100.9" delivers "Totally 80s and More" on WSJR-FM with artists including Madonna, Journey, Duran Duran and Michael Jackson, as well as select hits from the 90s and 2000s.

The re-branded "1037 Your Variety" brings the "Best of 2K and Today" on WURV. The station, formerly known as Play1073, features today's artists such as Dua Lipa, Shawn Mendes, Ed Sheeran, Maroon 5, as well as the biggest hits of the 2000s, including Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, Adele and Katy Perry.

"The great thing about these two stations is that they work in synergy with each other," said Market Manager Bob Willoughby. "From Boomers to Gen X'ers to Millennials, we know that these songs will recall fond memories and offer incredible music that is as relevant today as it was when it first came out."

"On Air with Ryan Seacrest" takes the midday slot on WURV, joining local personalities Melissa Chase in mornings and Jason Paige in afternoons. Awesome 100.9 will add air talent later this month.

"Our consumers want and need an escape and that's what both stations deliver," added SummitMedia Executive Vice President of Programming Randy Chase. "Together, these two stations strategically align our us to super serve the Richmond audience."