Carter Broadcast Group Launches RNB 106.9 in Kansas City
| RADIO ONLINE | Monday, May 15, 2023 | 11:04am CT |
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 K295CH (RNB 106.9)/Kansas City |
Carter Broadcast Group launches "RNB 106.9 FM" on K295CH/Kansas City, beginning Monday, May 15. The R&B station will feature artists such as Mary J. Blige, Jazmine Sullivan, Silk Sonic, Jodeci, Jill Scott, Michael Jackson and SWV. Listeners can tune in to hear the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, weekdays from 5-9am CT. The show features radio personality Smiley with his team including Da Brat, Gary Wit Da T, Rock T and Special K.
"The debut of the all-new, RNB 106.9 FM, is very significant to the history of the Carter Broadcast Group (CBG). Today marks our 73rd anniversary of launching our first station, KPRS-AM, in Kansas City, Missouri," said CBG President Michael Carter. "This strategic launch enhances our connection with the Kansas City community and allows us to super serve R&B music fans."
"RNB 106.9 FM strengthens our position in the Kansas City market. It's an opportunity for CBG to serve an upper demographic audience who has a passion for great R&B music," said President of Gray Communications Tony Gray.
Listeners can tune in to RNB 106.9 FM (K295CH) or 103.3 HD2 (KPRS-FM-HD2) in Kansas City. "RNB 106.9 FM is a great investment for CBG. Our goal is to deliver the best R&B to the market," said CBG Operations Manager Myron Fears.
