Cumulus Flips KQHN/Shreveport to Hot AC Q97.3

RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, September 14, 2017 | 2:19pm CT

Cumulus Media flips CHR KQHN-FM (I97.3) Shreveport, LA, to Hot AC as "The All New Q97.3." The station debuted with 97 hours of non-stop, commercial-free music from artists such as Adele, Katy Perry, Train, Pink, Bruno Mars, Kelly Clarkson, Rihanna, Coldplay, Taylor Swift, Jason Mraz and more. Starting Monday, September 18, syndicated "The Bert Show" will kick off weekday mornings from 6am-10am followed by "The Shawn Dion Show" in afternoon drive from 3-7pm, with Adam Bomb rounding out the daily lineup from 7pm-12 Midnight.

Shreveport/Bossier City VP/Market Manager Cody Welling said, "Cumulus is excited to launch The All New Q973, Shreveport-Bossier's Best Music. This Hot AC format focuses on the needs of our listeners in the community, and our clients. The All New Q973 uniquely positions our group of radio stations in Shreveport and Bossier City to match our diverse community and culture, which we so proudly serve."

OM Chip "The Fat Man" Arledge added, "We're thrilled to offer a focused and compelling product that focuses on the musical tastes and lifestyle of some beautiful people in our marketplace that have long been ignored and underserved. I'm confident The All New Q97.3 will be a great complement to our listeners' busy lives."