Entercom Flips Country KMPS/Seattle to Soft Rock

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, December 4, 2017

KMPS-FM

Entercom flips Country KMPS-FM/Seattle to Soft Rock as "The New 94.1 The Sound." The station launched by playing 10,000 songs commercial-free, which started at 9am PT on Monday. The mix will include hits from artists such as Adele, Mariah Carey, Phil Collins, Elton John, Whitney Houston, Hall and Oates, among others. As part of the change, on-air host Deanna Lee will be joining now co-owned KKWF-FM (100.7 The Wolf).

"The New 94.1 The Sound will provide the Seattle audience with a unique and relaxing radio experience that is curated with the Puget Sound listener in mind," said Entercom President of Programming Pat Paxton. "We are excited to fill this void in radio in Seattle and offer avid music fans a fresh new sound they can enjoy at work or as they go about their day."

"We recognize and respect all of the people who have been involved with KMPS station and its rich and long history in the country format," continued Paxton. "We are committed to continuing to provide the very best country station with our entire team on 100.7 The Wolf. We are also excited to welcome back Deanna Lee to middays on 100.7 The Wolf."