Top Music Stations in Raleigh, NC
You have a blast listening to music, while working, working out, and driving in your car. Sometimes though, you have troubles finding a music station that fits you. Sometimes your favorite station changes and what used to be a couple of minutes of commercials once an hour has become a couple of minutes of music once an hour! Or maybe you are new to Raleigh, NC, just visiting the area, or possibly just need a change. You have come to the right place.
Here we have all of the top Raleigh, NC music stations in one place, you are sure to find one that meets your tastes. Try out all of the Raleigh, NC stations and then give us your opinion on the best, worst, and any we don’t have on the list that should be. Whether you are in Raleigh, NC for a visit or have lived here for years, we want to hear your opinion.
We have catered our list of Raleigh, NC stations to the local opinions we have received so don’t stop sending them in. Music is an important part of our lives, in Raleigh, NC, and anywhere else. Music stations are also a personal thing. What is music to you? Is it what gets you through your daily commute in Raleigh, NC? Is it what you jam to in the shower? Is it what calms and centers you at work?
B93.9
Raleigh, NC
WNCB, known as “B93.9”, is a country music radio station that serves the Raleigh-Durham market of North Carolina. It is owned and operated by iHeartMedia, Inc., whose sister stations include G105, 106.1 FM, Classic Rock 100.7 WRDU and 95X (WDCG-HD2).
MIX 101.5
Raleigh, NC
WRAL (101.5 FM, “Mix 101.5”) is a commercial FM radio station licensed to serve Raleigh, North Carolina. The station is owned by Capitol Broadcasting Company and broadcasts an Adult Contemporary format. The station switches to a Christmas music format during November and December.
WCPE
Wake Forest, NC
WCPE is a private classical music radio station broadcasting in the United States out of studios near Wake Forest, North Carolina. Broadcasting from Raleigh, North Carolina on 89.7 FM at 100,000 watts, the station went on the air July 17, 1978 and switched to a 24-hour classical music format in 1984. The “sister station”, WZPE in Bath, NC, had obtained a construction permit from the FCC for a power increase to 4,500 watts.
88.1 WKNC
Raleigh, NC
WKNC-FM (88.1 FM), North Carolina State University’s student-run, non-commercial radio station is a College radio station broadcasting from Raleigh, North Carolina in the United States. Broadcasting with an effective radiated power of 25,000 watts, its signal covers much of the Research Triangle and outlying areas. The station is operated as part of the Department of Student Media at N.C. State and students hold all roles from DJ to general manager. The primary weekday format is indie rock, with specialty shows and other music genres featured during the evenings and weekends. The station was recently named “Best of the Triangle” by the readers of the Independent Weekly.
94.7 QDR
Raleigh, NC
WQDR-FM (94.7 FM) is a radio station in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, broadcasting to the state’s central and eastern regions, including the cities of Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Fayetteville, Rocky Mount, Wilson, and Goldsboro. “QDR” presents a country music format and is currently owned by Curtis Media Group. WQDR’s morning radio team, dubbed “The Q Morning Crew,” features Mike Wheless and Mike Raley. From 2004 to 2006 The Q Morning Crew also included the beautiful and talented budding country singer Heather Green.
WRDU
Raleigh, NC
WRDU (100.7 FM, “Classic Rock 100.7 WRDU”) is a commercial FM radio station licensed to serve Wake Forest, North Carolina. The station is owned by iHeartMedia though licensee Capstar TX, LLC and broadcasts a classic rock format.
His Radio
Raleigh, NC
Featuring your favorite Contemporary Christian Music, His Radio has been serving the Carolinas and Georgia for almost 30 years. Our Uplifting and Encouraging music is made possible by the world’s most generous giving listeners and business ministry partners.
K97.5
Raleigh, NC
WQOK is a Urban Contemporary formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Carrboro, North Carolina, serving the Raleigh/Durham area. WQOK is owned and operated by Radio One. 97.5 FM signed on the air in 1968 as a small market 3000 watt FM station serving South Boston, Virginia. In 1987, Radio entrepreneur Tom Joyner purchased the station and moved the transmitter tower closer to Raleigh and upgraded its licensed power from 3000 watts to 100,000 watts, though keeping the city of license in South Boston.
96.1 BBB
Raleigh, NC
WBBB (“96.1 BBB”), is an adult hits radio station based in Raleigh, North Carolina. The station was signed on in 1949 by the Raleigh News and Observer as WNAO-FM to simulcast sister station WNAO, 850 AM.
The Light 103.9 FM
Raleigh-Durham, NC
WNNL is an Urban Gospel formatted station. Owned by Radio One with WQOK and WFXC/WFXK, The Light 103.9 is The Triangle’s #1 Station for Inspiration and home to the Yolanda Adams morning show. WAKS-FM was a Country station in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina and sister station to WAKS-AM when it signed on in 1981. In 1987 the station became easy listening WAZZ. In 1989 the station moved to Cary, North Carolina and began playing smooth jazz as WNND “The Wind”.
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