KBQI-FM (Albuquerque, NM)

KBQI, known as "Big I 107.9," is a radio station broadcasting country music in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This station is operated by iHeartMedia, Inc. The studio facilities are situated in the northeastern part of Albuquerque, while the transmitter is positioned on Sandia Crest, located to the east of the city.

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Kane Brown, Katelyn Brown Share Arena Stage With Their Daughter In Adorable Concert Moment | Big I 107.9 | Wayne and Tay

3 weeks ago | bigi1079.iheart.com | Kelly Fisher |Wayne Danielson

Katelyn Brown said her daughter refused to sleep until she joined her parents on stage. Kingsley Rose Brown, 5, made her debut on stage during her superstar dad’s recent arena show. Ashley Cooke, who joined the lineup of Kane Brown’s headlining “The High Road Tour,” shared a sweet glimpse of that moment on her Instagram story on Thursday night (May 15).
Influencer Valeria Marquez Dead At 23

3 weeks ago | bigi1079.iheart.com | Jason Hall |Wayne Danielson

Influencer Valeria Marquez has died at the age of 23 following a shooting that took place during her TikTok livestream on Tuesday (May 13). Marquez, of Jalisco, Mexico, was shot in the chest and head at her Blossom the Beauty Lounge salon by a man pretending to deliver a gift. The gunman pulled up outside the salon on a motorbike and opened fire mid-livestream.
What We Know About The 2025 CMA Awards So Far

3 weeks ago | bigi1079.iheart.com | Kelly Fisher |Wayne Danielson

The 59th annual CMA Awards will take place on Wednesday, November 19, the Country Music Association confirmed in an announcement on Tuesday morning (May 13). The CMA Awards, hailed Country Music’s Biggest Night, will return again to Bridgestone Arena in downtown Nashville, Tennessee.
Watch: Carrie Underwood Reveals Which Powerhouse Country Star 'Taught Me How To Sing' | Big I 107.9 | Wayne and Tay

1 month ago | bigi1079.iheart.com | Kelly Fisher |Wayne Danielson

Carrie Underwood credits legendary country star Martina McBride with teaching her how to sing, she said as she rewatched her McBride cover from her run as an American Idol contestant in 2005. Underwood went on to win the show’s fourth season, and now, 20 years later, she returned to Idol as a judge for the first time. She’s marking the milestone moment with the Idol To Icon online series, reminiscing on some of her most memorable moments on the show.
Sheryl Crow, LeAnn Rimes Will Add Star Power To 'The Voice' As Mega Mentors This Season — When To Watch | Big I 107.9 | Wayne and Tay

1 month ago | bigi1079.iheart.com | Kelly Fisher |Wayne Danielson

LeAnn Rimes and Sheryl Crow will join The Voice as Mega Mentors this season, NBC revealed on Monday (April 14). Rimes and Crow will add more star power to the competition series after Taylor Swift, Wynonna Judd, Keith Urban and other artists have previously served in the Mega Mentor role, NBC noted. The pair of legendary artists will make their debut in the Playoff rounds. Both artists are returning to The Voice in some way.
Pregnant Hillary Scott Posts Photo Cradling Growing Baby Bump With Fourth Child On The Way | Big I 107.9 | Wayne and Tay

1 month ago | bigi1079.iheart.com | Kelly Fisher |Wayne Danielson

Hillary Scott decided it was “time to put the bump on the grid.”The Lady A star shared a selfie on Instagram cradling her growing baby bump as she gets ready to welcome Baby No. 4. Scott and her husband, drummer Chris Tyrrell, announced earlier this year that they’re expecting their fourth child over the summer. The baby will join big sisters Eisele Kaye, 11, and twins Betsy and Emory, 7.
Lauren Alaina Wants To Know Your 'Most Unhinged,' 'Feral' Marriage Advice

2 months ago | bigi1079.iheart.com | Kelly Fisher |Wayne Danielson

Lauren Alaina is seeking “unhinged” and “feral” marriage advice. The powerhouse singer-songwriter — who is pregnant with her first chid with husband Cam Arnold — posted on Instagram and TikTok on Tuesday (April 8): “I’m pregnant and bored rn. Share your most unhinged marriage advice. I’m not talking ‘never stop dating.’ I’m talking the most feral things you’ve been too embarrassed to share until now.”“This is a safe place. Give me your worst,” Alaina wrote in her caption.
Photos: Dolly Parton's Dazzling Wardrobe Pieces, Other Iconic Items Will Be On Display — How To Get A Close-Up Look | Big I 107.9 | Wayne and Tay

2 months ago | bigi1079.iheart.com | Kelly Fisher |Wayne Danielson

Dolly Parton’s life and legendary career will take the spotlight in a new exhibit opening next month at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, Tennessee. The Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker exhibit will include some of Parton’s handwritten lyrics, iconic wardrobe pieces, custom-made instruments Parton has played on stage, and more.
Watch How Charles Kelley's Pregnant Wife Shared The Gender Reveal For Baby No. 2 | Big I 107.9 | Wayne and Tay

2 months ago | bigi1079.iheart.com | Kelly Fisher |Wayne Danielson

Charles Kelley’s wife, Cassie Kelley, posted a video on Instagram on Tuesday (April 1) to share how she told her husband and the couple’s 9-year-old son whether Baby No. 2 is a boy or a girl. Cassie’s gender reveal for the baby arrives shortly after the couple announced the pregnancy.
Amy Announces Rebranding of Her Podcast to Feeling Things With Amy & Kat

2 months ago | bigi1079.iheart.com | Morgan Huelsman

4 Things with Amy Brown is getting a rebrand! Amy was excited to announce this morning on The Bobby Bones Show that her podcast 4 Things with Amy Brown is now going to be Feeling Things with Amy and Kat. Bobby Bones shared that her podcast has done extremely well so this is not an evolution because of a downward spiral. Amy added that 4 Things has served it's purpose for years and now it's time for it to evolve.