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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Watch: Carrie Underwood Reveals Which Powerhouse Country Star 'Taught Me How To Sing' | Big I 107.9 | Wayne and Tay

2 weeks 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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.
Muscadine Bloodline Share Details About Joining Post Malone On His Stadium Tour | Big I 107.9 | Wayne and Tay

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

Muscadine Bloodline shared how they went from meeting Post Malone nearly a decade ago to touring with the F-1 Trillion megastar on his headlining stadium tour last year. The duo appeared on a recent episode of God’s Country, chatting with brothers and hosts Dan and Reid Isbell about the massive tour with Post Malone, their own musical journey so far, and what’s next for them.
Jana Karmer Reveals Secret About Her Marriage To Allan Russell

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

Jana Kramer didn’t get married when you think she did. Kramer, 41, and her husband, Scottish former soccer player Allan Russell, 44, got married in an intimate wedding at Carnell Estate in Scotland on July 13, 2024. The ceremony included the couple’s children, including their young son Roman James Russell, who was born in November 2023. Though Kramer said she honors July 13 as her actual wedding day and anniversary date, she revealed that she and Russell were already legally married at the time.
Carly Pearce Confirmed She'll Uncover More Details About Her Healing Journey — Here's How | Big I 107.9

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

Carly Pearce said there’s more to the story about her healing journey after 29: Written in Stone. The Grammy-winning country star announced on Friday morning (February 21) that she’ll deliver a deluxe edition of her latest album, hummingbird. Pearce also released one of the new tracks before hummingbird: no rain, no flowers arrives next month.