WHKO-FM (Dayton, OH)

WHKO (99.1 FM), known as "K99.1," is a country music radio station based in Dayton, Ohio. It is operated by Cox Media Group. Broadcasting at 50,000 watts, WHKO is among the most powerful FM stations in the Southwestern Ohio region, often highlighting this fact in its promotional announcements. The station's studios are located alongside the Dayton Daily News, WHIO-AM-FM-TV, and two additional radio stations within the Cox Media Center building situated near downtown Dayton. The transmitter for WHKO is positioned on the west side of Dayton.

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Pope Francis's life in photos: From growing up as the eldest of 5 in Buenos Aires to becoming the 1st Jesuit pope

3 days ago | k99online.com | Katie Mather

Pope Francis, who died on Monday at 88 years old, was often referred to as the "People's Pope" for his leadership and advocacy for underrepresented groups. "Pope Francis will be remembered as one of the most consequential leaders of our time," former President Joe Biden wrote on X. "He advocated for the voiceless and powerless."Francis was known for focusing on global issues like the refugee crisis, climate change and human trafficking.
Nashville notes: Maren Morris' 'Bed' + Tyler Braden's 'Right on Track'

6 days ago | k99online.com | Stephen Hubbard

The new track from Maren Morris, "Bed No Breakfast," is out now, ahead of the release of her dreamsicle album May 9. Morgan Wallen and Post Malone's follow-up to their smash "I Had Some Help" is "I Ain't Comin' Back," which appears on Morgan's upcoming I'm the Problem record. "Right on Track" is the latest preview of Tyler Braden's devil and a prayer, which drops May 16. mobile apps Everything you love about k99online.com and more! Tap on any of the buttons below to download our app.
Brad Paisley’s picked to play the NFL Draft

6 days ago | k99online.com | Stephen Hubbard

Brad Paisley's booked to headline the concert after the conclusion of the NFL Draft April 26 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. “There’s nothing like football to bring people together, and the NFL Draft is where it all begins,” Brad observes. “As a lifelong fan, I can’t wait to help close out an unforgettable weekend -- with a little music and one heck of a party.”Brad’s free show at the Draft Theater near Green Bay’s Lambeau Field will close out three days of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Dierks Bentley offers a guided tour of the 'Broken Branches' that inhabit Music City

1 week ago | k99online.com | Stephen Hubbard

If you want a glimpse of what life is like in Nashville's music community, you might want to check out Dierks Bentley's upcoming 11th record. "My new album, Broken Branches, is all about those broken branches that fall off the family tree. All the misfits that live here in Music City," he explains.
Nashville notes: Pam Tillis subs for Lorrie Morgan + the Opry's troop salute

1 week ago | k99online.com | Stephen Hubbard

Lorrie Morgan is canceling all her appearances for the next two weeks as her husband undergoes treatment for mouth cancer. Pam Tillis will fill in for her on the Alabama tour. Craig Morgan, Scotty Hasting and Rhonda Vincent are just some of the artists who'll play the Grand Ole Opry's Salute the Troops show May 20, honoring 250 years of the U.S. Army. Grand Ole Opry stars The Isaacs join Autumn Nelon on her new single, "God Won't," which comes out Friday.
Dolly's the 'Star of the Show' as she closes her book trilogy

1 week ago | k99online.com | Stephen Hubbard

The final volume of Dolly Parton's trilogy of books, which started with Songteller and Behind the Seams, is set to arrive Nov. 11. Star of the Show: My Life on Stage will chronicle her life lived in front of audiences, dating back to the start of her career with Porter Wagoner.
Scotty McCreery's giving 'Seasons Change' a 'Platinum' upgrade

1 week ago | k99online.com | Stephen Hubbard

Scotty McCreery's getting ready to release an expanded version of the album that turned his career around. Appropriately titled Seasons Change, the North Carolina native's 2018 album launched the hits "Five More Minutes," "This Is It" and "In Between."Seasons Change: Platinum Edition adds acoustic versions of the three number ones and gives the same treatment to the fan favorite "Still." Adding new artwork and liner notes, it'll also be available in platinum-colored double vinyl via Amazon.
Alison Krauss' 'Now That I've Found You' celebrates its 30th with vinyl

1 week ago | k99online.com | Stephen Hubbard

Alison Krauss' first greatest hits collection has finally found its way to vinyl. Craft Recordings is reissuing 1995's Now That I've Found You: A Collection in time for the set's 30th anniversary. Arriving July 11, the double Platinum album includes Alison's biggest hit at country radio, her cover of Keith Whitley's "When You Say Nothing at All." The song would go on to win single of the year at the CMAs and make Alison female vocalist of the year.
Tucker Wetmore reveals how '3,2,1' mirrors his romantic life

1 week ago | k99online.com | Stephen Hubbard

Even though Tucker Wetmore didn't write his new single, it still ended up telling his story -- and accidentally getting him to open up a bit about his personal life. Initially "a bunch of [his] really good buddies in Nashville" sent "3,2,1" for consideration for Tucker's debut album. "The first listen I was like, 'This feels great. I love it.' Immediately put it on hold," he recalls. The more he spent time with "3,2,1," however, the more Tucker realized it fit his life.
Morgan Wallen digs deeper on the 37-track 'I'm the Problem'

1 week ago | k99online.com | Stephen Hubbard

The track list for Morgan Wallen's fourth album, I'm the Problem, is out, and fans are gonna be happy: It contains a mammoth 37 songs. Morgan had a hand in writing 22 of the tracks himself. “A lot of the concepts and things we said were a little more difficult with this album,” he reflects. “We were trying to dig deep on things and trying to find new angles.""And I feel like we did that," he concludes.