WNKS-FM (Charlotte, NC)

WNKS, also referred to as Kiss 95.1, is a powerful 100,000 watt radio station based in Charlotte, North Carolina. It operates at a frequency of 95.1 MHz and caters to the Charlotte metropolitan area. The station features a lineup of popular top 40 (CHR) music. WNKS is owned by Beasley Broadcast Group. Its studios are situated on South Boulevard in the vibrant South End of Charlotte, while the transmitter is located in Dallas, North Carolina.

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#378878

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#92066

Arts and Entertainment/Music

#1132

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Taco Bell Bringing Back Chicken Nuggets to Menus

2 days ago | kiss951.com | Randi Moultrie

DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 06: A view of a Taco Bell restaurant on February 06, 2025 in Dublin, California. Taco Bell parent company Yum Brands reported fourth-quarter earnings that beat analyst expectations with net sales surging 16% to $2.36 billion. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)(Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)Starting April 24, 2025, Taco Bell will bring back Crispy Chicken Nuggets for eight weeks.
Charlotte Airport Pianist Makes It To American Idol Top 20

3 days ago | kiss951.com | Randi Moultrie

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 02: A view of “The Perch” at PENN 2 before the “American Idol” Season 8 Judges Photo Call on October 02, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images) (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)Matthews, North Carolina local Josh King, 24, made his way into American Idol's Top 20 by performing a touching version of "You Are So Beautiful" during Sunday's show.
Benny Blanco Explains Why Ed Sheeran Is So Relatable

6 days ago | kiss951.com | Kayla Morgan

Benny Blanco has a pretty good idea why Ed Sheeran connects so well with fans. In a new TIME100 cover story published Wednesday, April 16, producer shared what he thinks makes the global pop star so "relatable."“He sings sentences that we say all the time, but nobody ever puts them together like that in a song,” said Blanco, a longtime collaborator of Sheeran.
Machine Gun Kelly Reacts to 'White Rapper Mount Rushmore'

1 week ago | kiss951.com | Randi Moultrie

Machine Gun Kelly (MGK) is not too happy about a recent list that was released. A "White Rapper Mount Rushmore" was recently released, and MGK is not happy about being excluded from the list. On Sunday, he took to X to share his thoughts on the viral list that includes Eminem, Paul Wall, Russ, and Mac Miller... But no Machine Gun Kelly. "Me not on the white rapper mt rushmore is blasphemy," wrote MGK on X.
Bank of America Launches "Golf With Us" with Free Cleebrity Golf Clinics for Kids in the U.S.

1 week ago | kiss951.com | Randi Moultrie

Pro athletes and celebrities will lead free golf lessons for kids in 25 cities through Bank of America's new team-up with Youth on Course. And yes, Charlotte is on the list!Grab the kids a yearly Youth on Course membership. Since 2006, this non-profit has made golf courses available to more than four million young players, letting them play for just $5 or less per round.
Animal Rescue Mission with CMPD Animal Care & Control

2 weeks ago | kiss951.com | Randi Moultrie

Adopt. Donate. Volunteer. There is a need to help our furry friends find loving homes in Charlotte and surrounding areas. All of our local radio stations with Beasley Media Group Charlotte would like you to help CMPD Animal Care & Control with our Rescue Mission! Adopt, don't shop, by making CMPD Animal Care & Control your option for adoption. Each week, we'll post 8 dogs available for adoption and information regarding them.
Doja Cat & Doechii Exchange Love, Spark Collab Hopes

2 weeks ago | kiss951.com | Kayla Morgan

Doja Cat and Doechii have a lot of mutual respect—and fans are here for it. Over the weekend, Doja Cat took to X (formerly Twitter) to show love for the rising Florida rapper, who opened for her on the Scarlet Tour in 2023. “Doechii is MY inspiration. Doechii is here to STAY,” Doja wrote. Doechii didn’t hesitate to respond with just as much admiration:“I love you I love you I love you. You maintain EXCELLENCE in RAP!” she said. “You are an ICON.
Chris Brown Advises Fans to Not Wear Red Bandanas to Breezy Bowl

2 weeks ago | kiss951.com | Randi Moultrie

We're gearing up for Breezy Bowl and Chris Brown is trying to make sure the vibes are good. Over the weekend, Chris Brown made a post to social media to ensure that fans are advised to not wear red bandanas to any of his shows on the tour. The singer addressed a trend where concert goers were stating that everyone should wear red bandanas for the tour. The bandanas are due to Brown's affiliation with the Bloods gang in the past, who often wear the red bandanas.
Carrie Underwood Rocks Out with Papa Roach in Las Vegas

2 weeks ago | kiss951.com | Kayla Morgan

Carrie Underwood surprised fans in a big way on April 5 when she joined Papa Roach onstage at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas. The performance was part of the band’s ongoing “Rise of the Roach” world tour, and it marked the first time Underwood and the group performed live together.
PopUp Bagels Expands to Charlotte, Plans 10 North Carolina Locations

2 weeks ago | kiss951.com | Randi Moultrie

PopUp Bagels will open its first store this summer at The Bowl at Ballantyne in Charlotte, kicking off a major expansion into North Carolina with ten locations planned. The growth is backed by $8 million in celebrity investments from an interesting group of backers including Paul Rudd, Michael Strahan, Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, and NFL star JJ Watt. Led by new CEO Tory Bartlett, who joined last September, the company is focusing on growth in southeastern markets.