WSIX-FM (Nashville, TN)

WSIX-FM is a radio station located in Nashville, Tennessee, operating on a frequency of 97.9 MHz. It is owned by iHeartMedia, Inc. and features a country music format. WSIX-FM has been on the air since the late 1950s. The station's studios are situated in the Music Row area of Nashville, while its transmitter is based in Brentwood, Tennessee.

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iHeartRadio Is Bringing True Crime To Live Broadcast Radio

1 week ago | thebig98.iheart.com | Conal Byrne |Taylor Fields |Wayne Danielson

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Jana Kramer Takes Pregnancy Test, Reveals The Results Live On Her Podcast — Is She Pregnant With Baby No. 4? | 97.9 is The BIG 98 | Wayne and Tay

3 weeks ago | thebig98.iheart.com | Kelly Fisher |Wayne Danielson

The new episode of Whine Down with Jana Kramertook an unexpected turn when Jana Kramer took a pregnancy test during the podcast recording. Kramer, 41, told Kathryn Woodard and Kristen Brust that she’s “13 days late,” but “I don’t think I’m pregnant.” Throughout the conversation, Kramer continued to question the possibility of another pregnancy. She ultimately agreed to take a pregnancy test, which the Whine Down producer ordered to be delivered to the “Warrior” singer.
Carrie Underwood Shares Why Her Mom Is The Biggest Influence In Her Life

1 month ago | thebig98.iheart.com | Kelly Fisher |Wayne Danielson

Carrie Underwood is surrounded by strong women, and the powerhouse country artist knows which one is her biggest influence: her mom, Carole. Underwood recently reflected on the most inspirational women in her life, both personally and professionally. She said in a statement previously shared by her record label:“I would say my biggest female influence would have to be my Mom.
See Shaboozey's Eye-Popping Red Carpet Look At 2025 Met Gala

1 month ago | thebig98.iheart.com | Kelly Fisher |Wayne Danielson

Â Shaboozey added an attention-grabbing pop of color to his look as he arrived on the red carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of ArtÂ for the 2025 Met Gala. Fashionâs biggest night took place on Monday evening (May 5) in New York City. The âTipsy (A Bar Song)â artist, who recently released a collaboration with Jelly Roll on the deluxe edition of his album, turned heads with turquoise beads paired with a black suit and hat.
How Trisha Yearwood Marks A Powerful 'First' With Her 'New Chapter' Ahead

1 month ago | thebig98.iheart.com | Kelly Fisher |Wayne Danielson

Trisha Yearwood confirmed long-awaited details about her next era of music on Thursday morning (May 1). The iconic country superstar is stepping into a fresh chapter in a way unlike any other in her decades-long career. Yearwood’s first-ever fully co-written and co-produced record will arrive this summer. She teamed up with singer-songwriters Erin Enderlin and Sunny Sweeney to co-write the album, titled The Mirror.
Watch Luke Combs Join Iconic Band On Stage In 'Epic' Surprise Moment

1 month ago | thebig98.iheart.com | Kelly Fisher |Wayne Danielson

Luke Combs became an honorary member of the Backstreet Boys when he joined the iconic boy band to perform one of their biggest hits on stage. The genre-blending collaboration took place at Stagecoach Country Music Festival, a star-studded event that took place from Friday (April 25) to Sunday (April 27) at Empire Polo Club in Indio, California.
Miranda Lambert Marks Major Milestone With 'Miranda-Themed Drag Show' — See The Photos | 97.9 is The BIG 98 | Wayne and Tay

1 month ago | thebig98.iheart.com | Kelly Fisher |Wayne Danielson

Miranda Lambert celebrated the 20th anniversary of her debut record with a themed drag show at a Texas bar. Lambert headed to Austin, Texas, where her brother, Luke Lambert, “put on a Miranda-themed drag show” in honor of Kerosene’s latest milestone. The most awarded artist in Academy of Country Music history said she had the “BEST. NIGHT. EVER,” she wrote in her caption on Instagram as she shared photos over the weekend.
2025 iHeartCountry Festival: How To Watch

1 month ago | thebig98.iheart.com | Taylor Fields |Wayne Danielson

The 2025 iHeartCountry Festival presented by Capital One is set to take over Austin, Texas this Saturday, May 3rd, and several of country music's biggest stars will be taking over the stage at the Moody Center. This year's iHeartCountry Festival will feature performances from Brooks & Dunn, Thomas Rhett, Rascal Flatts, Cole Swindell, Sam Hunt, Megan Moroney, Bailey Zimmerman, Nate Smith, and special guest Dasha, and the show will once again be hosted by iHeartRadio's own Bobby Bones.
Billy Ray Cyrus Opens Up About 'Healing' Amid New Elizabeth Hurley Romance

1 month ago | thebig98.iheart.com | Kelly Fisher |Wayne Danielson

Billy Ray Cyrus debuted a song that offers a “unique interpretation of healing” as he opens up about his new romance with actress Elizabeth Hurley. Cyrus, 63, first sparked dating rumors with Hurley, 59, when the couple shared a flirty photo celebrating Easter together on Sunday (April 20). The country star is captured kissing his new girlfriend’s cheek in the photo. The pair had been commenting on one another’s posts for at least a few weeks before the hard-launched relationship.
Jason Aldean, Wife Brittany Aldean Respond To 'Hateful' Comments On Recent Video Brittany Posted | 97.9 is The BIG 98 | Wayne and Tay

1 month ago | thebig98.iheart.com | Kelly Fisher |Wayne Danielson

Jason Aldean and his wife, Brittany Aldean, responded to “hateful” commenters in a clip shared on Brittany’s Instagram story on Thursday evening (April24). Brittany had previously shared a behind-the-scenes look at her process of working with a stylist based in Los Angeles, California, through she lives in Nashville, Tennessee. The reel shows Brittany unpacking a shipment of new wardrobe pieces and going through her new looks.