2015 in Radio

The following is a list of events that affected radio broadcasting in **2015**. Events listed include radio program debuts, finales, cancellations, station launches, closures and format changes, as well as information about controversies.

## Deaths

* January 1: Mario Cuomo, 82. Former Governor of New York and early progressive talk radio host.
* January 2: Little Jimmy Dickens, 94. Frequent host and member of the *Grand Ole Opry*; country musician and comedian.
* January 4: Lance Diamond, 68. Radio host on WJYE and musician.
* January 7: Bernard Maris, 68, French journalist and radio presenter (killed in the terrorist attack on the *Charlie Hebdo* offices in Paris.
* January 9: Bud Paxson, 79. Radio and television owner, founder of Paxson Communications.
* January 15: Raoul Pantin, 71, Trinidadian journalist and broadcaster
* January 17: Justin Kili, 61, Papua New Guinean journalist and radio personality
* January 24: Joe Franklin, 88. Television and radio host based in New York City.
* January 26: Christopher “Kit” Carson, 58. Chief assistant on *The Rush Limbaugh Show*.
* February 9: Richard Sher, 66, US radio quiz show host (*Says You!*)
* February 12
	+ Alison Gordon, 72, Canadian sports journalist, writer and broadcaster
	+ Gary Owens, 80, DJ at several stations from 1952 to 2007, most notably KMPC in Los Angeles; voiced thousands of commercials and cartoon characters, was the announcer on *Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In* and hosted a daily program on the syndicated *Music of Your Life* network.
* February 14: Bernd Dost, 75, German journalist and broadcaster
* February 15: Sergio Blanco, 66, Spanish singer (Sergio y Estíbaliz), Eurovision entrant
* February 19: Warren Thomson, 79, Australian pianist and broadcaster
* March 5: Fred Latremouille, 69, Canadian radio host.
* March 11: Tony Fenton, 53, Irish radio presenter
* April 3: Paul Grigoriu, 70, Romanian radio personality (SRR).
* April 5: Gordon Moyes, 76, Australian radio evangelist and politician
* April 7: Stan Freberg, 88. Host of *The Stan Freberg Show* and *When Radio Was*, advertising executive and actor.
* April 14 : Roberto Tucci, 93, Italian Roman Catholic prelate, President of Vatican Radio (1985–2001)
* April 16 : Nimal Mendis, 81, Sri Lankan singer and songwriter
* April 17 : Don Quayle, 84, journalist and NPR's first president.
* May 1: David Day, 63, Australian radio broadcaster, 5KA
* May 14: B.B. King, 89, Blues musician whose career and stage name originated from his stint as an air personality at WDIA/Memphis.
* May 15: John Stephenson, 91. American radio, television and voice actor (radio work included roles on *It's Always Sunday* and *The Count of Monte Cristo*, and later commercials for Accountemps).
* May 23: Anne Meara, 85, Actress, singer, writer, producer and comedian (as one half of Stiller & Meara with husband Jerry Stiller), recipient of a Clio Award for her work with her husband in a series of radio ads for Blue Nun Wine.
* June 11: Jim Ed Brown, 81, American country musician. Member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1963 and host of the *Country Music Greats Radio Hour* since 2003.
* June 12: Monica Lewis, 93, American actress and singer, notable for being the voice of the Chiquita Banana girl and the host of her own radio program on WMCA/New York City.
* July 6: Stan Carew, 64, musician and regular host on CBC Radio.
* July 13: J. R. Gach, 63. Shock jock with various stops across the United States.
* July 17: Van Miller, 87. Longtime radio play-by-play announcer, best-known work was as voice of the Buffalo Bills Radio Network from 1960–71 and 1978–2003; other notable roles included calling the Buffalo Braves, Buffalo Stallions, Niagara Purple Eagles, and various non-sports roles at WFCB/Dunkirk, New York and WBEN/Buffalo, New York
* July 24: Peg Lynch, 98. American comedy writer and radio actress (most famous for her roles in the 1950s sitcom *Ethel and Albert* and its successor, *The Couple Next Door*)
* July 31: Alan Cheuse, 75. Novelist, George Mason University creative writing instructor, and literary commentator for NPR's *All Things Considered*
* August 25: Marguerite McDonald, 73. Canadian radio journalist, original host of CBC Radio's *The House*.
* August 29: Luo Lan, 95, Taiwanese writer and radio personality
* October 1: Usnija Redžepova, 69, Serbian singer who began her career on radio
* October 26: Ed Walker, 83. Washington, DC radio personality (work at several stations and programs, most notably with WRC's *The Joy Boys* and WAMU-FM's *The Big Broadcast*).
* December 27: Dave "Hendu" Henderson, 56. Radio commentator (and former player) for the Seattle Mariners.

## References

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4. ↑ "Rock 102 Launches In New Haven" from Radio Insight (January 1, 2015)
5. ↑ "WDVW Shifts To Hippie Radio" from Radio Insight (January 1, 2015)
6. ↑ "WROD Becomes The Rock Of Daytona" from Radio Insight (January 2, 2015)
7. ↑ "Rapid City Gets Smashed" from Radio Insight (January 2, 2015)
8. ↑ "Country Superstars Debut In Raleigh" from Radio Insight (January 2, 2015)
9. ↑ "Jacksonville Duo Becomes New Home Of The Promise" from Radio Insight (January 3, 2015)
10. ↑ "Fan Out, Bubba In, at 98.7 Tampa" from Radio Insight (December 3, 2014)
11. ↑ "What's WZAX Going To Be?" from Radio Insight (November 30, 2014)
12. ↑ "KMBZ To Break Simulcast, Split Talk Formats" from Radio Insight (December 23, 2014)
13. ↑ "Missy Elliott Takes Over Kiss 92 Norfolk" from Radio Insight (December 26, 2014)
14. ↑ WKSA Becomes Classic Hip-Hop The Beat (January 5, 2015).
15. ↑ "WVLZ Returning To Sports" from Radio Insight (December 23, 2014)
16. ↑ "iHeartMedia Launches Big 95.5 Chicago" from Radio Insight (January 5, 2015)
17. ↑ "96.3 KTWN Go's Alternative" from Radio Insight (January 5, 2015)
18. ↑ "Colorado Public Radio Acquires ESPN 102.3 Denver" from Radio Insight (January 5, 2015)
19. ↑ "Salem Rebrands Seven Stations As The Answer" from Radio Insight (January 5, 2015)
20. ↑ "Impact Acquires KDBI Boise; Bull On The Move" from Radio Insight (January 6, 2015)
21. ↑ "KWXS Bend Flips To Mainstream CHR" from Radio Insight (January 7, 2015)
22. ↑ "KABC Completes Schedule Revamp Away From Politics" from Radio Insight (January 7, 2015)
23. ↑ "Nielsen And Saga Resolve Copyright Infringement Suit" from All Access (January 7, 2015)
24. ↑ "WQCY Quincy Flips To AC" from Radio Insight (January 7, 2015)
25. ↑ "Beat Launching In Albuquerque" from Radio Insight (January 9, 2015)
26. ↑ "V101 Sacramento Relaunches With Classic Hip-Hop" from Radio Insight (January 9, 2015)
27. ↑ "ESPN 710 Seattle To Simulcast In Spokane" from Radio Insight (January 9, 2015)
28. ↑ "The Ticket Returns To Lansing" from Radio Insight (January 9, 2015)
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36. ↑ "What's Next For 93.9 Indianapolis" from Radio Insight (January 25, 2015)
37. ↑ "Evansville's Wolf Flips To Classic Country" from Radio Insight (January 26, 2015)
38. ↑ "KIHT St. Loius Flips To CHR NOW" from Radio Insight (January 29, 2015)
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53. ↑ "98.9 The Vibe Starts Memphis Classic Hip-Hop Duel" from Radio Insight (February 27, 2015)
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56. ↑ "SHE Comes To Chicago's 100.3" from Radio Insight (March 2, 2015)
57. ↑ "B93 Returns To Modesto" from Radio Insight (March 2, 2015)
58. ↑ "Santa Returns Early To Albany" from Radio Insight (March 4, 2015)
59. ↑ "Game Over In Fresno" from Radio Insight (March 4, 2015)
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61. ↑ "WOMG Moves From Nash To Nash Icon" from Radio Insight (March 8, 2015)
62. ↑ "Salem Reveals Pending Formats For Disney Acquisitions" from Radio Insight (March 11, 2015)
63. ↑ "WTEM's Man Cave Cancelled Before Debuting" from Radio Insight (March 15, 2015)
64. ↑ "Duke To Be Crowned In Lansing" from Radio Insight (March 13, 2015)
65. ↑ "Duke Expands In Green Bay" from Radio Insight (March 16, 2015)
66. ↑ "KLAC Reveals Details Of Dodgers Partnership" from Radio Insight (March 16, 2015)
67. ↑ "Alpha Media Acquires Lubbock Cluster" from Radio Insight (March 18, 2015)
68. ↑ "Salem To Expand In Little Rock" from Radio Insight (March 18, 2015)
69. ↑ "KXMG New Orleans Finds KLOVE" from Radio Insight (March 19, 2015)
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75. ↑ "KIIS Becomes Nation's Top Biller" from Radio Insight (April 1, 2015)
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77. ↑ "Pot Talk Launched In Colorado Springs" from Radio Insight (April 15, 2015)
78. ↑ "What Is Up At 93.1 Las Vegas" from Radio Insight (April 17, 2015)
79. ↑ "KBBY Flips To AC" from Radio Insight (April 20, 2015)
80. ↑ "Tide Moves Into Myrtle Beach" from Radio Insight (April 21, 2015)
81. ↑ "WKLH Becomes Milwaukee's Hometown Rock" from Radio Insight (April 23, 2015)
82. ↑ "CHRY Become Toronto's Urban Alternative" from Radio Insight (May 4, 2015)
83. ↑ "FCC Gives Declaratory Ruling In Favor Of Pandora Purchase Of KXMZ" from Radio Insight (May 4, 2015)
84. ↑ "Lotus Launches Vive 92.1 Sacramento With Competitor's Airstaff" from Radio Insight (May 5, 2015)
85. ↑ "WROZ Completes Fun Relaunch" from Radio Insight (May 14, 2015)
86. ↑ "WAY FM Acquires KVRK Dallas" from Radio Insight (May 15, 2015)
87. ↑ "Alpha Media Acquires Morris Radio" from Radio Insight (May 18, 2015)
88. ↑ "WRKO Boston To Drop Rush Limbaugh" from Radio Insight (May 19, 2015)
89. ↑ "iHeart Fined 1 Million For Bobby Bones EAS Trigger" from Radio Insight (May 19, 2015)
90. ↑ "Cumulus Launches Classic Hip-Hop In Tucson" from Radio Insight (May 22, 2015)
91. ↑ "iHeart Mans Up In Greensboro" from Radio Insight (May 22, 2015)
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94. ↑ "Lake Quickly Return To Wisconsin" from Radio Insight (May 29, 2015)
95. ↑ "Racine station causes waves as Scripps asserts ‘The Lake’ copyright" from Duane Dudek.com (June 2, 2015)
96. ↑ "CFRK Drops CHR For Country" from Radio Insight (May 31, 2015)
97. ↑ "Fox Sports Returns To Spokane" from Radio Insight (May 28, 2015)
98. ↑ "Pot Rock Smokes Into Denver" from Radio Insight (June 1, 2015)
99. ↑ "Entravision Launches Super Estrella In Three Markets" from Radio Insight (June 2, 2015)
100. ↑ "Summer Jam Chaos Prompts Several Arrests Outside N.J. Concert" from *Billboard* (June 8, 2015)
101. ↑ "Hot 97 Summer Jam Fallout: 61 Arrested, 10 Troopers Injured" from Billboard (June 8, 2015)
102. ↑ "WLS Wins White Sox Radio Rights" from Robert Feder.com (June 23, 2015)
103. ↑ "WLS Nabs Chicago White Sox & Bulls" from Radio Insight (July 16, 2015)
104. ↑ "EMF Poised To Acquire South Florida Radio" from Radio Insight (June 24, 2015)
105. ↑ "Tom Tancredo interview last straw for KLZ 560 AM, say upset conservative talk-radio hosts" by Lynn Bartels, from *The Denver Post* (June 25, 2015)
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114. ↑ "Colin Cowherd's ESPN Departure Made Immediate" from Radio Insight (July 24, 2015)
115. ↑ KZZE Medford, OR Drops Active Rock For AAA (August 3, 2015).
116. ↑ KZZE Becomes The Valley (August 3, 2015).
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143. ↑ "Salem Acquires Radio Disney's Final Five" from Radio Insight (September 15, 2015)
144. ↑ "Bye Bye Radio Disney in Minneapolis" from Satellite Guys (December 17, 2015)
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148. ↑ "Duke Heading To Duluth" from Radio Insight (September 17, 2015)
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153. ↑ "Maple Leafs ban radio announcers from flights, will call games off TV" from Yahoo! Sports (September 28, 2015)
154. ↑ "Univision Swaps Two Albuquerque Formats" from Radio Insight (September 29, 2015)
155. ↑ "Jammin' 101.5 Denver Enters Next Generation" from Radio Insight (October 5, 2015)
156. ↑ "Magic 104.9 Waco Debuts; Jammin' 104.5 To Follow" from Radio Insight (October 4, 2015)
157. ↑ "104.5 Is Jammin' In Waco" from Radio Insight (October 15, 2015)
158. ↑ "98.3 The Vibe Debuts In Des Moines" from Radio Insight (October 5, 2015)
159. ↑ "Saga Launches ESPN Des Moines; KRNT Moves To FM" from Radio Insight (September 10, 2015)
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163. ↑ "Radio host Mike Bell suspended three days after sexist ‘Anchorman’ insult on Twitter" from *Atlanta Journal-Constitution* (October 7, 2015)
164. ↑ "KNEV Brings The Vibe To Reno" from Radio Insight (October 7, 2015)
165. ↑ "CFMJ Talk Radio AM 640 Toronto Gets HD2 Simulcast" from All Access (October 7, 2015)
166. ↑ "Kroenke Sports Acquires Wilks' Denver Stations" from Radio Insight (October 12, 2015)
167. ↑ "Cumulus Fires Atlanta Morning Host For Recycling Trump Interview" from Radio Insight (October 16, 2015)
168. ↑ "Ellen K Moves from KIIS To KOST" from Radio Insight (October 7, 2015)
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171. ↑ "iHeart Acquires Smokin' 94.1 Denver" from Radio Insight (October 23, 2015)
172. ↑ "Tom Gives Way To Christmas In Little Rock" from Radio Insight (November 1, 2015)
173. ↑ "Springfield's Outlaw Moving To KTXR" from Radio Insight (October 22, 2015)
174. ↑ "Alternative Underground Comes To Kansas City" from Radio Insight (November 2, 2015)
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178. ↑ "KUOW Acquires Seattle Competitor KPLU" from Radio Insight (November 12, 2015)
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180. ↑ "Cumulus Oklahoma City Morning Shuffle Kills Classic Rock 96.9" from Radio Insight (November 24, 2015)
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205. ↑ "Mobile Loses Its Lite" from Radio Insight (December 28, 2015)
206. ↑ "Chattanooga's 106.9 Becomes The Big Easy" from Radio Insight (December 28, 2015)
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208. ↑ ABC Radio to Expand Operations *Radio Insight* (Published August 7, 2014)
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210. ↑ "The Secret Format Changes Of 2015" from Radio Insight (October 21, 2015)
211. ↑ "Pitbull to Launch His Own SiriusXM Channel" from *Billboard* (March 25, 2015)
212. ↑ "Westwood One Launching Classic Hip-Hop Network" from Radio Insight (May 17, 2015)
213. ↑ "Rhythmic Beatz To Launch In West Palm Beach" from Radio Insight (May 17, 2015)
214. ↑ Beatz 96.3 Debuts (September 25, 2015).
215. ↑ "Apple Launches Worldwide Beats1 Streaming Radio Station" from Radio Insight (June 8, 2015)
216. ↑ Sirius XM Channel Update from Sirius XM Radio (August 13, 2015)
217. ↑ "Las Vegas To Get Real 103.9" from Radio Insight (August 31, 2015)
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219. ↑ "96.3 KWLZ Launches In Portland" from Radio Insight (September 18, 2015)
220. ↑ "96.3 The Block Drops Hip-Hop Into Greenville" from Radio Insight (October 21, 2015)
221. ↑ DISNEY, RADIO (September 8, 2015). .@MaddieandTae helped us announce today that Radio Disney Country is launching on November 4!pic.twitter.com/I9pZRdrAP9.
222. ↑ Radio Disney To Launch Country Channel (June 12, 2015).
223. ↑ "Oprah Winfrey's SiriusXM channel goes off the air" from *New York Daily News* (January 8, 2015)
224. ↑ "KNXR To Sign Off Tonight; Pulse On The Way" from Radio Insight (January 30, 2015)
225. ↑ "Dennis Miller To End Syndicated Show" from Radio Insight (February 27, 2015)
226. ↑ Radio Ink Magazine.
227. ↑ "CRTC Recinds Voices Radio Licenses" from Radio Insight (June 25, 2015)
228. ↑ "Westwood One Cancels SAM; Leads To Multiple Flips" from Radio Insight (August 31, 2015)
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