What happened to 89X radio?
89X flips to country format after 30-year rock run; 93.9 goes pop; 98.7 goes alternative. The long rock run has ended for 89X, on a transformative day across the local radio dial. Just after noon Thursday, a promo segment introduced the station’s new identity: Pure Country 89.
What did 89X change?
After three decades playing of modern and alternative music, Canadian radio station 89X (CIMX-FM) is changing formats. The Windsor-based, Bell Media-owned station announced the format change on its website, saying that “a very new and VERY different sound” would be coming to 88.7 FM starting Thursday at noon.
When did 89X Switch country?
Pure Country 89 On November 18, 2020, Bell announced on the 89X website that CIMX would adopt a new format the next day at Noon; concurrently, the station’s on air staff was let go.
What is 88.7 changing to?
89X no more: Detroit-Windsor’s 88.7 FM switches to country music after 30 years of modern rock Back to video. The abrupt change in format took place exactly at noon on Thursday, when broadcast of the Jane’s Addiction song Stop! was immediately followed by the Florida Georgia Line song Cruise.
Who bought 89X?
WINDSOR, ONTARIO, CANADA — New Rock radio station 89X (88.7 FM) is changing its sound after nearly 30 years as one of the top rock stations in Michigan. The Windsor-based station, owned by Bell Media announced Wednesday a new format will debut Thursday at noon.
What happened to 939 the river?
AM800’s parent company Bell Media and iHeartRadio have announced the rebranding of 89X to PURE COUNTRY 89 and 93.9 THE RIVER to 93.9 VIRGIN RADIO.
Are Mark and Chris still on 89X?
Mark and Chris are now UNCENSORED! Former Morning Show Hosts at 89X in Detroit and Windsor. Mark and Chris are now UNCENSORED! Former Morning Show Hosts at 89X in Detroit and Windsor.
What happened to Drew and Mike WRIF?
Drew Lane and Mike Clark served as hosts of the WRIF-FM morning show The Drew and Mike Show from 1991 until 2013. Mike Clark unexpectedly died in his sleep in the early morning of October 16, 2018 at the age of 63 following a long hiatus from the podcast due to vocal cord paralysis.