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September 22, 2016
Dan Lemle
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KKBQ-FM NAMED COUNTRY STATION OF THE YEAR

NASHVILLE, TN -- KKBQ-FM Houston, TX was named Country Station of the Year at the 2016 National Association of Broadcasters' (NAB) Marconi Radio Awards. The awards were announced Thursday night at the 27th annual NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner & Show held during the Radio Show in Nashville. The event was sponsored by HD Radio, a dts solution.

The prestigious awards recognize radio's outstanding personalities and stations. Marconi finalists were selected by a task force of broadcasters, and the winners were voted on by the NAB Marconi Radio Awards Selection Academy. The votes were tabulated by an independent firm.

For more information on the station's accomplishments, contact Anne Marie Henick.

The NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner & Show also featured a performance by Grammy Award-winning singer Jennifer Nettles, courtesy of Big Machine Label Group. Acclaimed WCBS-FM morning personality and host of the nationally syndicated "America's Greatest Hits" Scott Shannon served as the host.

About the Radio Show
The 2016 Radio Show, produced by the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) and the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), will be held September 21-23 in Nashville. This year's show brings radio broadcasters and industry colleagues together to share knowledge, discover the latest innovations, network with industry leaders and explore creative business strategies for the digital age. To learn more about the 2016 Radio Show, visit www.radioshowweb.com.

About NAB
The National Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association for America's broadcasters. NAB advances radio and television interests in legislative, regulatory and public affairs. Through advocacy, education and innovation, NAB enables broadcasters to best serve their communities, strengthen their businesses and seize new opportunities in the digital age. Learn more at www.nab.org.

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