K-Love Goes Live 24/7

K-Love, operated by the Educational Media Foundation (EMF), is a leading contemporary Christian adult contemporary (AC) radio network known for its positive and encouraging music and faith-based content. 

K-Love has announced a significant expansion and revision of its on-air lineup to feature live hosts 24/7, a move aimed at enhancing listener engagement and maintaining its position as a dominant force in Christian radio. Below is a detailed overview of this development, incorporating relevant context from recent announcements and the network’s broader trajectory.

K-Love recently unveiled a revamped on-air schedule to provide live hosts around the clock, a change that reflects the network’s commitment to fostering a deeper connection with its audience through real-time interaction and fresh content. This shift was highlighted in a series of announcements, including posts on X, which detailed the introduction of new voices and the reassignment of existing talent to ensure continuous live programming. 

Key aspects of the revised lineup include:

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  New Hosts and Time Slots: K-Love introduced two new DJs, Christina James and Careth, to its roster, expanding its team of on-air personalities. The updated schedule, as announced on April 28, 2025, includes:
• Mornings (6–11 a.m. ET): Carlos and Amy, kicking off the day with uplifting content.
• Middays (11 a.m.–2 p.m. ET): Scott Smith, previously co-host of the “Scott and Kelli Show,” now hosting solo.
• Overnights (2–6 a.m. ET): Kelli Caldwell, also from the former “Scott and Kelli Show,” taking on a solo overnight shift.

Other time slots feature existing hosts like Randi Tyler and guest DJs, such as Micah Tyler, who temporarily hosted from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. CT during the week of April 23, 2025, to promote special events.

End of the “Scott and Kelli Show”: A significant change was the conclusion of the long-running “Scott and Kelli Show,” which had been a staple for over 15 years. Scott Smith and Kelli Caldwell, who hosted the show in the 5–9 p.m. ET slot, announced its end on April 22, 2025. Both hosts remain with K-Love, transitioning to their new solo roles. This move allowed K-Love to redistribute talent to cover additional time slots, facilitating the 24/7 live host model.

K-Love’s lineup revision is part of a broader strategy to expand its reach and influence, both on-air and through multimedia platforms. The EMF has aggressively grown K-Love’s footprint over the past few decades, and recent developments underscore this ongoing expansion:

Station Acquisitions: K-Love has continued to acquire stations in major markets, strengthening its national presence. Notable acquisitions include:

• In 2019, five stations from Cumulus Media, including New York’s WPLJ.
• In 2020, Boston’s WAAF, a former rock station, was converted to K-Love programming.
• The Cumulus deal also included stations in Atlanta (WAKL) and Washington, D.C. (WLVW), rounding out K-Love’s network in key urban centers.