Shreveport Radio: KQHN Morphs From CHR to HotAC

Cumulus Media announces that KQHN-FM in Shreveport launched today as The All New Q97.3 – Shreveport-Bossier’s Best Music!

The station debuted its new HotAC format by playing 97 hours of non-stop, commercial-free music, which will continue through the weekend.

Starting Monday, September 18, The Bert Show will kick off weekday mornings from 6am-10am on Q97.3, followed by The Shawn Dion Show in Afternoon Drive from 3pm-7pm, with Adam Bomb rounding out the daily lineup from 7pm-12am Midnight.

The All New Q97.3 moved from its previous CHR format to play the best music by artists including: Adele, Katy Perry, Train, Pink, Bruno Mars, Kelly Clarkson, Rihanna, Coldplay, Taylor Swift, Jason Mraz and more. The station also launched its new website today at: www.Q973Radio.com.

Cody Welling, Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Media-Shreveport/Bossier City, said: “Cumulus is excited to launch The All New Q973, Shreveport-Bossier’s Best Music. This Hot AC format focuses on the needs of our listeners in the community, and our clients. The All New Q973 uniquely positions our group of radio stations in Shreveport and Bossier City to match our diverse community and culture, which we so proudly serve.”

KQHN 97.3 FM (42 Kw) Red=Local Coverage Area

Chip “The Fat Man” Arledge, Operations Manager, Cumulus Media-Shreveport/Bossier City, said: "We're thrilled to offer a focused and compelling product that focuses on the musical tastes and lifestyle of some beautiful people in our marketplace that have long been ignored and underserved. I'm confident The All New Q97.3 will be a great complement to our listeners' busy lives."