iHeartRadio Adding Two Rick Dees Streaming Channels

Legendary radio personality Rick Dees has partnered with iHeartRadio to launch two new streaming channels on iHeartRadio. The collaboration brings together Dees' extensive experience in radio entertainment and iHeartMedia's vast digital streaming platform, expanding his reach to both new and nostalgic audiences.

The two channels are:

Rick Dees Weekly Top 40: This channel will feature a 24/7 loop of Dees’ current syndicated countdown show, which is distributed nationally by Compass Media Networks. It continues his legacy as the host of the longest-running pop music countdown in the world, offering listeners the latest hits with his signature style.

Classic Rick Dees Top 40: This channel will dive into the archives, streaming full countdowns from the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s—many of which haven’t been aired in years. It’s designed to evoke nostalgia for fans who grew up listening to Dees during his peak years, including his iconic tenure at KIIS-FM in Los Angeles.

The streams officially launched on thus Friday. To celebrate, Dees reunited with his former KIIS-FM morning show co-host Ellen K for a special appearance on KOST 103.5 in Los Angeles, marking a sentimental nod to his influential past in radio. Dees expressed excitement about the partnership, noting his enthusiasm for bringing both current hits and classic countdowns to a broader online audience, particularly highlighting the nostalgia factor of the archival station.

This move aligns with iHeartRadio’s strategy of blending live radio with on-demand streaming content, leveraging Dees’ recognizable voice and brand. Dees, a Radio Hall of Fame inductee with a career spanning decades—including hits like "Disco Duck" and a transformative run at KIIS-FM that made it a top station—brings significant star power to the platform.