Philly Radio: Audacy Has Gone Country On WTDY 96.5 FM

There’s a new home for country in Philadelphia starting today with the launch of US 96.5, delivering a mix of the biggest country hits and newest releases, including music from top artists such as Morgan Wallen, Ella Langley, Luke Combs and Jelly Roll. 

The new US 96.5 is commercial-free until October 24 and begins its weekday programming on October 26.

“Country music has a special way of connecting people, and we are excited to bring a brand-new destination to this important market,” said Tim Roberts, Country Format Vice President, Audacy. “Adding US 96.5 in Philadelphia expands our footprint and brings even more world-class entertainment to our listeners - it’s a terrific addition to Audacy’s strong station lineup in the city.”

US 96.5 is Audacy’s 24th country station around the country. It debuts the following weekday programming lineup beginning October 26.

• 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET: “Katie and Company”
• 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. ET: “Coop”
• 7:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. ET: “Rob and Holly”
• 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. ET: “Mo and StyckMan”

Official weekday programming on the station begins Oct. 26, with national and regionally syndicated shows — including Audacy’s “Katie and Company” and “Coop’s Rocking Country” — filling the schedule from 10 a.m. to 5 a.m. on weekdays. A new morning show for the 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. slot will be announced soon, according to Audacy.

The station will shortly announce a new morning show that will air weekdays from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. ET.

Monday’s rebrand ends The New 96.5’s three-year run as a hot adult contemporary station. During the transition from its previous Today’s Hits format, the station briefly rebranded as Ninety-Swift-Five T-A-Y to coincide with Taylor Swift’s four-night run at Lincoln Financial Field in 2023.

🤠Listeners can tune in to US 96.5 on the free Audacy app and website. Fans can connect with the station via X, Facebook, and Instagram.