You could win $300 worth of snacks from Midland Farms just in time for the BIG GAME! Deadline to enter is February 8th. | |
You could win a pair of lab grown diamond earrings with a value of $599 from The Castle! Deadline to enter is February 12th. | |
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Highlights from January and
what's coming up in February
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January 5th - Logan Purcell on The Set List with Kate Smith | |
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Logan Purcell a local musician and singer-songwriter, joined Kate Smith in studio for an interview on January 5th. Logan first picked up the guitar and started writing songs during COVID. Logan sang several originals including the first song he ever wrote and yet to be released single titled "Dirty Floorboard." Dirty Floorboard is an emotional and relatable song detailing the memories of Logan riding around in his Papaw's truck before he passed away. It's so well written and definitely worthy of a commercial release under a big label. Not bad for a first song. He's a natural talent and has a voice and songwriting style that can take him to the very top.
For now, however, he's sharing his focus with his studies in Mechanical Engineering at Morehead State University with the hope of maybe working on airplanes someday. Though when asked what he was most passion about, there was no question it was music. Follow Logan Purcell Music on social media to stay up-to-date on his career and where you can see him perform live. Logan Purcell is available to listen to anywhere music is streamed. Pay attention to this young man, he's going places!
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January 10th - Mr. Dyehouse on Mid-Mornings with Amy | |
Superintendent and Principal of Science Hill Independent Schools, Mr. Dyehouse, joined Amy Stroud for the first time Wednesday, January 10th to talk about the students, faculty, and staff at the school! They also talked about Mr. Tim (Tim Leigh,) the school's Family and Youth Resource Center Director who recently passed away. Mr. Tim was loved by Science Hill students and staff. The school will build a special bench on their grounds to remember Mr. Tim. The bench will be made out of plastic bottle caps! Anyone who would like to donate water bottle caps or any plastic bottle caps to help build the bench can drop off the caps at Science Hill School. It will take about 500 pounds of plastic bottle caps to build Mr. Tim's bench, so please save those bottle caps! | |
January 15th - Melissa Estep on Mid-Mornings with Amy | |
Melissa Estep, Program Director at SkyHope Recovery Center for Women in Somerset, was the guest on Mid-Mornings with Amy on January 15th. Sky Hope is a residential recovery center for women suffering from addiction. Melissa said women often stay up to two years at SkyHope to recover in a structured, supportive environment. SkyHope can always use financial donations, but you can also bring to SkyHope toiletry items and new socks, coats, and women's clothing. Call SkyHope at 606-425-4787 with questions or to make a donation. Thank you, Melissa! | |
January 18th -Somerset 106 wins Business of the Year in the 6-10 Employees Category | |
Somerset 106 is truly honored to have been recognized as 2023 Business of the Year by our Somerset Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce. A giant thank you to all of YOU for allowing us to continue to serve the community. | |
January 19th -Annie Boek on The Set List with Kate Smith | |
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Annie Boek made her radio debut on The Set List on Somerset 106.1 FM on Friday, January 26, 2024. Joining her were Gravel Switch lead vocalist, Seth Wade, local music scene legend and staple, Scott Spencer and guest co-host, artist, and Annie's co-writer and producer, Marko Coomer.
Annie Boek has been a familiar face in the Somerset music scene for some time now, often gracing the stage at open mic nights and karaoke events held at various venues. It was at one of these occasions that Kate Smith, host of The Set List, first realized Annie's exceptional vocal talent and was immediately captivated. For those who have had the pleasure of hearing Annie sing, it is impossible to deny that she possesses that special quality that sets her apart. It was by chance that Marko also happened to attend one of these open mic nights and recognized Annie's potential right away. That fortuitous encounter led to a collaboration between the two on several songs, including Villain, which has all the makings of a potential Indie hit. Other tracks such as Like I Use To, Fair Weather, and Unlikely Hero - a heartfelt tribute to her father - were also showcased on The Set List. Together, Marko and Annie are creating musical magic with plans to release a single and record in the near future.
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January 23rd - Joe Hicks on Mid-Mornings with Amy | |
It's always great seeing these two gentlemen on the show! Joe Hicks and Danny Davis joined us Tuesday morning, January 23rd to talk about the return of the Jeremy Hicks Music Festival that was on February 3rd at at The Center for Rural Development. Joe shared the story of his son Jeremy's time at the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Jeremy passed away in 2006, but the music festival remembers Jeremy, and ALL proceeds from the festival went to St. Jude. Bands Gravel Switch, Rapid Transit, Travis Harris and the Westcoast Turnarounds, Zella May, and Borrowed Blue performed at the festival. (L to R: Joe and Danny, also members of the Rapid Transit band!) | |
January 26th - Borrowed Blue on Mid-Mornings with Amy | |
It was great having Borrowed Blue band members Brandon Davis and Matt Cooper on the show as we talked about the The Jeremy Hicks Music Festival that was on Saturday, February 3rd at The Center for Rural Development. Borrowed Blue was one of several local bands performing at the festival, and ALL proceeds from tickets, festival food sales, and silent auction items went to the kids of the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. You can find Borrowed Blue's music on most music platforms. Thank you, Brandon and Matt! (L to R: Matt, Brandon) | |
January 26th - Cincinnati Reds Caravan broadcast LIVE on WTLO 1480AM/97.7FM | |
Forcht Broadcasting and OTG London hosted this year's Reds Caravan. LET'S GO REDS! | |
January 31st - Live Broadcasts from Wings and Rings in Somerset for their 5 Year Anniversary Celebration | |
Greg Moore, Kate Smith, and Kevin Wilson broadcasted at 11am and at 5pm from the Somerset location of Wings and Rings for their 5 year anniversary of being in Somerset. Several staff were interviewed live including Kyle Varney, General Manager and Jessica Collins, Assistant Manager of Wings and Rings. They had food and drink specials and prizes for guests. There was a great turnout! The Friday before the event, Kyle and Jessica stopped in during It's Finally Friday Live with Kate Smith to talk about the event. Thank you Wings and Rings for allowing us to celebrate with you! | |
Somerset 106 is your home for Briar Jumper sports! Tune in to Somerset 106.1 FM, to hear live play-by-play coverage with Jon Burlew and Tim Washam of select Somerset Briar Jumpers High School Boys and Girls Basketball! Stream online at somerset106.com, via our mobile app, and on Alexa! | |
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***Pre-game kicks off 20 minutes prior to tip off. Times listed are tip-off time***
DH=Double Header.
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| February10 | Somerset at Somerset Christian 5PM Boys | | February 16 | Southwestern at Somerset 6PM DH | | |
February is Black History Month and Somerset 106 is honoring our local Black History | |
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Pulaski County has a rich black history!
Pictured here is Brent Woods from Pulaski County, a Buffalo Soldier and Medal of Honor recipient and war hero. Brent Woods is buried in the Mill Springs National Cemetery in Nancy, Ky.
Other locals were a Harlem Globetrotter, an NBA Player, an opera singer, a long-time beloved local business owner and Buffalo Soldier, a slave who started his own business and bought his freedom and his family's freedom and more!
Read all about these lives by visiting the Black History Month page available on Somerset106.com and WTLOAM.com.
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Student Spotlights on Mid-Morning's with Amy every Wednesday | |
Listen to Mid-Mornings with Amy each Wednesday to hear about three amazing students from two of our local school districts! Thank you, Pulaski County Schools and Somerset Independent Schools for helping MMWA and Somerset 106 showcase your awesome and talented students! | |
February 14th - Happy Valentine's Day | |
February 22nd and 23rd - St. Jude Radiothon | |
Community Events and PSA's
If you are a local non-profit organization, church, food bank, homeless shelter, or community organization having an event or offering a free service to the public, let us know what you’re doing and we'll add the event to our community events calendar!
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Somerset 106.1 FM Live Programs | |
The Morning Mix with Greg Moore | |
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EVERY Monday-Friday 6AM - 10AM
Tune in for the Question of the Day, Birthday Shout-Outs, prize giveaways, funny news, special guests, and community information every morning.
Make sure you TEXT Greg your song request via the Somerset 106 TEXT LINE at 606-679-9959.
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EVERY Monday-Friday from 8:30AM - 9AM during The Morning Mix
The show is about our community and the people in our community who have stories to tell. If you know someone who has a story to tell or who is working to make our town and region better, visit me via the show’s Facebook page or by email at amstroud@forchtbroadcasting.com.
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NOW PLAYING THE MUSIC OF YOUR FAVORITE LOCAL MUSICIANS EVERY FRIDAY!
EVERY Friday from 2PM - 6PM
Playing your favorite Hits from 80's-today. And you can plan your weekend with Nona, the Queen of the Somerset scene and hear the weekend weather report from Matthew Blum. Don't forget 90's at 3 as Kate brings you your favorite 90's hits for a solid hour!
PUB TRIVIA: One listener wins a $20 credit to Buffalo Wings & Rings every week!
Make sure you TEXT Kate your song request via the Somerset 106 TEXT LINE at 606-679-9959.
Follow It's Finally Friday on Facebook.
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1st and 3rd Friday EVERY MONTH
4PM - 6PM
Local musicians live, in-studio every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month. Tune in to hear your favorite local artists play some tunes, tell some stories, and see them live in our studio on The Set List's Facebook page! It's always a good time on The Set List...where local radio and local music connect!
Check out The Set List Playlist on Spotify featuring past and future musicians on the show!
SCHEDULE:
Shades of Raven - February 2
Chris Lackey - February 16
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On February 8th and EVERY 2nd Thursday of the month 4PM - 6PM
Take 2 with Rikiyah and Company has it all – conversation, reflections, discussions, great music, and fun!
Real conversations. Real opinions. Real issues. Real fun.
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On February 13th and every second Tuesday of each month from 3PM to 5PM, Amy Stroud, Chris Phillips, and James Taylor will gather around the Somerset 106 studio table to discuss important and relevant news topics of the day.
We’ll discuss legislation, government policies and regulations, local and state issues, and news topics that affect us all. Chat with us any time during the show by texting 606-679-9959!
Follow us on Facebook!
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Live Programming WTLO 1480AM/97.7FM | |
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Yacht Rock Radio on WTLO
Set sail with Yacht Rock Radio with Captain Adam every Saturday from 11am-1pm on WTLO 1480 AM and 97.7 FM
Hear some of your favorite smooth and sunny tunes! Get ready for the best yacht rock sounds every Saturday from 11am to 1pm only on WTLO!
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Reds Spring Training begins February 24th
Hear your Reds on the Radio on WTLO 1480AM and 97.7 FM
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WKU Sports Broadcast LIVE on WTLO 1480 AM and 97.7 FM | |
WTLO is your home for WKU Football and Men's Basketball. Tune in to WTLO 1480 AM/97.7 FM during the pre-season and regular season to hear WKU on the radio. | |
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BIG NEWS!
OUR MOBILE APPS ARE BACK!
Download via the links below.
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Meet the Somerset 106.1 FM and WTLO 1480 AM Staff & Hosts | |
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Kevin Wilson
General Manager WYKY/WTLO and Host of Dial-A-Deal
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Kate Smith
Operations Manager WYKY/WTLO and Host of It's Finally Friday, The Set List, and Dial-A-Deal
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Greg Moore
WYKY/WTLO Program Director & Host of
The Morning Mix
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Misty Phillips
Website Designer and Client Social Media Manager
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Amy Stroud
Senior Vice President of Forcht Broadcasting and Host of Mid-Mornings with Amy and Tuesday's 3
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Laura Latham
Host of Dial-A-Deal
WTLO 1480 AM and 97.7 FM
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Rikiyah Pryor
Host of Take 2 with Rikiyah & Company
Somerset 106.1 FM
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Jon Burlew & Tim Washam
Somerset High School Sports Announcers
Somerset 106.1 FM
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Gary Daniels
Host of Dial-A-Deal
WTLO 1480 AM and 97.7 FM
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Mike Tarter
President & CEO
Forcht Broadcasting
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Faith Speaks
Graphic Designer & Social Media Manager
Forcht Broadcasting
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Paula McKinney
Director of Traffic & Billing
Forcht Broadcasting
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