Musical changes at KUBL | Talking Utah Radio

Timmy
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Musical changes at KUBL May 23, 2012 21:00:18 GMT -6

Post by Timmy on May 23, 2012 21:00:18 GMT -6

I was looking over K-Bull's yes.com listings for the past couple days and noticing a lot more 90s and even some 80s music overtaking most of their playlist.

I heard awhile back that Cumulus had a strict policy with their playlists coming from corporate and not at all current or new-heavy. I guess this is that coming to fruition...

Seeing examples like Ricochet - Daddy's Money, Pam Tillis - Maybe It Was Memphis, Randy Travis - Forever and Ever Amen, and even Keith Whitley - Don't Close Your Eyes...

Now, don't get me wrong, these are solid hits... but it won't fly. They cannot compete with 1 or 2 currents per hour.

Am I wrong here? To me, things are looking really good for The Z and The Eagle...

-Timmy
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CAwasinNJ
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Musical changes at KUBL May 23, 2012 22:00:30 GMT -6

Post by CAwasinNJ on May 23, 2012 22:00:30 GMT -6

Maybe someone's concerned that the ratings have been eroding over the past few years?

I can't comment much on the music itself since I know diddley squat about country, but the station is doing pretty well. I don't see why you mess with something that's working and has been working for a long time. Doesn't make sense to me. If anything the conventional wisdom is skewing younger not older like what's described. Very weird.

radioman101
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Musical changes at KUBL May 27, 2012 1:34:42 GMT -6

Post by radioman101 on May 27, 2012 1:34:42 GMT -6

I think Timmy is right about the company controlling playlists more than what KUBL has been used to in the pass - in addition to new programming from Shawn Stevens. He's about a month in as the new PD, so he's probably looking to make moves - especially after the last few months of the Bull sliding in the ratings.

With that said, I think the key to the Bull's success of the years was that it was programmed like a top 40 station more than a traditional country station. It's a great time for the Eagle and KOSP for sure.