100.7 SAM FM

There is a somewhat diverse selection of radio in Bowling Green, KY; however, I find it hard at times to find music I really enjoy on the radio around here.  Growing up in Owensboro it was even worse, I did not like any of the stations with the exception of a couple in rare instances.  I began my college career in Lexington, and I loved listening to the radio during my three years at UK; there were so many more choices than back home and there were stations that constantly played music I loved!  I transferred to WKU this past year and have found the radio to be, maybe not as diverse or enticing as in Lexington; but much better than in my hometown of Owensboro.

A lot of country stations can be found on the radio in Bowling Green, as would be expected with its location and proximity to Nashville; but this is far from the only genre offered to listeners in this area.  Gospel, contemporary, oldies, and Top-40 stations are also prevalent on the airwaves.  Public and Talk radio stations are also available for listeners, and WKU has a great radio station that offers a variety of news and music.

My favorite station in Bowling Green by far is 100.7 SAM FM. WKLX in Brownsville, KY is an adult contemporary radio station that plays all the classics I love, and Steve the Afternoon Guy is my boy.  Almost all the stations in the area are locally owned, and the advertisements--which are so annoying and ever-more prevalent--are for local businesses.  Broadcast radio is still a very important form of media, and one that I hope is for much longer.  As nice as online music and ipad stations are--and the diverse selection is unparalleled at least around here--I cannot picture driving to work and not bobbing my head and singing along to the radio in my car.