The Radio Award winners for the 56th Academy of Country Music Awards have been announced and include first-time National On-Air Personality of the Year winner Kix Brooks with American Country Countdown, and KNIX-FM, which received two awards for Major Market On-Air Personality of the Year and Major Market Station of the Year.
The announcement was revealed on the ACM’s official social media pages in a series of videos capturing winners receiving surprise gifts from the Academy. This is the seventh overall win for KNIX-FM for ACM Major Market Station of the Year, and the fourth overall for KUZZ-AM/FM in the ACM Medium Market Station of the Year category. WQDR-FM received their third win for ACM Large Market Station of the Year, while KKNU-FM and Buzz Jackson each received their second trophies for Small Market Station of the year and Medium Market Personality of the Year, respectively. And first-time winners in the On-Air Personality of the Year categories include Lexi & Banks, Lois Lewis, and Steve, Ben & Nikki.
“Congratulations to all of our 56th ACM Awards radio winners. Country radio is a vital part of the country music industry and artists’ success and we are grateful for the contributions they make to the industry every day,” said Damon Whiteside, CEO of the Academy of Country Music. “For the first time, the Academy was able to showcase our appreciation to these winners with a special package reveal to each of them, along with an iconic ACM trophy. We hope the memory of their win is one they cherish throughout their careers.”
Radio Award winners for the 56th Academy of Country Music Awards:
On-Air Personality Of The Year Winners:
National – American Country Countdown – Kix Brooks
Major Market – Double L – Lois Lewis – KNIX-FM – Phoenix, AZ
Large Market – Lexi & Banks – Lexi Papadopoulos, Jared Banks – KUBL-FM – Salt Lake City, UT
Medium Market – Buzz Jackson – KIIM-FM – Tucson, AZ
Small Market – Steve, Ben & Nikki – Steve Stroud, Ben Walker, Nikki Thomas – WXBQ-FM – Bristol, VA
Radio Station Of The Year Winners:
Major Market – KNIX-FM – Phoenix, AZ
Large Market – WQDR-FM – Raleigh, NC
Medium Market – KUZZ-AM/FM – Bakersfield, CA
Small Market – KKNU-FM – Eugene, OR
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