Cumulus Media Stations Honored With National Awards for Broadcast Excellence

ATLANTA, GA - October 27, 2026 - Cumulus Media announces that three of its popular radio stations have received national recognition for excellence in broadcasting this month.

At the 2026 NAB Marconi Radio Awards in New York last week, Cumulus Media's Country station 107.7 WIVK-FM in Knoxville, TN, was named Legendary Station of the Year, while Cumulus Houston's CHR station 104.1 KRBE-FM was honored as CHR Station of the Year. The awards were presented on Tuesday, October 20th at the Edison Ballroom in New York. Established in 1989 and named after inventor and Nobel Prize winner Guglielmo Marconi, the prestigious NAB Marconi Radio Awards recognize stations and individuals for their excellence and performance in radio. The Marconi's showcase radio's enduring power, excellence and connection to local communities.

Also, Cumulus Media's Country-formatted New Country 96.3/KSCS-FM in Dallas will receive the 2026 CMA Award for Major Market Radio Station of the Year. The 60th Annual CMA Awards will be presented on Wednesday, November 18th, live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Hosted by Country superstar Lainey Wilson, the 2026 CMA Awards will air live on ABC Television and Disney+ and can be streamed the following day on Hulu.

This is the second national recognition New Country 96.3 has earned this year, following the station's recognition as ACM Station of the Year at the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards in May.

Brian Philips, Chief Content Officer, Cumulus Media, said: "WIVK, KRBE and KSCS are each, in different ways, shining examples of franchises with deep roots to energetic longtime fan bases. They earned these awards the hard way- by providing lasting value and service to their respective communities."

Philips continued: "Each of these teams is staffed with true brand believers, from the corner offices to their studios, sales and promotion departments."

About Cumulus Media

Cumulus Media is an audio-first media company delivering premium content to over a quarter billion people every month - wherever and whenever they want it. Cumulus Media engages listeners with high-quality local programming through 377 owned-and-operated radio stations across 84 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, US Soccer, and AP News, and many other world-class partners across more than 7,800 affiliated stations through Westwood One, the largest audio network in America; and inspires listeners through the Cumulus Podcast Network, its rapidly growing network of original podcasts that are smart, entertaining and thought-provoking. Cumulus Media provides advertisers with personal connections, local impact and national reach through broadcast and on-demand digital, mobile, social, and voice-activated platforms, as well as integrated digital marketing services, powerful influencers, full-service audio solutions, industry-leading research and insights, and live event experiences. Cumulus Media is the only audio media company to provide marketers with local and national advertising performance guarantees. For more information visit www.cumulusmedia.com.

Media Contact: Lisa Dollinger, Dollinger Strategic Communication for Cumulus Media, [email protected] and 512.633.4084.