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Cat Country 98.7 Wins ACM Radio Station of the Year for Sixth Time
3/24/2026, 6:00:17 PM
Recognition at the ACM Awards
Cat Country 98.7, a radio station based in Pensacola, Florida, has been awarded the prestigious ACM Radio Station of the Year for the sixth time by the Academy of Country Music (ACM). The announcement was made during the annual Country Radio Seminar in Nashville, Tennessee, highlighting the station's commitment to its community and the country music industry. The award ceremony will take place on May 17, 2026, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, as part of the 61st Annual ACM Awards.
Mary Hoxeng, the general manager and owner of WYCT, expressed gratitude for the recognition, stating, “Our Cat Country 98.7 team’s dedication to our communities has always been our main priority, and it’s deeply satisfying when that commitment is recognized.” This accolade adds to Cat Country 98.7's previous wins in 2005, 2008, 2010, 2019, and 2022.
Other ACM Radio Award Winners
In addition to Cat Country 98.7's achievement, the ACM also recognized several other stations and personalities in various categories. KSCS-FM in Dallas, Texas, won the Major Market Radio Station of the Year, while WUBE-FM in Cincinnati, Ohio, secured the Large Market Radio Station of the Year for the fifth time. WLFP-FM in Memphis, Tennessee, received its first win for Medium Market Radio Station of the Year, and Cat Country 98.7 was honored for its fifth win in the Small Market category.
The ACM also announced winners for the On-Air Personality of the Year awards. B-Dub from B-Dub Radio won both the National Daily and National Weekly On-Air Personality of the Year awards, marking his first win in the daily category and his third in the weekly category. Other notable winners included Heather Froglear for Large Market On-Air Personality of the Year and Eddie Foxx and Amanda Foxx for Small Market On-Air Personality of the Year.
Implications and Future Events
The recognition of Cat Country 98.7 and other award winners underscores the importance of local radio stations in the country music landscape. The 61st ACM Awards, which will be streamed live across more than 240 countries on Prime Video, promises to celebrate the contributions of artists and radio stations that shape the genre. Fans can also engage with the event through various social media platforms and streaming services.
As the ACM prepares for the awards ceremony, media credential applications for coverage of the event will be available in late March, with further details to be posted on the ACM's official website.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Our Cat Country 98.7 team’s dedication to our communities has always been our main priority, and it’s deeply satisfying when that commitment is recognized. To receive the ACM Station of the Year for these efforts is humbling and energizing for everyone here,” — Mary Hoxeng, General Manager and Owner of WYCT, Cat Country 98.7
- “Returning to the Sunday night timeslot, the 61st ACM Awards promises to build on the momentum of its milestone year, celebrating the artists, collaborations, and moments that continue to shape Country Music.” — ACM Announcement
This recognition not only highlights the achievements of Cat Country 98.7 but also reflects the ongoing evolution and significance of country music in the broader entertainment landscape.
