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Air1
Air1 logo 2019.svg
TypeRadio network
Country
Programming
FormatContemporary worship music
Ownership
OwnerEducational Media Foundation
History
Launch date1986
Former names
K-LORD (1986–1995)
Coverage
AvailabilityNational, through
radio stations
and translators
Links
WebcastListen Live
Listen Live via iHeartRadio
WebsiteAir1

Air 1 is a Christian music radio network in the United States, operated by the non-profit organization EMF Broadcasting. Air 1 primarily plays a heavier blend of contemporary Christian music than its sister station K-LOVE, mainly Christian pop and lighter versions of Christian rock music. It is essentially a Top-40 station with Christian Music - so many of the rules that commercial Top-40 stations use for musical rotation apply. Air1 reports its playlist to trade magazines Radio & Records (R&R) via its station in Portland, Oregon (KZRI), and Christian Radio & Retail Weekly (CRW). Air1 is available on iTunes.

History[]

In 1986, KLRD began broadcasting Christian music from Yucaipa, California, and went by the on-air moniker K-LORD. In 1994, KXRD was started as a sister station to KLRD. In 1995, K-LORD changed their name to "Air 1" and began broadcasting via satellite from St. Helens, Oregon. In 1999, Air 1 joined with EMF Broadcasting, and finally in 2002, it moved its headquarters to Rocklin, California. Air 1 makes heavy use of broadcast translators to spread the signal across much of the country. As of November 2006, the network lists 65 translators of various power levels.

K-LOVE, Air 1's co-owned network, plays a softer blend of contemporary Christian music. Please note that Air1 FM translators (FM Radio Stations) across the nation do not have RDS/RDBS-EON service. On analog FM radio in RDS/RDBS mode you will not get any information displayed. For more information on RDS/RDBS please visit this link at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio_Data_System

Only one FM translator in Tucson, AZ, USA supports HD Radio KLTU 88.1-HD1 K-Love and 88.1-HD2 Air1.

Because Air 1 is a commercial-free and non-profit ministry, it is financially supported by its listeners. About twice a year, Air 1 holds a pledge drive for several days, encouraging listeners to donate and continue to financially support the station. $32 USD covers about 1 hour of air time at one station.

Air1 Influencer[]

Air 1 listeners can vote on their favorite songs in a process called Air1 Influencer. Listeners register at Air1's website and receive periodic e-mails surveying their opinions of current songs. Each song is rated from 1-5 and listeners indicate how often they would like to hear the song played. Air 1 then compiles the data collected and produces a weekly top song chart where listeners can hear a sample of the song, obtain its lyrics, or click a link to buy it online. Air 1 yearly produces a top countdown from all of the top songs from that year. Past top songs have been "Give Me Your Eyes" by Brandon Heath in 2008, "My Savior My God" by Aaron Shust in 2006, "Take Me" by Hawk Nelson in 2005, "Blessed Be Your Name" by Tree63 in 2004, and "Run" by Kutless in 2003.

Recent top songs include This is Our God by Phil Wickham, Ain’t Nobody by Cody Carnes, and Live Up to Your Name by Danny Gokey.


Another survey, called Instant Influencer, is hosted by Careth and Ashton on Thursdays at 12pm Central Time. Listeners text the number 79008 either “pass,” meaning they don’t want the song to play on the station, or “play,” meaning they want it to be played.

Air 1 Shows[]

The Air 1 Morning Show is hosted by Dan and Michelle. Now based in Tennessee (I think. If someone knows, please correct), the radio show runs from 3:00am PT (6:00am ET) to 9:00am PT (12:00 Noon ET). During the morning show, various topics are discussed, such as relationships and the day's headlines, while playing commercial-free music. They also discuss Christian music news and occasionally feature artist interviews from the studio or via telephone. The day's top news stories are read and discussed every half hour at a quarter before and after the hour.

The current lineup, as of 2023, is: Dan and Michelle, 5-11am Central, Monday-Friday, 8am-12pm Central, Sunday; Careth and Ashton, 11am-2pm Central, Monday-Friday, 12-4pm Central, Saturday; CJ and Lauren, 2-7pm Central, Monday-Friday, 4-8pm Central, Saturday; Mary, 7pm-1am Central, Monday-Friday, 8pm-1am Central, Saturday, 10pm-1am Central, Sunday; Mandy, 8am-12pm Central, Saturday.

Note: if times don’t line up, I’m sorry, I went off of the website

DJs[]

Dan[]

Dan is Michelle’s husband and co-DJ of the morning show. They have one son and one daughter, and live in Tennessee.

Michelle[]

Michelle is Dan’s wife and co-DJ of the morning show. They have one son and one daughter, and live in Tennessee.

Careth[]

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Ashton[]

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CJ[]

CJ is co-DJ of the afternoon show. He has two daughters.

Lauren[]

Lauren is co-DJ of the afternoon show. She recently had a son, named Bodie (someone make sure the name is

Mary[]

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Mandy[]

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INsider (someone please check if this is still active, I don’t know anything about it)[]

Listeners to Air 1 can sign up to become Air 1 INsiders for no cost or obligation whatsoever. As an INsider, one can receive updates on what's happening at Air 1 as well as in the whole Christian music world, depending on what they subscribe to. Also, as an INsider, one can earn points (taking small trivia quizzes, typing in bonus codes, voting in the daily poll, and participating in surveys) and spend them by redeeming them for contest entries in the Contest section and for prizes in the Prize Vault section.

Interwiki links[]

WP favicon Air 1 on Wikipedia


External Links[]



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