Cat Country 98.7 Nominated For ACM Station And Morning Show Of Year

February 2, 2016

Pensacola’s locally-owned country radio station, CatCountry 98.7, has been nominated as Radio Station of the Year in their market size by the Academy of Country Music (ACM).  This is the station’s eighth nomination in the last 12 years for an award they won in  2006, 2009 and 2011.

Local radio personalities Brent & Candy have also been nominated for Radio Personalities of the Year for The CatPak Morning Show.  Brent previously won the ACM Personality of the Year in

2009. Brent & Candy’s CatPak Morning Show is “Live & Local” from 5-10 a.m. weekdays both on the air and online at  www.CatCountry987.com.

The 51st annual ACM Awards Show is set for Sunday April 3 in Las Vegas and will be shown live on CBS (locally on WKRG TV 5) beginning at 7 p.m..  It will be hosted live by Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley.

Dave Hoxeng, owner of Cat Country 98.7 and NewsRadio1620, said “I’m so proud of our whole team of 26 people here in Pensacola. They are passionate about our community and about country music. This is a great honor.”

Pictured Cat Country 98.7 received their third Academy of Country Music Radio Station of the Year award in 2011. Accepting the trophies from Sony recording star Sara Evans in Las Vegas were Mary and Dave Hoxeng, owners of Cat Country 98.7. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.

Comments

2 Responses to “Cat Country 98.7 Nominated For ACM Station And Morning Show Of Year”

  1. Audrey on February 4th, 2016 10:59 am

    Way to go guys!

  2. Keith Martin on February 2nd, 2016 5:25 pm

    It’s true about being the best station !! And as their CPR instructor , it’s also true about caring for their community !

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