Audacy has announced the weekday lineup for Austin’s 95.9 Texas Country (KKMJ-HD3), effective June 24. Bob Cole and Eric Raines will host mornings from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CT, Deena Blake will be heard from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CT and Raines will also serve as afternoon drive host from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. CT.
The weekday lineup is as follows.
- 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. CT: Bob Cole & Eric Raines
- 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. CT: Deena Blake
- 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. CT: Eric Raines
“Bob, Eric and Deena are homegrown talents that have connected with listeners beyond the state of Texas by capturing the true essence of Country: authenticity,” said Nikki Nite, Vice President Programming and Operations, Audacy Austin.
“This is a robust lineup that will easily bond with Austin through their commitment to the city and its culture. We are eager to begin this chapter at Austin’s 95.9 Texas Country with this charming trio!”
“I’ve been a proud ‘local radio guy’ my entire life. Audacy has gifted me the ability to continue my long-standing relationship with listeners in Austin and serve my community on another level,” said Cole. “Thank you to Doug Abernethy, Nikki Nite and Tim Roberts for their leadership and support.”
During his 30-year radio career in Austin, Cole recreated and launched KOKE-FM and has received numerous recognitions, including being inducted into the Country Music Radio Hall of Fame in 2003 and the Texas Radio Hall of Fame in 2008. He also voices the University of Texas Longhorn football and baseball games, as well as the Longhorn Band.
“Thank you, Audacy, for the opportunity to do what I love most – get on the air and champion music from this scene,” said Raines.
“I look forward to fueling the shared passion my listeners and I have for this format on Austin’s 95.9 Texas Country and building up the community we’ve already establiAudacy app and website. Fans can also connect with the station via X, Facebook and Instagram.
