Congratulations To Cumulus’ WBAP-AM

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The News/Talk station celebrated 95 years on the air, Tuesday. Regional VP Dan Bennett said, “Our celebration of 95 years is not just an honor for our current staff but for the incredible talent that span 95 years on a signal that covers 38 states. WBAP is truly one of radio’s iconic brands and we look forward to the next ninety-five.”

WBAP celebrated its 95th with special features on the air and online, airing its famous “Cowbell” ID and featuring old jingles and audio of news events covered over the years by the historic station. WBAP.com features extensive interviews and stories from the station’s many years informing and serving the community with excellence.

The station was founded by Fort Worth businessman Amon Carter, creator and publisher of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, and debuted on May 2, 1922, when stations in Texas were still given call signs beginning with a “W” instead of a “K”. The then-10 watt station now broadcasts at 50,000 watts and has the greatest daytime coverage of any radio station in America.

Until the mid-70s, WBAP shared the 820 and 570 frequencies with then-WFAA Radio. Whenever WBAP would switch from one frequency to the other, the station would ring its now famous “Cowbell,” appropriate for being in cattle country. The ringing of the bell goes back to the 20s, when a bell was rung when the station signed on the air in the morning.

2016 WBAP Morning Team

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