Broadcasting from Wickenburg, a town with Western appeal to spare, Real Country's vibe is no B.S. Tune in and you might hear vintage hits by the likes of George Strait, Wynonna Judd, Terri Gibbs, The Statler Brothers, and dozens more. KSWG doesn't play exclusively vintage country - you'll hear hits from Darius Rucker, Brad Paisley, and even some of that "bro-country" stuff that's still all the rage - but the station does lean toward old-school Western sounds, meaning DJs like Erika Smith Royal, Terri Clark, Ralph Davis, and morning man Rick Kelly will spin classics by old-school artists.
Sure, they might deviate from the sonic touchstones of classic country, but the attitude and ethos are "outlaw" in their own right. Modern country has its detractors, but it's hard to deny the cold-beer, boot-stomping swagger of KNIX's playlist, stacked with the likes of Jason Aldean, Lee Brice, Blake Shelton, and LoCash - country artists unafraid of a little hip-hop-inspired low end or arena-rock crunch. No offense to the fine rock stations of Phoenix, but if you really wanna hear music about partying - stuff in the tradition of Bon Jovi and Motley Crue - you should turn your dial to KNIX. It includes longtime favorites like KUPD (which has been blasting hard rock and metal since the late ‘70s), hip-hop standby Power 98.3, and a few quaint and quirky selections. We’ve compiled a list of the best stations that the Valley has to offer, many of which were previously featured in our annual Best of Phoenix issues. Metro Phoenix’s radio dial is populated with stations offering a variety of genres, from powerhouses like KYOT and KNIX playing popular songs to such low-power broadcasters as indie favorite KWSS. Despite the popularity of the many alternatives to old-fashioned terrestrial radio, jamming out to tunes being broadcast over Valley airwaves is still a thing. Believe it or not, people still listen to the radio these days, and not just during those fleeting moments before switching over to Pandora or Spotify.
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