KBCR-FM (96.9
FM, "Big Country Radio") is a
radio station
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licensed and broadcasting to
Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Steamboat Springs is a home rule municipality that is the county seat and the most populous municipality of Routt County, Colorado, United States. The population was 13,224 at the 2020 census. Steamboat Springs is the principal city of the Ste ...
, USA. The station broadcasts a
country music
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format and is currently owned by Don Tlapek, through licensee Blizzard Broadcasting LLC.
History
The station went on the air as KBCR-FM in 1974. On August 17, 1981, the station changed its call sign to KSBT. It reverted to the KBCR-FM calls on May 15, 1995.
Awards and honors
In 2007, KBCR's music director, Debbie Duncan, was recognized by ''
New Music Weekly
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'' magazine as the Country Music Director of the Year at the
New Music Awards.
References
External links
BCR-FM
Country radio stations in the United States
Radio stations established in 1974
1974 establishments in Colorado
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