# Audacy's 96.5 radio station rebrands as Philly's new home for country music

> Audacy's 96.5 radio station rebrands as Philly's new home for country music.
- Title: Audacy's 96.5 radio station rebrands as Philly's new home for…
- Summary: Audacy's 96.5 radio station rebrands as Philly's new home for country music. Audacy's 96.5 radio station rebrands from pop to country music, starting Monday…
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- Source: PhillyVoice — https://phillyvoice.com/audacy-rebranded-philadelphia-country-music
- Published: 2026-10-20T21:13:44.247+00:00
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## New 96.5 rebrands to country music
Audacy's 96.5 radio station rebrands from pop to country music, starting Monday, Oct. 26.
## Commercial-free until Friday
The station will go commercial free until Friday, Oct. 25, before beginning a new daily programming schedule.
## New programming schedule starts Monday
The new schedule begins Monday, Oct. 26, with Katie and Company from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
## Tim Roberts on country music
Tim Roberts, country format vice president of Audacy, said country music connects people and brings a new destination to Philadelphia.
## Last song under old banner
The last song played under the former 'New' banner was Green Day's 'Good Riddance (Time of Your Life).'
## New morning show coming
Audacy will soon announce a new morning show scheduled to air from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m.
## Station history since 2004
Since 2004, the 96.5 station has mostly played Top 40 songs, pop hits, and adult contemporary music.
## Previous rebrandings
The station rebranded several times since 2004, including as Wired 96.5 until 2015 and The New 96.5 in 2023.
## Station owner background
The station was acquired by CBS in 2014 and merged with Entercom in 2021, which changed its name to Audacy.
## Key takeaway

Audacy's 96.5 radio station rebrands from pop to country music, starting Monday, Oct. 26, with a commercial-free period until Friday.