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| Type | Radio network |
|---|---|
| Country | |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Format | Contemporary worship music |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Educational Media Foundation |
| History | |
| Launch date | July 15, 1986 (39 years ago) (1986-07-15) |
Former names | K-LORD (1986–1995) |
| Coverage | |
| Availability | National, through radio stations andtranslators |
| Stations | Seelist of affiliates |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live Listen Live via iHeartRadio |
| Website | Air1 |
Air1 is an AmericanChristianradio network owned by theEducational Media Foundation (EMF), a non-profitChristian ministry. It primarily broadcastscontemporary worship music, and is a sister to the EMF'sK-Love network.
On July 15, 1986,KLRD began broadcasting Christian hit/rock music fromYucaipa, California, and went by the on-air moniker K-LORD. In 1994,KXRD was started as a sister station to KLRD.[1] In 1995, K-LORD changed its name to "Air1" and began broadcasting via satellite fromSt. Helens, Oregon. Air1 Radio (formerly K-LORD) was originally launched by K-LOVE founder Bob Anthony Fogal and Jon and Noonie Fuglar.
In 1999, Air1 joined with EMF Broadcasting, and finally in 2002, it moved its headquarters toRocklin, California. Air1 makes use of broadcast translators to spread the signal across much of the country. As of January 2023, the network lists 143 full powered radio stations and 144 translators of various power levels reaching 45 states. The network's programming issimulcast on over 334FM stations andtranslators in 45 U.S. states,American Samoa,Puerto Rico, and theDistrict of Columbia.
Air1 began as aChristian rock-formatted radio network with the slogan "The Positive Alternative". Over time, the network evolved into a broadChristian CHR presentation, with the slogan "Positive Hits".
In October 2018, Air1 named Mandy Young, the network's assistant PD and morning co-host, as its new head program director.[2][3] On January 1, 2019, Air1 re-launched with a focus oncontemporary worship music. Although it continues to carry some CCM content, the majority of its playlist now focuses on songs by worship bands, such asElevation Worship,Hillsong Worship, andVertical Worship.[4][5]
In 2024, the EMF launched the internet radio station Air1 Música de Adoración, which carries Spanish-language worship music.[6][7]
As of January 2023, the on-air staff of Air1 includesmorning drive hosts Dan and Michelle (coming fromKYMXSacramento),[8] Careth and Ashton in mid-mornings,[4] CJ and Lauren in the afternoons, Mary in the evenings and program director Mandy Young on Saturdays.[9]
