CHANNEL Q

Country	United States
Programming
Language(s)	English
Format	LGBTtalkdance-popcontemporary hit radio
Ownership
Owner	Audacy, Inc.
History
Launch date	2018
Former names	Out Now Radio (Aug-Nov 2018)
Coverage
Availability	HD RadioFM affiliates (see stations) Audacy
Links
Webcast	Listen live (via Audacy)
Website	www.audacy.com/wearechannelq

Channel Q (stylized asCHANNEL Q) is anLGBT lifestyletalk andEDM top 40 radio network created, owned, and operated byAudacy, Inc. The network airs on theAudacyinternet radio service, as well as on Audacy-ownedterrestrial radio stations throughout the United States. Channel Q's programming schedule consists of LGBT-centered talk shows, along with EDM Top 40 music afternoons, late nights, and weekends.

Channel Q started life as Out Now Radio, and soft-launched in August 2018 on Radio.com as well as theHD Radio signal of Entercom'sKAMP-FM in Los Angeles (97.1FM-HD2).^[1] A full launch occurred on October 11, 2018, a date chosen to coincide withNational Coming Out Day, and featured a daily morning program co-hosted byQueer Eye alumJai Rodriguez; weekly shows featuring internet personalityB. Scott and lawyer/politicianJohn Duran; and a revamped version of the syndicated radio programLoveline.^[2] By November 1, the network would adopt the Channel Q name, tweak its program lineup, and add its first analog radio affiliate (KQPS inPalm Springs, California).^[3]

Brian Holt is Channel Q's original architect and founding Program Director/Operations Manager. Prior to joining the network, Holt developed programming foriHeartMedia includingLive from the Lounge w/Ryan Seacrest,Valentine in the Morning,TheBill Carroll Show,TheDr. Wendy Walsh Show, andHOME w/Dean Sharp the House Whisperer.

As of March 2020, Channel Q's program schedule features early morning, afternoon, and weekend blocks ofTop 40, pop,EDM, anddance music along with regularly scheduled shows.

In addition to being heard on theAudacyinternet radio platform, its related app, and the network's website, Channel Q is also heard on the over-the-air stations listed below. Those shown with an "HD2" or "HD3" suffix air Channel Q on anHD radio subchannel that can be heard through HD-accommodating receivers.

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• KQPS also served as Channel Q's monitored reporter onBillboard'sDance/Mix Show Airplay panel.

• Pride Radio, a competing LGBT-oriented radio service owned and operated byiHeartMedia

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• 2010s LGBTQ-related mass media
• Audacy, Inc. radio stations
• Contemporary hit radio stations in the United States
• HD Radio
• LGBTQ-related radio stations
• Radio stations established in 2018
• Rhythmic contemporary radio stations in the United States

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