BIA/Kelsey has released its annual list of the top revenue generating stations in the country.

Leading the list for the fourth straight year is Hubbard News 103.5 WTOP Washington with an estimated intake of $63.5 million, a slight drop from the $64.6 million it brought in in 2012. Mark Fratrik, SVP/Chief Economist for BIA/Kelsey explained WTOP’s success, “WTOP is morphing into a digital media company by providing access to its audience in many different ways beyond over-the-air. Their approach is serving them well and their model demonstrates that as the industry continues to adopt a multi-platform approach, it will engage audiences and sustain growth.”

The rest of the top 10 includes:

2) Clear Channel CHR 102.7 KIIS Los Angeles – $61.6 million ($56.8 million in 2012)
3) Clear Channel CHR “Z100” WHTZ New York – $51 million ($48.2 million in 2012)
4) CBS News 880 WCBS New York – $50.5 million ($47.2 million in 2012)
5) Clear Channel AC “106.7 Lite-FM” WLTW New York – $45.5 million ($43 million in 2012)
6) CBS News 1010 WINS New York – $45 million ($41.5 million in 2012)
7) Clear Channel Hot AC “104.3 My-FM” KBIG Los Angeles – $44.5 million (not in top 10 in 2012)
8) CBS Sports 660/101.9 WFAN New York – $43 million ($41 million in 2012)
9) CBS Alternative 106.7 KROQ Los Angeles – $42.8 million ($39.3 million in 2012)
10) CBS News 780 WBBM/105.9 WCFS Chicago – $42 million ($45.7 million in 2012)

Dropping out of the top ten was Clear Channel Talk 640 KFI Los Angeles, which was fifth with $46 million in 2012 billing. The station’s drop shows the difficulty in selling the Conservative Talk format, which may have played a part in the decision to shift Rush Limbaugh to sister 1150 KEIB at the beginning of the year.