Light Media Network and Larry Young have partnered to launch Gospel “102.1 The King” 1430 WYKG/105.5 W288DX Covington GA and 102.1 W271CV Atlanta.
Light Media Network had been operating WYKG/W288DX in the southeastern Atlanta suburbs with the format and “King” branding. The deal today adds the 102.1 Atlanta translator that most recently was paired with failed Conservative Talker “The Talk of Atlanta” 1010 WTZA.
Larry Young joins the group as Market Manager. Young previously served as PD/morning host for Radio One Gospel “Praise 102.5” WPZE and worked at multiple other Gospel AMs in the Atlanta market including as General Manager of 1570 WIGO and morning host at 1120 WXJO.
Light Media Network announced today that it has joined forces with global Gospel Music Industry Leader and Veteran Larry Young to launch 102.1 The King serving the metro Atlanta Market via an “Inspirational Urban” format of Gospel music for all ages to enjoy. Light Media Network will operate 102.1 The King initially under an LMA, via Larry Young’s leadership as Market Manager. For more information and to listen live now, please visit: http://www.InspirationalUrban.com or http://www.1021TheKing.com. To submit hot Inspirational Urban gospel music, email: music@1021theking.com.
Quoting Danny Wilson, General Manager, Light Media Network, “Larry Young is a true visionary and one of the most experienced Gospel Music/Radio leaders in media worldwide, and via Larry’s leadership, 102.1 The King will be committed to make a positive impact on the community, hearts, minds, bodies and souls of youth, young adults and adults alike, via 24/7 Good News and Inspirational Urban gospel music.”
Quoting veteran Gospel Executive Larry Young, Market Manager for 102.1 The King, “The entire world is experiencing trying and extremely difficult times right now. It will be the goal and focused mission of 102.1 The King to consistently deliver an eclectic mix of Inspirational Urban gospel music and entertainment that uplifts, enlightens and inspires 24/7, from an array of Inspirational Urban artists such as — Dtroit Reed, Lauren Daigle, Brandi Booth, Adam Truth, Felicia Shaw, For King & Country, Korey Bowie, Naquelle Tresvant, TeNesha Hawkins, Antonio Neal and many more. Whether an artist is an indie or major, it does not matter—Good News and Music That Inspires will have a home on 102.1 The King. More Music—Less Talk. 102.1 The King looks forward to serving and making a difference within and throughout the community as a unifying force that: uplifts, enlightens and inspires 24/7.”
About 102.1The King: 102.1 The King, Your True Leader, serves Metro Atlanta (24/7) via an eclectic mix of Inspirational Urban gospel music and entertainment that uplifts, enlightens and inspires 24/7. For more information and to listen live now, visit: http://www.InspirationalUrban.com — or http://www.1021TheKing.
