Gray Radio LLC will begin operating 94.7 Williston/Aiken SC via LMA on Monday, July 3 as “Fox Sports 94.7“.
Targeting the nearby Augusta GA market, WAAW will air the Fox Sports Radio national lineup around the clock. Gray Radio LLC is led by longtime programming consultant Tony Gray. The Chicago based Gray has programmed many Urban stations across the country and has been consulting sine 1990.
WAAW previously announced it will drop its Gospel “Shout 94.7” identity this weekend ahead of the changeover.
Gray Radio, LLC., announced today a partnership with FOX Sports Radio to launch an all-new sports station – FOX Sports 94.7 FM Augusta (WAAW-FM), effective July 3, 2023.
The station, which was originally owned by soul music legend James Brown before it was acquired by entrepreneur Frank Neely in 2002 and then Gray Radio, LLC. in 2023, will feature a complete lineup of live sports entertainment shows outside of play-by-play. FOX Sports 94.7 FM Augusta will broadcast FOX Sports Radio’s complete roster of industry-leading programs, including the following weekday programs: “Two Pros and a Cup of Joe with LaVar Arrington, Brady Quinn & Jonas Knox,” “The Dan Patrick Show,” “The Herd with Colin Cowherd,” “The Doug Gottlieb Show,” “Covino & Rich,” “The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard & Rob Parker,” “The Jason Smith Show with Mike Harmon” and “The Ben Maller Show.” Plus, the station will feature FOX Sports Radio around the clock on weekends.
“WAAW is extremely excited to bring FOX Sports to local Augusta sports fans,” said Tony Gray, President/CEO of Gray Radio, LLC. “We’re confident that the home of the Masters Tournament will embrace the station’s new format.”
Full Weekday Lineup:
6am-9am ET Two Pros and a Cup of Joe
9am-12pm ET The Dan Patrick Show
12pm-3pm ET The Herd with Colin Cowherd
3pm-5pm ET The Doug Gottlieb Show
5pm-7pm ET Covino & Rich
7pm-10pm ET The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard & Rob Parker
10pm-2am ET The Jason Smith Show with Mike Harmon
2am-6am ET The Ben Maller ShowFor more information, please visit http://www.WAAW947.com.
Original Report 6/8: Frank Neely’s Wisdom LLC will flip Gospel “Shout 94.7” WAAW Williston/Aiken SC to Sports on July 3 as an unannounced entity begins operating the station via LMA.
General Manager Donna Moore Wesby writes that the change is due to the owner retiring adding, “Before you ask how could the owner make such a decision, I challenge everyone to look within and ask what was done to ensure the financial sustainability of this community station that faithfully served for 28 years — the station that delivers great Gospel music, the Word of God, inspiration, and all the empowerment broadcasts — and of course Shoutfest! WAAW provided a platform that many churches, organizations, and businesses used to elevate their efforts.”
The station intends to host a farewell for the community on Saturday, July 1.
