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WCXI 1130 AM was a well-known country music station in Detroit during the late 1970s and 1980s. Here are some key points about the station:
- Call Sign: WCXI, which stood for “Country 11” (XI is the Roman numeral for 11).
- Format: The station primarily played country music, catering to the tastes of Detroit’s large population of country music fans.
- Notable Personalities: The station featured several popular DJs, including Deano Day, R. T. Griffin, Bob Burchett, Steve Gramzay, Michael Kelly, and Randy Price. These DJs were well-loved by listeners and contributed to the station’s success. In today’s USARM (USA Radio Museum) aircheck feature we recall the voice of WCXI personality, Randy Carr, from January 22, 1981.
- Community Involvement: WCXI was involved in various charitable activities, raising funds for causes like the March of Dimes and the Muscular Dystrophy Walk-A-Thon.
- Changes: Over time, WCXI tried different formats, including oldies and urban gospel, before eventually switching to a Christian talk and teaching format.
WCXI played a significant role in the Detroit radio landscape during its time as a country music station.
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NEW! A special THANK YOU to Randall Carr, of Commerce Twp., MI., for recently having contributed his own WCXI memory from 1981. This aircheck will be archived into the USA Radio Museum aircheck repository.
AUDIO REMASTERED! This audio recording was digitally enhanced by USA Radio Museum.
