Shown here are my takeaways from all 48 PPM-measured markets, based on Nielsen Audio’s 6+ total week stats from the May 2026 ratings period. Round On
Shown here are my takeaways from all 48 PPM-measured markets, based on Nielsen Audio’s 6+ total week stats from the May 2026 ratings period.
Round One
New York
Despite a modest dip of two-tenths (8.1 – 7.9, 6+), iHeartMedia Adult Contemporary WLTW “106.7 Lite FM” is #1 the third month in succession. Entering the May sweep, “Lite” was an overall +1.1 via three straight up or flat trends (7.0 – 7.4 – 7.4 – 8.1, 6+).
Adding one-half share to April’s increase of one-tenth (4.3 – 4.4 – 4.9, 6+), WLTW’s Classic Rock sibling – WAXQ “Q-104.3” – vaults from eighth to fifth and matches its 4.9 (6+) from exactly one year ago (May 2025).
As a result of four consecutive downturns, New York Public Radio-owned News/Talk WNYC-FM is down one full-share (5.1 – 5.0 – 4.9 – 4.7 – 4.1, 6+), and slumps from fifth to ninth.
Los Angeles
Without a loss the third successive sweep for a net gain of nine-tenths (6.2 – 6.5 – 7.1 – 7.1, 6+), iHeartMedia Adult Contemporary KOST “Coast 103.5” is #1 the seventh ratings period in a row. From September through “Holiday” 2025, “Coast” more than doubled (net +7.8) its 6+-topline (5.5 – 5.7 – 6.5 – 11.2 – 13.3, 6+).
In addition to picking up one-half share and continuing in third-place, Audacy Classic Hits KRTH “K-Earth 101” registers its seventh straight topline in the five-share range: 5.8 – 5.6 – 5.7 – 5.8 – 5.0 – 5.0 – 5.5 (6+).
A combined -1.3 the past two sweeps – including May’s -1.2 (3.7 – 3.6 – 2.4, 6+), Univision Regional Mexican KSCA “LA Nueva 101.9” nosedives from #7 to #17. Meanwhile, in mid-May (5-18), Audacy-owned KNX-AM & KNX-FM pulled the plug on its all-News simulcast. The former continued as “News AM 1070,” while KNX-FM transitioned to Sports Talk “97.1 The Fan.” All-News KNX-AM “AM 1070” logs a 3.8 (eighth, 6+) in May, while Sports Talk KNX-FM “97.1 The Fan” debuts with a .1 (#40, 6+).
Chicago
Even though both Audacy Triple A WXRT “93 XRT” (5.6, -.7, 6+) and Hubbard Broadcasting Hot AC WTMX “101.9 Mix” (5.6, -.1, 6+) are down month-month, they are tied at the top. This is WXRT’s third straight time at #1. Prior to the May survey period, it was a combined +1.8 in four improvements in a row (4.5 – 5.4 – 5.6 – 6.1 – 6.3, 6+). Meanwhile, “Mix” moves from a second-place tie to a deadlock at #1 and has a very consistent January 2026 through May 2026 trend of: 5.5 – 5.4 – 5.6 – 5.7 – 5.6 (6+).
After forfeiting more than two-thirds of its 6+ topline (net -8.4) via four successive down or flat sweeps (12.4 – 5.2 – 5.0 – 5.0 – 4.0, 6+), iHeartMedia Adult Contemporary WLIT “93.9 Lite FM” registers an increase of six-tenths to 4.6 (sixth to fifth, 6+). WLIT was #1 from October through “Holiday” 2025.
In addition to “Lite,” 12 other stations finishing in Chicago’s May 2026 top twenty (6+) are up month-to-month, while three are flat. Off a modest two-tenths each are Audacy’s WBBM-AM & WCFS “News Radio 780 AM & 105.9 FM” (5.7 – 5.5, second to third, 6+) and Window To The World Classical-formatted WFMT (2.4 – 2.2, #14 to #17, 6+).
San Francisco
Tacking on one-tenth to April’s increase of six-tenths (8.6 – 9.2 – 9.3, 6+), KQED Inc.-owned public News/Talk KQED is #1 the fifth consecutive time; KQED faltered by -1.3 in March (9.9 – 8.6, 6+).
Bouncing back from April’s loss of two-tenths (4.5 – 4.3, 6+) with a May spike five times that magnitude (4.3 – 5.3, +1.0, 6+), iHeartMedia Adult Contemporary KISQ “98.1 The Breeze” elevates from sixth to third. In three straight gains, “The Breeze” was a net +1.7 (2.8 – 3.6 – 3.7 – 4.5, 6+).
After posting a net +1.4 in March and April (2.0 – 2.9 – 3.4, 6+), Spanish Broadcasting System Regional Mexican KRZZ “La Raza 93.3” surrenders a full-share to 2.4 (#8 to #13, 6+). Three decreases in succession by “La Raza 93.3” resulted in a combined -.5 (2.5 – 2.3 – 2.2 – 2.0, 6+).
Dallas
On the basis of a half-share gain to 4.8 (6+), iHeartMedia Hot AC KDMX “Mix 102.9” reduces roughly half its overall -.9 in March and April (5.2 – 4.5 – 4.3, 6+). “Mix” is #1 the fifth consecutive time – but – is now tied for the lead with co-owned Adult Contemporary KDGE “Star 102.1,” which gains seven-tenths to progress from the runner-up slot. “Star” has a January through May topline of: 4.4 – 4.2 – 4.3 – 4.2 – 4.9 (6+).
Educational Media Foundation Contemporary Christian KLTY “K-Love 94.9” answers April’s -1.3 with a May improvement of nine-tenths (3.2 – 4.1, 6+) and catapults from #11 to #3. A combined +.9 in February and March (3.6 – 4.4 – 4.5, 6+), “K-Love” was in a first-place tie with “Mix” in March.
On the other hand, co-owned/similarly-formatted KYDA “Air 1” erodes by nine-tenths (3.4 – 2.5, #9 to #15, 6+). As a result of five successive sweeps without a loss, “Air 1” had doubled (net +1.7) its 6+ topline (1.9 – 2.3 – 2.6 – 2.6 – 3.4, 6+).
Houston
Notwithstanding that iHeartMedia Adult Contemporary KODA is without an increase the sixth straight sweep for a net -7.8 (16.4 – 13.3 – 9.7 – 9.0 – 9.0 – 9.0 – 8.6, 6+), “Sunny 99.1” nonetheless #1 the tenth time in a row.
Including May’s +1.3, Audacy Spanish Contemporary KLOL “Mega 101” has more than tripled (net +2.6) its topline via four straight spikes (1.1 – 1.7 – 2.1 – 2.4 – 3.7, #16 to #12, 6+). “Mega” last reached a three-share (6+) in August 2025 (3.1, 6+).
Down eight-tenths and slipping from seventh to ninth, University of Houston-owned KUHF “News 88.7” is trending 4.3 – 4.9 – 4.8 – 4.0 (February through May, 6+).
Atlanta
This marks the fifth straight sweep in which Cox Media Group-owned WSRV “97.1 The River” posts an increase for a net +1.9 (5.7 – 6.4 – 6.8 – 7.0 – 7.4 – 7.6, 6+). Moreover, it’s the first time since last August that “The River” has reached #1. WSRV overtakes Urban One-owned Urban AC WAMJ “Majic” (7.5 – 7.4, -.1, 6+), which segues to second-place. “Majic” has had February-only and April-only stays at #1.
Ascending by six-tenths each are: Educational Media Foundation Contemporary Christian WAKL “K-Love 106.7” (2.0 – 2.6, #15 to #11, 6+); Radio Training Network-owned/similarly-formatted WVFJ “The Joy FM” (.8 – 1.4, #19 to #17, 6+); and Clark Atlanta University’s WCLK “Jazz 91.9” (.4 – 1.0, #19, 6+).
This time last month, Cox Media Group Adult Contemporary WSB-FM gained three-tenths (5.8 – 6.1, 6+), but “B-98.5” surrenders more than twice that in May (6.1 – 5.4, -.7, 6+) and repeats in sixth-place.
Philadelphia
Not only is Audacy-owned “Sports Radio 94 WIP” a net +1.5 in three straight surges (6.5 – 6.6 – 7.4 – 8.0, 6+), the Phillies flagship repeats at #1.
Answering April’s loss of six-tenths (6.5 – 5.9, 6+) with a May gain of eight-tenths to 6.7 (6+), iHeartMedia Urban AC WDAS-FM “Philly’s Best R&B and Classic Soul” vaults from fifth to second.
At the same time as market-leading Audacy Sports Talk WIP improves by six-tenths, Beasley Broadcast Group’s similarly-formatted WPEN-FM “97.5 The Fanatic” wavers by that margin (2.1 – 1.5, -.6, flat at #20, 6+). The flagship of the 76ers and Flyers had a February through April topline of 1.1 – 1.3 – 2.1 (6+).
Nassau-Suffolk (Long Island)
Even though it’s an overall -2.3 the last three months (10.6 – 8.9 – 8.8 – 8.3, 6+), Audacy-owned all-News “1010 WINS at 92.3 FM” is #1 the fifth straight sweep. Entering the February survey period, WINS-FM was up four full-shares via three gains in a row(6.6 – 7.0 – 9.2 – 10.6, 6+).
Boasting spikes of +1.1 and +1.2, respectively, are iHeartMedia CHR WHTZ “Z-100” (6.2 – 7.3, unchanged in second-place, 6+) and Connoisseur Media Adult Contemporary WKJY “K-Joy 98.3” (3.2 – 4.4, tenth to seventh, 6+). This is the best 6+-stat in Long Island for “Z-100” since November 2025 (also 7.3, 6+). The last time “K-Joy” reached a four-share (6+) was nearly a year ago (4.4, 6+, June 2025).
The five most recent fluctuations for Audacy Hot AC WNEW “NEW 102.7” have been: +1.2 (2.5 – 3.7, January, 6+); +.6 (3.7 – 4.3, February, 6+); -.5 (4.3 – 3.8, March 6+); +1.7 (3.8 – 5.5, April); and now a whopping -2.0 in May (5.5 – 3.5, third to tenth, 6+).
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario
Down or flat the third month in succession for a net -1.1 (10.2 – 9.2 – 9.1 – 9.1, 6+), Entravision Spanish Adult Hits KLYY is nonetheless #1 the 18thstraight time. “Jose” was a combined +2.6 in January and February (7.6 – 9.4 – 10.2, 6+).
Including May’s impressive +1.4, Lazer Media-owned Regional Mexican KXRS has a January through May topline of .9 – .7 – 1.2 – 1.1 – 2.5 (6+) as “Radio Lazer 105.5 FM” soars from #16 to #7.
Concurrent with “Radio Lazer” improving by +1.4, Univision Los Angeles Spanish Contemporary KLVE “K-Love 107.5” regresses by that margin (5.6 – 4.2, -1.4, second to third, 6+).
San Jose
Following four straight surges that resulted in an overall +2.6 (4.9 – 6.2 – 7.1 – 7.3 – 7.5, 6+), Univision Spanish Adult Hits KBRG falters by nine-tenths to 6.6 (6+), but is #1 the fourth time in the last five months. An unlisted nonsubscriber in February, “Amor 100.3” was also on top in January and March.
Connoisseur Media Hot AC KEZR “Mix 106.5” completely obliterates April’s -1.3 (4.8 – 3.5, 6+) with a increase the same magnitude and vaults from ninth to third (3.5 – 4.8, +1.3, 6+). Meanwhile, iHeartMedia’s similarly-formatted KIOI “Star 101.3” racks up a nearly identical increase (5.1 – 6.3, +1.2, 6+) to progress from third to second. The January through April topline for “Star” was: 5.3 – 5.2 – 5.2 – 5.1 (6+).
After trending 5.7 – 5.4 – 5.6 – 5.3 (January through April, 6+), Audacy all-News KCBS-AM “AM 740” squanders eight-tenths to 4.5 (6+), and drops from second to fifth.
Middlesex-Somerset-Union
Off a combined six-tenths in March and April (8.6 – 8.0 – 8.0, 6+), iHeartMedia Classic Rock WAXQ “Q-104.3” responds with a half-share increase in May to 8.5 (6+) and is #1 the fifth time in succession.
Factoring in May’s uptick of seven-tenths, Spanish Broadcasting System Spanish Tropical WSKQ “La Mega 97.9” is in an alternating up/down pattern: 3.9 – 4.3 – 4.2 – 4.9 (February through May, unchanged in sixth-place, 6+).
As a result of three losses in succession, Audacy Urban Contemporary WXBK “94.7 The Block” is an overall -2.6 (4.4 – 3.1 – 2.4 – 1.8, 6+) and slips from #14 to #16. Entering the March sweep, “The Block” more than doubled (net +2.6) its 6+-topline in three successive increases (1.8 – 2.2 – 3.6 – 4.4, 6+).
Round Two
Washington, DC
Ensconced in the runner-up slot the past four sweeps, American University-owned News/Talk WAMU posts a +1.2 (10.4 – 11.6, 6+) and progresses to #1. WAMU is in double-digits the fifth time in a row (11.0 – 11.8 – 10.8 – 10.4 – 11.6, 6+). After 11 straight times at #1, Hubbard Broadcasting-owned all-News WTOP departs the “top” spot and segues to #2. In double-digits (6+) the 19th survey period in succession, WTOP is nonetheless off an overall five full-shares in March – April – May (15.2 – 14.3 – 12.9 – 10.2, 6+). February’s 15.2 represents its highest-ever 6+-stat in the PPM-era.
Adding one-half share to April’s +.1 (4.8 – 4.9 – 5.4, 6+), iHeartMedia Alternative WWDC “DC-101” advances from sixth to third with its best 6+-stat (5.4) since October 2025’s 5.5.
After registering a +1.1 in April (4.6 – 5.7, 6+), Atlantic Gateway Communications Contemporary Christian “91.9 WGTS” forfeits six-tenths to 5.1 (third to fifth, 6+). Also surrendering six-tenths (1.6 – 1.0, #17 to #18, 6+) is Urban One-owned Spanish Contemporary WLNO “Latino 104.1,” which had been trending .1 – .3 – 1.2 – 1.2 – 1.6 (“Holiday” 2025 through April 2026, 6+).
Boston
A collective +2.6 through five straight sweeps without a loss (4.0 – 4.0 – 4.5 – 5.2 – 5.6 – 6.6, 6+), Boston University-owned WBUR dips four-tenths to 6.2 (6+) but “Boston’s NPR News Station” repeats at #1. Prior to the April 2026 sweep, the last time WBUR reached the six-share level (6+) was over two years ago (March 2024, 6.4, 6+). Zooming from fifth and catching WBUR in the lead is Beasley Broadcast Group Classic Hits “105.7 WROR,” a combined +.9 in April and May (5.3 – 5.6 – 6.2, 6+). Meanwhile, Audacy Adult Contemporary WMJX “Magic 106.7” (5.8 – 6.1, +.3, 6+) bumps up from fourth to third – just one-tenth behind the May pacesetters. “Magic” had back-to-back stays at #1 in February and March.
With a “Holiday” 2025 through April 2026 topline of 3.4 – 3.8 – 3.9 – 3.9 – 3.8 (6+), Northeast Broadcasting Triple A WXRV “92.5 The River” registers a half-share gain to 4.3 (tenth to eighth, 6+).
On the heels of April’s +.8 (5.1 – 5.9, 6+), Beasley Broadcast Group’s WBZ-FM “98.5 The Sports Hub” regresses by -1.2 to 4.7 (6+); the flagship of the Celtics and Bruins slips from sixth to seventh.
Miami
The combination of iHeartMedia Spanish Adult Hits WMIA “Magic 93.9” improving by nine-tenths (5.3 – 6.2, 6+) and Audacy Adult Contemporary WLYF “101.5 Lite FM” faltering by a full-share (7.1 – 6.1, 6+) eventuates with “Magic” progressing from fifth to first, while “Lite” ends an April-only stay at #1 and segues to #2. This marks the fourth straight gain for “Magic” for a net spike of two full-shares (4.2 – 4.3 – 4.9 – 5.3 – 6.2, 6+). Prior to April 2026, “Lite” last reached the top spot in July 2025.
Recording upticks of six-tenths each are iHeartMedia Classic Rock WBGG “Big 105.9” (3.6 – 4.2, tenth to eighth, 6+) and Educational Media Foundation Contemporary Christian WMLV “K-Love 89.7” (1.9 – 2.5, #21 to #20, 6+). “Big” had been within 3.0 – 3.8 range (6+) in each of the last nine sweeps.
After six straight gains that resulted in an overall windfall of two full-shares (4.1 – 4.3 – 4.4 – 5.0 – 5.1 – 5.5 – 6.1, 6+), Spanish Broadcasting System Spanish Contemporary WCMQ “Zeta 92.3” surrenders 40% of that improvement (5.3, -.8, second to fifth, 6+).
Seattle
Although down one-half share (10.6 – 10.1, 6+), “94.9 KUOW” is #1 the fifth straight time. The University of Washington-owned News/Talk outlet posted a +2.2 this time last month.
Two iHeartMedia outlets notch increases of at least a full-share: Classic Hits KJEB “95.7 The Jet” (5.3 – 6.3, +1.0, unchanged in third-place, 6+) and Classic Rock “102.5 KZOK” (4.3 – 5.6, +1.3, eighth to fourth, 6+). “The Jet” was trending 5.5 – 5.6 – 5.6 – 5.3 (January through April, 6+). KZOK has its fifth straight surge for a net +2.6 (3.0 – 3.6 – 3.8 – 4.1 – 4.3 – 5.6, 6+).
Immediately after registering a +.9 (3.8 – 4.7, 6+), Hubbard Broadcasting CHR KQMV “Movin’ 92.5” relinquishes all that gain plus two-tenths (4.7 – 3.6, -1.1, sixth to tenth, 6+).
Detroit
A combined +2.6 in March and April (8.6 – 9.0 – 11.2, 6+), Audacy Sports Talk WXYT-FM “97.1 The Ticket” returns roughly half that increase with May’s -1.4 to 9.8 (6+). Nonetheless, the flagship of the Pistons, Red Wings, and Tigers is #1 the fifth consecutive time.
An overall -1.3 in three straight decreases (3.4 – 2.9 – 2.8 – 2.1, 6+), Educational Media Foundation Contemporary Christian WDKL “K-Love 102.7” answers with a +1.2 to 3.3 (#17 to #13, 6+).
Without a loss the past three survey periods for a net +1.2 (6.3 – 6.3 – 7.0 – 7.5, 6+), iHeartMedia Adult Contemporary “100.3 WNIC” regresses by seven-tenths to 6.8 (second to third, 6+).
Phoenix
Including May’s gain of three-tenths, Hubbard Broadcasting-owned KSLX has a January through May topline of 6.2 – 6.8 – 6.6 – 6.4 – 6.7 (6+), as “Classic Rock 100.7” advances from second to first. It thus curtails at seven iHeartMedia Adult Contemporary KESZ’s consecutive stay in the penthouse. Factoring in May’s -.4, “99.9 KEZ” continues an alternating up/down pattern that began last December: 14.0 – 16.8 – 7.5 – 8.0 – 6.7 – 6.9 – 6.5 (first to second, 6+).
Also in a rotating up/down sequence, iHeartMedia’s “News Talk 550 KFYI” improves by eight-tenths (4.6 – 5.0 – 4.8 – 5.6, fourth to third, 6+).
The three most recent fluctuations by Audacy Classic Hits KOOL “Big 94.5” have been +1.4 (4.5 – 5.9, March, 6+); -1.4 (5.9 – 4.5, April, 6+); and now -.5 in May to 4.0 (fifth to seventh, 6+). Entering the March sweep, “Big” registered a 6+-stat between 4.0 – 4.9 in each of the previous 13 ratings periods. Also faltering by a half-share in May is Bonneville International-owned KTAR-FM “News 92.3” (3.2 – 2.7, #11 to #16, 6+).
Minneapolis
Traditional ties at #1 are not that uncommon, but a three-way deadlock for the lead composed of cluster-mates is a rarity, which is exactly what the Twin Cities has in May. Sharing the top spot are iHeartMedia-owned Sports Talk KFXN “100.3 The Fan” (8.2 – 7.8, -.4, third straight month at #1, 6+); Country sibling KEEY “K-102,” which has its fifth straight gain for a net +3.8 (4.0 – 5.3 – 5.8 – 6.3 – 7.2 – 7.8, third to first, 6+); and co-owned Classic Hits KQQL “Kool 108” (7.0 – 7.8, +.8, fourth to first, 6+).
Picking up eight-tenths each are Audacy Adult Hits KZJK “104.1 Jack FM” (5.2 – 6.0, eighth to fifth, 6+) and iHeartMedia CHR “101.3 KDWB” (4.5 – 5.3, ninth to seventh, 6+).
Immediately after gaining nine-tenths (7.2 – 8.1, 6+), Minnesota Public Radio-owned KNOW “91.1 MPR News” plunges by -1.7 to 6.4 (second to fourth, 6+). A combined -1.4 in February and March (8.6 – 7.7 – 7.2, 6+), KNOW had a February-only stay at #1. Having logged a 6.6 (6+) in March and 6.8 (6+) in April, Hubbard Broadcasting Hot AC KSTP-FM “KS-95” drops a full-share to 5.8 (fifth to sixth, 6+).
San Diego
Down or flat four times in succession for a net loss of seven-tenths (8.1 – 7.7 – 7.7 – 7.4 – 7.4, 6+), Audacy Classic Hits KXSN answers with a May gain of three-tenths to 7.7 (6+); “Sunny 98.1” repeats at #1.
Within 3.0 – 3.9 range in each of the last six sweeps (3.5 – 3.1 – 3.9 – 3.3 – 3.2 – 3.0, 6+), Univision Regional Mexican KLNV “Que Buena 106.5” breaks out a +1.3 to 4.3 (6+) and enters the top ten (#14 to #8).
The three most recent fluctuations by Local Media San Diego-programmed Rhythmic Hot AC XHRM “Magic 92.5” have been +1.2 in March (6.7 – 7.9, 6+); -1.2 in April (7.9 – 6.7, 6+); and now -1.8 in May (6.7 – 4.9, third to fourth, 6+). “Magic” had a March-only stay at #1. Sputtering by -1.3 in May, Audacy Adult Contemporary KYXY “Kick-See 96.5” has plummeted by nine full-shares in five straight down or flat sweeps (13.7 – 6.7 – 6.3 – 6.0 – 6.0 – 4.7, fourth to fifth, 6+). Meanwhile, iHeartMedia’s “News Radio 600 KOGO” drops one full-share (3.9 – 2.9, #8 to #14, 6+).
Tampa
Albeit that it’s trending 9.8 – 9.7 – 9.0 (March – April – May, 6+), Cox Media Group Adult Contemporary WDUV “Lite Favorites 105.5” is #1 the fourth successive month.
A no-show in March and registering a .1 (6+) in April, Educational Media Foundation Contemporary Christian WKVZ “K-Love 98.7” improves by a full-share to 1.1 (6+) and surfaces at #20.
Within 4.2 – 4.8 range (6+) the past four sweeps (4.8 – 4.6 – 4.2 – 4.7, 6+), iHeartMedia Country WFUS “US-103.5” spirals by one full-share and matches “Holiday” 2025’s 3.7 (eighth to tenth, 6+).
Denver
Including May’s modest increase of two-tenths, Bonneville International Adult Contemporary KOSI continues an alternating down/up pattern that began in January: 7.0 – 6.7 – 7.0 – 6.5 – 6.7 (6+). Moreover, “Real Music Variety” advances from second to first. KOSI displaces Audacy Classic Rock KQMT “99.5 The Mountain,” which is a combined -1.2 in April and May (7.1 – 6.8 – 5.9, 6+). After three straight months at #1, KQMT takes over in second-place. Back in February, “The Mountain” ended KOSI’s string of 12 straight stays at #1.
As a result of a +.9 to 2.7 (#20 to #15, 6+), Rocky Mountain Public Media-owned KUVO “Ku-Vo Jazz” fully erases its combined half-share loss the past two sweeps (2.3 – 2.2 – 1.8, 6+).
Conversely, Audacy Rhythmic CHR KQKS “KS-107.5” falters by nine-tenths and is a collective -1.3 in April and May (3.8 – 3.4 – 2.5, #11 to #19, 6+).
Baltimore
Notwithstanding that it’s an overall -.8 the past three sweeps (8.9 – 8.4 – 8.3 – 8.1, 6+), Urban One-owned Urban AC WWIN-FM “Magic 95.9” sets the pace the fifth month in a row.
Bouncing back from April’s decline of six-tenths with a May uptick of four-tenths (6.0 – 5.4 – 5.8, 6+), Audacy-owned WWMX “Mix 106.5” pushes up from fourth to third.
It would have been a tough act for WRBS-FM “Bright FM” to follow its massive +2.4 this time last month. In May, the Peter & John Radio Fellowship-owned Contemporary Christian outlet forfeits 25% of that bounty to 4.8 (-.6, fourth to fifth, 6+).
St. Louis
Despite logging its fifth consecutive increase for a collective +3.6 and reaching double-digits (6.6 – 7.3 – 7.5 – 8.3 – 9.3 – 10.2, 6+), iHeartMedia Classic Hits “103.3 KLOU” has an April-only stay at #1 and slips to #2. In April, KLOU succeeded Hubbard Broadcasting’s KSHE “Real Rock Radio,” which had been on top the previous three months. Now, KSHE (8.7 – 10.9, +2.2, 6+) returns to the penthouse and matches the 10.9 (6+) it notched last August. “Real Rock Radio” was frozen on 7.5 (6+) in December and “Holiday” 2025; locked on 8.4 (6+) in February and March; and added three-tenths in April.
Including May’s increase of nine-tenths, iHeartMedia Country KSD “93.7 The Bull” (ninth to fifth) is in a rotating up/down pattern that started in “Holiday” 2025: 5.1 – 6.9 – 6.4 – 5.7 – 5.1 – 6.0 (6+).
In light of its May loss of nine-tenths, Audacy Adult Contemporary “102.5 KEZK” is a combined -1.2 the past two survey periods (7.2 – 6.9 – 6.0, third to fifth, 6+).
Round Three
Portland
The four most recent variations by iHeartMedia-owned Classic Hits KLTH have been: +1.4 (8.4 – 9.8, February, 6+); -1.0 (9.8 – 8.8, March, 6+); another -1.0 (8.8 – 7.8, April, 6+); and now +1.2 in May to 9.0 (6+); “106.7 The Eagle” soars from second to first. A combined +1.2 in March and April (7.5 – 8.5 – 8.7, 6+), Oregon Public Broadcasting News/Talk KOPB regresses by one full-share to 7.7 (6+) and – after an April-only stay at #1 – “OPB Radio” trades places with “The Eagle.”
As a result of three straight sweeps without a loss – including May’s +.7 – Educational Media Foundation Contemporary Christian KPOZ “Air 1” essentially triples (+1.3) its 6+-stat (.7 – .7 – 1.3 – 2.0, #18 to #16, 6+).
Conversely, Connoisseur Media CHR KBFF “Live 95.5” is down or flat the tenth survey period in succession for a net loss of -2.1 (3.5 – 2.9 – 2.6 – 2.6 – 2.6 – 2.6 – 2.6 – 2.5 – 2.2 – 2.1 – 1.4, #16 to #18, 6+).
Charlotte
For the second month in a row, six stations here register (6+) month – month swings of at least one full-share. Included in that sextet is University Radio Foundation-owned WFAE. Not only is “Charlotte’s NPR News Source” an overall +1.9 the past three months (5.7 – 6.2 – 6.5 – 7.6, 6+), it repeats at #1. Even though iHeartMedia Adult Hits WLKO regains four-tenths of April’s -1.4 (7.9 – 6.5 – 6.9, 6+), “102.9 The Lake” segues from a first-place April tie with WFAE to the runner-up slot.
With a whopping +1.7 (3.4 – 5.1, 6+), Davidson College-owned WDAV “Classical Public Radio” more than doubles April’s increase of eight-tenths and rockets into the top ten (#15 to #8).
After exploding with a +1.5 in April to 5.7 (6+), iHeartMedia Classic Rock WRFX “99.7 The Fox” surrenders two-thirds of that increase to 4.7 (-1.0, fourth to ninth, 6+). Prior to April, “The Fox” last reached a five-share (6+) in August 2025 (5.3, 6+). It’s another major shift for Beasley Broadcast Group Urban Contemporary WPEG. After more than doubling (net +4.3) its 6+-topline in five straight gains (3.1 – 3.9 – 4.5 – 5.0 – 6.3 – 7.4, 6+), “Power 98” is now a combined -3.4 in April and May (7.4 – 5.4 – 4.0, 6+) and plunges from #6 to #14. Faltering by -1.6 and -1.4, respectively, are iHeartMedia CHR WHQC “Hits 96.1” (3.8 – 2.2, #14 to #15, 6+) and Urban One-owned WFNZ “Sports Radio 92.7” (3.4 – 2.0, #15 to #16, 6+).
San Antonio
On top the past four months, Cox Media Group Classic Rock KTKX “106.7 The Eagle” slumps by -1.3 (7.5 – 6.2, 6+) and shifts to third-place. Succeeding “The Eagle” at #1 is its Classic Rock sibling – KONO-FM – which is up a combined six-tenths in April and May (6.2 – 6.5 – 6.8, second to first, 6+).
Their Country cluster-mate, KCYY “Y-100” (5.3 – 6.6, third to second, 6+), and Univision Regional Mexican KROM “Que Buena 92.9” (3.4 – 4.5, #11 to #5, 6+) improve by +1.3 and +1.1, respectively. “Y-100” was down a collective full-share in March and April (6.3 – 5.6 – 5.3, 6+). The “Holiday” 2025 through April 2026 topline for “Que Buena” was: 3.5 – 3.8 – 3.9 – 3.9 – 3.4 (6+).
After trending 3.3 – 3.1 – 3.2 (February through April, 6+), KROM’s Spanish Contemporary cluster-mate, KMYO “Amor 95.1,” regresses by nine-tenths to 2.3 (#15 to #18, 6+).
Sacramento
Not only does Audacy Classic Rock KSEG answer April’s -1.1 with a May improvement of nine-tenths (7.3 – 8.2, 6+), “96.9 The Eagle” returns to #1; KSEG had a March-only residence at the top. Bonneville International Adult Contemporary KYMX’s seven most recent (6+) fluctuations are: +1.2 (December 2025); +1.2 (“Holiday” 2025); -3.4 (January 2026); +1.1 (February); -1.8 (March); +1.1 (April); and now -.7 in May (7.6 – 6.9, 6+). After April’s #1 residency, “Mix 96” dips to the runner-up slot. “Mix” also was #1 in December; “Holiday” 2025; and February 2026.
After posting a 4.2 (6+) in three of the last four survey periods (4.2 – 4.9 – 4.2 – 4.2, 6+), Audacy CHR KUDL “106.5 The End” breaks out a +1.2 to 5.4 (6+) and zooms from eighth to fourth.
Up a combined half-share in March and April (4.7 – 4.9 – 5.2, 6+), iHeartMedia-owned KSTE-AM “Talk 650” forfeits eight-tenths to 4.4 (fifth to eighth, 6+).
Pittsburgh
This time last month, Audacy Sports Talk KDKA-FM “93.7 The Fan” succeeded iHeartMedia Classic Hits WWSW “94.5 3WS” at the top. Roles are reversed in May with “94.5 3WS” (10.3 – 10.0, -.3, second to first, 6+) displacing “93.7 The Fan” (11.2 – 9.8, -1.4, first to second, 6+). WWSW is in double-digits (6+) the 11th consecutive time and 13th in the last 14 sweeps. “The Fan” was +2.1 in April (9.0 – 11.2, 6+).
Lopping on nine-tenths to April’s one-tenth increase (8.3 – 8.4 – 9.3, 6+), iHeartMedia’s “102.5 WDVE Rocks” advances from fourth to third, reaching a nine-share (9.3, 6+) for the first time since last December’s 9.5 (6+).
Squandering seven-tenths each are Renda Media Adult Contemporary WSHH “Wish 99.7” (7.0 – 6.3, flat in fifth-place, 6+) and iHeartMedia Country WPGB “Big 104.7” (2.8 – 2.1, #12 to #14, 6+). “Wish” continues an alternating up/down pattern that began last December: 8.3 – 11.8 – 6.8 – 7.0 – 6.8 – 7.0 – 6.3 (6+). For the past three months, “Big” was locked on 2.8 (6).
Salt Lake City
A combined +1.9 in March and April (7.5 – 8.6 – 9.4, 6+), Bonneville International’s KRSP surrenders seven-tenths to 8.7 (6+). Even so, “103.5 The Arrow” remains on top the fifth consecutive month.
Following April’s -1.4 (6.1 – 4.7, 6+), iHeartMedia Classic Hits “94.1 KODJ” rebounds with a spike of nine-tenths to 5.6 (sixth to fifth, 6+).
Off seven-tenths and dropping from fourth to sixth, Bonneville International-owned KSL “News Radio 102.7 FM” logs its sixth straight topline between 5.0 – 5.8 (5.6 – 5.0 – 5.0 – 5.5 – 5.8 – 5.1, “Holiday 2025 through May 2026, 6+).
Las Vegas
Although April’s top spot deadlock is resolved, neither of last month’s pacesetters is #1 in May. After posting a February – March – April line of 5.5 – 5.4 – 5.5 (6+), iHeartMedia Adult Contemporary KSNE “Sunny 106.5” erupts with a +1.7 to 7.2 (6+) and jumps from third to first. Despite being an overall +2.5 via four straight upticks (4.1 – 4.9 – 5.3 – 5.8 – 6.6, 6+), Audacy Rhythmic Hot AC KXQQ “Q-100.5” has an April-only residence at #1 and takes over at #2. Meanwhile, Beasley Broadcast Group Classic Hits “96.3 KKLZ” drops one-tenth to 5.7 (6+) and – after three months at the top – slips to third-place.
Down a combined six-tenths in March and April (3.9 – 3.3 – 3.3, 6+), Lotus Communications-owned KOMP “92.3 The Rock Station” eradicates that deficit with a full-share increase to 4.3 (eighth to seventh, 6+).
On the flipside, Audacy CHR KLUC erodes by a full-share to 2.8 (seventh to ninth, 6+). “Las Vegas’ #1 Hit Music Station” had been +1.2 via four straight upticks (2.6 – 2.7 – 2.8 – 3.6 – 3.8, 6+).
Orlando
Despite being down or flat the past three months for net -1.7 (11.0 – 11.0 – 10.3 – 9.3, 6+), iHeartMedia Adult Contemporary WMGF “Magic 107.7” is #1 the seventh survey period in a row. Entering the May sweep, “Magic” had been in double-digits six consecutive times: 14.5 – 21.0 – 10.8 – 11.0 – 11.0 – 10.3 (6+).
The internet stream of Cox Media Group Spanish Contemporary WPYO “El Zol 95.3” bests its February stat by more than nine-times and is an overall +1.7 via three straight gains (.2 – .5 – .6 – 1.9, #20 to #16, 6+). Meanwhile, WPYO’s FM signal is down two-tenths (3.9 – 3.7, 6+) and is unchanged at #12.
Eroding by -1.1 are Audacy Classic Hits WOCL “105.9 Sunny FM” (8.2 – 7.1, second to third, 6+) and iHeartMedia’s Rock-formatted “101.1 WJRR” (4.3 – 3.2, #10 to #13, 6+). This is the third straight decline by “Sunny” for a net -1.7 (8.8 – 8.3 – 8.2 – 7.1, 6+).
Cincinnati
After four sweeps in succession without a loss that generated three full-shares (8.2 – 9.0 – 9.0 – 9.6 – 11.2, 6+), iHeartMedia News/Talk “700 WLW” relinquishes roughly half that bounty with a -1.6 to 9.6 (6+). The Reds flagship – which spent the last three months at #1 – drops to #2. Overtaking WLW is Hubbard Broadcasting-owned/Country-formatted WUBE “B-105,” which is in a rotating up/down pattern that commenced in “Holiday” 2025 (6.2 – 9.7 – 8.3 – 9.5 – 9.2 – 9.7, second to first, 6+).
It wouldn’t be much of a stretch to proclaim the 90 episodes of CBS’ “WKRP In Cincinnati” (September 1978 – April 1982) had a massive, loyal following of radio industry professionals. All of us could easily identify with Program Director “Andy Travis” (Gary Sandy); General Manager “Arthur Carlson” (Gordon Jump); morning drive and nighttime talents “Dr. Johnny Fever” (Howard Hesseman) and “Venus Flytrap (Tim Reid), respectively; Sales Manager “Herb Tarlek” (Frank Bonner); and newsman Les Nessman (Richard Sanders). Meanwhile, we’d hope to have a receptionist like “Jennifer Marlowe” (Loni Anderson) and a traffic person such as “Bailey Quarters” (Jan Smithers). Early last month (5-6), Radioactive LLC owner Randy Michaels resurrected the fictitious WKRP calls and marketing includes Gary Sandy voicing promos. Classic Hits “The Real WKRP” debuts with a 2.0 (#12, 6+).
Dipping by a modest four-tenths each are Cincinnati Public Radio’s WVXU (5.0 – 4.6, flat in fourth-place, 6+) and iHeartMedia Rock-formatted “102.7 WEBN” (3.3 – 2.9, 6+), which remains in seventh-place. This is WVXU’s fourth straight downward move for an overall -1.2 (5.8 – 5.6 – 5.2 – 5.0 – 4.6, 6+). In three straight sweeps without an increase, WEBN is off an overall nine-tenths (3.8 – 3.8 – 3.3 – 2.9, 6+).
Cleveland
In May, iHeartMedia-owned WTAM repeats both its #1 ranking and its 10.2 share (6+). “News Radio 1100 AM” posted a massive +2.1 this time last month.
Fully erasing its combined -.9 in March and April (6.1 – 5.6 – 5.2, 6+) with a full-share increase to 6.2 (6+), iHeartMedia Country “99.5 WGAR” leaps from ninth to fifth.
Slipping by nine-tenths each are Urban One Urban AC “93.1 WZAK” (7.5 – 6.7, third to fourth, 6+) and iHeartMedia Adult Hits WHLK “106.5 The Lake” (5.2 – 4.4, #9 to #11, 6+). Whereas WZAK had been within 7.2 – 7.6 range (6+) in each of the last six sweeps, “The Lake” registered a 6+-stat between 5.0 – 5.7 in each of the last seven survey periods.
Kansas City
Steel City Media CHR KMXV “Mix 93.3” regains the one-tenth it lost in April (6.7 – 6.6 – 6.7, 6+) and is #1 the fourth month in a row. Entering the April sweep, “Mix” posted five straight sweeps without a loss that netted a +1.9 (4.8 – 5.0 – 5.0 – 5.9 – 6.0 – 6.7, 6+).
As a result of duplicating April’s increase of eight-tenths, KMXV’s Adult Hits cluster-mate, KCKC “102.1 Bob FM,” zooms from seventh to third and reaches a five-share (3.4 – 4.2 – 5.0, 6+). Wavering by one full-share in April (4.7 – 3.7, 6+), Carter Broadcast Group Urban Contemporary KPRS “Hot 103 Jamz” responds with a May improvement of eight-tenths to 4.5 (eighth to sixth, 6+). KPRS was stuck on 4.9 (6+) in “Holiday” 2025 and January 2026 and then on 4.7 (6+) in February and March.
A combined +1.7 in March and April (3.0 – 3.5 – 4.7, 6+), Audacy-owned Country WDAF “106.5 The Wolf” plummets by -1.9 to 2.8 (6+) and tumbles from fifth to tenth. April’s 4.8 represented WDAF’s highest 6+-stat since November’s 6.8 (6+).
Columbus
Following four straight dips that resulted in an overall -.8 (8.2 – 7.7 – 7.5 – 7.4, 6+), iHeartMedia Country-formatted “92.3 WCOL” picks up three-tenths to 7.7 (6+) and is #1 the fifth time in succession. January’s 8.2 was its best 6+-stat since July 2025’s 8.6 (6+).
Owing to May’s gain of seven-tenths to 6.3 (fifth to third, 6+), iHeartMedia CHR WNCI “97.9 Columbus Hit Music” pulls the plug on three straight downward moves that accounted for a -2.1 (7.7 – 6.5 – 5.8 – 5.6, 6+).
Saga Communications Adult Contemporary WSNY “Sunny 95,” which notched a full-share increase this time last month, forfeits a -1.6 to 5.1 (6+) and backslides from second to seventh. In a similar situation, after April’s +1.5, North American Broadcasting Company Classic Country WJKR “103.9 The Maverick” regresses by a full-share (4.7 – 3.7, eighth to tenth, 6+). “The Maverick” more than doubled (net +2.5) its 6+-topline in five straight up or flat trends (2.2 – 2.2 – 3.1 – 3.1 – 3.2 – 4.7, 6+). Within 4.0 – 4.6 range (6+) in each of the last six sweeps (4.4 – 4.0 – 4.6 – 4.0 – 4.2 – 4.3, 6+), iHeartMedia’s WTVN “News Radio 610” spirals by -1.1 to 3.2 (6+) and departs the top ten (#9 to #12).
Round Four
Austin
An overall -1.1 the previous three months (10.8 – 10.1 – 10.0 – 9.7, February – March – April, 6+), University of Texas at Austin-owned News/Talk “KUT 90.5” posts a May increase of eight-tenths to 10.5 (6+) and threepeats at #1.
Two iHeartMedia siblings improve by one full-share: KASE “Austin’s #1 For New Country” (5.5 – 6.5, fifth to third, 6+) and CHR KHFI “96.7 Kiss FM” (4.0 – 5.0, seventh to sixth, 6+). This time last month, KASE was up one-tenth (5.4 – 5.5, 6+), while “Kiss” gained seven-tenths (3.3 – 4.0, 6+).
The three most recent variations by University of Texas at Austin Triple A “KUTX 98.9” have been +1.7 (March); +1.6 (April); but now May’s -1.8 (7.5 – 5.7, third to fourth, 6+). Entering The May sweep, KUTX essentially doubled (net +3.7) its 6+-topline as a result of three straight surges (3.8 – 4.2 – 5.9 – 7.5, 6+).
Raleigh
Owing to a May gain of six-tenths (following April’s -1.7), North Carolina at Chapel Hill-owned WUNC continues an alternating up/down pattern that began last November: 10.2 – 10.3 – 9.6 – 11.4 – 10.5 – 11.1 – 9.4 – 10.0 (6+); “North Carolina Public Radio” is #1 the 14th consecutive time.
Tacking on nine-tenths to April’s +.3 (3.1 – 3.4 – 4.3, 6+), Curtis Media Group Regional Mexican WYMY “La Ley 101.1” enters the top ten (#11 to #10, 6+).
A combined +2.4 in March and April (6.6 – 7.3 – 9.0, 6+), Capitol Broadcasting Adult Contemporary WRAL “Mix 101.5” surrenders a full-share to 8.0 (6+), but continues in second-place. In February, “Mix” cratered by -3.1 (9.7 – 6.6, -3.1, 6+), dipping below a seven-share (6.6, 6+) for the first time since October 2025’s 6.8. After netting a +3.9 in February and March (4.7 – 7.9 – 8.6, 6+), Curtis Media Group Adult Hits WBBB “96.1 BBB” is a collective -3.3 in April and May (8.6 – 6.8 – 5.3, fourth to seventh, 6+).
Indianapolis
Following March’s three-way deadlock at #1 and a traditional tie in April, Urban One Urban AC “106.7 WTLC-FM” (8.0 – 7.7, -.3, 6+) emerges in sole possession of the lead. WTLC-FM was a combined +1.5 in March and April (6.5 – 7.0 – 8.0, 6+). Prior to April’s 8.0 (6+), it last recorded an eight-share (6+) in September 2025 (8.7, 6+). Meanwhile, after four straight months at the top, iHeartMedia Classic Rock WFBQ “Q-95” falters by six-tenths (8.0 – 7.4, 6+) and segues to the runner-up slot. “Q-95” was an overall +2.7 in three increases in a row (5.1 – 6.7 – 7.7 – 7.8, 6+); dropped four-tenths in March; but garnered six-tenths in April (7.4 – 8.0, 6+). .
Including May’s +1.1, Sarkes Tarzian Triple A WTTS “92.3 Experience The Music” maintains a rotating up/down pattern that commenced in “Holiday” 2025: 2.8 – 3.0 – 2.8 – 4.0 – 3.8 – 4.9 (eighth to sixth, 6+).
Tied at #1 in March, Urban One-owned WIBC “93.1 Indy’s News Center” has its fourth straight downward trend for an overall -1.4 (7.7 – 7.5 – 7.4 – 7.1 – 6.3, third to fourth, 6+).
Milwaukee
Within 8.4 – 8.8 range (6+) the fifth straight sweep (8.8 – 8.8 – 8.6 – 8.8 – 8.4, January through May, 6+), iHeartMedia Classic Hits WRIT “95.7 Big FM” repeats at #1.
Good Karma Brands-owned News/Talk “620 WTMJ – Wisconsin’s Radio Station” improves by eight-tenths (5.1 – 5.9, 6+) as the flagship of the Brewers and Bucks progresses from sixth to fourth. Unchanged at #13, Saga Communications-owned WRXS also notches a May gain of eight-tenths (2.4 – 3.2, 6+). “Pure Oldies 106.9” had a January through April topline of: 2.7 – 2.8 – 2.8 – 2.4 (6+).
Without an increase the fourth consecutive month for an overall -2.4 (10.1 – 10.1 – 10.1 – 8.6 – 7.7, 6+), iHeartMedia’s WISN continues in second-place. Before shifting to the runner-up slot in “Holiday” 2025, “News/Talk 1130” was on top an amazing 29 times in a row and regained the lead the first three months of this year.
Nashville
Not only is Midwest Communications Adult Contemporary WJXA a net +3.7 in three straight upticks – and – in double digits the seventh straight time (12.4 – 16.8 – 11.4 – 11.3 – 13.0 – 14.7 – 15.0, 6+), “Mix 92.9” sets the pace the ninth survey period in a row. WJXA spent ten consecutive months at #1, before slipping to second in September. “Mix” nearly doubled (net +8.3) its 6+-topline in four consecutive sweeps (8.5 – 9.1 – 9.3 – 12.4 – 16.8, 6+).
After posting a topline between 3.0 – 3.8 (6+) in each of the last nine sweeps (September 2025 through April 2026), Cromwell Radio Group Alternative WBUZ “102.9 The Buzz” breaks out a +1.3 to 5.1 (6+) and vaults from ninth to fifth. In a somewhat similar vein, Midwest Communications Classic Country WNFN was in 1.2 – 1.7 range (6+) six successive times (December 2025 through April 2026), but “Y’all 106.7” absolutely erupts with a +2.3 to 3.9 (6+) and cracks the top ten (#12 to #9).
Three market outlets regress by at least one full-share: Nashville Public Radio-owned News/Talk WPLN (6.1 – 5.0, -1.1, fourth to sixth, 6+); WAY Media Contemporary Christian WAYM “Way FM” (3.3 – 2.2, also -1.1, #10 to #11, 6+); and iHeartMedia’s WLAC “Talk Radio 1510 AM & 98.3 FM” (2.5 – 1.5, -1.0, #11 to #12, 6+).
Providence
An overall +4.2 since “Holiday” 2025 (6.6 – 7.5 – 9.1 – 9.4 – 10.1 – 10.8, 6+), Hall Communications-owned WCTK is on top the fourth straight month. In addition, “Cat Country 98.1” has its best 6+-stat (10.8) since last August’s 11.4 (6+).
After trending 6.2 – 6.6 – 6.8 – 6.9 (6+), iHeartMedia’s Rock-formatted WHJY “94 HJY” improves by eight-tenths to 7.7 (6+) and carries on in third-place.
In the spoken-word arena, Ocean State Media Group-owned News/Talk WNPN “Ocean State Media” falters by -1.4 (2.4 – 1.0, flat in eighth-place, 6+), while Audacy Sports Talk WVEI craters by two full-shares (2.9 – .9, seventh to ninth, 6+).
Norfolk
In addition to adding two-tenths to April’s half-share increase, Audacy Urban AC WVKL “95-7 R&B” is #1 the 17th successive sweep and in double-digits the seventh time in a row (10.3 – 11.6 – 13.3 – 12.8 – 11.9 – 12.4 – 12.6, 6+).
Educational Media Foundation Contemporary Christian WZLV “K-Love” answers April’s loss of four-tenths (4.0 – 3.6, 6+) with a May increase more than twice that magnitude and enters the top ten (3.6 – 4.5, -.9, #12 to #6, 6+).
Following three straight modest gains that accounted for a overall +.7 (4.4 – 4.5 – 4.7 – 5.1, 6+), Sinclair Tele-cable Adult Hits WNOB “93.7 Bob FM” forfeits a -1.1 to 4.0 (fifth to tenth, 6+).
Jacksonville
Renda Media Adult Contemporary “96.1 WEJZ” erases April’s loss of two-tenths with May’s +.4 (11.6 – 11.4 – 11.8, 6+) and threepeats at #1. In double-digits (6+) the seventh time in a row, WEJZ logged a +1.6 in March (10.0 – 11.6, 6+).
Boasting the largest (6+) April 2026 – May 2026 increase (three full-shares, 2.8 – 5.8, 6+)) of any station in the 48 PPM-markets, Educational Media Foundation Contemporary Christian WJKV “K-Love 90.9” advances from #11 to #8. Its six most recent (6+) fluctuations have been: +1.0 (“Holiday” 2025); +1.3 (January); -1.0 (February); -1.3 (March); -2.3 (April) and May’s +3.0. While the May uptick by Cox Media Group-owned Adult Contemporary WEZI is half that of WJKV, it’s still a highly-impressive +1.5 (5.1 – 6.6, +1.5, 6+), as “Easy 102.9” leaps from eighth to fifth.
When including May’s -1.3, Cox Media Group Classic Hits WJGL “96.9 The Eagle” (flat at #2) continues an alternating up/down pattern that surfaced last October: 10.4 – 11.0 – 9.8 – 10.2 – 10.0 – 11.0 – 9.2 – 10.4 – 9.1 (6+). “The Eagle” dislodged WEJZ from the lead in February.
West Palm Beach
Down eight-tenths, Hubbard Broadcasting-owned Classic Hits WEAT carries on a rotating up/down pattern that began last December: 14.5 – 19.2 – 12.9 – 15.9 – 15.5 – 15.7 – 14.9 (6+). “Sunny 107.9” is both #1 the ninth time in a row – and – in double-digits the ninth straight time (11.6 – 13.3 – 14.5 – 19.2 – 12.9 – 15.9 – 15.5 – 15.7 – 14.9, 6+). January’s -6.3 ended WEAT’s string of seven successive increases that netted an astonishing +14.3 (4.9 – 5.3 – 6.6 – 8.8 – 11.6 – 13.3 – 14.5 – 19.2, 6+).
Not only does “97.9 WRMF” have the second loftiest (6+) April 2026 – May 2026 increase among all stations in the 48 PPM-markets, May’s +2.6 to 10.7 (6+) enables the Hubbard Broadcasting Hot AC to reach double-digits for the first time since September’s 2022’s 10.5 (6+). Expunging March and April’s combined loss of eight-tenths (3.1 – 3.0 – 2.3, 6+) with May’s +1.2 to 3.5 (6+), Educational Media Foundation Contemporary Christian WFLV “K-Love 90.7” inches up from ninth to eighth.
In contrast to “K-Love,” WAY Media’s similarly-formatted WAYF “Way FM” erodes by -2.8 to 3.3 (6+) and slips from third to ninth. Owing to March and April’s combined +3.8 (2.3 – 3.4 – 6.1, 6+), “Way FM” essentially tripled the 2.0 (6+) it recorded last December.
Greensboro
There’s a major development in “The Triad,” as WQMG “97.1 QMG,” which had been in double-digits a staggering 64 straight times, craters by -2.6 to 9.3 (6+). Moreover, after four straight months at #1, the Audacy Urban AC falls to third-place and is a combined -3.3 in April and May (12.6 – 11.9 – 9.3, 6+). Prior to shifting to the runner-up slot in December, WQMG was #1 for 11 straight sweeps. Overtaking “97.1 QMG” is co-owned Adult Hits WSMW, which is actually a combined -1.4 in April and May (12.3 – 11.3 – 10.9, second to first, 6+). Entering the April sweep, “98.7 Simon” was a net +4.3 via three successive spikes (8.0 – 9.5 – 10.4 – 12.3, 6+).
A gigantic net -12.6 in four straight sweeps without an increase (21.5 – 10.7 – 9.9 – 8.9 – 8.9, 6+), iHeartMedia Adult Contemporary WMAG “Mix 99.5” hauls out a May increase of nine-tenths to 9.8 (6+) and progresses from third to second. WMAG’s 21.5 was the highest 6+-stat in the “Holiday” 2025 sweep by any station in the 48 PPM-markets.
Dropping six-tenths each are Audacy-owned WJMH “102 Jamz” (5.8 – 5.2, flat in fifth-place, 6+) and iHeartMedia Country WTQR “Q-104.1” (4.5 – 3.9, seventh to eighth, 6+). “Jamz” was up nine-tenths in April; in three straight losses, “Q-104.1” is a collective -1.6 (5.5 – 5.3 – 4.5 – 3.9, 6+).
Memphis
Despite dropping six-tenths to 13.1 (6+), iHeartMedia Urban AC KJMS is #1 the 31st time in a row. “V-101” had been a net +1.4 the three previous months (12.3 – 12.7 – 13.5 – 13.7, 6+).
Audacy Adult Contemporary WRVR trended 8.9 – 8.7 – 8.4 (6+) the first three months of the year – but – “104.5 The River” has escalated by a combined +2.3 in April and May (8.4 – 9.4 – 10.7, 6+). “The River” repeats in the runner-up slot and is back in double-digits (10.7, 6+) for the first time since “Holiday” 2025’s 12.8 (6+). After back-to-back losses of -1.1 (5.2 – 4.1 – 3.0, 6+), Educational Media Foundation Contemporary Christian WKVF “K-Love” reverses that margin of variation with May’s +1.1 to 4.1 (seventh to sixth, 6+).
Five straight sweeps without a loss netted iHeartMedia Urban-Rhythmic Oldies WDIA a +1.4 (2.4 – 2.6 – 3.1 – 3.1 – 3.4 – 3.8, 6+). In May, however, “AM 1070” loses a full-share to 2.8 (sixth to seventh, 6+).
Hartford
At this time last month, Audacy Adult Contemporary WRCH relinquished the top spot it held for 22 consecutive sweeps and slipped to second-place. Although flat in May – and a combined -1.9 the past three months (11.8 – 10.7 – 9.9 – 9.9, 6+) – “Lite 100.5” returns to #1. Entering the April survey period, “Lite” had been in double-digits (6+) 19 straight times. WRCH, however, isn’t alone in the penthouse. The station that dislodged it in April, iHeartMedia’s WWYZ, repeats at #1, but is down a full-share (10.9 – 9.9, 6+). “Country 92.5” was a combined +2.5 in March and April (8.4 – 9.7 – 10.9, 6+)
As a result of three straight upswings, including May’s +1.1, Audacy Hot AC WTIC-FM “96.5 TIC” is a collective +1.6 (5.8 – 6.1 – 6.3 – 7.4, 6+) and climbs from sixth to fourth.
Following consecutive full-share surges (5.5 – 6.5 – 7.5, 6+), iHeartMedia Classic Hits WHCN “The River 105.9” surrenders nine-tenths to 6.6 (fourth to sixth, 6+). Prior to April 2026, “The River” last hit a seven-share (6+) in August 2025 (7.3, 6+).
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