Audacy Launches Country “US 96.5” In Philadelphia.

Audacy Launches Country “US 96.5” In Philadelphia.

Audacy has launched country “US 96.5” WTDY Philadelphia, replacing hot AC “New 96.5” and ending Beasley Media Group’s WXTU’s run as the market’s only country station. The new outlet is commercial-free through Oct. 24 and features a mix of national…

Country Competition Enters Philly As Audacy Flips WTDY

The Hot AC sound is gone from 96.5 in Philadelphia, replaced by Country music's current stars. The new US 96.5 arrives with a commercial-free launch window, a full weekday lineup on the way, and a direct rival in Beasley's 92.5 XTU waiting for the same audience.

Audacy Goes Country In Philly

• Audacy just jumped headfirst into the Country battle in Philadelphia by flipping Hot AC WTDY (The New 96.5) to Country as US 96.5 -- the company's 24th Country station, and aimed squarely at the front porch of Beasley's WXTU. "Country music has a special way of connecting people, and we are excited to bring...