Garth Brooks to Acquire Lightning 100’s FM Frequency for New Country Radio Station

Garth Brooks’ Sevens Network LLC is in the process of acquiring the FM frequency currently used by Nashville indie rock radio station Lightning 100, which broadcasts as WRLT-FM. The deal is awaiting FCC approval.

The goal:

• Brooks plans to launch a new FM station called FM-100 that celebrates the entire history of country music, from its founding legends to the stars of today and tomorrow.

• It will also address the historical imbalance in country radio airplay between male and female artists, ensuring the women who helped build the genre are heard alongside those leading it today.

• Brooks sees the station as a way to give back to Nashville, providing a valuable resource for residents and visitors by keeping them up to date with local events, supporting events promoted by other radio stations, welcoming and assisting tourists, and delivering critical information during dangerous weather.

• FM-100 has partnered with Nashville Severe Weather to interrupt regular programming and broadcast critical weather alerts.

Dial tones:

• Digital Music News reports that Lightning 100’s indie rock format will relocate to 106.3 W292ED in Franklin and 102.5 WPRT-HD3 in Pegram once the deal is approved.

What they said:

• Garth Brooks: “This will be a joy and an honor to play a small role in being of service to Music City.”