Cumulus Media’s Red Dirt 94.9 The Outlaw, KOLI Wichita Falls, TX, was expected to go dark tonight at midnight (BMM 2/26). However, it now appears that it is delayed, at least for the time being.
PD and morning host James Cook posted on the station’s Facebook page, “FIRST… Kudos to our listeners for making your voices heard. We will be staying on for a few more weeks so you can enjoy the music from Texas and Oklahoma.”
However, Cook’s morning show will not be continuing.
“We are saying goodbye today to The Way Too Early Show. My life is forever changed because of the wonderful scene and the people involved. Since I get teary-eyed throughout the morning, I haven’t been able to open the mic ONCE but I’ve played many goodbyes from our fans. I’ve been a lucky man to have the chance to wake you up with some of the best music around. From the bottom of my heart… THANK YOU.”
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Jeff Lynn serves as Editor of Barrett Media’s Music Radio coverage. Prior to joining Barrett Media, Jeff spent time programming in Milwaukee, Omaha, Cleveland, Des Moines, and Madison for multiple radio groups, including iHeartMedia, Townsquare Media, NRG Media, and Entercom (now Audacy). He also worked as a Country Format Editor for All Access until the outlet shut down in August 2023.
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