In a state dominated by country music and the center of the record industry, Jack FM doesn’t disappoint. Listen here.
Nashville, Music City, never disappoints with its stations, and Jack FM 96.3 is one of the most rebellious and fun. Owned by Midwest Communications, Inc., it is part of the national Jack FM network, famous for its DJ-free format and no strict rules.
Some history of the station.
The 96.3 FM frequency first aired in 1972 as a local station in Murfreesboro, initially with a general format and call letters as WAKM-FM, simulcasting with a nearby AM station.
In the 1970s and 1980s, it passed through the hands of local owners such as Tom Perryman and broadcaster Monte Hale, who in 1980 renamed it WKOS “96 KOS” with a Top 40 focus to compete in the growing Nashville market.
In 1985, it switched to adult contemporary as “Magic 96,” and in 1990 to 50s-70s oldies. A key change came in 2004 when South Central Communications purchased the station and converted it into Tennessee’s first Jack FM station, adopting the “adult hits” format with the call letters WCJK.
In 2014, Midwest Communications acquired the station (along with sister station WJXA Mix 92.9), expanding its presence in the Southeast.
Today, it covers the Nashville suburbs to downtown and has earned fans for its anti-corporate vibe in a city dominated by country music.
The content.
Jack FM 96.3 is the epitome of adult hits, with a massive playlist that jumps relentlessly between genres and eras: rock, pop, R&B, and hits from the late 60s through last week.
No rigid theme blocks, just what “we want to play”! Their motto says it all: “No DJs, we don’t take requests, we ignore news, weather, or traffic (unless it’s epic).” It’s non-stop music with touches of sarcastic humor in pre-recorded liners (like the iconic “Jack” narrating jokes).
