Our Programs
The RaiderVoted your Platinum favorite radio station!
The Raider brings you a mix of pop and rock from today’s biggest stars like The Weeknd and classic icons like Queen, Prince, Billy Joel, Van Halen, and AC/DC.
Check out our local hosts - we're on the air live from right here in the Big Country more hours per day than any other station - plus our cool syndicated features, as well.
Raider Mornings with Chad Ray
Wake up right with Raider Mornings with Chad Ray! Chad Kirkland rocks the Big Country airwaves with your favorite, energetic music to get your day started right, and with benchmarks like Warrior Wednesday, the Lone Star Texasism, Today in Bad Decisions, and interviews with your friends and neighbors, there’s something for everyone. Wake up right weekdays 6-10, only on The Raider.
Middays with Dustin
Join Middays with Dustin Tatro for the Big Country’s only live-hosted midday local music show, where community comes first! Tune in to catch up on local happenings, support our area musicians, and enjoy a perfect mix of tunes that highlight everything our community loves.
The Drive with RG
Join Ronnie Garcia for The Drive with RG! It’s an easygoing mix of personality and great music to the Big Country’s afternoon drive. Known for his real connection with listeners, RG keeps your ride home lively, local, and unmistakably tailored for the Big Country.
SoundTracks with George
Step back to more of the golden hits of the ’60s on SoundTracks with George Orosco as he brings Big Country happenings to life! Expect special in-studio guests, local performers, and a perfect soundtrack for your Saturday morning.
Long Live Rock
Rock never dies — it just gets louder. Long Live Rock brings you the best of every era, from the anthems that defined classic rock to the hits that keep the genre alive today. Each show dives into guitar-driven legends, arena favorites, and deep cuts that remind you why rock rules the airwaves. Whether you grew up with Zeppelin, jam to Pearl Jam, or discover something new each week, this is your front-row ticket to the greatest sound in music.
RetroMix
Saturday nights get a beat with RetroMix! Dance along to an upbeat DJ mix of ’80s hits that keeps the energy high and the nostalgia strong with Christian Wheel and Joe Vinyl. Perfect for your Saturday night groove!
Retro Pop Reunion with Joe Cortese
Relive the biggest hits from decades past on Retro Pop Reunion with Joe Cortese. Tune in Sunday afternoons for a trip down memory lane with beloved retro pop classics and the stories behind them!
Matt Pinfield’s Flashback Pop Quiz
It’s a pop culture flashback quiz! MTV VJ and rock radio host Matt Pinfield brings you quick, fun questions about pop culture from back in the day.
Paul Shaffer’s Day in Rock
Catch a quick look back on this day in rock history with Paul Shaffer. It’s a daily dose of music nostalgia you won’t want to miss!
Radio Abilene Weather
Radio Abilene staff meteorologists are experienced forecasters that provide updated weather forecasts multiple times daily seven days a week on all Radio Abilene stations.
Mornings: Scott Cook
Afternoons: Trisha Cook
Evenings: Matthew Harding
Overnights: James Covington

