Is it possible for Atlanta to have a good Christian radio station? It seems radio in Atlanta is similar to Congress-don't know how to make it work. Fish plays so-called Christian music (same as heard on Star) but that's as close as they get to Christian. In fact, they're the first to tell you they are not a Christian station.
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Decent Christian radio in Atlanta?
- Thread starter starbuckee
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> Is it possible for Atlanta to have a good Christian radio
> station? It seems radio in Atlanta is similar to
> Congress-don't know how to make it work. Fish plays
> so-called Christian music (same as heard on Star) but that's
> as close as they get to Christian. In fact, they're the
> first to tell you they are not a Christian station.
>
What's your definition of Christian music? With the exception of a few songs, I've never heard The Fish play anything but Christian artists.
> station? It seems radio in Atlanta is similar to
> Congress-don't know how to make it work. Fish plays
> so-called Christian music (same as heard on Star) but that's
> as close as they get to Christian. In fact, they're the
> first to tell you they are not a Christian station.
>
What's your definition of Christian music? With the exception of a few songs, I've never heard The Fish play anything but Christian artists.
W
WhatYes
Guest
> > Is it possible for Atlanta to have a good Christian radio
> > station? It seems radio in Atlanta is similar to
> > Congress-don't know how to make it work. Fish plays
> > so-called Christian music (same as heard on Star) but
> that's
> > as close as they get to Christian. In fact, they're the
> > first to tell you they are not a Christian station.
> >
> What's your definition of Christian music? With the
> exception of a few songs, I've never heard The Fish play
> anything but Christian artists.
>
Hmmm.... Interesting. I had the absolute pleasure of working for the Fish for about a year or so recently and in no way do they say they're NOT a Christian station; but they don't flog you mercilessly over the head with it. About 95% of their music and artists are, in fact, mainstream Christian artists with the very occasional exception of perhaps a Clay Aikens song at Christmas or something like that. I will tell you this from having been there; you won't find a more dedicated and true-to-their hearts group of people. That may be why there has been almost NO turnover there in the 4 or so years they've been in Atlanta.
> > station? It seems radio in Atlanta is similar to
> > Congress-don't know how to make it work. Fish plays
> > so-called Christian music (same as heard on Star) but
> that's
> > as close as they get to Christian. In fact, they're the
> > first to tell you they are not a Christian station.
> >
> What's your definition of Christian music? With the
> exception of a few songs, I've never heard The Fish play
> anything but Christian artists.
>
Hmmm.... Interesting. I had the absolute pleasure of working for the Fish for about a year or so recently and in no way do they say they're NOT a Christian station; but they don't flog you mercilessly over the head with it. About 95% of their music and artists are, in fact, mainstream Christian artists with the very occasional exception of perhaps a Clay Aikens song at Christmas or something like that. I will tell you this from having been there; you won't find a more dedicated and true-to-their hearts group of people. That may be why there has been almost NO turnover there in the 4 or so years they've been in Atlanta.
> > > Is it possible for Atlanta to have a good Christian
> radio
> > > station? It seems radio in Atlanta is similar to
> > > Congress-don't know how to make it work. Fish plays
> > > so-called Christian music (same as heard on Star) but
> > that's
> > > as close as they get to Christian. In fact, they're the
>
> > > first to tell you they are not a Christian station.
> > >
> > What's your definition of Christian music? With the
> > exception of a few songs, I've never heard The Fish play
> > anything but Christian artists.
> >
> Hmmm.... Interesting. I had the absolute pleasure of
> working for the Fish for about a year or so recently and in
> no way do they say they're NOT a Christian station; but they
> don't flog you mercilessly over the head with it. About 95%
> of their music and artists are, in fact, mainstream
> Christian artists with the very occasional exception of
> perhaps a Clay Aikens song at Christmas or something like
> that. I will tell you this from having been there; you
> won't find a more dedicated and true-to-their hearts group
> of people. That may be why there has been almost NO
> turnover there in the 4 or so years they've been in Atlanta.
There's WMVV-90.7 out of Griffin, as well as WWEV-Victory 91.5 out of Cumming. Both stream online, and are not as commercialized as the Fish. But if you want the preachers, there are plenty of them on the AM dial, like WAEC, WNIV, WAFS, etc.
> radio
> > > station? It seems radio in Atlanta is similar to
> > > Congress-don't know how to make it work. Fish plays
> > > so-called Christian music (same as heard on Star) but
> > that's
> > > as close as they get to Christian. In fact, they're the
>
> > > first to tell you they are not a Christian station.
> > >
> > What's your definition of Christian music? With the
> > exception of a few songs, I've never heard The Fish play
> > anything but Christian artists.
> >
> Hmmm.... Interesting. I had the absolute pleasure of
> working for the Fish for about a year or so recently and in
> no way do they say they're NOT a Christian station; but they
> don't flog you mercilessly over the head with it. About 95%
> of their music and artists are, in fact, mainstream
> Christian artists with the very occasional exception of
> perhaps a Clay Aikens song at Christmas or something like
> that. I will tell you this from having been there; you
> won't find a more dedicated and true-to-their hearts group
> of people. That may be why there has been almost NO
> turnover there in the 4 or so years they've been in Atlanta.
There's WMVV-90.7 out of Griffin, as well as WWEV-Victory 91.5 out of Cumming. Both stream online, and are not as commercialized as the Fish. But if you want the preachers, there are plenty of them on the AM dial, like WAEC, WNIV, WAFS, etc.
> Hmmm.... Interesting. I had the absolute pleasure of
> working for the Fish for about a year or so recently and in
> no way do they say they're NOT a Christian station; but they
> don't flog you mercilessly over the head with it. About 95%
> of their music and artists are, in fact, mainstream
> Christian artists with the very occasional exception of
> perhaps a Clay Aikens song at Christmas or something like
> that. I will tell you this from having been there; you
> won't find a more dedicated and true-to-their hearts group
> of people. That may be why there has been almost NO
> turnover there in the 4 or so years they've been in Atlanta.
>
The on air personalities 5:30am-10pm weekdays have been at the station since the beginning. Kevin and Taylor have been the morning team since launch, Parks came over from 93.3 to handle middays since the launch, Dan Ratcliffe came from an assortment of top Christian stations before coming here to help launch, Mike Stoudt started off on weekends when they started. No fish station can make the claim that Fish Atlanta can by having the main on-air slots covered by original staff members after 4 years. The quality mass-appeal station Salem has built with 104.7 the Fish makes it one of the most listened to Christian music stations in America so they are doing things right. Salem has made a lot of changes with every other Fish station but have left ours alone because it works the best, only a non-Fish that Salem bought in Dallas has had more success for them. I can honestly say the Fish has a better overall on-air sound 24/7 than both chief competitors known as B 98.5 and 94.9 Lite FM.
> working for the Fish for about a year or so recently and in
> no way do they say they're NOT a Christian station; but they
> don't flog you mercilessly over the head with it. About 95%
> of their music and artists are, in fact, mainstream
> Christian artists with the very occasional exception of
> perhaps a Clay Aikens song at Christmas or something like
> that. I will tell you this from having been there; you
> won't find a more dedicated and true-to-their hearts group
> of people. That may be why there has been almost NO
> turnover there in the 4 or so years they've been in Atlanta.
>
The on air personalities 5:30am-10pm weekdays have been at the station since the beginning. Kevin and Taylor have been the morning team since launch, Parks came over from 93.3 to handle middays since the launch, Dan Ratcliffe came from an assortment of top Christian stations before coming here to help launch, Mike Stoudt started off on weekends when they started. No fish station can make the claim that Fish Atlanta can by having the main on-air slots covered by original staff members after 4 years. The quality mass-appeal station Salem has built with 104.7 the Fish makes it one of the most listened to Christian music stations in America so they are doing things right. Salem has made a lot of changes with every other Fish station but have left ours alone because it works the best, only a non-Fish that Salem bought in Dallas has had more success for them. I can honestly say the Fish has a better overall on-air sound 24/7 than both chief competitors known as B 98.5 and 94.9 Lite FM.
A
atlantamoi
Guest
> What's your definition of Christian music? With the
> exception of a few songs, I've never heard The Fish play
> anything but Christian artists.
Yeah, thought that was weird the OP said they claim to NOT be a Christian station. Not sure how anyone could listen to them and not figure it out right away. I'll agree with the OP. I know the Fish is doing well, but their music is awful compared to what is out there. I used to listen to plenty of Christian rock a few years ago and there actually is some incredible stuff available. I'm not talking about DC Talk or Petra. I once asked a Fish DJ at a promotion at a Thrashers game why the keep playing such weak music. She told me the station is geared towards women. Okay.
> exception of a few songs, I've never heard The Fish play
> anything but Christian artists.
Yeah, thought that was weird the OP said they claim to NOT be a Christian station. Not sure how anyone could listen to them and not figure it out right away. I'll agree with the OP. I know the Fish is doing well, but their music is awful compared to what is out there. I used to listen to plenty of Christian rock a few years ago and there actually is some incredible stuff available. I'm not talking about DC Talk or Petra. I once asked a Fish DJ at a promotion at a Thrashers game why the keep playing such weak music. She told me the station is geared towards women. Okay.
> > > > Is it possible for Atlanta to have a good Christian
> > radio
> > > > station? It seems radio in Atlanta is similar to
> > > > Congress-don't know how to make it work. Fish plays
> > > > so-called Christian music (same as heard on Star) but
> > > that's
> > > > as close as they get to Christian. In fact, they're
> the
> >
> > > > first to tell you they are not a Christian station.
> > > >
> > > What's your definition of Christian music? With the
> > > exception of a few songs, I've never heard The Fish play
>
> > > anything but Christian artists.
> > >
> > Hmmm.... Interesting. I had the absolute pleasure of
> > working for the Fish for about a year or so recently and
> in
> > no way do they say they're NOT a Christian station; but
> they
> > don't flog you mercilessly over the head with it. About
> 95%
> > of their music and artists are, in fact, mainstream
> > Christian artists with the very occasional exception of
> > perhaps a Clay Aikens song at Christmas or something like
> > that. I will tell you this from having been there; you
> > won't find a more dedicated and true-to-their hearts group
>
> > of people. That may be why there has been almost NO
> > turnover there in the 4 or so years they've been in
> Atlanta.
>
> There's WMVV-90.7 out of Griffin, as well as WWEV-Victory
> 91.5 out of Cumming. Both stream online, and are not as
> commercialized as the Fish. But if you want the preachers,
> there are plenty of them on the AM dial, like WAEC, WNIV,
> WAFS, etc.
>
The main thing about the Fish is that they have LIVE DJ's 24/7. It DOES make a difference!!!
> > radio
> > > > station? It seems radio in Atlanta is similar to
> > > > Congress-don't know how to make it work. Fish plays
> > > > so-called Christian music (same as heard on Star) but
> > > that's
> > > > as close as they get to Christian. In fact, they're
> the
> >
> > > > first to tell you they are not a Christian station.
> > > >
> > > What's your definition of Christian music? With the
> > > exception of a few songs, I've never heard The Fish play
>
> > > anything but Christian artists.
> > >
> > Hmmm.... Interesting. I had the absolute pleasure of
> > working for the Fish for about a year or so recently and
> in
> > no way do they say they're NOT a Christian station; but
> they
> > don't flog you mercilessly over the head with it. About
> 95%
> > of their music and artists are, in fact, mainstream
> > Christian artists with the very occasional exception of
> > perhaps a Clay Aikens song at Christmas or something like
> > that. I will tell you this from having been there; you
> > won't find a more dedicated and true-to-their hearts group
>
> > of people. That may be why there has been almost NO
> > turnover there in the 4 or so years they've been in
> Atlanta.
>
> There's WMVV-90.7 out of Griffin, as well as WWEV-Victory
> 91.5 out of Cumming. Both stream online, and are not as
> commercialized as the Fish. But if you want the preachers,
> there are plenty of them on the AM dial, like WAEC, WNIV,
> WAFS, etc.
>
The main thing about the Fish is that they have LIVE DJ's 24/7. It DOES make a difference!!!
M
moedog1
Guest
I think its very interesting (and telling) that no one has mentioned Praise 97.5, by far the highest rated "Christian" station in Atlanta (and on a not -so-good signal).
G
Guinness
Guest
> Is it possible for Atlanta to have a good Christian radio
> station? It seems radio in Atlanta is similar to
> Congress-don't know how to make it work. Fish plays
> so-called Christian music (same as heard on Star) but that's
> as close as they get to Christian. In fact, they're the
> first to tell you they are not a Christian station.
It depends on what your definition of 'good' is. If you like the harder stuff, then a Christian Hit/Christian Rock station is what you consider good. Hymns? Black Gospel? Southern Gospel? Christian AC?
> station? It seems radio in Atlanta is similar to
> Congress-don't know how to make it work. Fish plays
> so-called Christian music (same as heard on Star) but that's
> as close as they get to Christian. In fact, they're the
> first to tell you they are not a Christian station.
It depends on what your definition of 'good' is. If you like the harder stuff, then a Christian Hit/Christian Rock station is what you consider good. Hymns? Black Gospel? Southern Gospel? Christian AC?
> I think its very interesting (and telling) that no one has
> mentioned Praise 97.5, by far the highest rated "Christian"
> station in Atlanta (and on a not -so-good signal).
>
I wish I could pick up Praise 97.5 better on the northside. Anyone know if they're going to increase power or get on a taller tower?
Also, the Fish. Who is the girl on weekend mornings. Man, talk about energy! She used to irritate me until I realized she has the stuff that would make real oldies work. Now, I listen quite a lot.
> mentioned Praise 97.5, by far the highest rated "Christian"
> station in Atlanta (and on a not -so-good signal).
>
I wish I could pick up Praise 97.5 better on the northside. Anyone know if they're going to increase power or get on a taller tower?
Also, the Fish. Who is the girl on weekend mornings. Man, talk about energy! She used to irritate me until I realized she has the stuff that would make real oldies work. Now, I listen quite a lot.
W
WhatYes
Guest
> Also, the Fish. Who is the girl on weekend mornings. Man,
> talk about energy! She used to irritate me until I realized
> she has the stuff that would make real oldies work. Now, I
> listen quite a lot.
>
The weekend morning girl is Charmaine and she's genuine! Sometimes her almost unreal upbeat energy is too much for me, too, but she's the real deal. Insiders at the station feel blessed that they've been able to latch onto her and not lose her to a larger market/station.
> talk about energy! She used to irritate me until I realized
> she has the stuff that would make real oldies work. Now, I
> listen quite a lot.
>
The weekend morning girl is Charmaine and she's genuine! Sometimes her almost unreal upbeat energy is too much for me, too, but she's the real deal. Insiders at the station feel blessed that they've been able to latch onto her and not lose her to a larger market/station.
O
OldiesCat
Guest
Christian radio-Fish
and, oh BTW- they are ranked higher than most of the big-name-type Atlanta stations. SOMEBODY is listening.
> >
> Hmmm.... Interesting. I had the absolute pleasure of
> working for the Fish for about a year or so recently and in
> no way do they say they're NOT a Christian station; but they
> don't flog you mercilessly over the head with it. About 95%
> of their music and artists are, in fact, mainstream
> Christian artists with the very occasional exception of
> perhaps a Clay Aikens song at Christmas or something like
> that. I will tell you this from having been there; you
> won't find a more dedicated and true-to-their hearts group
> of people. That may be why there has been almost NO
> turnover there in the 4 or so years they've been in Atlanta.
>
and, oh BTW- they are ranked higher than most of the big-name-type Atlanta stations. SOMEBODY is listening.
> >
> Hmmm.... Interesting. I had the absolute pleasure of
> working for the Fish for about a year or so recently and in
> no way do they say they're NOT a Christian station; but they
> don't flog you mercilessly over the head with it. About 95%
> of their music and artists are, in fact, mainstream
> Christian artists with the very occasional exception of
> perhaps a Clay Aikens song at Christmas or something like
> that. I will tell you this from having been there; you
> won't find a more dedicated and true-to-their hearts group
> of people. That may be why there has been almost NO
> turnover there in the 4 or so years they've been in Atlanta.
>
A
al_atl
Guest
> > > > > Is it possible for Atlanta to have a good Christian
> > > radio
> > > > > station? It seems radio in Atlanta is similar to
> > > > > Congress-don't know how to make it work. Fish plays
> > > > > so-called Christian music (same as heard on Star)
> but
> > > > that's
> > > > > as close as they get to Christian. In fact, they're
>
> > the
> > >
> > > > > first to tell you they are not a Christian station.
> > > > >
> > > > What's your definition of Christian music? With the
> > > > exception of a few songs, I've never heard The Fish
> play
> >
> > > > anything but Christian artists.
> > > >
> > > Hmmm.... Interesting. I had the absolute pleasure of
> > > working for the Fish for about a year or so recently and
>
> > in
> > > no way do they say they're NOT a Christian station; but
> > they
> > > don't flog you mercilessly over the head with it. About
>
> > 95%
> > > of their music and artists are, in fact, mainstream
> > > Christian artists with the very occasional exception of
> > > perhaps a Clay Aikens song at Christmas or something
> like
> > > that. I will tell you this from having been there; you
> > > won't find a more dedicated and true-to-their hearts
> group
> >
> > > of people. That may be why there has been almost NO
> > > turnover there in the 4 or so years they've been in
> > Atlanta.
> >
> > There's WMVV-90.7 out of Griffin, as well as WWEV-Victory
> > 91.5 out of Cumming. Both stream online, and are not as
> > commercialized as the Fish. But if you want the
> preachers,
> > there are plenty of them on the AM dial, like WAEC, WNIV,
> > WAFS, etc.
> >
> The main thing about the Fish is that they have LIVE DJ's
> 24/7. It DOES make a difference!!!
>
Amen!!! ;-)
<P ID="signature">______________
Consolidated Corporate Radio S U C K S !!!!!!</P>
> > > radio
> > > > > station? It seems radio in Atlanta is similar to
> > > > > Congress-don't know how to make it work. Fish plays
> > > > > so-called Christian music (same as heard on Star)
> but
> > > > that's
> > > > > as close as they get to Christian. In fact, they're
>
> > the
> > >
> > > > > first to tell you they are not a Christian station.
> > > > >
> > > > What's your definition of Christian music? With the
> > > > exception of a few songs, I've never heard The Fish
> play
> >
> > > > anything but Christian artists.
> > > >
> > > Hmmm.... Interesting. I had the absolute pleasure of
> > > working for the Fish for about a year or so recently and
>
> > in
> > > no way do they say they're NOT a Christian station; but
> > they
> > > don't flog you mercilessly over the head with it. About
>
> > 95%
> > > of their music and artists are, in fact, mainstream
> > > Christian artists with the very occasional exception of
> > > perhaps a Clay Aikens song at Christmas or something
> like
> > > that. I will tell you this from having been there; you
> > > won't find a more dedicated and true-to-their hearts
> group
> >
> > > of people. That may be why there has been almost NO
> > > turnover there in the 4 or so years they've been in
> > Atlanta.
> >
> > There's WMVV-90.7 out of Griffin, as well as WWEV-Victory
> > 91.5 out of Cumming. Both stream online, and are not as
> > commercialized as the Fish. But if you want the
> preachers,
> > there are plenty of them on the AM dial, like WAEC, WNIV,
> > WAFS, etc.
> >
> The main thing about the Fish is that they have LIVE DJ's
> 24/7. It DOES make a difference!!!
>
Amen!!! ;-)
<P ID="signature">______________
Consolidated Corporate Radio S U C K S !!!!!!</P>
> I think its very interesting (and telling) that no one has
> mentioned Praise 97.5, by far the highest rated "Christian"
> station in Atlanta (and on a not -so-good signal).
>
I have questions about Christianity so I'll check out Praise when I'm back in town. I have called Fish and was told they are not a Christian station, which is very confusing since they play "Christian" music-although like I stated earlier, it's the same stuff I hear on Star so I guess I should not be surpised they can't offer guidance. I really started questioning the format when I heard Home Depot advertise, even though HD has a dictate to not advertise on or support religous media/organizations.
> mentioned Praise 97.5, by far the highest rated "Christian"
> station in Atlanta (and on a not -so-good signal).
>
I have questions about Christianity so I'll check out Praise when I'm back in town. I have called Fish and was told they are not a Christian station, which is very confusing since they play "Christian" music-although like I stated earlier, it's the same stuff I hear on Star so I guess I should not be surpised they can't offer guidance. I really started questioning the format when I heard Home Depot advertise, even though HD has a dictate to not advertise on or support religous media/organizations.
G
Guinness
Guest
> I have questions about Christianity so I'll check out Praise
> when I'm back in town. I have called Fish and was told they
> are not a Christian station, which is very confusing since
> they play "Christian" music-although like I stated earlier,
> it's the same stuff I hear on Star so I guess I should not
> be surpised they can't offer guidance. I really started
> questioning the format when I heard Home Depot advertise,
> even though HD has a dictate to not advertise on or support
> religous media/organizations.
I have to question you in saying you called The Fish and were told that they're 'not a Christian station'. If that indeed happened, you probably talked to a part-timer who had no clue about what was going on. As for Home Depot advertising...I think they'd be stupid NOT to advertise on a station that gears moms & dads and pulls over 350,000 listeners (those #'s might be higher by now).
By the way, nice way to stir the pot.
> when I'm back in town. I have called Fish and was told they
> are not a Christian station, which is very confusing since
> they play "Christian" music-although like I stated earlier,
> it's the same stuff I hear on Star so I guess I should not
> be surpised they can't offer guidance. I really started
> questioning the format when I heard Home Depot advertise,
> even though HD has a dictate to not advertise on or support
> religous media/organizations.
I have to question you in saying you called The Fish and were told that they're 'not a Christian station'. If that indeed happened, you probably talked to a part-timer who had no clue about what was going on. As for Home Depot advertising...I think they'd be stupid NOT to advertise on a station that gears moms & dads and pulls over 350,000 listeners (those #'s might be higher by now).
By the way, nice way to stir the pot.
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