107.7 WIVK-FM Wins 2026 NAB Marconi Radio Award
November 4, 2026, 10:09 p.m.

KNOXVILLE - Cumulus Media announces that heritage Knoxville Country station 107.7 WIVK-FM was presented with an NAB Marconi Radio Award for Legendary Station of the Year. The awards were held on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at the Edison Ballroom in New York City. 107.7 WIVK is the flagship station of the Vol Network, and carries Tennessee Volunteers football and basketball. The station signed on the air on December 16, 1965, and throughout its 61-year history, has been honored with numerous CMA Awards, ACM Awards, and NAB Marconi Awards, among others.

Ken Salyer, Vice President and Market Manager, Cumulus Knoxville, said: “It is an honor to win this award that recognizes decades of excellence by truly legendary broadcasters. WIVK is the heartbeat of East Tennessee and truly personifies how local radio connects with a community.”

Rich Bailey, Program Director, 107.7 WIVK-FM, commented: “WIVK's legacy was built by the people of East Tennessee and the dedicated broadcasters who have served this station since day one. For decades, we've had the privilege of being part of the moments, memories, and communities that make this region so special. We proudly thank every person who has shared in that journey and are honored to receive the Marconi Award for Legendary Station of the Year, radio's most prestigious honor.”

Established in 1989 and named after inventor and Nobel Prize winner Guglielmo Marconi, the prestigious NAB Marconi Radio Awards recognize stations and individuals for their excellence and performance in radio. The Marconi’s showcase radio’s enduring power, excellence and connection to local communities.

For more information or to stream 107.1 WIVK-FM, go to: www.wivk.com.

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