KRZN

KRZN (96.3 FM, "The Zone") is a commercial radio station in Billings, Montana. KRZN airs an active rock music format. The station airs what it calls "6-packs" of rock which are commercial-free six-song blocks.

KRZN
CityBillings, Montana
Broadcast areaBillings Metropolitan Area
BrandingThe Zone 96.3
Slogan"Everything Rocks"
Frequency96.3 MHz
First air date1998
FormatActive rock
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT212 meters (696 ft)
ClassC1
Facility ID78476
Transmitter coordinates45°45′37″N 108°27′9″W
OwnerDesert Mountain Broadcasting
(Desert Mountain Broadcasting Licenses, LLC)
Sister stationsKBLG, KPLN, KRKX, KWMY, KYYA
WebcastListen Live
Websitewww.963thezone.com

"The Zone" became Billings' first modern rock or alternative radio station. The format of music it plays has sometimes been referred to as new rock as well. Its playlist tends to be a mix of alternative acts, active rock, as well as 1980s classic rock. It began broadcasting as "The Zone" in June 2000. It had formerly played a country music format.

Ownership

In June 2006, KRZN was acquired by Cherry Creek Radio from Fisher Radio Regional Group as part of a 24-station deal with a total reported sale price of $33.3 million.[1] It was later acquired by Connoisseur Media.[2]

On May 7, 2019, Connoisseur Media announced that it would sell its Billings cluster to Desert Mountain Broadcasting, an entity formed by Connoisseur Billings general manager Cam Maxwell.[3] The sale closed on August 2, 2019.

References
  1. "Deals". Broadcasting & Cable. 2006-06-19.
  2. KBLG-AM, KRKX and KRZN in Billings sold
  3. "Connoisseur Media Sells Billings Cluster To Desert Mountain Broadcasting". RadioInsight. 9 May 2019.


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