Radio Ratings: BOB 94.9 Harrisburg and Big I 107.9 Albuquerque

Nielsen Audio’s February 2026 CDM survey results have provided new audience share data for several country music radio stations across the United States, including markets in Texas, Pennsylvania, and New Mexico. According to reporting from Country Insider, iHeartMedia stations in El Paso, Harrisburg, and Albuquerque showed varying levels of audience engagement in the latest survey.

In El Paso, Texas, iHeartMedia’s 96.3 KHEY Country (KHEY) earned a 12+ AQH share of 5.2. This performance is a slight increase from the January 2025 CDM survey, where KHEY held a 5.0 share, and matches the 5.2 share the station recorded in the January 2023 survey.

The February 2026 data for KHEY also highlights specific drive-time performance. The station’s AM drive, featuring Bobby Bones, recorded a share of 5.9.

Harrisburg and Albuquerque Market Data

In Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, iHeartMedia’s BOB 94.9 (WRBT) recorded a 4.0 share in the February 2026 results. This represents a decline in audience share compared to previous survey periods. the station had a 4.4 share in January 2025 and a 4.7 share in January 2023.

In the Albuquerque, New Mexico, market, iHeartMedia’s Big I 107.9 (KBQI) earned a 2.9 share. This is a marginal increase from its 2.8 share in January 2025, though it is significantly lower than the 4.2 share the station held in January 2023.

KBQI’s classic country sister station, 98.1 The Bull (KBQI-HD2/K251AU), recorded a 1.7 share in the February 2026 survey. For KBQI, specific drive-time shares were reported at 3.2 for the AM drive featuring Bobby Bones and 3.1 for the PM drive featuring Kasper.

Additional Regional Country Ratings

The February 2026 Nielsen Audio data also included ratings for country stations in other major markets:

• In Phoenix, KNIX-FM earned a 4.5 share, with a 2.1 share for its AM drive (Tim & Brooke) and a 4.8 share for its PM drive (Reid). KMLE-FM recorded a 3.3 share, with 3.4 for its AM drive (Niko & Cheyenne) and 2.8 for its PM drive (Matt, Gabe, Cpt. Ron).
• In Miami-Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood, WKIS-FM recorded a 3.3 share. Its AM drive earned a 3.4 share, while the PM drive featuring TC & Dina earned a 3.2 share.
• In the Riverside-San Bernardino market, KFRG-FM earned a 3.0 share, with 3.1 for its AM drive (Kelli and Anthony) and 2.5 for its PM drive (Heather). KXFG-FM recorded a 0.2 share, with 0.3 for its AM drive (Kelli and Anthony) and 0.1 for its PM drive (Heather).

Previous data from January 2025 shows that in the Albuquerque market, Cumulus Media’s 92.3 KRST Country (KRST) ranked eighth with a 3.0 share, while KBQI ranked ninth with a 2.8 share. In the Harrisburg-Lebanon-Carlisle market, Forever Media’s Froggy 107.7 (WGTY) in Gettysburg recorded a 1.0 share in January 2025, placing it in a tie for 11th place.