The Academy of Country Music announced nominations for their 46th annual awards show today. KNIX Radio has been named a finalist for the “Radio Station of the Year – Major Market” award.

The 46th Academy of Country Music Awards is dedicated to honoring and showcasing the biggest names and emerging talent in the country music industry. The show will be held April 3rd from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Clear Channel/Phoenix President and Market Manager Jeff England commented, “Our team works very hard to serve our community and continue the long history of excellence that defines KNIX. It is an honor to be recognized by The Academy of Country Music for our efforts.”

KNIX Program Director Mark Medina adds, “KNIX works very hard in the trenches everyday for our community, our listeners, and the advancement of country music and its artists. To have those efforts acknowledged by The Academy of Country Music, and be in such great company with the other nominees, makes me very proud of every member of our team here at KNIX.”
KNIX has been nominated for this prestigious award many times and has received the ACM for station of the year in 1986, 1987, 1992, and 1994.