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Oklahoma’s Own: KVOO at 100

For 100 years, KVOO has been the Voice of Oklahoma.

Join us for Oklahoma’s Own: KVOO at 100, a special television and radio event celebrating the rich history, legendary personalities, and unforgettable moments that helped shape country music in Oklahoma and beyond.

From iconic names like Bob Wills, Gene Autry, Billy Parker, and Andy O, to the early careers of Oklahoma superstars Reba McEntire and Garth Brooks, this special takes viewers on a journey through 100 years of music, storytelling, and community connection.

KVOO at 100: Celebrate the history
Reba McEntire
Garth Brooks - Interview

Don’t miss this celebration of Oklahoma history, country music, and the station that has been bringing them together for 100 years.

KVOO at 100 is presented by RCB Bank and Neely Agency.
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Ranch Hands Remember - Accidental Firing
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Ranch Hands Remember - First Day and Meeting Billy Parker
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Ranch Hands Remember - Garth Brooks
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Ranch Hands Remember - KVOO Signal Strength
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Ranch Hands Remember - Possum in a Sack
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Take Me Back To Tulsa
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BIG COUNTRY HISTORICAL TIMELINE

1924

Construction began in Bristow for KFRU

1925

KFRU begins broadcasting on 760 AM

1926

License granted for KFRU to switch call letters to KVOO

1927

W.G. Skelly of Skelly Oil buys the station and moves it to Tulsa

1927

Gene Autry begins broadcasting on KVOO

1929

KVOO begins broadcasting on 1140 AM

1931

Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys being broadcasting live on KVOO

1933

Paul Harvey begins broadcasting on KVOO

1934

KVOO moves studios into the Philtower Building in downtown Tulsa

1941

KVOO moves to broadcasting on 1170 AM

1956

KVOO moves studios to 37th & Peoria

1971

KVOO becomes the first station in Tulsa to play country music 24 hours a day

1971

Billy Parker begins broadcasting on KVOO

1979

KVOO wins Radio Station of the Year at the ACM Awards

1984

Merle Haggard reenacts Bob Wills noontime show with a live show from Cain's Ballroom on KVOO

1985

KVOO moves studios to 29th & Yale

1987

KVOO-FM signs on the air on 98.5 as "Country 98"

1992

Billy Parker is inducted into the Country Music Disc Jockey Hall of Fame

1999

KVOO is inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame

2002

KVOO-AM signs off, 1170 AM switches to talk radio format

2003

Big Country 99.5 signs on the air

2005

Billy Parker is inducted to the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame

2013

The VOO Crew (Rowdy, Sunny, and Carly) wins Personality of the Year at the ACM Awards

2015

Billy Parker retires after 44 years on the air at KVOO

2020

KVOO moves studio to 3rd & Boston

2026

KVOO call letters move to Big Country 99.5