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Oliver Anthony's "Rich Men" is growing at country radio. Here's how stations are embracing the hit song that's being championed by conservatives.

GM NATE DEATON confirms that FRIDAY, JUNE 17th at 9a (PT) will be the finale for EMPIRE BROADCASTING Country KRTY/SAN JOSEs broadcast signal before it flips to Christian under new owners EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION (EMF) (NET NEWS 3/24). While it will end a 33-year run for the format on the frequency, KRTY will continue as a streaming station at KRTY.com with the same air staff. The stations logo has already been changed to scrub the dial position.Morning co-host GARY SCOTT THOMAS shared a ...

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