WRIX

WRIX is a daytime-only bluegrass radio station located near Anderson, South Carolina. The station is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to the nearby community of Homeland Park and broadcasts with a power of 10,000 watts during the day.

History

WRIX signed on the air September 1, 1986, as the AM sister to WRIX-FM 103.1. WRIX & WRIX-FM were founded by the late Matt Phillips. Tom Ervin purchased WRIX in 2013. The Matt & Bev Show was a popular morning show which aired weekdays from 8AM. to 11AM. Local musicians Bob Eidson, Jimmy Gilstrap and blues artist Kip Anderson also had shows on Wrix & Wans. Several other talk shows such as George Duckworth and morning favorite show host Michael Branch "Pork Chop" would soon follow.