I’m really delighted that the weekly show has gone live with launch partner, the storied K107 in Kircaldy.
Catch the show on all of their outlets at 6pm on Sundays.
Read their launch press release at the bottom of the page.
If you’re interested in having the show on your station, just drop me a line, and we can chat. Similarly, if you’re an artist and want to submit music for consideration, please do.
As I say, this is really exciting and I’m looking forward to distributing the show far and wide!
Here’s the release:
K107FM Welcomes John Collins for new Sunday Evening show
Nationally respected country music broadcaster brings decades of radio experience to Fife’s community station
K107FM is delighted to announce the arrival of John Collins Country Weekly, a brand-new programme launching on Sunday evenings at 6.00pm, bringing one of the UK’s most experienced and respected country music broadcasters to listeners across Fife and beyond.
Hosted by broadcaster, presenter and country music specialist John Collins, the weekly show will deliver a contemporary mix of the best new country music, established favourites, artist features, scene updates and insightful commentary, all shaped specifically for a growing UK country audience.
For many listeners across eastern and central Scotland, John Collins is a familiar voice. His broadcasting career spans more than four decades and includes a successful period at Radio Forth in Edinburgh, where he became part of a generation of presenters who helped shape commercial radio in Scotland. His connection to Forth and the wider east of Scotland region creates a natural affinity with K107FM’s audience, many of whom grew up listening to the same era of Scottish radio.
More recently, Collins has become one of the UK’s leading voices in country music broadcasting. He held senior leadership roles at CountryLine Radio, including Head of Radio and Head of Presentation, while also presenting daily programmes and helping grow the station’s audience and reputation within the UK’s rapidly expanding country music scene.
The new programme arrives at a time when country music continues to enjoy unprecedented popularity across the UK, with artists filling arenas, festivals attracting record audiences and new generations of listeners discovering the genre.
Each edition of John Collins Country Weekly will feature fresh releases, stories from the country music world, artist spotlights and the warmth and credibility that have made John one of the genre’s most trusted broadcasters. Drawing on a lifetime in radio and more than 50 years of passion for country music, the show is designed to appeal to both long-time fans and newcomers alike.
Alex Airnes K107FM, said:
“We’re thrilled to welcome John Collins to K107FM. As a community station, we’re passionate about serving local audiences with high-quality programming, and John’s reputation within both broadcasting and country music speaks for itself. He has a remarkable ability to connect with listeners, and we know this show will be a fantastic addition to our Sunday evening schedule.”
John Collins said:
“I’m delighted that K107FM’s listeners will be the first to hear my new show. I’ll be mixing up new and old songs and continuing my mission to make country radio for folks that didn’t know they’re country fans!”
The arrival of John Collins represents another step in K107FM’s commitment to bringing distinctive, high-quality programming to local audiences while retaining the community-focused values that have made the station a trusted part of life in Fife.
John Collins Country Weekly launches on K107FM on Sunday at 6.00pm and will air every week thereafter.
ENDS
The programme has been developed through John Collins Country Media and is being made available to radio stations across the UK.
