About Air 1
What is Air1 and what are they all about? Air1, the Positive Alternative is a user-sponsored contemporary Christian radio station with a national fan base.
The Air1 Mission Statement is:
To effectively communicate the Gospel message to those who do not know or fully understand it, through full-time contemporary Christian music and short educational elements over radio, the Internet and other select targeted media - using modern day language and the highest professional standards.
This is a mission statement they take very seriously. The founders of Air1 noticed back in the 80's that Christian radio was geared mainly toward the older people and those that already had an established relationship with God. This inspired them to create a radio station geared toward younger people that would educate them about God's love and inspire them to put God's teachings to practice in their every day lives.
In 1986, KLRD, known as K-LORD began broadcasting Christian music in Yucaipa, California. This new radio station had a primary mission to use popular Christian music to introduce listeners to God's love. In 1995, K-LORD teamed up with sister station, KXRD to form what would be a famous national Christian radio network.
Air1 began broadcasting over the internet in 1996, when streaming audio was still in its early stages, making them the first Christian radio network to broadcast on the Internet. In 1999, Air 1 and K-LOVE Radio join forces as EMF Broadcasting and continue spreading the news about God's love and Christian hit music to people around the world which they still do today.
Sample Bands
What kind of bands do they play on Air1 and what kind of music can you expect to hear? Christian music isn't just about gospel anymore. There are many different types of music with Christian themes. Air1 puts a big focus on contemporary Christian music, playing artists such as:
Switchfoot
Relient K
Kutless
BarlowGirl
Third Day
Toby Mac
Shawn McDonald
Superchick
And many, many more!You can see a complete list of artists with links and other information here.
Listen to Christian Radio in Your Car
What if you want to be able to listen to Air1 while traveling in your car or when you are at home but away from your computer? You can find a Station List on the Air1 which allows you to search for the closest station near you. You can also print the list while traveling so you always know how to tune in to the closest broadcast of Air1 while you're on the road.
Music with a Mission
Air1 can be called "music with a mission" because not only do they provide great, easy listening music with healthy and spiritual themes and uplifting beats, they also offer many other helpful services to their listeners. Here are some of the ministries that are available from Air1 in addition to the music, contests and more that they offer on a daily basis.
You can sign up for the Bible Verse of the Day and have uplifting Bible verses sent to your email inbox every day (they don't spam!).
You can submit your prayer requests - any prayer, any reason, any time - all are welcome. All of the Air1 team get together everyday and pray over the prayer requests that are sent in via phone, email and mail.
Articles about Christian bands, updates and news about concerts and more.
Parenting, family and marriage advice and counseling. Even many non-Christians enjoy the music that is played on Air1 and I've heard it playing in doctor's offices, business offices, retail stores and even in my dental office. If you'd like to check it out yourself, you can listen for free anytime you want at the Air1 website. If you'd like to learn more about them first, you can find more information on the Air1 website.
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7 Comments
Post a CommentThanks for the helpful information.
I leave my Christian radio station on 24/7, in my house, and when I'm in my car. I just published an article on my station! It's ALL GOOD!
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Thanks Crystal, I'm checking out the Fish now!
We have an awesome station here in Wisconsin and they are also online if you'd like a second source for 24/7 music. http://www.1053thefish.com
This is great for people looking for this information. Well written, thorough, and informative!
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