CINCINNATI, OH – Hubbard Radio’s B-105 (WUBE-FM) has been named Large Market Station of the Year by the Country Music Association, bringing home its 8th CMA Award for Station of the Year. The 59th Annual CMA Awards will take place Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.
“This is such a tremendous honor for the entire B-105 team,” said Mike Fredrick, SVP/Market Manager of Hubbard Cincinnati. “We are humbled and grateful for this recognition. Our team puts in the work 365 days a year with one goal in mind: to serve and entertain our listeners. This award celebrates every single member of our staff.”
Patti Marshall, Operations Manager of Hubbard Cincinnati, added: “I am so proud of this staff! This award represents the heart, hustle, and deep love they have for country music and the people of the Tri-State. It’s more than a format—it’s a family.”
“This is truly a team win,” said Grover Collins, B-105 Program Director. “To be recognized by the Country Music Association—among the best in the business—is both humbling and motivating. The passion, creativity, and dedication from this team inspires me every day.”
B-105 continues to be a leader in both ratings and community impact, with a commitment to live and local programming, supporting country music’s rising stars, and championing causes that matter most to its listeners.
About B-105 (WUBE-FM)
B-105 is Cincinnati’s premier country music station, delivering the biggest country hits, beloved local personalities, and unmatched community connection for over four decades. As part of Hubbard Cincinnati, B-105 is home to award-winning shows like “Jesse & Anna” and “The Big Dave Show” and serves as the Tri-State’s go-to destination for today’s hottest country artists, local events, and charitable partnerships. With a deep commitment to live, local, and listener-focused programming, B-105 blends country music’s roots with the energy of today’s fans, making it not just a station, but a cornerstone of Cincinnati’s country community.
About Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc.
Started in 1923, Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc. is an American television and radio broadcasting corporation based in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota that was started by Stanley E. Hubbard. Hubbard Broadcasting operates radio stations and television stations in ten states. In addition to radio and television broadcast stations, other Hubbard Broadcasting companies include the satellite and cable networks ReelzChannel (launched in 2006), F&F Productions and 2060 Digital.
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CONTACT:
Grover Collins
Program Director, B-105
(513) 699-5044