GREENVILLE, SC – December 19, 2025 – Audacy announces the launch of 101.1 Big Buck Country (WROQ-FM), ushering in a new era for listeners across the Upstate. Effective immediately, 101.1 Big Buck Country will deliver a fresh mix of today’s biggest country hits and all-time country classics. For the first time in 40 years, Country fans in the region are getting a new station. They can expect an exciting and edgier presentation of heritage artists with chart-topping stars, more music and fewer interruptions every hour.

Concurrently, 93.3 The Planet (WTPT-FM) will continue to serve the Upstate’s rock fans and welcome listeners of Classic Rock 101.1 with an expanded music library. 93.3 The Planet will include even more classic rock from iconic artists such as Aerosmith, Def Leppard, Queen and Tom Petty, mixed with active rock favorites including Metallica, AC/DC, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Foo Fighters and Green Day. 

Mark Hendrix, the market’s Operations Manager, will oversee both stations’ content strategy, talent, operations and branding.

“I am excited to give our listeners the best of both worlds, an exciting new home for country fans with 101.1 Big Buck Country, and a stronger, more dynamic rock presence on 93.3 The Planet,” says Mark Hendrix, Operations Manager, Audacy Greenville. “We’re expanding our offerings while keeping the personalities and music our audience loves. This reflects our commitment to serving the Upstate with the best entertainment, talent and radio experience possible.”

Former Classic Rock 101.1 host, “The Stoneman,” has transitioned from middays to afternoon drive and can be heard weekdays from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET on 93.3 The Planet, giving The Planet a powerful all-local lineup. 

The 93.3 The Planet weekday programming lineup is as follows. 

6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. ET: “The Rise Guys Morning Show”

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET: Paige

3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. ET: “The Stoneman”

7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. ET: Diesel

With this launch, Audacy Greenville’s market-leading portfolio now includes NEWS/TALK 98.9 WORD (WYRD-FM), 101.1 Big Buck Country (WROQ-FM), 93.3 The Planet (WTPT-FM), B93.7 (WFBC-FM), The Block (WFBC-HD2), The Fan Upstate (WFBC-HD3) and Upstate Red (WORD-AM). Audacy Greenville stations reach over one in three people in the Upstate each week. 

Listeners can tune in to Big Buck Country 101.1 (WROQ-FM) on the free Audacy app and at bigbuckcountry.com. Fans can connect with the station via X, Facebook, and Instagram.  

Listeners can tune in to 93.3 The Planet (WTPT-FM) on the free Audacy app and at 933theplanetrocks.com. Fans can connect with the station via X, Facebook, and Instagram.