KSOP Founder Merlin H. (Henry) Hilton
KSOP-AM’s first broadcast was on February 1, 1955 at 1370 on the dial.
On December 10, 1964 sister station KSOP-FM at 104.3 on the dial was added and continues to be a powerhouse in the Country Music format today.
Classic Country 1370AM to Sign Off After 70 Years on the Air
After 70 years of broadcasting in Utah, Classic Country 1370 (KSOP AM) will go silent on June 1, 2025. This decision, though bittersweet, represents a thoughtful shift toward the future of our company and the evolving ways our audience listens to music.
Classic Country 1370AM has been a trusted voice on the Utah airwaves since 1955. Family-owned and operated from the beginning, the station has been a cornerstone of country music in Utah—proudly sharing not just the songs, but the artists who shaped the genre and left a lasting mark on our community. The choice to discontinue AM broadcasting is not one we take lightly. We are deeply saddened to close this historic chapter.
In recognizing how our audience continues to change, we are proud to announce that our Classic Country format will live on KSOPCountry.com. This digital platform will allow fans to continue enjoying the traditional country music they love—anytime, anywhere.
Our sister station, KSOP FM (Z104), will continue its strong presence on the FM dial, delivering today’s hottest country hits while staying true to our roots as a “live and local” Utah station.
To our loyal Classic Country 1370 listeners—thank you. Your support over the past seven decades has meant the world to us. Though the tower will go quiet, the music will continue, and our commitment to Utah remains as strong as ever. Join us online at KSOPCountry.com as we begin this new chapter—still classic, still country.
Sincerely,
The Management of KSOP, Inc.