We have many things to be thankful for, and you are right at the top of that list.<\/p>\n
First and foremost, thank you for reading this. That simple act matters more than you might realize. Connection has always been at the heart of what we do \u2014 whether it\u2019s on the air, online, or face-to-face out in the community. Being part of the FMX rock family is different, because we come at things from a different place. Rock fans, regardless of age, have always been a little outside the lines \u2014 and doing that while rocking the Bible Belt\u00a0makes that bond even stronger.<\/p>\n
A Different Frequency, Since Day One<\/p>\n
On January 18th, we\u2019ll celebrate 45 years of FMX. That\u2019s one heck of a run by any definition. And honestly, if you\u2019d asked someone in 1981 whether launching a rock station in Lubbock, Texas was a smart idea, the safe answer would have been \u201cprobably not.\u201d Back then, Lubbock<\/a> was deeply country \u2014 not just in music taste, but in its entire way of life.<\/p>\n Nessmania\/Advanced Graphix<\/p>\n Nessmania\/Advanced Graphix<\/p>\n Fortunately, FMX found its people. Better yet, it found you. And somehow along the way, I got to be part of it from the beginning, watching this thing grow into something bigger than we ever imagined.<\/p>\n Four Decades of Shows, Sweat, and Soundtracks in Lubbock<\/p>\n We\u2019ve shared over forty years of concerts and events together. Yes, live shows feel fewer these days \u2014 but that\u2019s a national trend, not just a local one. When you start with a smaller pool of opportunities, it can taper off fast. We\u2019re doing what we can to change that, even as major markets soak up talent in the name of \u201coptimized profits.\u201d That cycle won\u2019t last forever, though. Bands eventually realize that real connection still lives in places like Lubbock \u2014 and they always find their way back.<\/p>\n Still Rocking Together, Every Single Day<\/p>\n Despite everything changing around us, one thing remains: we still meet you every day through a microphone. In a world full of distractions, your continued choice to rock with FMX means more than we can properly thank you for. We\u2019ve spent a lifetime together already \u2014 and we wouldn\u2019t want to spend it with anyone else.<\/p>\n P.S. Don\u2019t miss Second Helpings Weekend, starting tomorrow. You\u2019ll hear songs you don\u2019t hear often, and it\u2019s going to be a blast. And be sure you\u2019re with us Monday for code words that could send you all the way to London with Daughtry.<\/p>\n Thank you for being here. Always.<\/p>\n