I grew up listening to country music. From the time I was 10 years old, I was hooked. Whether that was due to the music itself, or the fact that I related to the format more than other genres, is anyone's guess these days.
At the time my love affair with country music began, I listened mainly to what was then known as Y106 FM. Over the years, the station has gone through various incarnations, to its present identity as Eagle 106.7. Along the way, an untold number of disc jockeys made their way to my house every day, by way of my stereo.
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