Country 101.1

Ottawa

34 11

Format: Country

Language: English

Playlist today

4:58 Tim Hicks - Going Somewhere
4:55 High Valley - Come On Down
4:48 Andrew Hyatt - On Me
4:46 Hailey Benedict - Things My Mama Says
4:42 Dallas Smith - If It Gets You Where You Wanna Go

Top Songs

1 Megan Moroney - 6 Months Later
2 Parmalee - Cowgirl
3 Ella Langley - Choosin' Texas
4 Tucker Wetmore - 3, 2, 1
5 Hardy - Favorite Country Song

About

Country 101.1 (CKBY-FM) is a Smiths Falls, Ontario-based radio station broadcasting at 101.1 FM and specializing in country music. Owned by Rogers Radio, part of Rogers Sports & Media, it first went on air on January 20, 1969. From December 2020 to October 2023, the station shifted to a news, talk format under the “CityNews 101.1” brand. On October 26, 2023, it returned to its country roots, bringing back its familiar identity and music style. The playlist combines today’s chart-topping tracks with timeless country favorites, positioning the station as a leading voice for fans in Ottawa and surrounding communities.
With much of the team and programming intact after the relaunch, listeners described the switch as a true “homecoming.” Country 101.1 stands as a trusted destination for country music lovers in the region.

Slogan: "#1 Place for Country in Ottawa and the Valley!"

First air date: January 20, 1969

Call sign: CKBY-FM

Owner: Rogers Sports & Media

Broadcast area National Capital Region, Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec