![]() “The app is also interactive, with a local focus…so not only will churches be able to share events like concerts, vacation bible school, special speaker events…but anyone will be able to use the `Shout Out’ feature to record and share their favorite bible verse, for instance,” explained Caskey. “Jim Kelly is working with us on the music, and we’re introducing new music faster than some other area Christian music stations, so you’re up to date with what’s trending,” said Caskey.Īnd if that is not enough, Cornerstone app has another special feature. For folks in the Triangle, that means no more poking around on your radio dial every day trying to find the sliver of CCM signal, depending on what area you’re in.”īesides the greater reliability of receiving the Cornerstone music via better technology, the music being offered is on the cutting edge as well. She continued, “Now that we have the Cornerstone radio app and Cornerstone HD2, we can deliver that same sound and messaging at its highest quality to wherever you are, whenever you want to hear it. The songs SOUND the same, have the same production value, just have a message geared toward faith and encouragement.” And because MIX 101.5 is an adult contemporary station, the CCM style of music has always dovetailed beautifully with our regular programming. “I think it reflects that with all the turmoil in the world, people want to hear music that encourages them, and that reflects their faith. “According to Neilson, CCM (contemporary Christian music) is one of the most steadily growing genres, in terms of how many folks are listening to the format,” said Caskey. A screenshot of the Cornerstone Radio app. The team at CBC Radio worked together to build out the app, set up the Alexa skill so listeners can say “Alexa, play Cornerstone Radio,” and to basically make Cornerstone more readily accessible. “So you can take it anywhere in the world, and share it with folks all over the world who could be encouraged by the music and messages!” “The beauty of the Cornerstone Radio app is, you never lose the signal!” explained Caskey. But the app means more consistency in being able to listen to the program. ![]() “And all that time, folks in the Triangle have asked me, `Why don’t we have a full-time Christian FM station HERE?’ Well, it took a few decades, but now we do.”īesides being a Sunday morning program on MIX 101.5, Cornerstone has been available on WRAL-HD2 for several years. “Cornerstone has been playing contemporary Christian music Sunday mornings on MIX for more than 30 years…I’ve been hosting it for 27 years now,” she said. Now a CBC Radio favorite is available 24/7/365! Cornerstone, WRAL-FM’s contemporary Christian programming now has an interactive app.Ĭapcom spoke with Cornerstone host Jami Caskey about the brand new feature that will make Cornerstone Radio easy to access and experience.
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