Almost anywhere you go, music is playing. Whether it’s the store, the salon, or just cruising around in your car, the radio is the soundtrack of our day-to-day lives.

Not only does the radio accompany our lives with music, it also informs us of local, national and international current events.

With such a wide variety of music genres in the world, people like to have choices in what they listen to. Luckily, in Kamloops we have some outstanding stations.

Check out the best radio stations in Kamloops below, as voted by you and presented by Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union.

Bronze - K97.5

Taking third place is Kamloops’ one and only true classic rock station, K97.5.

With a constant rotation of hits from artists like AC/DC, Jon Bon Jovi, The Rolling Stones and more, it is the go-to station for anyone who wants to jam to the tunes that stand the test of time.

Not only do the hosts at K97.5 play the classics of a previous era, but they also host frequent contests where listeners can win cold hard cash. Think you know your favourite songs by heart? Would you recognize it after only one second? Call in during K Wake Up with Brad and Alysha and Afternoons with Trevor at the right time to prove that you’re a One Second Legend!

The station is available to listen to online if you don’t have a radio handy, so no need to fiddle with that dial to find the perfect position for prime listening!

To listen online, click here, or set your radio to 97.5 FM!

Silver - New Country 103.1

Taking second place is New Country 103.1, the only station in Kamloops for new country music.

The station spins new country from all your favourite artists like Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Lady A and more. They also host plenty of contests so listeners have a chance to win while they enjoy their favourite songs.

The most notable show by fans of the station is The Casey Clarke Show, hosted by none other than Casey Clarke, the face of CMT for over 15 years!

The charismatic hosts of all their shows bring positivity to the airwaves because they love to have fun with their listeners. They are active on social media, asking listeners to send in questions and advice for other listeners, as well as their favourite memes and pictures!

The station is streaming online 24/7, but if you’re old school you can turn your knob to 103.1 FM to enjoy their station.

Gold - B100

Coming in first is the home of today’s hit music, B100!

Broadcasting at 100.1 FM, the station plays a variety of contemporary hits as well as hits from previous decades, so you’re always hearing your favourite songs. They also play news every hour on the hour, so listeners are always informed of local and international events in a timely manner.

B100 hosts frequent contests throughout the week so listeners can win big while listening at the store, in the car, or wherever they may be. If you join the conversation on their Facebook page you are also entered into the draw for a chance to win a variety of prizes that allow you to enjoy the Kamloops experience.

Thes station has a variety of shows, including Good morning Kamloops Top 20 Countdown, American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest, and Tasty Tracks where you can vote for your favourite songs to be played.

To tune in, check out their stream here, download their app, or set your trusty old radio to 100.1 FM!