RAINSVILLE, Al. — WVSM Radio has reached another historic milestone, climbing to more than 148,000 Facebook followers and strengthening its position as Alabama’s #1 radio station for Facebook followers.
The Rainsville-based station, heard on 1500 AM and 103.1 FM, continues to stand ahead of several major-market radio stations across the state, including stations in Birmingham and Albertville. WVSM’s growing social media presence reflects the station’s continued connection with listeners, readers and followers across Northeast Alabama and beyond.
Along with surpassing 148,000 Facebook followers, WVSM has also generated a historic 5 million Facebook content views during the 90-day period from March 1 through June 11, 2026. Based on publicly available information and current station data, WVSM also appears to lead Alabama radio stations in Facebook content views.
WVSM would humbly like to thank each and every follower, listener, reader and supporter who helped make this achievement possible.
“We are truly thankful for everyone who follows WVSM, shares our posts, reads our news stories, listens to our station and supports what we do each day,” WVSM said. “This milestone belongs to our community and to the people who continue to trust WVSM for Southern Gospel music, local news, weather, sports, community information and more.”
Licensed to Rainsville and serving Northeast Alabama, WVSM has been part of the community since 1967. The station originally operated as a country music station before transitioning to a Southern Gospel format in 1982. Today, WVSM continues to provide Southern Gospel music along with local news, weather updates, sports coverage and community information through both radio and digital platforms.
The station’s growth on Facebook has placed WVSM ahead of several larger urban radio stations in Alabama. While many major-market stations operate in larger cities with larger population bases, WVSM’s digital reach has continued to grow from its home in DeKalb County.
op 5 Alabama Radio Stations by Facebook Followers**
1. WVSM Radio — Rainsville — 148,000+ followers
2. 103.7 The Q / WQEN — Birmingham — 94,000 followers
3. 104.7 WZZK — Birmingham — 76,000 followers
4. 102.5 The Bull / WDXB — Birmingham — 65,000 followers
5. WQSB 105.1 FM — Albertville — 65,000 followers
(based on data from June 11, 2026)
The latest numbers show WVSM not only maintaining its top position, but expanding its lead as Alabama’s most-followed individual radio station on Facebook.
WVSM’s 5 million Facebook content views from March 1 through June 11, 2026, also mark a major digital milestone for the station. Facebook content views reflect the number of times WVSM’s posts, news stories, graphics, videos and other content were viewed during the reporting period.
As radio stations across the country continue adapting to changes in media and audience habits, WVSM’s growth shows the impact a locally focused station can have when combining traditional radio service with a strong digital news and social media presence.
WVSM continues to operate from its studios in Rainsville, serving DeKalb County and surrounding communities with Southern Gospel music, local news, weather, sports and community coverage.
The station says the milestone is not just about numbers, but about the people who made it possible.
“To everyone who follows WVSM, comments, shares, listens, reads and supports us, thank you,” WVSM said. “We appreciate each and every one of you.”
