Rainsville, Alabama – October 23, 2025 – In a surprising twist for Alabama’s radio landscape, WVSM Radio, a small-town station broadcasting from the heart of Northeast Alabama, has emerged as the state’s most followed radio station on Facebook, boasting over 140,000 followers on its official page. This milestone outpaces larger urban stations, highlighting the power of community-focused content in the digital age.
WVSM, licensed to Rainsville and operating on 1500 AM and 103.1 FM, has long been a staple for locals in DeKalb County and surrounding areas. Founded in 1967 as a country music outlet, the station shifted to Southern Gospel music format in 1982. Along with the Southern Gospel music format, WVSM also offers local news and sports coverage. Known as “Rejoice 103.1 FM,” it serves as the voice for the Plainview Bears and doubles as a digital online newspaper through its website, wvsmfm.com, delivering updates on weather alerts, police reports, community events, and regional news.
The station’s Facebook page, accessible at facebook.com/WvsmRadio, has seen remarkable growth, surpassing Birmingham’s 103.7 The Q (WQEN) with 95,000 followers, known for its hit music format. Other prominent Alabama stations trail behind, including 95.7 Jamz with 48,000 followers, WQSB 105.1 FM in Albertville with 55,000, Mobile’s 92ZEW with 10,000, and Anniston’s WDNG 95.1 The Mountain with 7,900.
Three out of the top five stations are located in the Birmingham, Al. area, while the fourth, WQSB, is located in Albertville, Al.
This achievement comes at a time when radio stations nationwide are adapting to social media to expand their reach. While syndicated shows like the former Rick & Bubba Show boast larger followings (over 270,000), they aren’t tied to a single station, leaving WVSM as the clear leader among Alabama’s licensed broadcasters. The station’s success underscores how niche, regionally tailored content can outperform bigger names in engagement.
Top 5 Alabama Radio Stations by Facebook Followers
Here’s a snapshot of the leading Alabama radio stations based on their official Facebook pages as of October 2025:
- WVSM Radio (Rainsville, 103.1 FM/1500 AM): 140,000 followers – Southern Gospel Music with local news and high school sports.
- 103.7 The Q (WQEN, Birmingham): 95,000 followers – Top 40/CHR hits.
- 104.7 WZZK (Birmingham): 76,000 followers – Country music.
- 102.5 The Bull (WDXB, Birmingham): 63,000 followers – New country.
- WQSB 105.1 FM (Albertville): 55,000 followers – Country and local programming.
As WVSM celebrates this digital victory, it continues to broadcast from its Rainsville base,
covering areas like Fort Payne, Henagar, and beyond. With no signs of slowing down, the station’s rise on Facebook could signal a new era for local media in the Yellowhammer State. For more on WVSM’s programming and updates, visit wvsmfm.com or follow them on social media.
Sources
- WVSM Radio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WvsmRadio
- 103.7 The Q (WQEN) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1037theq/
- 104.7 WZZK Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1047wzzk/
- 102.5 The Bull (WDXB) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1025thebull/
- WQSB 105.1 FM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WQSBfm/
- WVSM history and programming: https://www.wvsmfm.com/
- Additional context on Alabama stations: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_radio_stations_in_Alabama
- This article was researched and written with assistance from Grok, an AI tool developed by xAI
