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Over the years, long time broadcasters, the Payne family have assembled seven radio stations, six FM and one AM, with a combined area that covers nearly all of Eastern Oklahoma.

In the 1950’s the Payne family began broadcasting in Cushing Oklahoma. KWHP-AM (William Howard Payne)

In the 1960’s the Payne family constructed one of the very first FM radio stations in Oklahoma. (Edmond, OK) KWHP-FM (William H "Bill" Payne)

In the 1970’s the Payne family expanded to Tulsa, OK KFOX 103.3 under Central Broadcast (William H "Bill" Payne)

In the 1990’s the Payne family expanded in Eastern Oklahoma under K95.5 Inc and Payne 5 LLC. (William H "Bill" Payne)

In 2007 and 2008 the third generation of Payne's (Will Payne) began his career in broadcast ownership with KDOE-FM and KMMY-FM

Currently the Payne family owns and operates twelve radio stations in Eastern Oklahoma.

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Bill Payne 2014 OAB Hall of Fame

OAB Hall of Fame 2014

Bill Payne

The Complete Broadcaster

Air Talent Engineer Sales Manager Owner Complete Broadcaster

Since 1951 Since 1959 Since 1962 Since 1962 Entire Career

The OAB Hall of Fame is honored to induct Bill Payne on Friday, March 28th, at the Skirvin Hotel in Oklahoma City. Bill is the COMPLETE BROADCASTER with over 60 years in the business who still has the same enthusiasm for radio he had at his first job at KWHP in Cushing Oklahoma. Bill is an FM pioneer who currently owns nine stations, all in Oklahoma. His fascination with the Magic of Radio started as a child and even today he still broadcasts his daily “Farm and Inspirational Hour” on KTFX FM in Muskogee.

Bill’s unique path to ownership was built on being the complete broadcaster. He is a seasoned programmer, a very capable engineer, a savvy salesman and therefore an impressive owner. In an age of specialists, Bill Payne can do it all and do it successfully and with great integrity.

Please join us along with Bill’s wife Gail, his three daughters Anne, Kelly, and Haydon, and his son Will in celebrating Bill Payne’s amazing career. He is Oklahoma Born and Bred, an Icon in Oklahoma broadcasting, and we sure are proud to have him in our Hall of Fame.

Vance Harrison
President
Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters