Dolly Parton is 80 today. WIVK was there in her very early days, which helped springboard Dolly to major superstar status.
WIVK was influential in assisting in the launching of Alabama, we were the 1st station to play "Tennessee River", and Bob Thomas jump started Kenny Chesney's fame. Kelsey Ballerini's Dad worked at the station. Even a local singer/school teacher rose to #1 on the WIVK survey- Worley Max (McKinney)....and there are many more claim to fame stories through the years!
Photo is Bobby Denton, Dolly, and Con Hunley!