Praise 96.5 🇺🇸

Praise 96.5, broadcasting at 96.5 FM, is a Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) radio station owned by Salem Media Group. Serving the Greenville-Spartanburg-Asheville market as WORD-FM, Praise 96.5 delivers a curated selection of upbeat and positive Christian music appealing to families and individuals seeking encouraging content. The station's website can be found at praise963.com. The core programming of Praise 96.5 centers around contemporary Christian music, featuring artists such as MercyMe, Casting Crowns, for KING & COUNTRY, Lauren Daigle, Chris Tomlin, Newsboys, and TobyMac. On-air personalities host various time slots, providing commentary, introducing songs, sharing personal stories, and interacting with listeners in a friendly and relatable manner. Praise 96.5 also includes short news updates, weather forecasts, and community event announcements, often presented from a Christian worldview. Praise 96.5 actively engages with the local community, partnering with churches, ministries, and non-profit organizations to support causes and events, such as sponsoring concerts and food drives. The station incorporates ministry features offering biblical teaching and interviews with Christian leaders. Contests and giveaways further engage listeners and promote the station. Owned by Salem Media Group, Praise 96.5 aligns with Christian values.