KOTO’s (in)Famous Station IDs

February 26, 2025

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NoMan interviews Sam Bush, Bluegrass Festival 2024

In 50 years of KOTO history, we’ve hosted a number of big names on the airwaves. When the opportunity arises, KOTO is always eager to get an official station ID from a visiting musical luminary. We’ve had household names, local legends, superstar celebrities, and even some fictional characters tell us that KOTO is the finest radio station in the nation.

Check out the playlist below and scroll through some of our favorite KOTO station IDs.

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