98.7 WMZQ

98.7 WMZQ is the sound of country music in the nation's capital, and it knows exactly what it's doing. The playlist leans hard on modern chart-toppers like Luke Combs and Morgan Wallen, but the midday slot throws in some '90s gems, think Shania Twain and George Strait. It's not trying to be hip or underground. That's fine. The DJs keep chatter minimal, letting the songs breathe. The station runs at a low bitrate, but the audio holds up for talk and twang. If you want a dependable stream of mainstream country without the fuss, this is it. For deeper cuts, you're better off elsewhere. But for wh…