S.A.M.: Simply About Music
| Type | Radio network |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Availability | National |
| Owner |
Dial Global Networks (through Triton Media Group) |
Launch date | 2005 |
Official website | S.A.M.: Simply Abut Music |
S.A.M.: Simply About Music (often called "Sam") is a 24-hour satellite-driven format produced by Dial Global, based on the adult hits format. Its playlist consists of a wide variety of popular adult music from the 1960s through today, from artists ranging from Led Zeppelin to Lady Gaga to Linkin Park.
The format's name, other than the acronym, derives from other "Male First Name FM" formats such as Jack FM, Bob FM and Hank FM. The network was founded by Westwood One in 2005 in response to the rapid rise in popularity of such formats.
S.A.M. has absorbed Jones Variety Hits upon acquisition of Jones Radio Networks by Triton Media Group's Dial Global division effective September 30, 2008.