98.1 The Beat

10/08/2025

Ayy, is this what Heaven on Earth looks like? If it is, then the world is about to be on FIRE!
The one, the only, the undisputed king of comedy, KATT WILLIAMS, is bringing his hilarious and unfiltered “HEAVEN ON EARTH TOUR” to the VBC Propst Arena on Saturday, November 15th!
If you want to experience stand-up that breaks boundaries and ignites laughter—like a bag of chips in a quiet church—then you need a ticket!
They are on sale NOW through Ticketmaster or the VBC Box Office!
But listen up, fam! KEEP IT LOCKED on 98.1 THE BEAT because we have your chance to WIN TICKETS! Don't miss your shot to see the legend!

10/06/2025

Mark your calendar for the Rocket City Broadcasting "Day of Giving" next Saturday, October 18th, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM!

We're partnering with Rocket 95.1, Star 99.1, and 98.1 The Beat to host this special community event at Food City, located at 150 Old Gurley Road in Huntsville.

Three Ways to Help Your Community

This is your chance to make a difference:

Donate Blood with LifeSouth Community Blood Center. And here's a sweet reward: the first 100 blood donors get a FREE pint of Blue Bell Ice Cream!

Donate Food and help fill the shelves for the Food Bank of North Alabama.

Adopt a Pet and give a loving, forever home to an animal from the Greater Huntsville Humane Society.

We'll have a list of all urgently needed donations from the non-profits available at the event and on our station websites!

Prizes and Giveaways

Once you've made your donation, swing by the Rocket City Broadcasting tent to register to win some great prizes, including concert tickets or a 3-day/2-night stay at the Holiday Inn Resort in Panama City Beach!

The Rocket City Broadcasting "Day of Giving" is proudly brought to you by Family Savings Credit Union, WAAY 31, and Rocket City Broadcasting. We look forward to seeing you there!

10/05/2025

Donate blood this Halloween season or let a monster get it?
Let a monster get my blood this Halloween or donate it?
Yeah, donate to Lifesouth and help save a life.
Find your donor center or blood drive today!

10/02/2025

Trying to get your crib looking right? Whether you're just looking for those simple backyard glow-ups or you're about to go on a whole house remodel, the Fall Home & Garden Show is the spot. This is where you cop the freshest trends and get that expert knowledge, all under one roof!

Pull up this Saturday and Sunday, October 4th and 5th, at the VBC South Hall. Doors drop Saturday from 10 AM to 6 PM and Sunday from 12 PM to 5 PM. Don't miss out.

10/01/2025

Straight up, the R&B Lovers Tour is setting the vibe at the VBC!

It's going down Friday, April 10th, featuring the legends themselves: Keith Sweat, Joe, Dru Hill, and Ginuwine.

You know the deal: Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster or just pull up to the VBC Box Office.

And look, you already know the move—Keep it locked on 98.1 The Beat for your shot to win your way in! You don't wanna miss this.

09/30/2025

GREAT SCOTT!
Back To The Future live opens tonight at the Von Braun Center
Don't miss this one because you can't go back in time to see it if you do!
Learn more at BroadwayTheatreLeague.org

09/29/2025

Find a blood dive near you today. You can help save someone's life and get some cool prizes. It's a win/win!

LifeSouth is a community-based blood supplier in Florida, Alabama and Georgia committed to making sure blood is at your local hospitals in times of need.

09/28/2025

Join Rocket City Broadcasting for our "Day of Giving" on Saturday, October 18th, from 11 AM to 3 PM at Food City (150 Old Gurley Road in Huntsville).

Alongside Rocket 95.1, Star 99.1, and 98.1 The Beat, we’re uniting the community for a great cause! You can roll up a sleeve to donate a pint of blood with LifeSouth Community Blood Center, help fill the shelves for the Food Bank of North Alabama, or even find a loving family for a dog or cat with the Greater Huntsville Humane Society.

After you donate, be sure to visit our tent and register for a chance to win awesome prizes like concert tickets or a 3-day/2-night stay at the Holiday Inn Resort in PCB!

This "Day of Giving" is proudly sponsored by Family Savings Credit Union, WAAY 31, and Rocket City Broadcasting.

09/25/2025

JOIN THE BEAT FOR OUR “DAY OF GIVING”!

On Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., come to the Food City located at 150 Old Gurley Road in Huntsville. Together with Rocket 95.1, Star 99.1, and 98.1 The Beat, we’re uniting to lift up our community.

You can make a difference by:

Donating a pint of blood with LifeSouth Community Blood Center.

Helping fill the shelves at the Food Bank of North Alabama.

Giving a pet a forever home with the Greater Huntsville Humane Society.

After you donate, stop by the Rocket City Broadcasting tent and register to win concert tickets, or a 3-day/2-night stay at the Holiday Inn Resort in Panama City Beach!

The "Day of Giving" is brought to you by Family Savings Credit Union, WAAY 31, and Rocket City Broadcasting.

09/24/2025

Great Scott! "Back to the Future," the beloved cinematic classic, has hit the stage as a Broadway musical and it's rolling into the Mark C. Smith Concert Hall for eight performances from September 30th through October 5th.

Based on the 1985 flick, the show follows Marty McFly, a rock 'n' roll teen who gets accidentally sent back to 1955 in a time-traveling DeLorean built by his friend, Dr. Emmett Brown. Before he can get back to '85, Marty's gotta make sure his high school-aged parents fall in love or his whole existence is gone!

"Back to the Future: The Musical" is recommended for ages 6 and up, so it's a family affair. For the full scoop and to grab your tickets, hit up broadwaytheatreleague.org.

And keep it locked on 98.1 The Beat for your chance to win a 4-pack of tickets to opening night!

09/24/2025

TONIGHT: Lil Wayne: Tha Carter VI Tour with Tyga | Huntsville, AL 🔥
Rain or shine, The Orion will be live! Please remember: umbrellas are prohibited during Orion concerts, but ponchos are available to purchase at their merch stand inside Gate B.

09/23/2025

Get ready! The one and only Katt Williams is bringing his "Heaven on Earth Tour" to the VBC on Saturday, November 15, 2025.

Tickets are on sale now, so you can lock yours in through Ticketmaster or the VBC Box Office.

And you already know the deal... keep it locked on 98.1 The Beat for your shot to win tickets!