Chad here! After 11 years of being one half of The WBKR Waking Crew and The CB Radio Show, I am now one half of the all-new Morning Drive on 92.5 with Chad & Angel. Our show runs 6a-10am CST Monday through Friday and I also co-host The BKR's Dozen Countdown with Dave Spencer each Saturday morning at 8am. In addition to flapping my lips on the air, I emcee a variety of events all over the state of Kentucky. I emcee charity functions, beauty pageants and dance competitions. I love country music. In fact, I love all kids of music. I listen to everything from Brett Young to Ed Sheeran; Kelly Clarkson to Chris Young. Kings of Leon to King George! I love sports (particularly tennis and the Olympics), reality television and traveling. When I am not working I am likely on the sectional watching The Walking Dead, America's Got Talent, Project Runway, Alone, RuPaul's Drag Race and pretty much anything on The Tennis Channel or ESPN. I vacation . . . a lot! I love Mexico, any place I can get to on a cruise ship and New York City. I live in Owensboro with Kevin and three rescued Bichon Frises (Dolly, Ellie and Yogi).
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Throwback Thursday: Chad Impersonates Elton John at Goldie’s [Video]
Earlier this week, some of music's biggest stars performed their favorite Elton John songs on the TV special Elton John: I'm Still Standing Grammy Salute. Lady Gaga, John Legend, Kesha, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Maren Morris and more paid tribute to the songs of Elton John an…
Alabama and Travis Tritt Presale Code for Ford Center in Evansville
This is going to be epic and amazing! Alabama is bringing their 2018 tour to the Ford Center in Evansville and they're bringing Travis Tritt with them! Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, but there's an exclusive presale that gets underway today. Check it …
Cecil Farms Announces Plans for White Chateau Event Venue
On Sunday, I ran into Suzanne Cecil-White and Katie Cecil at the Home Show in Evansville. They were on hand to promote a brand new addition to their West Louisville farm. Check this out! The sisters are currently building a brand new event venue called White Chateau. It looks…
Kentucky Wesleyan Graduate on Showtime at the Apollo [Video]
I will never forget the first time I heard Nadia Wilkes sing. I was playing tennis on the courts at Kentucky Wesleyan College and, seemingly out of nowhere, I heard this huge, booming voice. I looked up and saw Nadia walking across campus belting out "I Am Changing" from Dreamgirls. It …
What’s Cookin’? Merritt’s Pasta Primavera [Recipe]
Merritt Bates-Thomas is back for another edition of What's Cookin'? and she's serving up another amazing pasta recipe. Merritt recently shared a Baked Ziti recipe with us and, this month, she's serving up a Spring-inspired Pasta Primavera! And the recipe allows you th…
Alabama and Travis Tritt Coming to the Ford Center in Evansville
This is going to be epic and amazing! Alabama is bringing their 2018 tour to the Ford Center in Evansville and they're bringing Travis Tritt with them!
Layla Spring Performs A Broken Wing on American Idol [Video]
Layla Spring, who hails from Marion County, Kentucky, continues to impress the judges and the nation on the latest season of American Idol. The former WBKR Battle for the Big O finalist has powered her way into the show's Top 24. Last night, she took the stage and belted out Martina…
Winter Storm Watch in Effect for WBKR Listening Area [Forecast]
I wish I could tell you this was some sort of April Fool's Day prank. However, it's not. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the tristate and we could see significant snowfall Friday night into Saturday morning.
Sleet and Snow in the Tristate Forecast for Friday Night and Saturday
I only wish I was kidding. A day after we had temperatures in the 70's and an outbreak of severe weather, we are now facing a chance of sleet and snow. Yes, I know it's April. But, get ready! A dose of winter could return in a couple of days.
American Cancer Society Hosting Catfish Tournament in Owensboro
It's back! The American Cancer Society has an exciting fundraiser coming up Saturday, April 21st in downtown Owensboro. It's the 3rd annual Catfish Tournament and local fishermen and women will be loading their boats into the Ohio River and competing for the biggest catches!
Layla Spring from Marion County, Kentucky in American Idol Top 12
She did it!! Layla Spring, who is from Marion County, Kentucky, has made it to the Top 12 girls on American Idol! Here at WBKR, we have known Layla for a couple of years now and are not surprised at all that she has powered her way onto the show.
Angel Welsh Wins Kathy Hudson’s Kindness Revolution Award
I am going to brag on my cohost today! I am always proud of the way in which Angel tirelessly rolls up her sleeves to serve her community. If you listen to our show, you know how involved Angel is with the radio station and the non-profits we assist. She's always willing to emcee events, run in 5…