Chadwick Benefield

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 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 endless charity functions, beauty pageants and dance competitions. Though I work in country music, my musical tastes are all over the place. Seriously! I have thousands of CD's and they range from Garth Brooks box sets to The Brady Bunch's Greatest Hits. Not even kidding. 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 New York City (I'm a huge theatre fan). I absolutely crave Mexico when I am not there. And I love pretty much place you can get to on a cruise ship. I live in Owensboro with my Kevin (my snarky and brutally honest other half), three rescued Bichon Frises (Dolly, Ellie and Yogi) and a rescued Cairn Terrier mix named Simon.

Check Out These Photos of the Old Fortress in Corfu, Greece
As you all know, I recently returned from vacation.  The initial plan was to fly from Philadelphia to Venice and board a ship for a cruise of the Greek isles.  However, due to an issue with American Airlines and a canceled flight, we instead had to fly to Corfu, Greece and intercept the cruise ship …
Blackford Creek Wins WBKR’s Friday Night Fight [Video]
Last night was the finale of WBKR's Friday Night Fight at Diamond Lake Good Time Theatre.  Eight acts took the stage to compete is a series of "fights".  At the end of the show, there were just two acts left: Blackford Creek from Owensboro and Payton Taylor from Hend…
Must See View from the Pensione Wildner Hotel in Venice, Italy
I made an absolute find on my trip to Venice, Italy.  Kevin and I made reservations at the Pensione Wildner, which is located at the San Zaccaria water taxi stop, just two bridges away from Piazza San Marco (St. Mark's Square).  Check out my video tour of the room.  It's a Deluxe Double Room with a …
Friday After 5 Week Number Twelve Preview [Video]
Friday After 5 is gearing up for Week #12 of the 2018 season.   This week's event is sponsored by Jagoe Homes and promises "Fun in the Streets!"  And there's going to be a lot of fun on stage as well.  Here's a look at who's performing this Friday…
Salads and Wraps Recalled from Kroger and Walgreens
A food recall to share with you.  The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service is warning that several products sold by Kroger and Walgreens could be contaminated with cyclospora.
What’s Cookin’? Easy Crock-Pot Barbecue Chicken [Recipe]
About a month ago, Kentucky Legal Aid hosted a yard party here at the WBKR studios.  And, while they were here, they brought along some copies of their cookbook called You've Been Served.  The book is full of simple and delicious dishes and I have tried out of a few of them . . . incl…
Friday Night Fight Finalist #8 C.J. Sparks of Greenville, KY
The lineup is set for the finals of our brand new talent contest, WBKR's Friday Night Fight.  We have teamed up with Friday After 5 and Gordy's Owensboro Music to give one lucky performer or group the chance to open for LOCASH in downtown Owensboro on Friday, August 24th.  Eight acts have qualified …
Team Selfies at the BPA Northern Zone World Series [Photos]
Last night, El'agance the Intern and I emceed the opening ceremonies of the BPA Northern Zone World Series at Jack C. Fisher Park here in Owensboro.  There are 36 teams on hand this weekend competing in 7U, 8U, 9U, 10U and 11/12U divisions.  And during the ceremony last night, as I was giving each t…
A Moderate Risk of Severe Weather for the Tristate
Today could be a stormy day here in the WBKR listening area.  In fact, the National Weather Service has upgraded our severe weather chances.  Many areas face a MODERATE risk of severe storms and tornadoes cannot be ruled out.

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