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Jay Leno Parodies Taylor Swift's '22′ With '63′ [VIDEO]

Megan Pacella — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:30:25 +0000

Lately, it seems like all the cool kids have something to say about Taylor Swift‘s ’22′ music video. Most recently, Jay Leno took a stab at using the ’22′ video to mock his own climbing age with a ’63′ parody. Leno introduced his ’63′ video during an episode of ‘The Tonight Show.’ When a staged [...]

LoCash Cowboys Involved in Bus Accident

Billy Dukes — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:54:45 +0000

The LoCash Cowboys were involved in a bus accident while riding to a show in Mairnette, Wisc. on Friday afternoon (June 14). The duo and their crew were traveling from a performance at the Taste of Country Music Festival when a front tire blew out.

Billy Ray Cyrus and Wife Divorcing

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 01:43:26 +0000

It’s ‘Achy Breaky Heart’ time, as Billy Ray Cyrus is headed for divorce once again. The country singer’s wife Tish has filed papers to dissolve the two-decade marriage, citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split. This is not the pair’s first time at the marriage-ending rodeo. Billy Ray filed for divorce three years ago, [...]

Simon Cowell Gets Egged in Finale of Britain's Got Talent [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:00:17 +0000

This gives a whole new meaning to having “egg on your face.” Simon Cowell was egged during the finale of Britain’s Got Talent. Apparently, a scorned contestant decided she would get some sweet revenge on poor Simon and pelted him with eggs during a rousing performance of “The Impossible Dream.” WATCH! To me, this looks [...]

Carrie Underwood Celebrates Five Years as Grand Ole Opry Member

Megan Pacella — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 21:19:15 +0000

At just 30 years old, it's hard to believe that Carrie Underwood has already been a member of the Grand Ole Opry for five years. The Grammy-winning country singer celebrated her anniversary on Friday (June 7) by closing out the first of two performances on the infamous Opry stage with a special segment.

Stop Caring About Amanda Bynes PSA [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 15:44:17 +0000

Quick? Can you name one movie Amanda Bynes has been in? I can, but only because I thought she was hilarious sucking lollipops and chasing after African-American boys in Hairspray. Now, let's try this. Name one really whacked out thing she's done in the last month? So much easier, right? That's because just about everyone in American knows who Amanda is now because she has become a complete fruitcake. She's a bong-throwing, wig-wearing, cray cray wild child who ends up on TMZ on a daily basis. Yes, this little-known actress has become the center of water cooler talk around the country. She is cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs and, apparently, we're right there with her. But now . . . there's help for all of us who've been sucked into the shame spiral! And this is pretty dang funny. WATCH!! (Oh, and, just a friendly warning, this is definitely PG-13!)

Kizzy Offers Solution for Ongoing War Feud Between LeAnn Rimes and Brandi Glanville [Audio]

Chadwick Benefield — Wed, 29 May 2013 12:00:15 +0000

Twitter was going crazy around Mother's Day because of yet ANOTHER alleged war of words between LeAnn Rimes and Brandi Glanville. According to reports, LeAnn sent Brandi some flowers for Mother's Day. Those same reports suggested that Brandi was less than pleased to be getting flowers from who is now stepmother to her children. These two need Dr. Drew. Or better yet . . . a big dose of Kizzy, who has come up with a good old-fashioned way to duke it out. LISTEN!

Brantley Gilbert Takes Batting Practice with the Cincinnati Reds [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Sun, 26 May 2013 18:29:42 +0000

Put him in, Coach! He’s ready to play. Yesterday, Brantley Gilbert threw on a Cincinnati Reds jersey and took batting practice with the team. WATCH! To watch, CLICK HERE!

Mariah Carey Has Wardrobe Malfunction on Good Morning America [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:29:35 +0000

She was a train wreck on American Idol. And, earlier today, Mariah Carey was a bit of a train wreck on Good Morning America. Well, at least her dress was! The back of it busted open and Mariah was left trying to figure out a way to prevent another Janet Jackson moment. This is pretty hilarious and Mariah, believe it or not, was quick on her feet and handled it pretty well. WATCH!

Toby Keith Audibly Shaken By Destruction in His Hometown of Moore, Oklahoma [VIDEO]

Dave Spencer — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:09:33 +0000

Many of country music’s biggest stars–many of them Oklahoma natives–sent their best wishes, thoughts, and prayers via Twitter to those affected by the massive EF-5 tornado that tore through Moore, Oklahoma on Monday, killing 24. One country superstar, in particular, was audibly shaken as he shared his thoughts about the devastation. Here’s what Moore, Oklahoma [...]

Jake Owen Rips Pants On Stage, Finishes Set Shirtless [VIDEO]

Jaclyn Graves — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:56:25 +0000

Ladies, this is not a dream... I have a video of Jake Owen singing shirtless! Yes, your Monday just turned into a Friday!

This past weekend at a show in Charleston, Jake's pants ripped...on stage! As he tweeted, he was underwear-less. Thanks to some quick thinking from his crew, they just taped his shirt up around his, ummm, problem area and let him finish his set! I knew if I was patient enough, visual evidence was come up... boy was I right!

Check out this video of Jake finishing his set, shirtless!

The Celebrity Apprentice Ice Cream Taste Test: Trace Adkins Vs. Penn Jillette [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Sun, 19 May 2013 11:00:52 +0000

I scream. You scream. We all scream for ice cream, right? Well, tonight on Celebrity Apprentice everyone's going to be screaming as we crown a brand new champion. For the last challenge, Donald Trump's finalists, Vegas magician and mastermind Penn Jillette and country music superstar Trace Adkins, had to develop a brand new flavor of ice cream for the new Walgreens DeLish brand. Penn Jillette concocted a new flavor called Vanilla and Chocolate Magic Swirtle. Trace came up with the Maple Macadamia Mash Up. Here at WBKR, thanks to a special ice cream delivery from our friend April Faught, we decided to put them to a good old-fashioned taste test. WATCH!

Could It Be? Kenny Chesney and George Strait on Tour Together in 2014?

Dave Spencer — Thu, 16 May 2013 03:17:24 +0000

Let’s go back about six years. It was 2007. A song called “Shiftwork” was released. You took one look at the artists singing it and you knew it was going to get to #1 in short order. I mean with Kenny Chesney and George Strait collaborating, how could it miss? Well, it didn’t. And now [...]

Kenny Chesney To "Spread the Love: A Fund For Boston"

Jaclyn Graves — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:59:41 +0000

The Boston Marathon bombing affected us all, including Kenny Chesney. After seeing the devastation caused on that day, he decided that he wanted to do his part in helping he victims of the tragedy. With help from the Boston Medical Center, he founded the Spread the Love Fund to help those who needed prosthetic limbs and post-prosthetic care.

Brand New Lady Antebellum Video 'Goodbye Town' Debuts [VIDEO]

Dave Spencer — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:38:43 +0000

Lady Antebellum’s big #1 smash “Downtown” got to its peak so quickly that by the time their new album Golden was released to stores and online retailers, we were ready for the second single. I’ve heard the songs and there are many choices for radio consideration, I believe. But the choice for release number two [...]

Jennifer Nettles Debutes Son On Mother's Day [PHOTO]

Jaclyn Graves — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:09:12 +0000

Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles and her husband welcomed a baby boy last December. Until Mother’s Day, the public hadn’t seen Magnus Hamilton Miller. But, the singer tweeted a precious picture of the two of them along with a sweet message. “So much love and joy on my first Mother’s Day! A very Happy Mother’s Day to [...]

Opry Legend Jim Ed Brown Releases New Single "In Style Again"

Chadwick Benefield — Sun, 12 May 2013 11:00:30 +0000

On Tuesday night, Jim Ed Brown, like he has for fifty years, stood in the famed circle at The Grand Ole Opry. He announced to the crowd that, for the first time in a long time, he was releasing a new single and he was doing it at the age of 79. See, that's the ebb and flow of any career, but particularly a career in popular music. Over the course of three decades (the 50's, 60's and 70's), Jim Ed Brown was a proven hitmaker. But strings of hits just don't last forever. While the hands on the clock refuse to quit spinning, the record players and the radio stations often times stop the "spinning" in its tracks. They routinely start "spinning" tunes from younger artists, the next generation of hitmakers. But this country music staple, this Grand Ole Opry icon, is still at it . . . with a brand new song in which he professes "I'd like to be in style again someday."

Don Williams Coming To Evansville

Jordan Winders — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:26:59 +0000

Country music and song writing legend Don Williams is coming to Evansville. The “Gentle Giant” will be live at the Victory Theatre October 17th at 7:30pm. Tickets for the show go on sale tomorrow morning. But we have info for you on a special pre-sale that is going on now! The pre-sale is running until [...]

Faith Hill's Sunday Night Football Successor Named

Jaclyn Graves — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:00:54 +0000

Faith Hill announced last month that her intro duties for Sunday Night Football would be ending after six seasons. As a big football fan, I've grown accustom to watching Faith kick off every Sunday night game. And, to be honest, I sing along with her and get up and dance too! So, for me to think of anyone else but Faith performing "Waiting All Day For Sunday Night', I get a little concerned. But, they've recently announced who her replacement is, have you heard?!? SHE is a fellow country music superstar AND has equally hot legs! Any guesses??

George Jones Final Show Will Become a Tribute Concert

Dave Spencer — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:39:59 +0000

The show must go on. And that includes the final concert in the late George Jones’ farewell tour which was scheduled for November 22 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Since the line-up for the final concert was so stacked already–it was going be the Possum and many, many friends paying tribute–it’s become a memorial for the [...]