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Peach Jam, Battle for the Big O Auditions — It's All Happening at Trunnell's Farm Market This Weekend

Dave Spencer — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:00:15 +0000

I’m gonna call it the “perfect storm.” Only this is a good one. When you have peach season converging with Battle for the Big O audition season, you have something mighty special. This Saturday, at Trunnell’s Farm Market, you’re going to see just HOW special. This Saturday from 10AM to 6PM, celebrate all things PEACH [...]

The Grand Ole Opry Adds Wednesday Shows

Dave Spencer — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:45:49 +0000

You love the Grand Ole Opry on Tuesday. You love the Grand Ole Opry on Friday and Saturday, too. And now, you’re gonna love the Grand Ole Opry on WEDNESDAY! That’s right! For eight weeks, beginning June 19th and running through August 7th, the Grand Ole Opry will light up on Wednesdays with shows featuring, [...]

New Mug Shot Released: The Smoker

Chadwick Benefield — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:52:19 +0000

We are releasing a new MUG SHOT to the general population! Big O Music Fest tickets are up for grabs if our latest suspect turns him/herself in to the WBKR studios in the next 9 minutes and 25 seconds. Find out who is WANTED now! Jerry Lee . . .a.k.a. The Smoker . . . [...]

WBKR's New Contest MUG SHOT Starts Monday Morning

Chadwick Benefield — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 22:00:30 +0000

First of all, this is not . . . I repeat . . . NOT a real mug shot. But thank you to WBKR listener Josh Brust, who made me look like something ripped right off an episode of Dog the Bounty Hunter. Now here's the real question . . . have YOU ever had a mug shot? Well, if you're a WBKR Facebook friend, you are about to . . . if you're lucky! Starting tomorrow morning, we are launching a brand new contest called (yes, you guessed it) MUG SHOT. And, it's your chance to win tickets the 2013 Big O Music Fest. Wanna know how you can become "WANTED" and win? Keep reading!

Play WBKR's New Contest: MUG SHOT!

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 31 May 2013 10:00:48 +0000

Have you ever had a mug shot? Well, if you're a WBKR Facebook friend, you are about to. Well, if you're lucky! Starting Monday, June 3rd, we are launching a brand new contest called MUG SHOT. And, it's your chance to win tickets the 2013 Big O Music Fest. Wanna know how you can become "WANTED" and win? Keep reading!

The Battle for the Big O Returns: Official Rules and Audition Locations

Chadwick Benefield — Mon, 27 May 2013 10:00:39 +0000

Are you ready to take the stage? You think you have what it takes to stand on the Big O Music Fest stage . . . in front of thousands . . . and kick off the 2013 Big O Music Fest starring Jake Owen, Justin Moore, Love & Theft, Colt Ford, Lo Cash Cowboys, Kristen Kelley and WBKR's Jaclyn Graves? Well, The Battle for the Big O is back and $1,000 is up for grabs! Audition locations are set! Get them and official rules here at WBKR.com. And be sure to check out this year's age limit. It's been lowered!!

Win Tickets to Holiday World and Splashin' Safari: Home to the All-New Hyena Falls [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Sun, 12 May 2013 15:50:47 +0000

Here at WBKR, we are going to have you laughing like a hyena! Holiday World and Splashin' Safari are now open for the season and that's where you will find the all-new Hyena Falls! The brand new attraction consists of four thrilling in-the-dark water slides that you are going to love. Wanna sneak peak? A virtual tour? Keep reading . . .

Win Cash on WBKR and at WBKR.com!

Chadwick Benefield — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:00:46 +0000

At WBKR, here comes MONEY Boo Boo! Lol! We are very excited about this spring's Win Cash contest here at WBKR. Starting Wednesday, May 1st, we'll be giving away our own version of "grand" supremes! And it isn't a crown. It's cash! Yep! We'll give away one thousand dollars, twice each weekday in the month of May. And, we're giving away ten thousand dollars here at WBKR.com. To find out what you have to do to win, KEEP READING!!

2013 CMA Music Festival LP Field Tickets Are SOLD OUT, But There's Still Lots to Do [VIDEO]

Dave Spencer — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:47:07 +0000

It only took six weeks–a record, but the nightly concerts at LP Field during the 2013 CMA Music Festival are SOLD OUT! Because of the demand for the four-day ticket packages, single night tickets are no longer available for the LP Field concerts, according to the CMA. But there’s plenty of good news [...]

Win Tx to Holiday World This Week

Chadwick Benefield — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:00:55 +0000

If you've been listening to WBKR the last week or so, you have heard Jaclyn's daughter Carsyn screaming at the top of her lungs, "I want to go to Holiday World!" Well, we have a hunch a lot of you do too. That's why, this week, we are giving you the chance to win tickets. Here's how you can do it . . .

Owensboro's Skylar Cain Wins Aspire to Stardom Talent Contest in Tennessee [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:00:57 +0000

At the Aspire to Stardom Talent Competition over the weekend in Clarksville, Tennessee, Owensboro singing sensation Skylar Cain "Let 'Er Rip." Literally! Her performance of the classic Dixie Chicks song earned her first place among hundreds of contestants. We have video of her performance and a list of what she won. You won't believe how well she sang and how much cash this kid pocketed for besting the field! Take a look!

WBKR's "She's Country" Photo Contest Winners

Chadwick Benefield — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:36:50 +0000

Fishing off a couch that's propped up on the back of a 4-wheeler? Now THAT is country! And Kayla Stewart and Jessica Young (who attend Heritage Hills High) are the winners of our Jason Aldean "She's Country" Photo Contest! They've won front row tickets to see Jason Thursday night at The Ford Center in Evansville and they snagged meet 'n' greet passes! Check out their winning photo collage! This is great . . .

2013 CMA Music Festival June 6th-9th: Tickets are Going Fast, Fan Fair X Moving to All-New Music City Center [VIDEO]

Dave Spencer — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:00:45 +0000

Are you ready for the best tradition in country music? The CMA Music Festival will take over downtown Nashville June 6th-9th. And once again, the line-up can best be described as “star-studded!” Taking the stage at LP Field for four nights of the best country music on the planet will be Gary Allan, Dierks Bentley, [...]

Keith Urban Still Available at KFC Yum Center [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:00:23 +0000

Keith Urban is bringing his Light The Fuse Tour to the KFC Yum Center in Louisville on Sunday, December 8th. Tickets for the show are on sale NOW at all Ticketmaster locations. To get full details and watch an exclusive sneak peak of Keith's upcoming tour that features special guests Little Big Town and Dustin Lynch, KEEP READING!

Win Tickets to The Price Is Right Live at RiverPark Center

Chadwick Benefield — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 22:00:43 +0000

Here at WBKR, we are giving you the chance to "Come on down!" The Price is Right Live is coming to The RiverPark Center in downtown Owensboro on Wednesday, May 1st and you'll have the chance to play some of the show's most popular games and win some amazing prizes!

Spring Fling Disc Golf Tournament Set for April 27th

Dave Spencer — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:09:56 +0000

My golf game stinks. That’s why I stick to the driving range (on occasion), so no one can see me and I’m not keeping score. But disc golf is another story. It may be for you, too. That’s why you should grab a disc and come on out to Woodmere Disc Golf Course in Evansville [...]

Still Time to Enter Jason Aldean She's Country Photo Contest [Photos]

Chadwick Benefield — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:00:12 +0000

Here at WBKR and WBKR.com, we are having a ball looking at the photos you all are submitting for our Jason Aldean She's Country Photo Contest. We have a pair of FRONT ROW tickets and MEET 'N' GREET passes up for grabs to the person who submits the photo that we love the most! And that lucky person is going to see and meet Jason Aldean at The Ford Center in Evansville on Thursday, April 25th! We're getting a ton of entries and they are awesome. So, with just a handful of days left to enter, we thought we'd give you a sample of the kids of photos we're getting!

Jac's Big O Party: FREE Lunch From Tumbleweed & Big O Music Fest Tickets!

Jaclyn Graves — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:34:04 +0000

Today marks the first "Jac's Big O Party" of the year! We had a BLAST last year at this party series and hope you plan to join us on today!

I'll be broadcasting my Midday Show LIVE from right out in the front yard of the WBKR studios, brought to you by the Big O Music Fest. Join us for FREE Food and Giveaways!

Kizzy Traces Her Country Roots [Audio]

Chadwick Benefield — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:16:37 +0000

Here at WBKR.com, we are having a contest in which you could win FRONT ROW tickets and MEET 'N' GREET passes to see Jason Aldean, Thursday, April 25th at The Ford Center in Evansville. All you have to do is upload a photo to us that shows just how "country" you are. Well, Kizzy called in this morning to tell us just how "country" she is. In fact, for the first time ever, Kizzy discussed her father and revealed his alleged identity. And you won't believe who she claims it is!!

Win Front Row Jason Aldean Tickets and Meet and Greet Passes in WBKR's "She's Country" Photo Contest

Ashley Sollars — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:09:50 +0000

The show is officially sold out. However, here at WBKR.com we happen to have a pair of the best seats in the house for the upcoming Jason Aldean concert at The Ford Center in Evansville on April 25th! Yep! We have a pair of FRONT ROW tickets and a pair of MEET 'N' GREET passes to go with them. We are giving you the chance to WIN them with our "She's Country" Photo Contest! Wanna know what you have to do to win?