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Headed to the CMA Music Festival? Here's What You Need to Know

Dave Spencer — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:00:43 +0000

So the month of May is flying by. How did it know how excited we all were about the 2013 CMA Music Festival June 6th-9th in Nashville? The sooner it gets here, the better, right? Well, if you are going, you’ll need to make a few plans. And that’s where the schedule you will see [...]

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!

American Idol Review: Candice and Kree Sing for the Title [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:04:31 +0000

Will it be Candice Glover or Kree Harrison? Last night, our two American Idol finalists competed in the first all-female finale since Idol’s third season. So, who won the night and earned the crown? WBKR’s Idol expert, Steve Thompson, chimes in . . . Take a listen to this morning’s Idol Chatter with Steve, Moon and [...]

Former Goldie's Survivor Champion Michael Woosley Releases New Song [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:00:29 +0000

Here at WBKR, we get asked all the time about Goldie's Survivor, our long-running talent contest at Goldie's. It was a blend of Survivor and American Idol and hundreds of folks each year battled to try and make the 10-week finals. The contest was basically reality television on stage and the show sold out virtually every week due to equal parts of talent and on-stage drama. We often get asked how our former champions are doing. Season Two champion Teresa Cook continues to make fans as Kizzy. Season Three champion Shannon Sellers lives in Nashville now. Season Five champion Rollie Pike later went on to win the Battle for The Big O and is with us each year for our St. Jude Radiothon. And, now, we're hearing from Season 6 champion Michael Woosley, who just released a new duet called "Watch Me." Check it out!

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.

Why Carrie Was Mean to Chad

Moon Mullins — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:59:10 +0000

Now, we know why Carrie Underwood was mean to Chad when we met her in 2008. We were backstage at the Kenny Chesney show. Carrie was just starting out and meeting radio folks, like us. Well, she seemed really distant, non-responsive and somewhat rude. I am used to treat people treating me like that, but [...]

Footage of American Idol's Kree Harrison on The Rosie O'Donnell Show at 10 [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:00:20 +0000

Tonight, Nashville resident Kree Harrison is going to face off with Candice Glover in part one the American Idol finale. Recently, here at WBKR, we stumbled across some footage of Kree from WAY back in the day. LOL! Check her out in this archived video from The Rosie O'Donnell Show. Ten-year-old Kree belted out Martina McBride's "A Broken Wing!"

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 [...]

Darius Rucker Wasn't Hootie, Just a Blowfish

Moon Mullins — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:00:18 +0000

For years I thought Darius Rucker was the leader of the band, Hootie and the Blowfish. Now, we find that even though he co-founded the group, guitarist Mark Bryan was the boss. All Darius did was sing. Rucker told CMT.com,"To be honest with you, wh

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."

BREAKING: Randy Jackson Leaving 'American Idol'

egrant — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:54:27 +0000

It's no secret the 12th season of American Idol has had its share of drama and record low ratings. Well now, at least one judge who has been there from the start is moving on. According to E! Online, Jackson is leavin

American Idol: The Final Three Battle for the Finale [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:30:54 +0000

Candice Glover. Kree Harrison. Angie Miller. One of those ladies will be the next American Idol. One of them will finish this season in third place. Last night, our remaining Idol hopefuls took the stage and performed three songs a piece with one goal in mind . . . making the Idol finale. So, who stepped up? Who, as Randy Jackson would say, is really "in it to win it." And who may be missing her ultimate dream by just a single episode. Let's check in with WBKR's American Idol expert, Steve Thompson!

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??

My New Non-Country Obsession: Emeli Sande [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:00:39 +0000

Today on Confessions of a Country Music DJ! I never buy CD's. Seriously, I really don't. The summer I graduated high school I worked at Disc Jockey inside Towne Square Mall and I think I gave just about every paycheck back to Terry Woodward. I used to buy CD's all the time and then, with the advent of ITunes, stopped cold in my tracks. ITunes is to music what Whitman's was to the Sampler, right? But, the other day, I caved and bought my first CD in years. And it wasn't country (insert gasp)! And it's a CD that is setting HUGE records in the UK! It's not even American (insert another gasp)! In fact, Emeli Sande (who is my new non-country obsession and my favorite new Brit) just broke a record that was held by The Beatles for nearly five decades . . .

Daniel "Redneck Heroes" Epperson Featured in WBKR's Six Pack Concert [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Wed, 08 May 2013 10:00:22 +0000

Daniel Epperson, with his Duck Dynasty-inspired "Redneck Heroes" is making Southern Indiana proud. And here at WBKR, we are proud to have him in the cast of The Six Pack, our brand new concert series at Diamond Lake Campground and Resort's Good Time Theatre. To see Daniel's official video for "Redneck Heroes" and to get ticket information about the show and the full Six Pack of talent, keep reading!!

Chad's Favorite Versions of "Always on My Mind" [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:19:15 +0000

Country music icon, Willie Nelson, is coming to The Centre in Evansville TONIGHT. Willie is bringing his Willie Nelson & Family tour to town and we have been celebrating over the last couple of months with ticket giveaways and more. A few weeks ago, we had a TAD POLL about Willie during The WBKR Waking Crew. And that poll was . . . What is YOUR favorite Willie Nelson song? I don't have to hesitate a second to name mine. It's Willie's classic "Always on My Mind." And, I must say, there are several versions of that song I absolutely love. While Brenda Lee recorded the original version, it's a handful of covers that are on my mind. Check these out.

P!nk Slams Fans Angry Over Canceled Concert in Birmingham

Chadwick Benefield — Sun, 05 May 2013 15:30:20 +0000

I have been there and it really sucks. It is very disappointing when you find out that the concert you bought tickets for and that have been looking forward to has been canceled. But it happens . . . for a variety of reasons and, sometimes, just cannot be helped. Just this week, for instance, [...]

American Idol: The Final Three [Audio]

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 03 May 2013 13:05:06 +0000

And then there were three! Last night on American Idol, Amber was sent home leaving us with just three contenders for the title: Kree Harrison, Candice Glover and Angie Miller. WBKR's Idol expert Steve Thompson called in this morning to chat with Moon and me about the final stretch . . . and that awesome Twitter feud between Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey!

Kristen Bell's 2013 CMT Music Awards Co-Host Announced

Jaclyn Graves — Fri, 03 May 2013 01:43:22 +0000

On Tuesday, I told y'all how Kristen Bell announced she will be returning as host to the 2013 CMT Music Awards. But, she only hinted who her co-host would be. Now, it's official... but, which tight-jeans wearin, cowboy hat sportin country man will join her in hosting?!?

American Idol: The Final Four Compete . . . Again [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 02 May 2013 13:15:53 +0000

It is like a case of deja vu. For the second week in a row, our American Idol Final Four took the stage to compete for spots in the Top Three! And WBKR's Idol expert Steve Thompson was tuned in and shares his thoughts about who won the night and who's in trouble.