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What The Heck Did I Just Watch On ABC?!? Billboard Music Awards Leave Little to the Imagination [PHOTOS]

Jaclyn Graves — Mon, 20 May 2013 04:10:58 +0000

Disclaimer: I am apparently old-fashioned and this is me upset about watching, what I feel like should have aired after 10:00pm on a pay-per-view channel, the Billboard Music Awards.

I realize that music is art and I'm a full believer of this theory. But, I DO NOT think that for you to express yourself, you should leave your pants at home or basically give a dude a lap-dance on stage. Maybe it's just me?!?

Jac's Hottie Of The Week – Maggie Rose "Better" [VIDEO]

Jaclyn Graves — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:27:21 +0000

Every Saturday morning, I interrupt Chad and Dave's BKR's Dozen Countdown with my Hottie of the Week! Today, I realized something... some of you may not hear who my hottie is and it's my job to make sure you know about new music! So, here's what we're gonna do... every Saturday, I'll post my Hottie here for your viewing and listening pleasure!

My hottie today is new-comer Maggie Rose. She has a super-smooth voice and I'm pretty much in love with her new single, "Better". We all go through rough times in our life and it can seem like all we need is just to feel a little bit better than the day before. This song embraces this feeling. So, check it out and let me know what you think!

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!

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 [...]

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!"

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 [...]

Woman Who Won't Stop Singing 'I Will Always Love You' Gets Booted Off Airplane [VIDEO]

Dave Spencer — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:24:13 +0000

I remember in 1996 when Dolly Parton and Vince Gill won the CMA Vocal Event of the Year Award for their version of “I Will Always Love You.” Of course, by that time, Dolly had already hit #1 on the country charts with two different recordings of the classic break-up tune. And Whitney Houston’s pop [...]

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."

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!

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!!

Pistol Annies Do Anything But 'Hush Hush' on NBC's Today Show [VIDEO]

Dave Spencer — Wed, 08 May 2013 04:46:34 +0000

The Pistol Annies’ brand new album/CD/collection of downloadable songs (you pick the term) Annie Up was released on Tuesday. After a brief interview with host Matt Lauer, the hottest trio in country music–Miranda Lambert, Ashley Monroe, and Angaleena Presley–performed its first single “Hush Hush.” Here’s what you missed if you missed it…aaand here’s what you [...]

Lady A and Pistol Annies Music

Moon Mullins — Tue, 07 May 2013 12:21:26 +0000

Lady Antebellum’s new CD, GOLDEN is released today. The collection features their latest single, “Downtown” and eleven more. Some of the titles sound very intriguing. “Long Teenage Goodbye”, “Better Man”, “Generation Away” and “Better Off (Now that You’re Gone)”. You can hear portions of each tune at Amazon.Com. As heard this morning [...]

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.

Hunter Hayes Debuts Brand New Video 'I Want Crazy' [VIDEO]

Dave Spencer — Mon, 06 May 2013 00:30:15 +0000

I think this dude is one of our next country music superstars. It’s in the way he’s being marketed by his label. It’s in his increasingly high profile. And it’s–plain and simply–in his talent. Hunter Hayes can do it all. He’s a producer, an instrumentalist, a writer, and–obviously–a terrific vocalist. He’s hit #1 twice in [...]

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, [...]

New LoCash Cowboys Video for 'Chase a Little Love' Premieres [VIDEO]

Dave Spencer — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:40:48 +0000

Attention, LoCash Army…and fans who have yet to enlist. In anticipation of the Bathfitter Big O Music Fest which will light up Reid’s Orchard on August 31st, 2013, I give you the brand new video by a member of that concert’s lineup. It’s time to “Chase a Little Love” with the LoCash Cowboys:

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!

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.