February 15, 2013 I never would have imagined, in my lifetime, seeing anything like this. Of course, that's not the first time I've said that and it probably won't be the last. It's like something out of a sci-fi/disaster movie.
February 15, 2013 This is unbelievably exciting. 17-year-old Jenny Beth Willis of Owensboro has made the Top 40 of American Idol! Last night, the Top 20 guys and the Top 20 girls were revealed and Jenny Beth is still in the mix. I had a chance to chat with her about her whirlwind Idol experience and what's next for the remaining Idol hopefuls. Check out my exclusive interview with Jenny Beth arranged courtesy of Fox and WEVV Fox 44!
February 15, 2013 Chicken Little would mess in his feathers! Today started off with a BANG in Russia. A meteor crashed to the Earth and lots of folks were filming as it happened. Check it out! This is amazing.
February 14, 2013 Owensboro's Jenny Beth Willis is just one song away from American Idol's Top 40! Last night, Jenny Beth survived two rounds in Hollywood. She survived the initial cut with her rendition of "How Do I Live," then escaped the group round with a group of gals named Raisin' Kane! Watch Jenny Beth and her partners tear through "Sin Wagon" by the Dixie Chicks!
February 12, 2013 Jaclyn complains, moans and groans. Dave Spencer whimpers like a 7-week-old puppy. And I scream, "This is gonna suck!" That's typically how the Polar Bear Plunge goes each year when we jump into The Hines Center lake to help raise money for Special Olympics Kentucky. And, this past weekend, we suited up again and prepared ourselves for a plunge into 22-degree water. Standing with us was our team captain Jimmy Parrot and our friend Jeff Jackson, who we basically forced into plunging. Here's how it played out . . .
February 11, 2013 This is HILARIOUS!! Saturday marked the 2013 Polar Bear Plunge at The Hines Center in Philpot and 200 plungers showed up to jump in the chilly, 22 degree waters of the Hines Center lake. Among them was Kizzy, who joined WBKR's team, Jimmy Parrot's Plungers. The cameras were rolling as Kizzy, decked out in a scuba suit, arm puffers and Korger bags, walked out onto the dock to prepare for her plunge. WATCH!
February 9, 2013 Typically when I choose a song for my Shoulda Been a Hit column, I pick a song that actually had a chance at becoming one. But, for the first time in the history of this feature, I am choosing a song that was never officially released as a single. Martina McBride churned 4 big hits off her 1999 release Emotion. The lead-off single "I Love You" reached #1 on the Billboard Country Chart. It was a HUGE hit. So was the follow-up, "Love's the Only House," which peaked at #3. "There You Are" reached the 10 spot and "It's My Time" peaked at #11. But, if you ask me, Emotion contained a little hidden gem that had all the makings of a McBride chartbuster. LISTEN!
February 8, 2013 For the boys, Hollywood week is over. And 28 male contestants are still left in the hunt for the Idol Top 40. WBKR's American Idol expert Steve Thompson has chosen some favorites and explains who he thinks is in it to win it.
February 7, 2013 Louisville's Jill Conley was diagnosed with Stage IIIC invasive breast cancer the day before her 32nd birthday. She had only been married six months when she and her husband had to deal with this life-changing news. She went through 16 rounds of chemo, 31 rounds of radiation and four surgeries including a double-mastectomy. After two years, Jill was in remission.Twelve months later, at age 35, she was diagnosed with terminal bone cancer.
Jill decided that if only one woman could be helped from her story, that she had succeeded in life. Her journey and spirit are truly an amazing inspiration. She wants to help others feel beautiful in their own skin. Please, watch and learn about Jill.
February 7, 2013 This is awesome. Blake Shelton had a special message and song for Betty White at her 2nd Annual Birthday Special on NBC! Watch!
February 7, 2013 He's back! If you were at Denim & Diamonds last week you were treated to moving performances from local theatre star Misty Miller. She was tremendous and her apples didn't fall far from the tree. Here at WBKR.com we have already introduced you to Misty's son, Max, who, like his mother, sings like a champ. But Max's relationship with his singing voice is rather love/hate. See, the kid knows he can sing. In fact, we all know it. He's flippin' awesome. However, he thinks that, because he sings, other kids are going to make fun of him. (Middle-schoolers? What are you gonna do with them?) What Max needs to realize is that when you sing like he does, EVERYONE is gonna think you're a cool kid. Check him out!
February 6, 2013 Whoever shot this has called it the scariest path ever. It's located at El Caminito del Rey in Spain and I cannot argue.
