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Country, Pop, and Comedy Dominate the Kentucky State Fair Main Stage in 2013

Dave Spencer — Fri, 10 May 2013 05:16:43 +0000

You want country? You got it! You want pop? You got it! You want to laugh? No problem. The 2013 Kentucky State Fair has it all! The main stage at Freedom Hall is the place on August 15 for state fair openers Alan Jackson and Gary Allan at 8PM. Alan and Allan, combined, have sent [...]

Alan Jackson, Travis Tritt + More Added to George Jones' Final Concert

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:00:53 +0000

If you're one of the many fans who's disappointed because you couldn't get a ticket to George Jones' sold out farewell concert in Nashville, well ... prepare to get even more disappointed. On top of the enormous roster of guest stars slated to appear at the once-in-a-lifetime event, Jones has just added even more star power, including Alan Jackson and Travis Tritt.

Win Alan Jackson Tickets!

Jaclyn Graves — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 04:57:29 +0000

Alan Jackson will be coming to The Ford Center on February 8th. This week on my Midday Show, I’ll have your chance to win tickets! Oh, is anyone interested in meeting Mr. Jackson?!? Haha! I thought so! Starting Monday, January 28th, we’ll play “Al-an-Jacson’s ‘Little Bitty’ ‘Chattahoochee’n’ ‘Good Time’ Giveaway”! Here’s the deal… Monday through [...]

Dave's Top 10 of '12: #1 – So You Don't Have to Love Me Anymore by Alan Jackson [VIDEO]

Dave Spencer — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 19:00:39 +0000

Devastating. It’s a word I’ve used before when Alan Jackson has gone all cry-in-your-beer on us. Remember that song, “Gone Crazy?” Sensational! And this one’s better. Yes, Jay Knowles and Alan’s nephew, Adam Wright, have written the best song of 2012 and one of the best songs I’ve ever heard. I just stared off into [...]

Chad's Top Ten Country Songs of 2012 [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 12:00:13 +0000

Last Friday, we held our 2nd annual Big BKR Smackdown and let you guys pick YOUR favorite songs of 2012. We took thousands of votes over the course of 12 hours until we finally narrowed the Top 92 songs of the year down to the #1 song of the 2012. Check out your Top Ten by CLICKING HERE! As the year officially comes to its close, I have decided to share my picks for the Best Songs of 2012. Some on my list made yours. Others may be a surprise. So, here goes . . .

Win FRONT ROW Alan Jackson Tickets on WBKR

Chadwick Benefield — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 06:00:47 +0000

Alan Jackson is coming to The Ford Center in Evansville on Friday, February 8th and he's brining along two very special guests, Gloriana and newcomer Greg Bates, who just flew to #1 with his first single, " I Did it for the Girl." Tickets for this show are on sale NOW and, to celebrate, we are giving you the chance to WIN them here at WBKR. Wanna know how?

Alan Jackson Brings Relief to Colorado Wildfire Victims

Cory Stromblad — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 17:00:15 +0000

Alan Jackson reached out to the victims of the Colorado wildfires by doing what he does best — putting on an entertaining concert. On Thursday (June 28), the country superstar played the famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre, where he raised thousands of dollars for the devastated area. “It’s just the saddest thing. I’m just heart broke [...]

Alan Jackson's 'Thirty Miles West' Debuts at No. 1 on Country Albums Chart

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 22:00:38 +0000

This week is shaping up to be a pretty decent one in the lives and careers of Alan Jackson and newcomer Jana Kramer. Both of their brand new albums hit stores last Tuesday, and now the charts are in. Jackson’s ‘Thirty Miles West’ knocked Carrie Underwood‘s ‘Blown Away’ out of the No. 1 slot, while Kramer’s self-titled project comes in at No. 5, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

Alan Jackson – What a Career! [Gallery]

Moon Mullins — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 13:26:19 +0000

This year marks 20 years since Alan Jackson first came on the scene with BLUE BLOODED WOMAN his debut tune on Arista-Nashville, a label he left last year. That first song didn’t do too well but he sure had a string of hits afterwards. Alan signed with Capitol Records (Lady Antebellum’s and Garth’s label) last year. So [...]

Faith Hill Sang Live and Alan Jackson Told Why He Wears Holey Jeans [Video]

Moon Mullins — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:40:34 +0000

Faith Hill performed live for radio programmers attending last week’s Country Radio Seminar in Nashville. And, Lon Helton interview Alan Jackson who told Lon why he wears holey jeans. The quality’s not the greatest but you can sense some of the fun. And, how often do you get to see Faith Hill perform up close?It’s [...]

WBKR Spring Cleaning Reveals Useless Artifact of the Past

Dave Spencer — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:53:25 +0000

Spring cleaning has begun at WBKR. Roxianne the Receptionist got in on the act as she tackled our supply closet behind the front desk. Lost among the file folders, notebooks, ink pens, FedEx envelopes, and various and sundry other items was an Alan Jackson calendar. Okay, if you're an Alan Jackson fan. Not okay if you need something with which to keep track of 2012. You see, it was an entire box of 2004 Alan Jackson calendars.