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Kristen Kelly Joins the 2013 Big O Music Fest [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:32:00 +0000

Awesome news! Ya'll love the song and now you're gonna get the chance to hear her sing it live. Kristen Kelly, who is tearing up the chart with "He Loves to Make Me Cry," has just joined the cast of the 2013 Big O Music Fest and will appear with Jake Owen, Justin Moore, Love & Theft, Colt Ford, Lo Cash Cowboys and Jaclyn Graves in Owensboro. To get you excited about seeing Kristen live, I snagged this video from my friends at The Grand Ole Opry. Kristen has a killer voice and this, most definitely, is a killer song.

Get Tumbleweed's Recipe For Fresh Guacamole [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 10:00:24 +0000

This is going to tickle your taste buds! Last week, at one of Jaclyn's "Big O" parties, our friends from Tumbleweed, Charlie and Steve, stopped by for some food and fun. They brought with them everything we needed to make fresh guacamole from scratch.

MUDD RIVER UNION: Battle For The Big O Champs!

Chadwick Benefield — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:19:54 +0000

The finale of the Battle for the Big O took place Saturday night at Diamond Lake's GOOD TIME Theatre and it was a GOOD time! 13 incredible acts all took to the stage to battle it out at the mic for $500 and the right to open The Big O Music Fest this Saturday at Reids Orchard. Our four judges (Mike Spurgeon from Henderson Chevrolet, Melanie Leach from Townsquare Media, Steve Terry from The Big O Music Fest, and WBKR's very own Barb Birgy) had the daunting task of picking a winner in front of a near-capacity crowd. But, the final group of the night, Muhlenberg County's MUDD RIVER UNION, made the judges' job easy. They not only won the judges' votes, they took command of the crowd and won their hearts and votes as well!

Exciting "Big O" Brantley Gilbert News!!

Chadwick Benefield — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:20:04 +0000

Brantley Gilbert fans! We have exciting news for you. The Big O Music Festival Preview Party starring Brantley Gilbert is officially SOLD OUT! But, MORE TICKETS are being made available hours before Friday night's big show! Starting at 5pm CST Friday, you can buy $15 tickets at the gate! Those tickets will be on sale through showtime, which is 8pm. If you were disappointed you didn't ge

THE BATTLE FOR THE BIG O: This Saturday!!

Chadwick Benefield — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 11:21:02 +0000

Man your BATTLE stations!! The BATTLE FOR THE BIG O finale, featuring some of the best talent in the region, is 7pm THIS Saturday at Diamond Lake Campground and Resort! Who will win $500 and be selected to open THE BIG O MUSIC FEST Saturday, July 30th at Reid's Orchard? You can be there to watch the drama unfold live! There are still tickets available for the big BATTLE so get them NOW!!

Karissa Stepter: Battle For The Big O Finalist #12

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:00:13 +0000

This year’s BATTLE FOR THE BIG O finale is shaping up to be spectacular! Our four open-call auditions netted us 13 amazing acts, who will be competing for $500 and the right to open THE BIG O MUSIC FEST, July 30th at Reids Orchard! Among those acts . . . 19-year-old Nashvillian KARISSA STEPTER, who sang [...]

Brad Lemmons: Battle For The Big O Finalist #13

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:00:10 +0000

In this year's finale of THE BATTLE FOR THE BIG O, we will have all sorts of places throughout the tristate represented! The same can be said for Fort Branch, Indiana . . . home of BRAD LEMMONS, who came to our final audition stop at Taylor's Tavern in Owensboro (with his buddy Adam McAndless), and played and sang his way into our BATTLE finale coming up Saturday, July 23rd at Diamond Lake's GOOD

Lauren Payne: Battle For The Big O Finalist #10

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:00:18 +0000

This year's line-up for the BATTLE FOR THE BIG O finale (presented by Henderson Chevy Buick GMC) is phenomenal. During our open-call auditions we found great bands, duos, singer-songwriters and big voices! One of the BIGGEST voices belongs to LAUREN PAYNE, who, at the Towne Square Mall audition, blasted her way into the BATTLE finale coming up S

Paul Jolley: Battle For The Big O Finalist #11

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:00:16 +0000

This year's auditions for THE BATTLE FOR THE BIG O drew folks from all over the tristate and beyond! PAUL JOLLEY came all the way from Palmersville, TN to audition for us at Taylor's Tavern! And, the drive paid off! PAUL sang his way into our grand finale event coming up Saturday, July 23rd at Diamond Lake's GOOD

Mudd River Union: Battle For The Big O Finalists #9

Chadwick Benefield — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:00:43 +0000

If you've been tuned into Jaclyn's midday show this week, you've had the chance to win tickets to see Ashton Shepherd at Lake Malone State Park this Friday night! Opening for Ashton is regional band MUDD RIVER UNION, who, last week, auditioned for THE BATTLE FOR THE BIG O presented by Henderson Chevy Buick GMC! At the Towne Square Mall audition, MUDD RIVER UNION sa

Amanda Barnett: Battle For The Big O Finalist #7

Chadwick Benefield — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:00:41 +0000

WBKR's Battle For The Big O finale event is coming up Saturday, July 23rd at Diamond Lake Campground and Resort's GOOD TIME Theatre! During our audition tour we found some amazing talent to compete for $500 and the right to open for some of the biggest names in country music at THE BIG O MUSIC FEST, July 30th at Reids Orchard! Among them . . . AMANDA

Jarred Green: Battle For The Big O Finalist #8

Chadwick Benefield — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:00:09 +0000

After our series of open-call auditions, 13 talented acts qualified for the finale of WBKR’s talent contest THE BATTLE FOR THE BIG O, presented by Henderson Chevy Buick GMC! Among them . . . a familiar face! This is Jarred Green from Hartford, KY. Jarred was a finalist in the BATTLE last year and, a [...]

Insulated: Battle For The Big O Finalists #5

Chadwick Benefield — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:00:41 +0000

For the 2nd consecutive year, Owensboro-based band INSULATED has made the finals of THE BATTLE FOR THE BIG O presented by Henderson Chevy Buick GMC! Watch as the group performs Jason Aldean's Hicktown at Towne Square Mall in Owensboro at one of our preliminary auditions! INSULATED will join 12 other acts in THE BATTLE FOR THE BIG O finale, Saturday, July 23rd at Diamond Lake's GOOD TIME Theatre! At stake . . . $50

Rachel Johnson: Battle For The Big O Finalist #6

Chadwick Benefield — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:00:08 +0000

This year's BATTLE FOR THE BIG O finale is going to be amazing! During our open call auditions we drew talent from all over tri-state and beyond! This is RACHEL JOHNSON, from Franklin, TN, who came to our Towne Square Mall open call and sang her way into the finals, which are coming up Saturday, July 23rd at Diamond Lake Campground and Resor

The Battle For The Big O: Final Two Auditions!!

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:00:46 +0000

The tri-state's most exciting talent search continues! And it's time to MAN your BATTLE stations! Henderson Chevy Buick GMC and The Country Station, 92.5 WBKR proudly present THE BATTLE FOR THE BIG O! It's your chance to win $500 and take the stage at THE BIG O MUSIC FESTIVAL, Saturday, July 30th at Reids Orchard to open for Dierks Bentley, Chris Young, Colt Ford, Jake Owen, David Nail and more! There are just TWO AUDITIONS LEFT!! There's one tonight at Towne Square Mall and one Saturday at Taylor's Tavern! Are you ready to take the stage?? Then check out our complete list of contest rules . . .

Ashlie Logsdon: Battle For The Big O Finalist #4

Chadwick Benefield — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 14:37:07 +0000

THE BATTLE FOR THE BIG O presented by Henderson Chevy Buick GMC continues here at WBKR! It’s the tri-state’s premiere talent contest and we’re looking for someone to open THE BIG O MUSIC FEST Saturday, July 30th at Reids Orchard. Our winner will snag $500 and get to open for Dierks Bentley, Chris Young, Colt [...]

Josh Merritt: Battle For The Big O Finalist #2

Chadwick Benefield — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:26:39 +0000

THE BATTLE FOR THE BIG O presented by Henderson Chevy Buick GMC is underway here at WBKR! It’s the tri-state’s premiere talent contest and we’re looking for someone to open THE BIG O MUSIC FEST Saturday, July 30th at Reids Orchard. Our winner will snag $500 and get to open for Dierks Bentley, Chris Young, [...]

Nick Cheek: Battle For The Big O Finalist #1

Chadwick Benefield — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:16:57 +0000

The BATTLE FOR THE BIG O is underway! And Saturday night at Taylor’s Tavern in Owensboro, two acts fought their way into the finale, Saturday, July 23rd at Diamond Lake’s Good Time Theatre. The first was Nick Cheek of Fordsville, who took the stage with his guitar and wowed the judges with “Wagon Wheel” and [...]

A "Big O" Sneak Peek!

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 17:25:10 +0000

As you have probably heard, THE BIG O MUSIC FEST is returning to Reid's Orchard in Owensboro on Saturday, July 30th! And we have HUGE names lined up for the show: Dierks Bentley, Chris Young, Colt Ford, Jake Owen and David Nail! And, this week, there's some breaking news about country newcomer, Brantley Gilbert! He's coming to Owensboro too!

The Big O Music Fest Returns!

Chadwick Benefield — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:45:25 +0000

Country music fans! We have BIG news for you!! The Big O Music Fest returns to Reid’s Orchard in Owensboro, Saturday, July 30th! And this year’s line-up is AWESOME!! The Big O Music Fest proudly presents Dierks Bentley, Chris Young, Colt Ford, Jake Owen, David Nail and more! Tickets are on sale at Maloney’s Rocabar on HWY 54 in [...]