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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

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 Ford, Jake Owen, David Nail, Steve Holy and Sarah Darling...

The BATTLE FOR THE BIG O continues!  And last Friday night at The Sandbar in Owensboro, two acts fought their way into the finale, Saturday, July 23rd at Diamond Lake's Good Time Theatre.  The first was the country music duo Aly'an (from Harrodsburg, Kentucky), who took the stage and scorched an original song called "Going Home...

Country singer Ronnie Dunn – one half of superduo Brooks & Dunn – talked with Taste of Country a bit last week about musicians that influenced him. Among Dunn’s more interesting recent influences: “I love Harrison’s slide guitar on ‘Something,’” the singer told Taste of Country. Dunn has of course been impactful in his own wide-ranging way, and the wild diversity of Brooks & Dunn covers o

The legendary country duo that was Brooks & Dunn "retired" back in 2009, but the famed band's ex-members Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn are still keeping busy. Brooks is working on a new album and filming a western called 'To Kill a Memory' with "Boots On" singer Randy Houser. Dunn has a new album out and a hit single with 'Bleed Red,' and he'll be touring the nation solo for t

If you're a WBKR Facebook friend, we have exciting news for you!  The Country Station, 92.5 WBKR and Taste of Country have teamed up to give you an exclusive opportunity to see RONNIE DUNN in concert, Thursday, July 21st in Yakima...

The PAPER AIRPLANE Summer Tour 2011 is coming to The Centre in Evansville, Friday, September 23rd and it's YOUR chance to see Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas!  Tickets go on sale Friday, June 3rd at 10am CST at The Centre Box Office and all Ticketmaster locations!  Here on The Country Station, we have your chance to WIN tickets!!

Brad Paisley's sold more than 10 million records, and he's had 17 number one hits on the country charts. With that kind of popularity, it's natural his fanbase falls all across the spectrum. For a cross-section of the most dedicated of his sprawling fanbase - plus some real unvarnished talent - check out our list of amateur Paisley covers. We take you from one side of the spectrum to the other - f

Brad Paisley's onstage charm extends beyond the road and even to his performances on awards shows and TV specials. Paisley overcomes the limits of the medium, showing off his singing and powerhouse guitar playing while continuing to prove himself one of the most likeable and engaging performers in country music...

Taste of Country got an exclusive interview with Brad Paisley this week, in which, among other things, the country superstar talks about how Carrie Underwood has become his go-to duet partner. "She’s probably pretty much my first choice to sing with when it comes to a duet with a woman like that. I mean, we just sort of share the same values and get along that well," Paisley tells Taste

We're happy to announce that John Bruce Evans is the official winner of last month's Kenny Chesney contest! Evans and a guest will fly from Texas to Green Bay, where they'll see Chesney play at Lambeau Field on June 11, and get the chance to meet the superstar. We put on the contest last month with the help of our friends at Taste of Country. Read more about Evans — plus your chance to win a trip

Although we didn't bring any kids on the trip, it was pretty obvious that Beaches Boscobel Resort and Golf Club is a great place for kids. As we were heading down to breakfast this morning, we walked by the Sesame Street character breakfast. The kids inside were having a blast, dancing with Elmo and hugging Cookie Monster. The little ones were bouncing around, elated to sit down for a meal with