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Kyle Whitaker Featured in WBKR's The Six Pack Concert with Jaclyn Graves [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 24 May 2013 10:00:34 +0000

One week from tonight. Six awesome musical acts. One stage. Here at WBKR, we are VERY excited about The Six Pack! It's a brand new concert we're having at Diamond Lake's Good Time Theatre on Friday, May 31st. The show will feature some of the best local and regional talent around and will hosted by our very own, Jaclyn Graves. And she'll be joined by Insulated, Katie Beste, Skylar Cain, Daniel Epperson, and Butler County's Kyle Whitaker. I first met Kyle when he joined us this year for our St. Jude Radiothon. This guy is GREAT! Check him out . . .

WBKR Presents The Six Pack Concert with Jaclyn Graves and More!

Chadwick Benefield — Wed, 01 May 2013 10:00:35 +0000

One night. Six awesome musical acts. One stage. Here at WBKR, we are VERY excited about The Six Pack! It's a brand new concert we're having at Diamond Lake's Good Time Theatre on Friday, May 31st. The show will feature some of the best local and regional talent around and will hosted by our very own, Jaclyn Graves. Check out the full line-up and get ticket info here at WBKR.com!

Chad And Jaclyn Run The Mud Run Course: Part 2 [VIDEO]

Jaclyn Graves — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:32:41 +0000

With the Owensboro Mud Run set to happen on Saturday at Diamond Lake, Chad decided we should run the course. I shared several videos with you from Part 1. If you haven't watched those yet, do it now, ha!

Here are a few remaining obstacles we attempted, and even threw in Chad racing Brian Smith in the mini-truck! I may or may not hit myself in the race with a rope....ok, I do, wasn't exactly how I thought that obstacle would end, ha! Want to see Chad roll down Heartbreak Hill or climb a huge rope in waders? Watch now!

Skylar Cain To Perform at Battle for the Big O Finale [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 12:00:43 +0000

Saturday night's finale for the Battle for the Big O is already a star-studded line-up. That night, eight phenomenal tri-state music acts will fight for the chance to win $500 and open for Blake Shelton at the 2012 Big O Music Festival at Reid's Orchard in Owensboro. And now, WBKR is pleased to announce a very special guest performer who will be keeping the audience entertained while our judges deliberate and choose the winner. Yep! She's 9-year-old Skylar Cain, who recently performed at the CMA Music Festival in Nashville. On Saturday night, she'll be performing for us. Here's a sneak peak!

Meet Marshall Dowdy: Battle for the Big O Finalist #8 [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:00:13 +0000

Over the last couple of weeks here at WBKR.com, we have introduced you to all the acts competing in the finale of our 2012 Battle for the Big O. It's our annual competition where we search for someone to open the Big O Music Fest. It's a great opportunity to open for huge names in country music and step on a stage in front of thousands to get your music heard! On Saturday, August 4th, WBKR will head to Diamond Lake's "Good Time" Theatre for our Battle finale event in which our eight finalists will compete for $500 and the right to open for Blake Shelton at this year's Big O Music Fest. Among those finalists, Marshall Dowdy of Marshall County, Kentucky. He came to our Battle audition at Towne Square Mall and, appropriately, rocked out Blake Shelton's "Ol Red." WATCH!

Meet Blake Knott: Battle for the Big O Finalist #7 [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 10:00:44 +0000

The 2012 Battle for the Big O finale is coming up Saturday, August 4th at Diamond Lake Campground and Resort. Eight acts from around the tri-state will compete for $500 and the opportunity to take the stage at the 2012 Big O Music Fest and open for Blake Shelton, Tracy Lawrence, Jo Dee Messina and more! The youngest of our eight finalists is Blake Knott from Hawesville, Kentucky. After auditioning at Towne Square Mall, he was offered a wild card invitation to the finale from our panel of judges. Check him out!

Meet Dakota Cummins: Battle for the Big O Finalist #6 [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 10:00:09 +0000

In late June, Dakota Cummins and Eddie Goins were in Owensboro for ROMP. During their trip they happened to stop by Towne Square Mall at the same time we were setting up for our final Battle for the Big O audition. Eddie came over to me and asked what was going on. He saw the stage, the sound equipment and the judges' table, so he knew something was up. I explained to him that we were searching for an act to open the 2012 Big O Music Fest starring Blake Shelton. So, Eddie quickly turned to Dakota and said, "Wanna go back to the hotel and get your mandolin?" Dakota said, "Sure." And we're sure glad they did! Check this out! AMAZING!!

The Hillbilly Alympics Return to Diamond Lake!

Chadwick Benefield — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 09:00:52 +0000

Put on some coveralls. Black out your front teeth. Hold hands with your cousins. Stare at a goat like you want to ask it to prom. And let the games begin!! LOL! The Hillbilly Alympics are returning to Diamond Lake Campground and Resort THIS WEEKEND. Just as the real Olympic games get underway NEXT Saturday in London, the Alympic games will get underway THIS Saturday in West Louisville. But forget swimming, gymnastics, water polo and track and field! At the Hillbilly Alympics, you'll find a whole new set of sports.

Get Your Tickets for The Battle for the Big O!!

Chadwick Benefield — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 05:00:16 +0000

The field is set. Now, let the BATTLE begin! Tickets are on sale NOW for the 2012 Battle for the Big O, Saturday, August 4th at Diamond Lake Campground's "Good Time" Theatre! It's American Idol meets Nashville Star meets WBKR and it's one of the most entertaining shows you'll see all year! And the musical acts we have lined up this season are PHENOMENAL!! Throughout the month of June, we held a series of "open-call" auditions to find the best musical talent the tri-state has to offer. We had some amazing acts show up and qualify for this special finale event. To find out who made the cut and to get your tickets for the show, KEEP READING or click HERE!!

WBKR Battle for the Big O Finalist #2: Rodney Watts [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 12:48:19 +0000

Here at WBKR.com, we are thrilled to introduce you to the finalists for the 2012 Battle for the Big O presnted by Henderson Chevy Buick GMC. Our finale event is 7pm, Saturday, August 4th at Diamond Lake Campground and Resort and 8 regional acts will "battle" it out for $500 and the chance to open the Big O Music Festival. Tickets for that event are $9.25 and go on sale Monday, July 9th at WBKR studios, WBKR.com and Diamond Lake. Today's featured finalist is Rodney Watts, from Vine Grove, KY! Check him out!

WBKR Water War Championship Match: Lou Ann vs. Cathy [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 10:00:07 +0000

This is it! The moment you have been waiting for! It's footage of the championship bout from WBKR's inaugural WATER WAR (to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital) in Memphis. Our event was held Saturday, June 9th at Diamond Lake Campground and Resort. After battling through our NCAA-style bracket, our finalists, Lou Ann Bearley and Cathy Travis, squared off in the championship round. With season passes to Holiday World and Splashin' Safari at stake and screaming fans cheering their every move, it was time for WAR! Watch!

WBKR Water War Semifinal #2: Duke vs. Cathy [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 17:00:32 +0000

Yesterday here at WBKR.com, I posted up footage of the first semfinal from our inaugural Water War to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The event was held Saturday, June 9th at Diamond Lake Campground and Resort and was a total blast! In the second semifinal, Diamond Lake camper Duke (with his big old umbrella in hand) took on WBKR loyal listener Cathy Travis. And this is what happened! WATCH!

WBKR Water War Semifinal #1: Lou Ann vs. Lisa [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 17:00:29 +0000

A couple of weeks ago at Diamond Lake Campground and Resort, Jaclyn and I hosted WBKR's first-ever WATER WAR to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. After setting up an NCAA-style bracket and plowing through the early rounds, we arrived at the semifinals. And our first semi was a showdown between Lou Ann Bearley and Lisa Sumner. Watch how it all played out as they ladies battled for a spot in the championship!

WBKR Water War is Next Saturday @ Diamond Lake. Register Now! [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 17:00:42 +0000

The WBKR Water War is exactly one week from today at Diamond Lake Campground and Resort. It's your chance to win SEASON PASSES to Holiday World and Splashin' Safari. Now, if you've seen the video of Jaclyn and I playing, you know exactly what a Water War is. If you haven't seen the video, check this out!

2012 Daviess County Relay For Life TONIGHT!!

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 18 May 2012 10:30:41 +0000

The 2012 Daviess County Relay For Life is tonight at Diamond Lake Campground and Resort. This will be the third year in a row the event has been held at Diamond Lake's go-cart track and we're fully expecting breaking attendance records for a 3rd straight year. I am pleased to serve as the chairperson of this great event (alongside by buddy, Jason Abney) and we and the committee have been hard at work for months to make this year's Relay in Daviess County the biggest and best yet. Keep reading for a full schedule of the night's events!

Awesome Lanham Brothers Trailer w/ Chad & Jac [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:07:32 +0000

Jaclyn and I are getting VERY excited about the upcoming Lanham Brothers Jamboree. It's Saturday, April 14th at Diamond Lake's GOOD TIME Theatre and we are headlining their first show of the season. Check out this teaser trailer that Randy and Barry Lanham put together to promote the show and our appearance on it. It is freaking AWESOME and looks like something straight out of Hollywood. This is the bomb-diggity!!

Sneak Preview: Jaclyn Sings Jacksonville at Lanham Brothers Jamboree

Chadwick Benefield — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:30:33 +0000

Randy Lanham's fiddle is tuned. Jeff "Wildman" Hardesty has his guitar in hand. Barry Lanham has his cloggin' shoes on and the Foot Stompin Express Dance Troupe is ready to take the stage. The Lanham Brothers Jamboree returns to Diamond Lake's GOOD TIME Theatre on Saturday, April 14th and Jaclyn and I are headlining the first show of the season. And, we're very excited that Jaclyn is going to be singing, for the first time ever with a full band, our song "Jacksonville." And we have a sneak preview of the song for you right here at WBKR.com! Take a listen . . .

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!!

I'm Playing the Lanham Brothers Jamboree Tonight!!

Jaclyn Graves — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 19:39:36 +0000

I’m really excited to be performing at the Lanham Brother Jamboree tonight at Diamond Lake!! This will be my first time to play at the show and I can’t wait! And, you know me…I’ll have to do a skit…can anyone say Hee-Haw?!?! Barry and Randy Lanham present Lanham Brothers Jamboree featuring Jaclyn Graves Cecil, The Merritt [...]

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 [...]