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Final Weekend of Racing at Ellis Park

Chadwick Benefield — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 11:00:09 +0000

It's hard to believe, but the 2012 season of horse racing at Ellis Park is set to come to a close this weekend! Labor Day Weekend is the final weekend of action at the Henderson track, but Ellis Park plans to close out 2012 with three more exciting, action-packed days. Today, Ellis hosts the Stars & Stripes Ha

Ellis Park Saturday: Camels, Ostriches, 'Horses and Hope' and a Dave Spencer First [VIDEO]

Dave Spencer — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 18:00:41 +0000

Saturday was a great day at Ellis Park. For starters, after a week of sweltering heat and stifling humidity, the weather was terrific–warm but not very humid at all. And folks came from everywhere to watch the camels and ostriches. It was the 5th running of the Camel and Ostrich Races at Ellis Park but [...]

Camels and Ostriches Come to Ellis Park Saturday

Dave Spencer — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 06:00:24 +0000

It’ll be like a scene from Madagascar–camels and ostriches joining the thoroughbreds for live racing action at Ellis Park this Saturday afternoon! No penguins, though. But that doesn’t matter, Saturday figures to be a great day at Ellis with the 5th running of the Camel & Ostrich Races presented by Coors Light! I’ve never been [...]

Taste Of Country Concert Saturday Night! Tickets Only $25 [VIDEO]

WBKR Radio — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 21:13:15 +0000

Don't miss your opportunity to see a great show at a low, LOW price of only $25 at Ellis Park in Henderson this Saturday night! Featuring Josh Turner, Josh Thompson, Casey James from American Idol, Glen Templeton and Straight Laced! Tickets available until 5pm Friday at the WBKR Studio's or order them online at eventbrite.com or at the gate at Ellis Park the day of the show! Don't let this great event pass you by, get your tickets NOW!

Meet STRAIGHT LACED: Our Taste of Country Opening Act

Chadwick Benefield — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:59:37 +0000

Here at WBKR, we are gearing up for our very-first TASTE OF COUNTRY concert, Saturday, September 10th at Ellis Park in Henderson. We are celebrating the end of summer in style with a big old country shindig!! By now, you have heard our line-up: Josh Turner, Josh Thompson, Steve Azar and Glen Templeton! But we recently decided to give TASTE some local flavor and are proud to announce our brand new opening act for the show!! Meet STRAIGHT LACED, an Owensboro-based trio of teenagers who rock out some awesome country and bluegrass!

Ellis Park Opens This Weekend for an 88th Season of Racing

Dave Spencer — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 05:54:17 +0000

It's going to be a great summer at Ellis Park. It usually is. And Ellis Park's summer begins this weekend. The legendary race track opens today and live thoroughbred racing begins tomorrow. It's a great day for everyone when it's spent at Ellis Park, which has lined up an incredible series of events and activities for summer 2011.

Who The H@$% Is Glen Templeton??

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 17:00:26 +0000

I'm sure that, by now, you've heard about the TASTE OF COUNTRY concert, coming up September 10th at Ellis Park in Henderson! Tickets for the event are on sale now at www.eventbrite.com and the WBKR studios! WBKR is teaming up with Henderson Chevy Buick GMC to present Josh Turner, Josh Thompson, Steve Azar and Glen Templeton? Now, I know what you're thinking! "Wait a minute? Glen who? Who the h@$% is GLEN TEMPLETON???" Well, ladies and gents, allow your buddy Chad to introduce you . . .

The BEST SEATS IN THE HOUSE!!

Chadwick Benefield — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 11:00:30 +0000

As you probably know by now, WBKR and Henderson Chevy Buick GMC have teamed up to bring the tri-state the first-ever TASTE OF COUNTRY concert! It's Saturday, September 10th at Ellis Park in Henderson and features JOSH TURNER, with special guests Josh Thompson, Steve Azar and newcomer Glen Templeton! General admission tickets are just $30 and go on sale Saturday, June 4th at www.eventbrite.com and at the WBKR studios! But, for this show, we are offering you (or should we say we're offering your backside) the BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE!! For just $100 your cheeks can be nestled in comfort right in front of the TASTE OF COUNTRY stage!

Josh Turner & The Taste Of Country Concert!

Chadwick Benefield — Mon, 23 May 2011 12:00:03 +0000

JOSH TURNER wants to be your man, tri-state! Henderson Chevrolet Buick GMC and The Country Station, 92.5 WBKR are teaming up to bring you the first-ever TASTE OF COUNTRY concert, Saturday, September 10th at Ellis Park in Henderson!! And we are THRILLED to present country music sensation JOSH TURNER!! That's right! The Long Black Train is rolling into the tri-state and this concert is going to be a Firecracker! Plus, we're bringing in some more special guests to join Josh on the TASTE OF COUNTRY STAGE!