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Could It Be? Kenny Chesney and George Strait on Tour Together in 2014?

Dave Spencer — Thu, 16 May 2013 03:17:24 +0000

Let’s go back about six years. It was 2007. A song called “Shiftwork” was released. You took one look at the artists singing it and you knew it was going to get to #1 in short order. I mean with Kenny Chesney and George Strait collaborating, how could it miss? Well, it didn’t. And now [...]

Two Country Megastars To Perform Together At The ACM Awards

Jaclyn Graves — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:59:33 +0000

The Academy of County Music Awards will air Sunday, April 7th on CBS in Vegas! With my boyfriend Luke Bryan and funny-guy Blake Shelton hosting, I didn't think I could get any more excited about the show! Well, I was wrong!

People.com reported on Wednesday that two country megastars will be performing together at the show for the first time ever! These artists are the two most recent winners of the ACM Artist of the Decade Awards.

Who do you think they are?!?

Two of the biggest country stars of the last few decades....

George Strait Honored With Career Achievement Award at 2013 Country Radio Hall of Fame Ceremony

Megan Pacella — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:14:39 +0000

As one of the reigning kings of country music, George Strait has scored 59 No. 1 hit singles during his illustrious his career. That's why it's not surprising that the Country Radio Hall of Fame honored Strait with a Career Achievement Award at Tuesday's (Feb. 28) ceremony.

George Begins Last Tour in Lubbock

Moon Mullins — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 23:36:40 +0000

George Strait kicked off the first leg of his 2013 the Cowboy Rides Away Tour last night in my home town, Lubbock, Texas. And, you know we are giving away a chance for you to win tickets to see George's last show on the tour. Sign up here.

Six George Strait Cowboy Rides Away Tour Dates Sell Out Within Hours

egrant — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 08:00:26 +0000

George Strait‘s Cowboy Rides Away Tour was bound to be a hot ticket, since the country legend announced that he will be retiring from active touring after this trek. It’s the fans last chance to see Strait perform live with a full production, since he is closing the book on touring, but not retiring overall. [...]

George Strait Picks Moon's Home Town for Final Tour – Why?

Moon Mullins — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 08:14:37 +0000

George Strait recently announced that his upcoming tour will be his last, but his fans will have plenty of chances to say goodbye in person as he visits 40 cities over the next two years. The country superstar didn't just route his farewell tour to the biggest ticket-selling markets; he says he chose each city very carefully because of some personal connection. Now, here comes the "Moon" news.

Win an Autographed Guitar from George Strait!

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:38:05 +0000

WBKR Facebook fans! We have an exciting new contest for you at our WBKR Facebook page. We are giving you the chance to win a guitar autographed from GEORGE STRAIT! All you have to do to enter is visit the WBKR Facebook page and click on the George Strait contest link. That'

Win an Autographed Guitar from Country Legend George Strait

tsmevansville+wbkrfm — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:43:27 +0000

George Strait fans, we’ve got your chance to win an autographed guitar from the country superstar! All you need to is head over to our Facebook page to sign up, it only takes a minute! Enter now for your chance win this authentic prize from one of Country music’s most respected artists. Watch George Strait’s [...]

Moon Discovers Treasure of CMA Video on You Tube [Video]

Moon Mullins — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:29:27 +0000

Hi y’all. I was searching You Tube for videos to wow you with about child performances of some of today’s stars. I found some and will show those to you in days to come. What I stumbled upon was a little-viewed video loaded onto You Tube last October. With the CMA Awards Show coming up [...]

What's Your Favorite Country Love Song? [VIDEO]

WBKR Radio — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:35:06 +0000

There is probably a billion love songs in country music that you have used at your wedding, Valentine's Day or guys do what I did for my wife make her very own CD full of love songs, I've even DJ a few dances and no matter what age they love to dance to those slow country love songs. So I thought I would share some great love songs that I have played either on 92.5 WBKR and dedicated to someone over the years or from a dance that I was. And don't forget that we love you at WBKR thanks for listening!!!!

Country Stars On The Big Screen [VIDEO]

WBKR Radio — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:57:02 +0000

Alot of country music stars over the years has either did a cameo in a movie or was the main character in a movie like George Strait in "Pure Country" who can forget Jerry Reed as "Snowman" in "Smokey & the Bandit", Tim McGraw in "Flicka" or "The Blind Side" so many movies, so many country stars! Hope you enjoy some video clips of country stars on the big screen! Be sure to comment on our WBKR Facebook page, if you know some movies we might have missed please feel free to share with us all?

Brad Paisley, Shania Twain, George Strait, Charley Pride Have #1 Hits — A Day in the Country — July 22 [Video]

Moon Mullins — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:24:06 +0000

Five years ago Brad Paisley was sitting on top of "The World" as it was #1 in the country.

Day in the Country — July 19 — Big Releases from Gretchen Wilson, Garth Brooks and More [Video]

Moon Mullins — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:32:34 +0000
In 2004, Columbia Records releases Gretchen Wilson’s “Here For The Party” album. It goes on sell over 2 million copies. 1997 George Strait‘s “Carrying Your Love With Me” is number one and stays there four weeks! Eighteen years ago, ”Love Can Build A Bridge” becomes The Judds’ fifth platinum album. And that same [...]

Photos With The Stars – Share Yours?

WBKR Radio — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 19:32:50 +0000
Hi this is Steve Horn I’ve been with WBKR since 1989, I write and produce commercials here at WBKR kind of behind the scenes, I’m still out and about occasionally broadcasting from somewhere having fun. Anyway back to the story, over the years I’ve had the pleasure of meeting some great country music stars my [...]

Top 5 Hotties in Country Music…Yummy!

Jaclyn Graves — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 03:04:02 +0000
So, if anyone has ever listened to more than 3 minutes of my midday show, then you know I ALWAYS talk about the yumminess in country music. Yep…there’s lots to go around! So, I decided to make my top 5 Hotties in Country Music list!! Enjoy! #5 Dierks Bentley… Maybe it’s that sultry, scratchy voice on [...]

Unwind With Strait

Moon Mullins — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 12:29:17 +0000

Time is wastin'. Have you signed up for the trip to see George Strait in Texas? Our friends at tasteofcountry.com have an update.

31 Strait

Dave Spencer — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 06:21:40 +0000

George Strait has one of the most staggeringly successful careers in the history of music. I guess maybe I never realize the scope of the man's magnitude because there's never been a time when I wasn't playing a George Strait song on the radio. I've just taken it for granted that there will always be a next George Strait single and that we'll play it. And that is exactly the point.

2010 Concerts Grosses are In

Moon Mullins — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 13:02:34 +0000
Pollstar has released its chart ranking of the Top 50 Concert Tours of 2010, which is broken down into two categories; one chart is the “Top 50 North American Tours” while the “Top 50 Worldwide Concert Tours” ranks all global tour dates. On the North American chart, George Strait is the highest-grossing country artist, according [...]