Grand Ole Opry

Opry Country Classics has returned to the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.  Opry Country Classics pays tribute to the songs traditional country music fans love the most.  As you know, The Grand Ole Opry is the show that made country music famous and you'll see many of the legends on stage throughout the run of Classics.  And, tonight, Larry Gatlin will be hosting a very special tribute to the ladi

What can I say?  I love me some Jeannie Seely.  And Saturday night, at WBKR Night at the Opry, the fleeting love affair we began two years ago this month, was rekindled, briefly, in front of thousands.    Now, Jeannie.  Don't read this and deny our passion for one another.  We don't have to Romeo and Juliet this puppy.  We can own it.  I love you.  You love me.  And now we have about 35-hundred wi

Ahh Spring! This is the time where we pack up our winter clothes and celebrate the warm weather. For the people that celebrate by taking a trip, pack up and head a few hours south to Nashville, TN. Nashville is known as the music city. Man...

Okay!  We know some of you were waiting to make sure the Cats and Hoosiers were not going to play Saturday night in the Sweet Sixteen.  And, they're not!  That game is set for 8:45pm Friday night.  Which means . . . your schedule is now free for Saturday and you can join us in Nashville for WBKR Night at the Opry.  And, if you do join us, you're going to get the chance to see one of our buddies, F

Okay, in your best inner televangelist voice, say these words . . . "He is healed!  It's a miracle!  Keith Urban is healed!"  That's right!  The country music superstar is doing quite well after undergoing vocal cord surgery late last year and the Keithster is ready to return to the stage in full voice.  And, thanks to our friends at The Grand Ole Opry, we have the scoop for you on the w

Saturday night is a very special night at The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.  As you likely know by now, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Opry is again celebrating with an amazing, star-studded line-up.  This morning, on The WBKR Waking Crew, Moon and I chatted with my good friend April Hyde, who gave us all the scoop about how the Opry will "flip the switch" pink this wee

If you listened to my show today, you heard April from the Grand Ole Opry!! She brought us lots of goodies, including LIVE performances from your favorite country stars at the Opry. And, now...you have a chance to buy one ticket to the Grand Ole Opry and get one FREE!!

I could not believe it when I saw it pop up in my Twitter updates.  Do you know how long The Oak Ridge Boys have been around?  Technically, they started out as the "Oak Ridge Quartet" and they were founded in the 1940s!

Steve Horn has your Fourth of July Fireworks needs covered with incredible deals on everything at Marvin's. The Blue Bridge is open through July 5th so cross over for some easy on the wallet deals like artillary shells for just $2.99. Steve has a chance for you to win tx to the Grand Ole Opry too but you gotta be in to win it so stop in and give Mr...

Join me tomorrow live at Marvin's Fireworks Noon to 3:00pm, 3 miles past the Owensboro blue bridge.  I'll be telling you about all the great deals at Marvin's and giving you a chance to win tickets to the Grand Ole Opry! Come see me this 4th of July holiday weekend and stock up on your fireworks at Marvin's...

Taylor!  Brad!  Keith!  Sugarland!  Reba!  ZBB!  Blake!  Miranda!  Lady A!  And a whole bunch more!  The 2011 CMA Music Fest has arrived!!  And WBKR is trucking down to Nashville, courtesy of MUDDS FURNITURE to bring you a sneak peak of the 40th Annual Fan Fair!  Tune in Tuesday as Chad, Jaclyn and Spencer broadcast LIVE from the Opry Plaza!  They'll be bringing you behind-the-scenes coverage fro

A few weeks ago, Chad says to me, "How would you like to do your show from the Grand Ole Opry June 7th?" The answer was a simple, "Uh, yeah!" Twist my arm, right? Can't wait to see everybody who makes the trip down this week for the CMA Music Fest, the festival formerly known as Fan Fair. And, wow! It just now hit that it will mark kind of an anniversary for me.