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Raisin' 4 Rollie TONIGHT!
Raisin' 4 Rollie TONIGHT!
Raisin' 4 Rollie TONIGHT!
Tonight is going to be an awesome night in Whitesville.  We are going to be Raisin' 4 Rollie!  Our buddy Rollie Pike is battling a rare disorder that attacks his vital organs and he is in desperate need of a kidney transplant . . . a transplant that WILL happen in June, thanks to the fact that a first cousin of his has just been confirmed a donor match!  This is tremendous news for all of Rollie's
Raisin' 4 Rollie Fundraiser
Raisin' 4 Rollie Fundraiser
Raisin' 4 Rollie Fundraiser
If you've ever tuned in for the final stretch of our annual St. Jude Radiothon you have more than likely heard our good friend Rollie Pike.  Rollie, who way back in the day won our 5th season of Goldie's Survivor, has become a true friend to WBKR-FM.  Personally speaking, Rollie is a great friend of mine and truly one of my favorite people on this planet.  And that is no exaggeration.  I simply ca
Kennedy McCollam Wows
Kennedy McCollam Wows
Kennedy McCollam Wows
Owensboro's Kennedy McCollam, who was so impressive when she sang for us during the 2013 St. Jude Radiothon, has moved into the semifinals of the Kentucky Opry Talent Search.  And she earned her spot there with this rousing rendition of Martina McBride's "Concrete Angel."  This is beautiful!
St. Wendel Raises $ for St. Jude
St. Wendel Raises $ for St. Jude
St. Wendel Raises $ for St. Jude
Last Friday, I drove to Wadesville, IN to visit the 3rd grade class at St. Wendel Catholic School.  My friend Ryan Nowak teaches there and he asked me to come by and talk to his students about St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis.  See, his students are doing a service project and, for it, chose to raise money for the patients of St. Jude.  I decided to share some of my favorite St. Ju
Dreamer: The Official Video
Dreamer: The Official Video
Dreamer: The Official Video
We first introduced you to Jeanna and Ella Dreamer two years ago during WBKR's St. Jude Radiothon.  And, you'll likely recall, they were the inspirations behind our 2012 St. Jude song "Dreamer."  This year, we decided to put faces with the names for you and make an official video for our original song.  Check this out!  It's moving, powerful and yet more testament as to why you should be
Official Video for "Thumbs Up"
Official Video for "Thumbs Up"
Official Video for "Thumbs Up"
His story truly inspired the world.  And, late last year, when Lane Goodwin's "Thumbs Up" craze spread like wildfire through the digital landscape, I think every single person who heard his story was inspired.  I know that I was.  And I decided that Lane was the perfect inspiration for this year's original St. Jude song.
Hey St. Jude [Video]
Hey St. Jude [Video]
Hey St. Jude [Video]
The 2013 WBKR St. Jude Radiothon presented by Poole's Pharmacy Care is officially underway.  And THIS video pretty much sums up why we take 26 hours out of each broadcast year to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis.  Check this out and watch as patients, parents, celebrities and more sing their version of The Beatles' "Hey Jude!"  This is AMAZING!
Local Wins KY Opry Talent Show
Local Wins KY Opry Talent Show
Local Wins KY Opry Talent Show
This girl is incredible.  12-year-old Owensboro singer Kennedy McCollam recently competed in a talent competition at the Kentucky Opry.  And she slayed the competition and snagged the People's Choice award with her powerful rendition of "How Great Thou Art."  Check this out!
"Blue Moon of Kentucky"
"Blue Moon of Kentucky"
"Blue Moon of Kentucky"
This week here at WBKR, we are gearing up for our 2013 St. Jude Radiothon presented by Poole's Pharmacy Care.  We officially kicked off our St. Jude season with Denim and Diamonds on February 1st at the Theatre Workshop Opryhouse.  A handful of local musicians and bands joined us for that event and we raised nearly $4000 in a single night!  There was a huge collection of talent on the stage, but w
Little Big Town at Victory
Little Big Town at Victory
Little Big Town at Victory
They just won a Grammy for Best Country Performance Duo/Group.  Thank you, "Pontoon."  And, now, Little Big Town is bringing their golden harmonies to The Victory Theatre in Evansville.  As someone who has seen them in concert multiple times, I can tell you . . . they sound AMAZING live!  Here at WBKR.com, we have all the scoop on the show and how you can buy and win tickets!
St Jude Celebrity Phone Bank
St Jude Celebrity Phone Bank
St Jude Celebrity Phone Bank
Our 10th annual WBKR St. Jude Radiothon presented by Poole's Pharmacy Care is coming up Thursday and Friday, February 21st and 22nd.  And, again, we have many local celebrities and musicians joining us to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis.  This year's line-up is our biggest and best yet and we are THRILLED so many folks are sharing their voices, music and talents to
Denim & Diamonds Pics!
Denim & Diamonds Pics!
Denim & Diamonds Pics!
Denim and Diamonds, our annual concert fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, is 7pm, Friday, February 1st at the Theatre Workshop Opryhouse.  And this year's line-up in sensational. If you are at the event, join in the fun by hashtaging your instagram photos with ##DDOwensboro and we'll get 'em up on our website too!

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