Chad here! After 11 years of being one half of The WBKR Waking Crew and The CB Radio Show, I am now one half of the Morning Drive on 92.5 with Chad & Angel. Our show runs 6a-10am CST Monday through Friday and I also co-host The BKR's Dozen Countdown with Dave Spencer each Saturday morning at 8am. In addition to flapping my lips on the air, I emcee a variety of events all over the state of Kentucky. I emcee endless charity functions, beauty pageants and dance competitions. Though I work in country music, my musical tastes are all over the place. Seriously! I have thousands of CD's and they range from Garth Brooks box sets to The Brady Bunch's Greatest Hits. Not even kidding. I love sports (particularly tennis and the Olympics), reality television and traveling. When I am not working I am likely on the sectional watching The Walking Dead, America's Got Talent, Project Runway, Alone, RuPaul's Drag Race and pretty much anything on The Tennis Channel or ESPN. I vacation . . . a lot! I love New York City (I'm a huge theatre fan). I absolutely crave Mexico when I am not there. And I love pretty much place you can get to on a cruise ship. I live in Owensboro with my Kevin (my snarky and brutally honest other half), three rescued Bichon Frises (Dolly, Ellie and Yogi) and a rescued Cairn Terrier mix named Simon.
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Chad Rolls Bourbon Barrels in Kinky Boots at O.Z. Tyler Distillery
You should applaud now that I didn't break a heel or get rolled over by a bourbon barrel earlier this week. On Monday, when my buddy Kenny King and I shot photos to promote Kinky Boots' upcoming performance at the RiverPark Center, we ended up in a warehouse at O.Z. Tyler Distillery. And, yes! I …
Purple Veins: Prince Tribute Band Coming to Lincoln Amphitheatre
Dearly beloved! This summer, we are going to be gathered at Lincoln Amphitheatre to get through this thing called life . . . specifically the life of Prince! I am absolutely pumped about this. Purple Veins, an amazing Prince tribute band, is coming to the tristate.
UK Coach John Calipari Says He Wants to Retire at Kentucky
Let March Madness begin. While UK Wildcat fans are gearing up for tonight's first round matchup with #15 Abilene Christian, Coach Cal is giving them some enticing news to chew on. Shortly before going to bed last night, John Calipari made a Facebook post that expressed his interest …
Kinky Boots and Buffets at Moonlite Bar-B-Q in Owensboro [Photos]
Can I just tell you how much fun this was? During our photo shoot to promote the fact that Kinky Boots, the Best Musical winner at the 2013 Tony Awards, is coming to the RiverPark Center in downtown Owensboro, Kenny King and I rolled up into Moonlite Bar-B-Q and hit the buffet line. After the init…
Tickets On Sale for SPARKY’s Bark in Style Fashion Show & Dinner
It's back! SPARKY's annual Bark in Style Fashion Show and Dinner fundraiser is set for Saturday, April 13th and tickets are on sale now.
Burger King Launches $5 Monthly Coffee Subscription Via App
Coffee drinkers! Burger King has come up with a really cool subscription service through its app. It basically allows you to get a cup of coffee "each day, every day." Here's how it works!
Ron Rhodes Says Tristate Could See Snow Monday Night [Forecast]
This is not the kind of news we expected on the first official day of spring! Eyewitness Meteorologist Ron Rhodes says we could see snow showers next Monday night into Tuesday. What???!!!!
Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum Meets Kinky Boots [Photos]
I am sharing more photos from our #JustBeOBKY campaign for Kinky Boots, the Tony Award-winning musical coming to the RiverPark Center on April 3rd. Earlier this week I had the chance to lace and "pump" up and head to the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum. Th…
Owensboro Police Officers Reward Money to Folks Wearing Seatbelts
Officers from the Owensboro City Police Department surprised a few motorists today who passed through the McDonald's location on West Parrish Avenue close to Moonlite. They handed a select few some cash!! Here's why.
Chad Takes His Kinky Boots to BB&T’s Office in Owensboro [Photos]
As you all likely know by now, I am helping spread the word that the Tony Award-winning musical Kinky Boots is coming to the RiverPark Center in Owensboro April 3rd! The show sent me a pair of Kinky Boots (size 10 1/2) and, yesterday, I took them out on the town to shoot photos for our #JustBeOBKY …
IDK Family Restaurant Coming to HWY 54 in Owensboro
Earlier today here at WBKR.com, we shared news about HannahBell's, a new restaurant opening in April on the west side of Owensboro. We're now sharing news about a new restaurant coming to the east side of town. IDK Family Restaurant, which has a location in Powderly, has announ…
What’s Cookin’? KY Legend’s Bacon, Brie and Apple Flatbread [Recipe]
You are going to want to try this week's What's Cookin' recipe! Brooklyn Maple, with Kentucky Legend, is serving up a scrumptious bacon flatbread.