Better Country KIX 105.7 » 2013

Shania Twain, Jennifer Nettles + More to Present at 2013 Billboard Music Awards

Christina Vinson — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:30:27 +0000

Vegas will once again be going country, but this time it's for the 2013 Billboard Music Awards. The superstar-filled event will be bursting at the seams with country artists this year -- it's just been announced that Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland, Shania Twain and others will present awards during the event.

First 2013 CMT Music Awards Performers Announced

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:57:26 +0000

Fans everywhere are looking forward to the 2013 CMT Music Awards, which are coming up in June. The first country music awards show to let fans vote for their favorites, the yearly event also features live performances by some of country’s biggest artists — and this year is no exception. Luke Bryan is certainly having [...]

April VIP Winners Announced

Townsquare Media — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:01:06 +0000

Congratulations to the most recent winners in our VIP program! Sony Handycam - Rob Lahti iPad 3 - Kim Granzotto $500 Marriott Hotels gift card - Jessica Fasburg Cuisinart Grill - Jim Schlidt $250 Bass Pro Shops gift card - Gloria Lynn Xbox 360 Spring Value Bundle - Vincent Mahfood $100 Home Depot gift card - [...]

Sedalia Area Farmers' Market Opening for 2013 Season

KIX 105 — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:57:14 +0000

The Sedalia Area Farmers’ Market will have its opening day of the 2013 season from 3 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, at the Missouri State Fairgrounds main gate on South Hwy. 65. The market will also be open from 3 to 6 p.m. on Fridays. The market opening was postponed from May 3 [...]

2013 CMT Music Awards Nominees Announced

Billy Dukes — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:57:45 +0000

The 2013 CMT Music Awards nominees have been announced, and two of country music's hottest men -- Luke Bryan and Eric Church -- lead the way with four nominations each. Miranda Lambert also tallied four nods, three as a solo artist and one as part of all-female trio Pistol Annies.

Jason Aldean and Kristen Bell to Host the 2013 CMT Music Awards

Billy Dukes — Fri, 03 May 2013 00:22:04 +0000

Jason Aldean is following in his good friend Luke Bryan‘s footsteps, announcing Thursday that he’ll be hosting a country music awards show. The ’1994′ hitmaker will share the duties with actress Kristen Bell at the 2013 CMT Music Awards on June 5 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Bell and Aldean both made the announcement via [...]

Top 40 Country Songs – May 2013

Billy Dukes — Wed, 01 May 2013 19:30:31 +0000

George Jones cracks this Top 40 Country Songs of May 2013 list after his late April death propelled his song 'He Stopped Loving Her Today' into the Top 20 on digital sales charts. The hit -- arguably the greatest of all time -- also found a new home on country radio, especially on stations that had focused mostly on new up and comers. The newbies still dominate this list, with the top spots going to three of the biggest stars of the last decade.

KIX 105 Playlist – May 2013

KIX 105 — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:49:28 +0000

Here are some of the tunes you’ll hear us playing this May on KIX 105. KIX 105 Playlist - May 2013 Buy on iTunes & Amazon Ringtones 1. Lady Antebellum - Downtown Downtown - Single 2. Thompson Square - If I Didn't Have To Sing Like a Country Superstar 2013 3. Miranda Lambert - Mama's [...]

What's the Worst Job to Have in 2013?

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:00:40 +0000

Some fields are better than others. And some you may want to think about avoiding altogether. CareerCast has created a list of the worst careers for 2013. Topping the list? Newspaper reporter. You don’t have to wear a hat with the word “press” in it while smoking a cigar to figure out it’s a profession [...]

KIX 105 Salutes the Graduates of 2013

KIX 105 — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:05:00 +0000

As the school year comes to a close, we’d like to salute the hard-working students of our area. Whether you’re in high school, college, even middle or elementary school, we want to recognize the accomplishments of these fine young people in our community. Send a salute to your graduate by filling out the form below. [...]