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60 Seconds With the Band Perry

Billy Dukes — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:00:16 +0000

What inspired 'Pioneer'? What's in store for their future? Talk about touring with Rascal Flatts ... These are all professional questions to ask a band like the Band Perry, a family trio that just found out their new album is atop the country album charts, with almost 130,000 copies sold it its debut week. Fans want the scoop though, and Neil, Kimberly and Reid were kind enough to dish it in an interview feature we call 60 Seconds With the Band Perry.

Wynn Varble Calls the Bruce in the Morning Show [AUDIO]

Bruce — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:39:12 +0000

Wynn Varble is coming to Dukes & Boots on Jan. 30 with Thom Shepherd and Coley McCabe. Wynn has written hits that include "Have you Forgotten," "Cheater, Cheater" and "Things That Never Cross a Man's Mind." He took time out to call my show and give us a sample of what you will hear at the concert.

Actor Marshall Teague Calls In to The Morning Show [AUDIO]

Bruce — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:36:37 +0000

Actor and outdoors enthusiast Marshall Teague is paying Sedalia a visit for the 2012 Cabin Fever Sports Show on Feb. 2. He'll be signing autographs and meeting people throughout the day. He took time out of his day to call my show and talk about his work and his love of the outdoors.

Sedalia Fire Department Breaks Ground on New Fire Station [INTERVIEW]

Jack Miller — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 21:51:17 +0000

The Sedalia Fire Department held a ground breaking ceremony at 2606 West 16th this afternoon (Dec. 18). The site marks the location of the new department headquarters and training facility to be built over the next year. More than a hundred people attended the ceremony, which was preceded by speeches from Chief Mike Ditzfeld, Assistant [...]

Assistant Superintendent Brad Pollitt Addresses Rumors of Violence at Smith-Cotton High School [INTERVIEW]

Doug — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:37:37 +0000

Brad Pollitt, Assistant Superintendent of the Sedalia School District, addressed the recent rumors of kids possibly committing violent acts at Smith-Cotton High School in an interview this morning. After a joint investigation with school officials, the student resource officer and the Pettis County Juvenile Office, no credible threats of violence were found. The rumored acts were said to be surrounding what ancient Mayans claimed to be the end of the world.

Willie Nelson on Marijuana: 'I Haven't Seen Any Side Effects That Are Harmful to Me'

Cory Stromblad — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 20:30:48 +0000

Willie Nelson is an avid supporter of the recreational use of marijuana — so much so that the country icon titled his new autobiography, ‘Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I’m Gone’ after his favorite non-musical pastime. Nelson sat down with ‘The Today Show’ last week to plug his new project — his recent [...]

Preston Brust from Locash Cowboys Discusses Upcoming Acoustic Show in Sedalia [INTERVIEW]

Denny — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 09:00:33 +0000

It seems like only yesterday that the LoCash Cowboys came rolling into town for the first time. They didn't have much back then, an old van and a dream. I remember seeing the lineup for the Bud Tent for the Missouri State Fair and thinking, "What the heck is a LoCash Cowboy?"

Aaron Lewis Interview: Staind Frontman Talks About 'The Road' That Brought Him Into Country Music

Alanna Conaway — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:15:43 +0000

After the release of his seven-song country EP in 2011 titled ‘Town Line,’ which spawned the gold-selling single, ‘Country Boy,’ country rocker Aaron Lewis is back with a full-length album of monster songs that will put his name on the map of industry hitmakers. Lewis penned all but one tune on ‘The Road’ — a [...]

Billy Ray Cyrus Interview: 'Change My Mind' Star Continues to Count His Blessings After 20 Years of Making Music

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:02:49 +0000

In the 20 years that Billy Ray Cyrus has been making music, he has scored countless accolades and helped pave the road for many up-and-comers in the country music industry. But music isn't Cyrus' only forte. In addition to selling millions of albums and cranking out the hits since 1992, he has also taken over the big screen, trying his hand at acting, and plans to head to New York this month to prepare for his Broadway debut in 'Chicago.'

Actress Teri Reeves Talks NBC's 'Chicago Fire' on the Bruce in the Morning Show [INTERVIEW]

Bruce — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:01:14 +0000

Her credits include ‘Numb3rs’, ‘General Hospital’ and ‘Rules of Engagement’. Now she plays a doctor on NBC’s (12/712HD on Charter Communications) new show ‘Chicago Fire’ that premieres tonight (October 10) at 9 p.m. Her name is Teri Reeves, and she took time out to call me this morning to talk about it. The interview is [...]