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New Songs on the Radio – January 2013

Billy Dukes — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:00:17 +0000

The new year began with the surprise of new music from Blake Shelton. 'Sure Be Cool if You Did' is just one of many new songs on the radio for January 2013, and it caught fans off guard -- in a good way -- as the singer hadn't mentioned planning a new album.

Sedalia's Bids for Bargains Radio Auction is Back

Sam Schleicher — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:46:00 +0000

Our annual Bids for Bargains Radio Auction is returning, starting Nov. 13, 2012 at 12:05 p.m. You'll be able to catch the auction on the air on KIX 105 and Newstalk 1050. The auction will be held Tuesday through Friday from noon to 3 p.m. each day, where you'll have the opportunity to bid on tons of great items and save hundreds of dollars!

Radio Caller Doesn't Quite Grasp the Concept of 'Deer Crossing' Signs

Emerald Catron — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 22:00:33 +0000

This confused woman has got cause and effect all switched around. She called into a radio station in Fargo, North Dakota saying that deer crossing signs should be moved… so that deer would start crossing elsewhere. It’s nice that she assumes the animals possess so much intelligence, we guess. We commend the radio announcers for [...]

Hank Williams, Jr. Launching 'Loud and Rowdy' Radio Show

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:00:03 +0000

Conservative country star Hank Williams, Jr. is getting his own radio show just in time to weigh in on the presidential elections. The outspokenly gun-loving, liberal-hating singer is getting set to produce three two-hour radio shows that are slated to air in the weeks before Election Day.

TV, Web, Newspaper, Radio: How Do You Get Your News?

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 21:00:38 +0000

The Internet may have revolutionized the way many of us get the news, but according to a Harris Poll of 2,307 adults, a majority of Americans still prefer an older technology when it comes to their preferred method of news accumulation.

Rascal Flatts' Jay DeMarcus Gets His Own Radio Show

Megan Pacella — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 16:00:04 +0000

Jay DeMarcus is no one-trick pony. In addition to being a mega-talented bassist and vocalist for Rascal Flatts, DeMarcus is about to flex his radio personality skills, too. The Nashville star has landed his very own radio show, ‘The Jay DeMarcus Show: Live From Flatts Shack’ on iHeartRadio’s Big Machine channel. The 60-minute program will debut on Thursday, June 28.

What is "Red Dirt" Music? [VIDEO]

Bruce — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 23:00:33 +0000

For around a year now, I've been producing and hosting the Red Dirt Music Hour, sponsored by Daisy Dukes & Cowboy Boots. The show airs each Saturday at 6 p.m. I keep getting the same question: what is "Red Dirt" music? The answer is pretty simple.

Cars and Radio: An 82 Year Love Affair That is Still Going Strong [INFOGRAPHIC]

Bruce — Thu, 31 May 2012 17:57:45 +0000

What’s the first thing you did when you finally got the chance to borrow your parent’s car? Change the radio station and play your music loud! At least that was the case for me. Although my parents listened primarily to talk radio, and at 16, that just isn’t going to fly. The car radio has [...]

Country Radio Hall of Famer Rusty Walker Dead at 59

Billy Dukes — Mon, 21 May 2012 18:33:29 +0000

A man every bit as important to country radio as country music’s biggest stars has died. Rusty Walker — a Country Radio Hall of Famer and industry veteran admired by everyone he helped — passed away in a Tupelo, Miss. hospital on Monday morning after suffering a heart attack over the weekend. Walker was just [...]

Co-Host the Morning Show With Bruce

Bruce — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:55:17 +0000

Wanna be a celebrity for a day? You can sign up here to co-host the morning show on a Friday morning from 6 - 10 with Bruce in The Morning! Just fill out the form below to sign up, and we'll contact you to schedule a date for you to go live on the air with Bruce!