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GEORGE & REBA

2010-01-22T05:45:00.000-08:00

Start their tour together tonight...tickets go on sale tomorrow at 10am for their Feb 20th date in Tulsa. They sold out in Wichita in one hour, so if you want tickets, be ready to dial or log on fast. As always, we'll have tickets for you to win. Find out info on how to get your tickets at www.kkng.com.

Have a great weekend, see you next week when we begin our KING COUNTRY QUEST FOR A CURE ST. JUDE RADIOTHON!

WHERE ARE THEY NOW WEEKEND

2010-01-20T07:35:00.000-08:00

THIS WEEKEND ON KKNG IT'S A WHERE ARE THEY NOW WEEKEND...BIG STARS OF THE 90S WITH BIG HITS...WHERE ARE THEY NOW? WE'LL PLAY THEIR BIGGEST SONGS AND LET YOU IN ON WHERE THEY ARE NOW...ALL WEEKEND LONG!

HELPING HAITI

2010-01-19T05:50:00.000-08:00

KING COUNTRY encourages you to help the recovery efforts in Haiti. The news reports and pictures of this devastation are just heartbreaking. To help...go to www.redcross.org

Plus, next week during our St. Jude radiothon, we'll be telling you how St. Jude is stepping up to the plate to help those in Haiti effected by the earthquake.

The KING COUNTRY QUEST FOR A CURE ST. JUDE RADIOTHON starts next Thursday at 6am.

GIT 'R DONE

2010-01-18T07:36:00.001-08:00

Big show Friday night at Riverwind Casino with Larry the Cable Guy...always lots of great laughs.

They have some big country shows on the horizon
Eli Young Band 2/12
Mel Tillis 3/19
Jeff Foxworthy 4/16

and we've got plans for St. Patrick's Day and a big show...details coming soon!

HITTIN' THE ROAD

2010-01-15T06:21:00.001-08:00

We're hitting the road with Lynn Waggoner in April...details are below! Please join us...

TAKE A BUS TRIP WITH WAGGY…Lynn Waggoner is teaming up with Kincaid Tours to take you to Branson! Join Lynn April 23-25 for a three day outing to see Neal McCoy, Marty Haggard and more! Trip includes transportation, lodging at the Welk Resort, admission to the shows, Silver Dollar City and five meals. For details go to www.kkng.com or call Kincaid now at 324-9888.

KING COUNTRY'S QUEST FOR A CURE

2010-01-14T06:50:00.001-08:00

Our annual St. Jude Radiothon is just two weeks away, Thursday and Friday Jan 28th & 29th! We'll be asking you to become a Partner in Hope and help continue to the lifesaving treatment and research that goes on 24/7/365 at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis!

You can get started now by donting on-line at our website www.kkng.com!

LET'S GO SKIING

2010-01-13T07:31:00.000-08:00

KING COUNTRY & ANGEL FIRE…are teaming up to blow the lid off of this winter! Presenting the first-ever Powder Keg Mountain Festival, January 22nd through the 31st at Angel Fire Resort! Ten days of skiing and live entertainment with music from Andy Griggs, Stoney Larue, Bleu Edmonson, Whitney Duncan and more. Join the fun for only $79 per person per night double occupancy, including hotel, lift tickets, and Powderkeg concert tickets! Get the full schedule at Angel Fire Powder Keg dot com or call 800-633-PINE!

Plus...Lynn Waggoner and myself will broadcast live from Angel Fire on Friday Feb 5th so come join the fun!

GOOD TIMES FRIDAY NIGHT

2010-01-11T06:23:00.000-08:00

What a great show at the Ford Center. I think Justin Moore is on his way to being a star, Miranda Lambert...what can you say? And Brad Paisley is certainly in a groove.

Next show up...Taylor in March.

All this week we've got your tickets to IFR 40 and if you hang on for 8 Seconds we'll going to fly you away to New Orleans in May to see Carrie Underwood and Craig Morgan in concert.

ELVIS 75

2010-01-07T06:01:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow would have been Elvis' 75th birthday...and we've got the Elvis 75 CDs to giveaway all day long today and tomorrow. 25 unforgettable songs spanning the breatdth of his monumental career.

Also...tons of Brad Paisley tickets to giveaway...so if you don't have yours keep your radio on 93.3!

MORE FUN STUFF AROUND THE PAISLEY SHOW

2010-01-06T06:11:00.000-08:00

It's going to really COLD Friday night so we've come up with a great way for you to get to the Ford Center for the BIG SHOW! Join us for the pre-party concert and dinner with Blaine Larsen at Toby's and then take the KING COUNTRY CRUISER to the Ford Center! Plus...this weekend after show, tune in for Paisley Pairs during the following hours...Saturday 10am & 2pm and Sunday 3pm. Enter the songs at our website www.kkng.com and we'll draw for a winner next for a JETAWAY GETAWAY to see Brad Paisley in another city later this year!

Have a great Wednesday!

WE HAVE A WINNER

2010-01-05T06:34:00.000-08:00

CONGRATS TO GENA HATFIELD...OUR PAISLEY PUZZLER WINNER THIS MORNING. SHE'LL SEE BRAD, MIRANDA AND JUSTIN FROM THE FRONT ROW, GET TO MEET BRAD AND GET AN IPOD FULL OF BRAD'S MUSIC AND SOME OF HIS ALL TIME FAVORITES.

JERI REAGAN WILL BE THERE TOO COURTESY OF KKNG! SHE'LL BE HAVING DINNER WITH JUSTIN MOORE BEFORE THE SHOW.

WE'LL BE DOWNTOWN EARLY WITH A PRE-PARTY AT TOBY'S WITH BLAINE LARSEN STARTING AT 530!

PLUS...WE'RE NOT DONE GIVING AWAY TICKETS SO STAY TUNED!

WELCOME BACK

2010-01-04T05:29:00.000-08:00

From the holiday vacation and welcome to a New Year! Big things happening this week...Brad Paisley, Miranda Lambert and Justin Moore play the Ford Center Friday night. We'll kick it off at Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill at 530pm with a pre-show and Blaine Larsen.

This week...listen to win your tickets and to solve the Paisley Puzzler to win Front Row Tickets, Meet N Greets and an Ipod with Brad's favorite music!

CHRISTMAS CATALOGUE

2009-11-30T05:39:00.001-08:00

BROWSE THRU THE KING COUNTRY CHRISTMAS CATALOGUE NOW AT WWW.KKNG.COM AND THEN PICK YOUR PRIZE...THEN LISTEN FOR THE CHRISTMAS SONG OF THE DAY...WHEN YOU HEAR IT BE THE 9TH CALLER AND THAT PRIZE IS ALL YOURS!

TONS OF COOL STUFF...SO CHECK IT OUT NOW! AND KEEP IT HERE FOR MARTINA/TRACE TIX ALL WEEK!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

2009-11-24T05:37:00.001-08:00

It's really had for me to believe that this year is just about up...but Happy Thanksgiving to you all. Around the radio we've got big plans the next few days.

Thursday-No Talk, No Turkeys Thanksgiving Special...our resident turkeys won't be talking Thursday as we play REAL COUNTRY VARIETY for you all day!

Black Friday-and we'll be here with all of your Christmas Favorites Friday and all weekend long.

And Monday when you get back...the Christmas Catalogue Kicks off at 720am with Lynn, Bill & Kaysee. It's easy to win...listen for the Christmas Song of the day (announced at 720) and be the 9th caller to 460-KKNG. Then open up the catalogue at www.kkng.com and pick your prize! It's that simple!

See you next week.

MY TOWN TOUR

2009-11-17T05:46:00.000-08:00

Comes to a close this Friday. Can't believe we've reached the end...Mustang, Yukon, Shawnee, Chickasha, Edmond, Moore, Norman...we've been all over! Lynn, Bill & Kaysee are live Friday 5-9a at the new Braums at I-240 & Shields. Stop by for your My Town T-shirt, visit with the News 9 Re-scan Man and of course, register for Taylor Swift concert tickets!

FUN TIMES

2009-11-16T05:37:00.000-08:00

Got a double dip of OU athletics Saturday...went to their basketball and football game. Now that's my kind of Saturday!

So..Monday...back at it and lots going on.

Taylor Swift Rewards at 720a, 820a, 1020a & 420pm...sign up at www.kkng.com and listen at the preceding times to win your tickets.

Friday is our last My Town Tour stop with Lynn, Bill & Kaysee at the Braum's I-240 & Shields...also it's the final opportunity to win on Flat Screen Friday.

Coming soon...the Christmas Catalogue with concert tickets, trips and much more!

Stay tuned!

IT'S TAYLOR TIME

2009-11-13T04:50:00.000-08:00

It was Taylor's night! Congrats to Taylor Swift on her CMA awards. It seems like every year we field calls of that's country or that's not country...but regardless she's got the hardware and you can't take that away from her.

Glad to see that Jamey Johnson got some recognition...love his straight ahead country style. Would have preferred though to have him solo...why Kid Rock has to show up is beyond me.

Have a great weekend.

CMA'S A DAY AWAY

2009-11-10T05:25:00.000-08:00

And the performances are lining up.

Taylor Swift will open the show. Here are some other planned highlights.

Brooks & Dunn performing with ZZ Top
Keith Urban will play his new single
Tim McGraw will performing Southern Voice
Kenny Chesney performing with Dave Matthews-I’m Alive
Jamey Johnson with Kid Rock-Between Jennings & Jones
Vince Gill & Daughtry (wow)

plus James Ayers is in Nashville with big interviews tomorrow...here's the schedule.

230-JAKE OWEN

245-CARRIE UNDERWOOD

330-MONTGOMERY GENTRY

345-MIRANDA LAMBERT

430-BRAD PAISLEY

445-MIRANDA LAMBERT

530-CARRIE UNDERWOOD

545-TAYLOR SWIFT

630-CARRIE UNDERWOOD

645-JAKE OWEN

IT'S CMA WEEK

2009-11-09T05:17:00.000-08:00

AND WE'RE EXCITED BECAUSE JAMES AYERS IS TAKING A BUSLOAD OF KING LISTENERS TO NASHVILLE WITH OUR FRIENDS AT VILLAGE TOURS AND TRAVEL. HE'LL BE DOING THE SHOW FROM THE ROAD ALL WEEK SO MAKE SURE YOU TUNE IN!

ALSO...TAYLOR CONCERT IS SOLD OUT SO LISTEN TO WIN YOUR TICKETS AS WE HAVE TRANSFORMED CASH REWARDS TO TAYLOR SWIFT REWARDS AT 720, 820 & 1020 AM...420PM.

SIGN UP AT WWW.KKNG.COM!

THE GREAT CONCERTS ARE LINING UP FOR 2010

2009-11-05T05:07:00.000-08:00

TWO HUGE SHOWS NOW BOOKED AT THE FORD CENTER FOR 2010...TAYLOR IN MARCH AND NOW BRAD PAISLEY BRINGS HIS SHOW JAN 8TH WITH MIRANDA LAMBERT AND JUSTIN MOORE.

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY 11/13 AT 10AM...GET 'EM AT WWW.KKNG.COM AND YES...WE'LL HAVE A TON OF TICKETS TO GIVEAWAY!

HOPE THIS SHOW COMES TO OKC

2009-11-03T05:32:00.001-08:00

The 2010 Shows are starting to take shape and this one sounds fun...hope it makes it to town.

Stars Line Up For ‘Country Throwdown’ Tour
Montgomery Gentry, Jamey Johnson, Little Big Town and Jack Ingram will serve as headliners for the “Country Throwdown Tour 2010,” an amphitheatre tour that will feature one main stage and two side stages. Eric Church, the Eli Young Band, Jonathan Singleton & Grove, the Lost Trailers, Ryan Bingham and Emily West are also part of the tour which will begin on May 13th and conclude on June 20th. In addition, the Bluebird Café tent will feature nine emerging singer-songwriters and in-the-round performances. The tour is produced and created by 4 FINI Inc., the organization behind the “Vans Warped Tour.”

BIG WEEK

2009-11-02T11:19:00.000-08:00

Free Music Monday all day with Carrie Underwood's new cd "Play On"...in stores Tuesday.

Joe Nichols plays the Wormy Dog Wednesday...big Album release show...his CD is your admission. James will do his show with Joe Wednesday live from the Wormy Dog.

Thursday join me for Sawyer Brown in concert at Lucky Star Casino in Concho...live KKNG broadcast starts at 4pm.

Friday I will do my show at Braums in Mustang...it's the News 9 Ready/KKNG My Town Tour...come see us!

EASTON CORBIN

2009-10-29T05:30:00.000-07:00

I hope you're making plans to join us at Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill tomorrow at Noon for a great Halloween Show with Easton Corbin and a costume contest! 1st place is two nights at Chateau on the Lake in Branson and 2nd place OU-K State tickets for Saturday night. This kid is really talented...some are comparing him to George Strait. So...wear your costume, enjoy some great free music and have lunch with us at Toby Keith's! See you tomorrow.

2009-10-28T05:01:00.000-07:00

Every evening my daughter tells me I don't update my blog enough...so here ya go Kloe.

While she and my wife were watching Taylor Swift on "Dancing With the Stars" last night...I was reading the latest about Garth in Vegas. Garth hates scalpers, but that's exactly what's started to happen with tickets going for as much as $1600. In response, the Wynn has taken the following steps.

Wynn reserves the right to cancel any ticket and refund the $143 ticket price. Buyer beware: Anyone who pays more than face value for a ticket could lose all but the $143 face-value of that ticket.
Tickets were sold requiring ID from the purchaser, who must be one of the persons entering the showroom. That ID will be compared to what is on record with that party's tickets.
In addition, Wynn's legal department has sent letters to known ticket re-sellers informing them that they are not licensed Wynn Hotel Ticket Brokers and they are not, therefore, allowed to re-sell Garth tickets.

Either way...it's another big payday for Garth.

GREAT SHOWS COMING TO RIVERWIND

2009-10-20T06:26:00.000-07:00

I was browsing the Riverwind web site yesterday and noticed all of the great shows they have coming to the Showplace Theater in the coming months.

Tracy Lawrence-10/31
Rodney Atkins-11/6
Willie Nelson-11/27
George Jones-12/4
Ricky Skaggs-12/17
Cross Canadian Ragweed-12/18
Larry The Cable Guy 1/22/10

Now that's a great line-up...for tickets go to www.kkng.com!

GARTH IN VEGAS

2009-10-13T05:21:00.000-07:00

We'll find out officially Thursday with a Garth press conference but
The Las Vegas Weekly is reporting that Garth will hold a news conference at the Encore/Wynn theater, with owner Steve Wynn as host. The rest of us can catch it at Garth Brooks.com, where the announcement will be streamed.

It now seems extremely likely that Garth will become a resident headliner at the Wynn Hotel/Las Vegas in the theater that was to have been the longtime permanent home of the late Danny Gans.

SHOWS...SHOWS...SHOWS

2009-10-09T06:09:00.000-07:00

Are returning to the Ford Center. Tickets on sale today for Martina and Trace...get 'em at www.kkng.com.

I'm hearing January brings Brad Paisley, Miranda Lambert and Justin Moore.

And if you have a teen at home...get ready...Taylor will be here in late March.

Of course...keep it on KING to win tickets!

Have a nice weekend.

COOL NEW STUFF ON THE HORIZON

2009-10-07T05:45:00.000-07:00

with KKNG...stuff you dont' want to miss

FIRST...music returns to the Ford Center FINALLY! Tickets on sale for Martina and Trace this Friday.

Next week...we'll be giving you an opportunity to call in and win a spot at our exclusive Tim McGraw "Southern Voice" listening party at Outback Steakhouse on Oct 16th! Free Food...Tim's new CD...and lots of other prizes.

And at the end of the month...we're going to have a fun Halloween Party during the lunch hour on October 30th at Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill. We'll have a concert with new artist Easton Corbin and a costume contest for a trip to Branson!

For details...go to www.kkng.com!

SAN FRAN

2009-10-05T11:56:00.000-07:00

Just back from a weekend trip to San Francisco...what a great city. Got to see a lot of the sites and visit Wine Country.

One of the reasons I went was to check out a new artist by the name of Mallary Hope...she's got a new song out that's really good called "Love Lives On"...find out more at http://www.mallaryhope.com/

Toby's new CD "American Ride" is in stores tomorrow...catch him on the morning show tomorrow morning with Lynn, Bill & Kaysee!

GOING AWAY

2009-09-30T07:11:00.000-07:00

For a few days...but when I get back on Monday morning big doings on KKNG.

#1-Free Music Monday with Toby's new CD "American Ride"...we'll have copies for you to win all day.

#2-Big concert announcement...yes...music is coming to back to the Ford Center in December...we'll tell you who Monday morning with Lynn, Bill & Kaysee.

NEW MIRANDA

2009-09-29T11:45:00.000-07:00

Sorry I've been away for a few days...really busy in my world.

Several things have happened since I've been away.

#1-Taylor Swift...saw her in Tulsa Sunday night. Wow. She really is a Superstar. I must admit I don't always relate to the songs...but there are plenty of teens that do. The show is just incredible. Catch this show if you can...and take your kid...they'll thank you.

#2-Miranda Lambert...new CD "Revolution" out today. This is a must have for your country music collection. From her latest single "White Liar" to her rock side with "Maintain the Pain"...from start to finish this is a great listen. Not sure I've enjoyed a CD this much since Jamey Johnson's "That Lonesome Song".

THANKS

2009-09-21T05:51:00.000-07:00

For coming to see me in Chickasha at Verizon Wireless Saturday...folks were waiting when we arrived and that's always fun. Lot of folks were interested in the Gene Watson concert tickets...he'll play Chickasha this Saturday night.

It's two big weeks of shows...

SATURDAY-Gene Watson in Chickasha, Family Jam at the Zoo and Gary Allan at the Fair.

Next week...the Bluegrass Festival in Guthrie, Glen Campbell at Riverwind...Orange Peel in Stillwater with Jimmy Fallon and Jason Aldean and Sunday at the Zoo the Zac Brown Band.

For tickets...keep it tuned to 93.3!

HELLO WEDNESDAY

2009-09-16T05:47:00.000-07:00

As I write this Toby's "American Ride" is playing on 93.3...noticed earlier that he has beennamed the Songwriter of the Decade from the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) and will receive his award Sunday October 18th.

Joe Nichols...fresh off his New Face Showcase performance will sing "Believers" for the Dalai Lama next Wednesday in Memphis. The Dalai will be given the Freedom Award at the national Civil Rights Museum.

WHAT A BIG WEEK

2009-09-15T06:53:00.000-07:00

Cash Rewards starts Thursday...find out how to win your share of the money at www.kkng.com!

Jamey Johnson plays the Toyota Free Stage Thursday night at the Fair...you don't want to miss it. Lynn, Bill & Kaysee have VIP Tickets and Meet N Greets to win tomorrow and Thursday AM.

Lynn, Bill & Kaysee do their show from the Space Needle at the Fair Friday and Chuck Wicks plays the free stage Saturday.

Told you it was a big week.

JERK OF THE DAY

2009-09-14T07:32:00.000-07:00

Jerk of the Day...If not the year goes to Kanye West

watch the video now at www.kkng.com when you click on AP Video News

have a nice Rainy Monday!

CMAS PART II

2009-09-10T05:37:00.001-07:00

Ever wondered what it's like for a country music superstar to wait around and see if they got nominated or not for an award...

Taylor Swift takes you to that moment

http://vimeo.com/6505579

CMA NOMINEES ARE IN

2009-09-09T07:34:00.000-07:00

CMA Nominees: Entertainer of the Year

Kenny Chesney
Kenny Chesney has won seven CMA awards in his career, including four Entertainer of the Year awards (2004, 2006-2008), which ties him with Garth Brooks as the artists with the most wins in this category. Kenny won the Musical Event of the Year category in 2007 for the song "Find Out Who Your Friends Are," which he performed with Tracy Lawrence and Tim McGraw.

Brad Paisley
Paisley will co-host the CMA Awards with Carrie Underwood for the second consecutive year. Paisley, the reigning Male Vocalist of the Year, has won 11 CMA awards in his career, including Male Vocalist (2007, 2008); Album (2006 for Time Well Wasted); and Horizon (now known as the New Talent of the Year award) in 2000. Brad has won the Music Video of the Year award four times: 2002 ("I'm Gonna Miss Her (The Fishin' Song)"); 2004 ("Whiskey Lullaby" with Allison Krauss); 2007 ("Online"); and 2008 ("Waitin' on a Woman" featuring Andy Griffith).

George Strait
Strait won a total of 22 CMA awards in his career -- the most won by any artist in CMA Awards history. With 79 career nominations, Strait is tied with Alan Jackson for being the artists with the most nominations in CMA Awards history. Strait has won two Entertainer of the Year awards (1989, 1990). He has also won five Male Vocalist of the Year awards (1985, 1986, 1996-1998), which ties him with Vince Gill as being the artists with the most wins in that category. In 2008, Strait won Album of the Year (for Troubadour) and Single of the Year (for "I Saw God Today").

Taylor Swift
Swift has won one CMA award in her career -- the Horizon award (now known as the New Talent of the Year award) in 2006. This is her first Entertainer of the Year nomination.

Keith Urban
Urban has won five CMA awards in his career, including Entertainer of the Year (2005), three wins as Male Vocalist of the Year (2004-2006), and the Horizon award (now known as the New Talent of the Year award, in 2001).

JOE NICHOLS

2009-09-03T07:31:00.001-07:00

Joe put on a great show at our New Face Showcase a few weeks ago...his new single is called Believers and now his record lable has announced an album release date.

The album is called "Old Things New" and will drop Oct. 27th.

Have a great Labor Day Weekend...when we return Tuesday we'll have giveaways of Brooks & Dunn's "#1s and then some".

THE POSSUM IS BACK

2009-09-02T05:21:00.000-07:00

"A Collection of My Best Recollection" is the new album from George Jones. Pick up your copy at Cracker Barrel.

George appears on CBS' Late Show with David Letterman next Wednesday night (9/9) and Friday (9/11), he's on NBCs Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.

On Saturday (9/12), George sings on Fox's Huckabee Show.

CARRIE'S NEW PROJECT

2009-09-01T06:50:00.001-07:00

Carrie Underwood has announced that her 3rd album will come out November 3rd.

Name of the new album is "Play On".

Her first 2 albums have sold over 10 million copies and she has become the only country artist to achieve 10 #1 singles from her first 2 albums.

Of course, next month she gets the honor of going into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame September 17th in Muskogee.

VERY COOL

2009-08-31T05:58:00.000-07:00

Well, the big announcement from Keith Urban Friday night in Nashville was this.

He will be back at the Somet Center October 13th for a benefit concert for the Country Music Hall of Fame. Make your travel arrangements and get your tickets...going to be a great show.

Keith, Dierks Bentley, Vince Gill, Faith Hill, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town and Jason Aldean.

Check out details at www.keithurban.net

It's Free Music Monday with CCR's New CD "Happiness And All the Other Things"

Listen to win all day long.

And the best part of today...the weather! Can't remember an August this mild in a long time...temps today 10 degrees below normal.

ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 5TH GRADER?

2009-08-27T06:16:00.000-07:00

We'll all find out just how smart our favorite country stars are as they make an appearance with Jeff Foxworthy on Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?

It all starts September 21st...lineup below.

My money is on Jack Ingram.

Monday – Big Kenny (benefits Love Everybody)
Tuesday - Heidi Newfield (benefits National MS Society)
Wednesday - Bucky Covington (benefits the Arthritis Foundation)
Thursday - Jack Ingram (benefits Tom’s Shoes)
Friday - Emily West (benefits the Alzheimer Foundation of America)

NOW THIS SOUNDS FUN

2009-08-26T05:31:00.000-07:00

CMA Sets Tweet 'n' Greet For COUNTRY's Night To Rock
Next Monday On ABC-TV
CMA will host its first-ever live Twitter feed on ABC.com next Monday (8/31) during CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock on the ABC-TV.

To join in, log on to see Tweets from artists including Trace Adkins (@traceadkins), Dierks Bentley (@dierksbentley), Lady Antebellum (@ladyantebellum), Martina McBride (@martinamcbride), Reba McEntire (@Reba), Kellie Pickler (@therealpickler) and the Zac Brown Band (@zacbrownband). Each artist will be posting their observations about the show as well as behind-the-scenes tidbits, anecdotes about other artists performing on the show, as well as memories from past Music Festivals.

The Tweet 'N' Greet will create an interactive feed between the fans and artists with a direct connection to some of their favorite performers. They'll not only be able to ask questions but get behind-the-scenes access.

In addition, CMA (@CountryMusic) will be updating fans with information on the participating artists' upcoming album releases, tour dates and appearances.

HOW ABOUT ONE MORE FALL SHOW?

2009-08-25T05:42:00.001-07:00

Just got this in yesterday afternoon...the Zoo will close its season October 4th with the Zac Brown Band and Eli Young Band! Tickets on sale this Saturday...and we've got all the details posted at www.kkng.com. EYB is great as you know...and my one encounter with ZBB in our conference room was great...so this is a show you don't want to miss.

WHAT A SHOW

2009-08-24T05:41:00.001-07:00

Thanks to all of you who joined us for the New Face Showcase at Riverwind Casino Thursday Night. The artists had a blast...and from the looks of the crowd...they did too!

We're going to all take a deep breath here for a day or so and get ready for the Fall...gonna be busy.

FIRELAKE GRAND WELCOMES LARRY THE CABLE GUY…for two great shows Saturday August 29th at 5pm & 8pm.
Tickets start at only $40. For tickets log on to kkng.com or call 96-GRAND.

KING COUNTRY WELCOMES…Sugarland with Billy Currington to the Zoo Amphitheater Friday September 11th! Tickets on sale now…for ticket info go to www.kkng.com!

GREAT SHOWS COMING TO THE STATE FAIR…

Toyota Free Stage: Jamey Johson Thursday Sept 17th
Chuck Wicks Saturday Sept 19th
Arena/Rodeo: Friday Sept 25th 38 Special
Saturday Sept 26th Gary Allan
Tickets go to www.kkng.com

KING COUNTRY PRESENTS THE 6TH ANNUAL CROSS CANADIAN RAGWEED FAMILY JAM… Tickets on sale NOW for the The 6th Annual Cross Canadian Ragweed Family Jam at the Zoo Amphitheatre on Saturday, September 26 featuring Cross Canadian Ragweed, the Randy Rogers Band, Stoney LaRue and many more.

Tickets will be available at Tickets.com, by phone 1-800-511-1552, participating Buy For Less locations, zooamp.com or myspace.com/zooamp. For more information call 405-364-3700.

KING COUNTRY WELCOMES…Gene Watson to Chickasha High Performing Arts Center Saturday September 26th at 730pm! Tickets go on sale Saturday…here’s how you get ‘em.

Reserved seat tickets only $20 and on sale Saturday, August 1st at 10:00am
Order by phone at (405) 243-7252 (local call from OKC area)
Visa, MC, personal checks welcome, no service charges

ORANGE PEEL 2009…comes to OSU and Gallagher Iba arena October 3rd with Jimmy Fallon and Jason Aldean…tickets at kkng.com!

ALAN JACKSON…comes to Tulsa and the BOK Center Saturday November 7th…tickets go on sale Saturday August 29th at 10am! For more details and info on how to get your tickets…go to www.kkng.com!

OKLAHOMA INTERNATIONAL BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL…returns to Guthrie Oct 1-3 with Mark O’Connor, Byron Berline and more! For tickets go to www.kkng.com!

and finally...some of you may remember our "My Town Tour" from a few years back...well it's back this fall thanks to Sonic and coming to your town...keep it tuned to 93.3 for a list of cities.

TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT...GONNA BE ALRIGHT

2009-08-20T05:45:00.000-07:00

I hope you have a ticket for the New Face Showcase tonight at Riverwind Casino. It's going to be a great show...as long as we can keep KC from stalking James Otto.

When we all get back to the Radio Ranch Friday...lots of cool stuff to tell you about.

The State Fair Lineup this year (Gary Allan, Jamey Johnson & Chuck Wicks)
09 OSU Orange Peel lineup has been announced...Jimmy Fallon and Jason Aldean...
and...

big concert announcement with James tomorrow afternoon at 5pm.

see you tonight!

FROM ONE BIG SHOW TO ANOTHER

2009-08-19T05:43:00.000-07:00

Can't wait for our New Face Showcase tomorrow night at Riverwind Casino...it's going to be a great show so don't miss it. Now I'm hearing word of another big concert on the horizon with a big country superstar...and we'll have details on that Friday morning.

THESE ARE ODDEST COMMERCIALS EVER

2009-08-18T05:16:00.000-07:00

Have you noticed those Cialis commercials and they show the couples in tubs in the oddest of places? Looking out over the ocean or in a field of flowing grass.

Nevermind that they are in separate tubs on a romantic getaway???

I don't know who comes up with this stuff, but I would love to hear of anyone who has sat in a bathtub, in the middle of the day, in the middle of a field just soakin' in the sun!

ANGRY MONDAY

2009-08-17T06:08:00.000-07:00

from a recent Toby show...he really will put a boot in your...

http://www.tmz.com/videos?autoplay=true&mediaKey=85b47c89-ec16-4840-8783-69b2803a7162

REALLY?

2009-08-13T05:44:00.001-07:00

So with all the health care bill debate/madness...my wife sent me a link to the house bill yesterday so I could read it for myself and become more informed. Really? Over 1,000 pages.

I think that's the biggest problem...no one really knows what's in this thing. Put it on a couple of pages...dumb it down for all of us into plain English so we can understand it. Insanity!

On a lighter note...very cool video on King TV of Keith Urban and Jennifer Nettles singing "You're the Reason God Made Oklahoma" this past Friday in Tulsa.

Check it out...

GO THE CMAS WITH KKNG

2009-08-12T05:43:00.000-07:00

The 43rd Annual CMA Awards is coming up November 11th in Nashville...and we want you to go with us. James Ayers and Village Tours & Travel have teamed up for a great bus trip to the CMAs and a great price.

For more info...here's the link http://www.villagetours.net/data/CMA-Texas500.pdf

You'll be hearing more about it in the coming days. I went to my first CMA Award Show two years ago and had a great time. My seat was at the very top of the arena...and during commercials you were allowed to go to the bathroom...but if you didn't make it back before the commercial break ended...you had to wait until the next one. I thought this was odd in the upper level seats because trust me, there was no way we were getting on television in those seats! Still a great, great time. I was there when Jamey Johnson thanked his ex-wife when he won his CMA for "Give It Away".

Have a good day.

B&D RIDE OFF INTO THE SUNSET

2009-08-11T07:52:00.000-07:00

It's been a long run but Kix and Ronnie are calling it quits. They've had a great run and will come out with a greatest hits CD later in the year...and do a farewell tour in 2010...let's hope it makes a final stop in OKC.

Will they both embark on solo careers? It will be interesting to see how it plays out.

George Strait's new CD in stores today "Twang"...really good. Join Kaysee tonight at the Wal-Mart in Moore off of I-35 to get your CD and register for an autographed boxed set.

Have a good day.

HELLO MONDAY!

2009-08-10T06:44:00.000-07:00

George Strait's new CD "Twang" hits record stores tomorrow. Love the 1st single "Living for the Night" and George rarely dissapoints. Kaysee will be at the Wal-Mart in Moore on I-35 tomorrow starting at 5pm...come by and get your copy and take a whack at the pinata...if you bust it open and get the gold coin you could win an autographed George Strait Boxed Set.

10 days and counting until the New Face Showcase...

BACK TO WORK

2009-08-07T06:16:00.000-07:00

Been away for a few days...and what a great day to come back...Friday...that means the weekend is here!

Went away with the family for a few days to Dallas and then away with my wife for our 20th.

A couple of cool places to stay if you ever have the need...

Renaissance Worthington in Fort Worth is a great hotel and right in the heart of Sundance Square...and Shiloh Morning Inn in Ardmore is one of the neatest bed and breakfasts I've ever stayed in...6th time and it never dissapoints.

Saw some movies too...Ugly Truth is a chick-flick and Funny People good at times but a bit slow. Rented perhaps the most depressing movie of all time...Seven Pounds.

It's good to be back!

VACATION

2009-07-30T07:07:00.001-07:00

It's vacation time...spending some with with the wife and kids...and next week celebrating my 20th anniversary.

We'll catch up soon.

COOL STUFF TO WIN

2009-07-29T07:29:00.000-07:00

Wow...great opportunities in the coming month to win some cool stuff.

Every Friday in August Lynn will broadcast from Hudiburg Chevrolet 11a-1p and give you a chance to sign up for a driveaway vacation to San Antonio...and for the trip...you get to drive in a beautiful Hudiburg Chevrolet!

Go by AT&T Advanced Wireless in Norman (two locations 12th & Alameda & 36th & Main) and register to win a Flyaway to New York City to see Taylor Swift and Kellie Pickler in concert. Includes airfare, hotel in Manhattan and lunch with Kellie Pickler!

Finally, go by Bob Howard Automall on the Broadway Extension and register to win a trip to Angel Fire, New Mexico! You can go this summer and use it to golf, hike or bike or save it until this winter for skiing!

Good luck...

NEW MUSIC

2009-07-28T06:33:00.000-07:00

Every other Monday at the Radio Ranch is Music Meeting. That's where we get together and listen to tunes from the Nashville New Music Truck and see what we might be playing soon.

From yesterday's meeting...here's what we're digging and hopefully, you'll be digging too.

Alan Jackson, I Still Like Bologna (only Alan could sing this and make it a hit)
Zac Brown Band, Toes (these boys are on a roll)
Dierks Bentley, I Wanna Make You Close Your Eyes (ladies if you love Dierks, you'll love this one)
Mallary Hope, Love Lives On (she is brand new and full of talent...this song hits you right between the eyes)
Joey & Rory, To Say Goodbye (saddest song I've heard in a long, long time)
Jerrod Niemann, One More Drinkin' Song (Jimmy Buffett anyone?)
Cross Canadian Ragweed, Kick In the Head (country from CCR-you gotta love it)
two more new guys that are really good and you'll be hearing...Josh Thompson and Easton Corbin

You'll start to hear these songs through the month of August. If you've got opinions on new music...please shoot me a message.

MONDAY...MONDAY

2009-07-27T07:49:00.000-07:00

Mondays are always a challenge after great weekends when you relax and spend great time with your family. But alas, here we go with another week! It's hard to believe we're just about 3 weeks away from the New Face Showcase Concert at Riverwind Casino. I can't wait for this show...what a great venue and lineup...and it's my birthday so that will be double the fun.

Plenty of opportunities to win your tickets on the air this week...so stay tuned.

Craig Morgan plays Frontier City Saturday...Lynn, Bill & Kaysee have tickets all week long in the mornings and a chance to win a grand prize...VIP Tix, Meet N Greets, Limo to show and dinner!

HELLO WEEKEND!

2009-07-24T06:49:00.001-07:00

What a great stretch of weather we've had and it looks like it will extend into the weekend.

Don't forget to come out and see us at three different stops Saturday for New Face Showcase tickets! Locations at www.kkng.com.

Also check out the bulls this weekend at the Lazy E with the PBR in town...tickets at 235-8288.

I'll be on the golf course and by my grill cooking up some Cusack Grillin' Packs www.cusackmeats.com... so enjoy your your weekend and I'll see you back Monday morning at 10am with more New Face Show Case Tickets!

SUGARLAND

2009-07-23T06:17:00.000-07:00

Much has been made of Jennifer Nettles scrapping several performances lately because of voice problems and now Kenny Chesney has come to the rescue with this statement.

"It was really sad to see the way some people reacted to Jennifer needing to cancel her appearance in San Francisco last weekend -- and it seems to me we should all be concerned about her long-term vocal health more than any single show that she may not be able to do. Naturally I'm disappointed she's not out here with us -- cause she is a friend as well as an act I know the fans enjoy -- but I think it's more important that she have the time to heal properly, rather than forcing herself to try and rush back onstage. I know she'll be back before the summer, and can't wait to have her back out there. But it's about doing the right thing, and we should all be supporting her in that."

One thing is for sure...hope that she gets well soon...she plays with Keith Urban in Tulsa August 8th and headlines the Zoo with Billy Currinton on 9/11.

TIME IS RUNNING OUT

2009-07-22T05:27:00.000-07:00

The quest for New Face Showcase tickets is about to end. Folks are hitting us up on the web and on the phones wanting their tickets. Three easy ways to win...#1-listen. Plenty of opportunities. #2-on the streets...three opportunities this Saturday...Lynn will be at Mark Heitz in Purcell starting at 10am...Bill at Automax on I-240 starting at Noon and James at Bob Howard on the Broadway Extension starting at 2pm...#3- go to the home page of the website and fill out the form to win tickets.

You don't want to miss this show...all of the artists will be doing acoustic sets in a very intimate environment...if you haven't been to Riverwind to see a show...you've got to check it out...great venue.

Have a great Wednesday!

KKNG'S NEW FACE SHOWCASE

2009-07-20T14:38:00.000-07:00

I am excited about our very first every “New Face Showcase” August 20th at Riverwind Casino! We have 10 great acts that will be performing acoustically…some have been around a while…others are just getting started.

Here’s some info on each.

Joe Nichols

2 #1s and 6 Tops 10s…Joe carries the torch for traditional country. His sixth album features the debut hit…Believers…now climbing the charts. He will headline and help host our show.

www.joenichols.com

James Otto

He dominated the airwaves in 2007 with “Just Got Started Loving You”…his first #1. James is not only a great singer, but was a co-writer of Jamey Johnson’s “In Color”.

www.jamesotto.net

Eli Young Band

Fans familiar with the local “red dirt” scene are very familiar with the band…but now they are becoming known nationally with their very first ever top ten song “Always the Love Songs”.

www.eliyoungband.com

Justin Moore

His new single “Small Town USA” is headed Top 10 and his new album will be in stores August 11th.

www.myspace.com/moorejustinmusic

David Nail

I loved his cover of Train’s “I’m About to come alive” and his new single “Red Light” sure grows on you. Check him out at www.davidnail.com

Jessica Harp

One half of the Wreckers will bring her solo act to our show. You can get more at http://www.jessicaharp.net/

Caitlyn & Will

These guys knocked me out on their radio visit…this girl can sing! “Address in the Stars” is their debut single and had the entire conference room in tears. Here’s more http://www.myspace.com/caitlinandwill

Kate & Kacey

Will charm your socks off…they are twins…beautiful and talented.

http://www.bigmachinerecords.com/kate&kacey/

Jonathan Singleton

He’s been on a roll lately writing hit records for Billy Currington (Don’t), Gary Allan (Watchin’ Airplanes) and David Nail’s (Red Light). And he’s got a new project of his own…check him out http://www.myspace.com/jonathansingletonandthegrove

Mac McAnally

Well let’s see…he’s written songs for Jimmy Buffett, Hank Jr., Alabama’s “Old Flame” and also songs by Reba, TG Sheppard, David Allan Coe, Shenandoah, Ricky Van Shelton Charley Pride, Randy Travis and Steve Wariner. Check him out at http://www.macmcanally.com/index.php