Interviews

I have discovered that when all seems lost and that the darkness of a tragedy overwhelms you, miracles DO happen and prayers are answered.

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This Saturday, the WWE Supershow takes over The Ford Center in Evansville.  One of the stars you can expect to see is the man who puts the 'W' in WWE.  He's the 'Very European,' Antonio Cesaro.  I got to speak with him about the big event and his involvement.

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As we all mourn the death of country music legend George Jones, his music keeps playing over again and again in our minds. We think of which of his songs we loved the most. On Facebook, we asked you to tell us your favorite song and it was very difficult to narrow it down. Choosing a favorite George Jones song is even MORE difficult if you are George Jones. It's like trying to choose a favorite child. But in an interview from his 80th birthday celebration, George was able to narrow it down.

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Having met Luke Bryan for the first time almost 6 years ago, I can say that he has not changed a bit. With all of his success, he is STILL very sweet, funny, and just the best guy you will ever meet. Even when he has been crowned then BEST of the BEST, he is gracious.

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The Tuesday night Grand Ole Opry was packed with stars and legends, including 5 Opry members.  From Dierks Bentley to Lorrie Morgan and Pam Tillis, the lineup made for a solid and entertaining night.  Also on stage was a rising star celebrating the release of her first album.

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TONIGHT is a BIG night!! Alan Jackson is coming to town!!!!! He will be at the Ford Center tonight with Gloriana and Greg Bates. A couple of days ago, Gloriana posted a video of a behind-the-scenes look at their rehearsals for the show tonight. It's pretty cool to see how excited they are and how hard they work.

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The first time I met Luke Bryan was six years ago when he came to Evansville to perform at Woody's. I had no idea who he was other than the fact the he had a song on the radio, his debut single, 'All My Friends Say,' that I really liked. Little did I know that, the artist I was about to meet would be a MEGA country STAR!

In my interview with Luke on Thursday, I found out that not only do I have some great memories of my first meeting with Luke, but HE has some very fond memories of the Tri-State as well

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On 'Jon and Leslie in the Morning, ' we got a call from Kix Brooks! He has a new single, "Moonshine Road" on his new album 'New to this Town' - he is very excited about both. Listen to the interview!!

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Chris Young's Liquid Neon Tour is headed to The Centre's Aiken Theater in Evansville on December 1st.  He's bringing along rising stars Thomas Rhett and JoAnna Smith for the show, and since JoAnna has been a good friend of mine and of WKDQ, show called to talk about the tour and other things going on in her life.

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I have to admit, I was worried about Blake Shelton and Christina Aguilera working together on 'The Voice.' I was afraid that she would cause problems between Blake and Miranda with her flirtatious ways. But, even more so, I was worried about this duet that the two artists were recording. I thought, "NO WAY!!' But, all I can say now that I've heard it is, "WAY!!"

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In the long, storied up and down relationship I've had with Kellie Pickler, I've always been excited to talk to her or see her.  C'mon, can you blame me?  So, as I awaited her presence, with one last break left in my show and mere minutes before she took the stage to turn the Opry pink, can you here my excitement when she arrived?

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Sarah Darling might not be a familiar name to you just yet, unless of course you are a regular listener of the Grand Ole Opry.  In just over a year, Sarah has been on the Opry stage more times than most superstars ever do.

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