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Country Whuppin' – JB And The Moonshine Band Vs. JoAnna Smith

Eric Cornish — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:55:59 +0000

Three wins so far for JB and the Moonshine Band, as they have their sights set on the Hall of Fame, but to get there, they will have to get past a former Hall of Fame member, and one ‘Crazy’ girl at that, JoAnna Smith! Champion – JB and the Moonshine Band “The Only Drug” [...]

JoAnna Smith's 2012 Road-isode Randoms Features Eric (A Lot) [VIDEO]

Eric Cornish — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 23:49:38 +0000

I just looked at my Twitter account, and realized that on June 12th of this year, I told JoAnna Smith, i wanted to be in one of her famous Road-isodes on her website. A lot of teasing and several months later, she has not only included me in her year-end Road-isode Randoms, but she put me in there 3 times.

Shane McAnally Finding Success As A Songwriter After Being Overlooked As Artist [VIDEO]

Eric Cornish — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 18:55:28 +0000

You may have never heard the name Shane McAnally. He's one of Nashville's great, creative minds that gives us big hits through songwriting. There was a time that he had a promising country career himself, but for whatever reason, it didn't pan out. Right now, McAnally has several hits on the charts keeping him relevant in the music world.

What Happens In Country Music In 2013 – Eric's Predictions

Eric Cornish — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 01:00:28 +0000

2012 was quite a year for country music. A lot of things are certainly changing. Some like it and some don’t but change is inevitable. So what can we expect in 2013? I have some ideas. More New Outlaws Will Appear Look at the success of guys like Eric Church and Brantley Gilbert. They had [...]

All Of WKDQ's 12 Days Of Christmas Revealed

Eric Cornish — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 22:07:58 +0000

WKDQ has concluded the ’12 Days Of Christmas’ for 2012 and we revealed the mystery voices from all 12 days. In case you still didn’t solve the mystery, it’s time to let you in on the secret. First, take a listen to the incredible full version of this year’s ’12 Days of Christmas.’ Here are [...]

Chris Young Concert And 911 Gives Hope Toy Drive Working Together

Eric Cornish — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:26:20 +0000

With the 4th Annual 911 Gives Hope For The Holidays Toy Drive happening this weekend and also Chris Young's Liquid Neon Tour happening Saturday night at The Centre, we've come up with some cool ways for you to participate in both.

Eric Cornish Talks To JoAnna Smith About Being On Chris Young's Liquid Neon Tour

Eric Cornish — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:38:39 +0000

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 [...]

Big O Music Fest Photos [PHOTOS]

Eric Cornish — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 19:30:43 +0000

Check out all the photos from a huge day at the Big O Music Fest, August 18th in Owensboro, featuring Blake Shelton, Tracy Lawrence, Jo Dee Messina, Gloriana, LoCash Cowboys, JoAnna Smith, Jaclyn Graves, and more!

WKDQ.com Live – JoAnna Smith

Eric Cornish — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 21:57:32 +0000

Today, JoAnna Smith stopped by to play some tunes for us on the air including her latest single, “We Can’t Be Friends.” She also stayed around to play an exclusive for WKDQ.com Live called, “Favorite Sin.”

Jo Dee Messina Added To Big O Music Fest

Eric Cornish — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 22:16:09 +0000

We announced last week that Blake Shelton would be headlining this year's Big O Music Fest, August 18th in Owensboro, and now we can announce another name to the lineup. With nine number one hits to her name, Jo Dee Messina will be joining the already huge bill of artists set to appear at the concert.

JoAnna Smith Calls In For Some Good News [AUDIO]

Eric Cornish — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:09:24 +0000

JoAnna Smith's "We Can't Be Friends" has been on a winning streak on the Country Whuppin' lately and on Thursday, the when we would in out if it would gain a fifth win and go into the Country Whuppin' Hall of Fame, JoAnna called me to find out for herself, and so we could share some other big news.

Blake Shelton To Headline Big O Music Fest In Owensboro

Eric Cornish — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:30:27 +0000

For the fourth year, The Big O Music Fest returns to Reid’s Orchard in Owensboro. This year’s event will be on August 18th featuring headliner, ACM Entertainer of the Year nominee, Blake Shelton! 6 acts have been confirmed, and we can tell you that along with Blake Shelton you’ll also see… Tracy Lawrence [...]

Country Whuppin' – JoAnna Smith Vs. Justin Moore

Eric Cornish — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:55:42 +0000

Cleaver's Prime Sandwiches and Salads brings you another edition of the Country Whuppin'. Joanna Smith is on her way to possibly become the 3rd member of the Country Whuppin' Hall Of Fame. She picked up win number 4 against Kristen Kelly by a margin of 88%. Before she can enter the 5-win Hall, JoAnna must get past some real stiff competition in Justin Moore!

Country Whuppin' – JoAnna Smith Vs. Kristen Kelly

Eric Cornish — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 20:42:14 +0000

Cleaver’s Prime Sandwiches and Salads brings you another edition of the Country Whuppin’. Joanna Smith has now picked up her 3rd win, defeating Darryl Worley 65% to 35%. JoAnna is back in combat with another lovely young female artist named Kristen Kelly! Champion – JoAnna Smith “We Can’t Be Friends” JoAnna dropped by the WKDQ [...]

Country Whuppin' – JoAnna Smith Vs. Darryl Worley

Eric Cornish — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:55:19 +0000

Cleaver's Prime Sandwiches and Salads brings you another edition of the Country Whuppin'. On Thursday, Joanna Smith, coming off a narrow win took on Easton Corbin. This time things weren't so close, as JoAnna got her second win by a 93% margin! Let's see if she puts another whuppin' on her next contender or falls in defeat to Darryl Worley's new single.

Country Whuppin' – JoAnna Smith Vs. Easton Corbin

Eric Cornish — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20:36:19 +0000

Cleaver’s Prime Sandwiches and Salads brings you another edition of the Country Whuppin’. On Tuesday, Aaron Lewis and Joanna Smith went toe-to-toe in a battle that was almost too close to call. When all was said and done JoAnna Smith squeaked one out by barely over 50%. She takes on Easton Corbin in today’s Whuppin’. Champion [...]

Country Whuppin' – Aaron Lewis Vs. JoAnna Smith

Eric Cornish — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 20:50:29 +0000

Cleaver’s Prime Sandwiches and Salads brings you another edition of the Country Whuppin’. On Thursday, Aaron Lewis, and his country tune, “Endless Summer” picked up win number two, knocking off the challenge from Jerrod Niemann by an 84% margin. Part-time rocker, Lewis now faces a new challenger, the lovely JoAnna Smith. Champion – Aaron Lewis “Endless [...]

New Music Monday: Joanna Smith

Eric Cornish — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 23:06:44 +0000

Courtesy of Columbia Nashville Today’s New Music Monday Song is “Georgia Mud” from little Georgia Peach, Joanna Smith. To listen to Joanna’s follow-up to her debut “Gettin’ Married” check out Taste of Country.

Who to Watch in 2011

Eric Cornish — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 17:52:27 +0000

The year 2010 in country music can be seen as sort of a changing of the guard. With Kenny Chesney taking time off the road, the emergence of Lady Antebellum and Zac Brown Band thickening the pool of groups, making it more crowded for Rascal Flatts, and power couple Blake and Miranda taking major awards away from mainstays like Kenny, Brad, Taylor, and Carrie, the country music scene is making new stars. Which stars will be the focal points of the coming year? I'll give my best guess.