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Zac Brown Band, Mumford & Sons + More Pay Tribute to Levon Helm at 2013 Grammy Awards

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 17:55:40 +0000

In a moving tribute to fallen drummer/singer Levon Helm, Zac Brown and Nashville producer T Bone Burnett joined Elton John and Mavis Staples to perform his best-known song, the Band’s classic ‘The Weight.’ The musician passed away in April 2012 after a battle with throat cancer. He left behind a musical legacy that included songs [...]

Zac Brown Band Crowd the 2013 Grammys Stage to Accept Best Country Album

Billy Dukes — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 03:37:33 +0000

The Grammy Awards continue to be good to Zac Brown Band. There hasn't been a year that the country group has been nominated that they haven't taken home an award, and 2013 was no different. Their new album 'Uncaged' was named Best Country Album at the 2013 Grammy Awards.

Zac Brown, Mumford & Sons to Pay Tribute to Levon Helm at the 2013 Grammys

Cory Stromblad — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 02:11:23 +0000

Zac Brown and Mumford & Sons are part of a star-studded group of musicians set to pay tribute to Levon Helm at the 2013 Grammys ceremony this weekend.

Most Anticipated 2013 Grammys Performance? – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:05:07 +0000

Country music promises to set the tone for the 2013 Grammy Awards on Sunday night (Feb. 10), as Taylor Swift will be the first artist to take the stage. Swift kicks off the 8PM CBS broadcast, but -- like so many of the other performances -- what she'll sing is still a mystery.

Micah Johnson Wins His Way to Hollywood Singing Zac Brown Band's 'Chicken Fried' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 03:19:30 +0000

24-year-old singer Micah Johnson astonished the judges on ‘American Idol‘ by delivering a note-perfect rendition of Zac Brown Band‘s ‘Chicken Fried’ — despite the fact that his voice has been damaged by a surgical mistake. Johnson had to have his tonsils out, and during the procedure his surgeon hit some nerves, leaving him with a [...]

Zac Brown Band Hoping to Expand Audience With More Overseas Shows in 2013

Cory Stromblad — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 09:00:25 +0000

With nine No. 1 singles and more than eight million singles and albums sold, the Zac Brown Band have conquered the country music market at a rapid pace since first debuting in 2008. How do the 'Goodbye in Her Eyes' hitmakers hope to elevate their red-hot careers leading into 2013? Global domination.

Zac Brown Sued for Copyright Infringement by Ex-Employee

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 19:00:03 +0000

Zac Brown Band front man Zac Brown is being sued in a Georgia court by a former employee of one of his subsidiary companies. Kyle Landas, who worked for the singer-songwriter at a custom leather studio that he owns in Georgia, has filed a complaint alleging copyright infringement, unfair competition and creating a hostile work environment, among other charges.

Zac Brown Band Find a Circus of Love in New 'Goodbye in Her Eyes' Video

Megan Pacella — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 14:30:54 +0000

Zac Brown Band is one of the most talented country groups on the charts right now. And the band’s latest video release proves why. Showcasing the entire group’s musical prowess and creativity, ‘Goodbye in Her Eyes’ becomes more than just a mournful love ballad. Most of us don’t typically think of a circus when we [...]

2012 CMA Vocal Group of the Year Award Prediction? – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 08:30:42 +0000

While the power of the Vocal Duo of the Year category has waned in recent years, the Vocal Group of the Year pool at the 2012 CMA Awards is overflowing with talent. How tight is this category? Rascal Flatts weren't even nominated for what seems like the first time since mullets were en vogue. Who do you think will win the Vocal Group of the Year award at the CMAs?

Zac Brown Band Interview: John Driskell Hopkins Says Band Will Always Break the Rules and Push the Limits

Billy Dukes — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:00:46 +0000

At a show this summer, Zac Brown Band's John Driskell Hopkins watched as one young and possibly inebriated shirtless male fan raced to the front row and quickly retreated. The music played on, the crowd continued to move around like a giant sea anemone, and the fan did it again. Then again, again, and again...

Four Days Of Four-Day Passes For CMA Music Fest

Eric Cornish — Fri, 25 May 2012 14:28:30 +0000

We are giving you big chances to win all Memorial Day Weekend. The CMA Music Fest happens in Nashville from June 7-10, and we want you to be a part of the party for all four days. Country Club Members can register for 4 chances to win 4-day passes. We’ll have a winner from each [...]

New Music Monday – Zac Brown Band

Eric Cornish — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:32:09 +0000

These guys are coming off a 4-week number one and a sold out concert at The Ford Center, but will that success translate into a new hit? We'll see in this week's edition of New Music Monday. You may have heard the Zac Brown Band play this new song in concert, but in case you didn't, listen again to "No Hurry" below and let us know what you thought by commenting.

Is That Zac Brown Or His Brother?

Leslie Morgan — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:08:19 +0000

Last night my husband and I attended the ZBB Eat and Greet. Many at the dinner thought my husband had to be Zac's brother. Zac even thought the resemblance was pretty cool!!

Win Zac Brown Tickets/Eat And Greets!

Leslie Morgan — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:54:46 +0000

WKDQ is giving you the Exclusive chance to win tickets for the Zac Brown Band Concert Wednesday night AND two “Eat and Greet Passes” so you can meet the band while enjoying great food! Listen all day from 6am-7pm on Tuesday to hear the Zac Brown Band sounder featuring clips of several Zac Brown Band [...]

No Shave November Update – Who Do I Look Like Today?

Eric Cornish — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:14:16 +0000

My quest to become grizzly to support St. Jude is nearly at its end. I am participating in No Shave November to raise awareness and funds for St. Jude while my face continues to remind people of other celebrities. Jon seems to think I look like Mr. Edwards from “Little House On The Prairie” Leslie [...]

7 Ways To Win Big This Week On WKDQ!

Eric Cornish — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:53:52 +0000

99.5 WKDQ has loaded up on prizes this week just for you. Make sure you're listening to us all week long and entering at the WKDQ Country Club to be a part of all the huge prizes we have all week long!

Zac Brown Band Is Coming To Evansville, December 28th

Eric Cornish — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 22:00:30 +0000

A big way to close out 2011 happens on Wednesday, December 28th at The Ford Center in Evansville as the Zac Brown Band will be live in concert! For the first time in Evansville, it's the CMA nominated band that caught our attention with "Chicken Fried" and has continued their success with hits like "Free," "Colder Weather,"" Toes," "As She's Walking Away," and "Keep Me In Mind."

Zac Brown Band will be bringing along newcomers, Sonia Leigh and Nic Cowan. Tickets for the show go on sale, Sa

Top 25 Songs By Request – First Three Quarters Of 2011

Eric Cornish — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:00:26 +0000

Thanks to Dashboard DJ, I get to field requests everyday by you right here in the Tri-State. Thanks to you and all the requests you've turned in this year, I have compiled the Top 25 songs so far in 2011. We are getting closer and closer to the end of the year, and it a

New Music Monday – Zac Brown Band

Eric Cornish — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 21:30:14 +0000

WKDQ and Bayer’s Plumbing bring you another edition of New Music Monday. Today we visit another single from the band that has been on fire for nearly 3 years straight, Zac Brown Band! With their new single, Keep Me In Mind, do you think they’ll keep their hit streak alive? Let us know. Listen again at [...]

Win Tickets To CMA Fest, Legendary Live, Zac Brown

Eric Cornish — Tue, 17 May 2011 17:55:26 +0000

At WKDQ, we don’t just claim to give you the best tickets to the best shows. We do it! Right now, as a WKDQ Country Club Member, we have several chances to win the hottest tickets around. Win 4-day passes to this year’s CMA Music Fest, going on June 9th-12th in Nashville. See artists like [...]