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Wichita Theatre's 105th Season Starts With Kids

Dave Diamond — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:32:10 +0000

When you're kicking off your 105th season of entertaining Wichita Falls where do you start? How about a cast of 8 - 12 year old kids performing Disney's classic Mulan Jr.?

Taylor Swift Talks New Album + More with Big D & Bubba

Lonestar 102.3 — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 18:37:58 +0000

Taylor Swift’s fourth studio album ‘Red’ hits stores today (10/22) and Taylor gave Big D & Bubba a call this morning to talk all about it – and more. Listen to Big D & Bubba’s interview with Taylor Swift: [button href="http://1023blakefm.com/taylor-swift-red-album-review/" title="Read Taylor Swift, ‘Red’ – Album Review" align="center"]

Tap Dancing Nuns Invade The Wichita Theatre [AUDIO]

Dave Diamond — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 15:55:03 +0000

Nunsense begins when the Little Sisters of Hoboken discover that their cook, Sister Julia, Child of God, has accidentally poisoned 52 of the sisters, and those remaining are in dire need of funds for the burials.

Kevin Fowler Talks About Blowing Stuff Up And Falls Fest [AUDIO]

Dave Diamond — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 22:00:10 +0000

We talked about his love of blowing things up, his latest single, even Star Trek. Sort of.

Luke Bryan Talks Country's Night to Rock + New Hobby With Big D & Bubba

Lonestar 102.3 — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:35:26 +0000

Luke Bryan called us up this morning on the Big D & Bubba show. He talked about his appearance on the CMA Music Festival Country’s Night to Rock TV tonight on ABC at 7pm. Luke also talked a bit about his new remote control airplane hobby. Listen to Luke Bryan on the Big D & [...]

Little Big Town Talk New Album with Big D & Bubba

Lonestar 102.3 — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 23:07:14 +0000

Little Big Town joined Big D & Bubba in the studio this morning to talk about their new album, 'Tornado.' The album hit stores today (Sep. 11) and contains the current single - and the band's first No. 1 single of their career - 'Pontoon.'

Kix Brooks Talks About His New Music, New Mustache, Fine Wine + Tuna Jalapeño Sandwiches

Jeremy Robinson — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 23:00:54 +0000

The man beneath the stiff black cowboy hat has a diverse set of interests, and wasn’t shy to talk about some of the stranger ones.

Jerrod Niemann Shares Secrets of Miranda Lambert Tour, Duet With Colbie Caillat + the Special Girl in His 'Shinin' on Me' Video

Jeremy Robinson — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 23:00:46 +0000

Two years ago, Jerrod Niemann was floating on a cloud, having just released his debut album on July 13, 2010, a few days before performing with Brad Paisley for 100K boaters at Aquapalooza on Lake Travis in Texas. Then, he sat down and wrote a new song — the one that would go on to become the lead single from his sophomore project called ‘Free the Music,’ available Oct. 2, 2012. Yup, this country music thing seemed pretty easy for the ‘Shinin’ on Me’ singer.

Brantley Gilbert Dishes on His Dream Woman, Dream Collaborations and the Benefits of Heartbreak

Jeremy Robinson — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 23:00:35 +0000

Brantley Gilbert took a moment to talk about his dream woman and dream collaborations. Read the interview here.

Footloose The Musical Dances Into Wichita Theatre This Weekend [AUDIO]

Dave Diamond — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 13:00:09 +0000

If you remember the '80s, you'll love the latest production at the Wichita Theatre, Footloose The Musical!

Justin Partridge and Billy Brasfield came up to our studios to talk about the story line, the dancing, the music. They even manage to dish a little bit of dirt about the show's director, Abbie James. But it's pretty nice dirt ...

Eric Church Dishes on Speaking His Mind, Cone Breasts and Which Artists He'd Still Wait in Line to See

Amanda Hensel — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:00:30 +0000

Country music fans like Eric Church for more than just his music. While it’s admirable that in a world of processed, overdone soun the 35-year-old singer-songwriter has built a career from the ground up, it’s really his raw, rebellious side that many are drawn to. As we learned earlier this year, Church has no qualms about speaking his mind — even when it gets him in trouble. But that’s far from a bad thing.

Johnny Cooper Performs New Song "Try" Live in Studio [Audio]

Kory King — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:09:04 +0000

Johnny Cooper and the band brought their own brand of Texas, soul, rock, and funk to Denim and Diamonds last night, but not before giving us an exclusive taste of some new music yesterday afternoon. Johnny stopped by the studio yesterday and filled me in

Reba McEntire to Open Up About Tragic Plane Crash on 'Oprah's Master Class'

Brittany Joy Cooper — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 14:11:21 +0000

In 1991, Reba McEntire faced one of the most devastating tragedies imaginable. Traveling from San Diego, Calif. to Fort Wayne, Ind., a private plane carrying seven of her band members and her tour manager crashed in a fatal instant, killing everyone. Due to a bout of bronchitis, McEntire wasn’t on that plane and had to bear the news of eight of her dear friends losing their lives that day, along with the plane’s two pilots.

Vince Gill Reveals Gym Teacher Attempted to Molest Him at Age 12

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 03:38:56 +0000

The recent Penn State sex abuse scandal has been a constant in national news headlines over the past few weeks. Due to the ubiquitous story, country singer Vince Gill was reminded of a situation in his past where he was a near victim of sexual abuse.

Rodney Atkins Stays 'Honest' on 'Take a Back Road'

Lonestar 102.3 — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:55:25 +0000

Rodney Atkins is enjoying some of his best sales with his new album ‘Take a Back Road,’ but Atkins won’t be letting this success go to his head, as he made clear during a recent Taste of Country interview.

“There are some songs on here that are musically edgier than anything we’ve done before,” Atkins said of the new album. “Then we go down to a romantic love song. I’d never done that before, and there’s a couple of songs — most love songs that you get, that you write, ehh… It’s not about what it’s really like once you’ve been in a rel

Brantley Gilbert Talks About Lost Love, Shares The Story Behind The Song 'Saving Amy'

Lonestar 102.3 — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 22:06:40 +0000

Brantley Gilbert is coming to Wichita Falls on December 9th to headline the 2011 Taste of Country Christmas Tour, but don't assume that the Georgia-born singer will carry on the holiday tradition a la Vince Gill and Amy Grant or John Berry. Gilbert is on the brink of stardom because his shows are as lively and rambunctious as anyone who headlines major arenas and amphitheaters right now. He's focused, emotional and honest. As a result, his fans are as loyal as a biscuit is to gravy.