These stories and others can be heard on the top of every hour on WCJC.


 

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Tim and Faith on the Red Carpet!

Tim and Faith made their way to the Oscars after Tim's role in The Blind Side.  Nashville Gab has more here!

Brad Paisley's "American Saturday Night" Tour Ends at the Hospital


Taking a nosedive off a stage riser, Brad was bruised almost as bad as his ego.  Got Country blog has the videos!

Matt Kennon Interview...

Big John interview Matt this morning.  Matt's debut single The Call is climbing the charts!  Download it free from his website.

Download is Digital EP on Tuesday March 9th!!!

Matt Kennon Links!

MattKennon.com

Matt on Facebook

Matt on Twitter

Matt on ILike

A lesson he should have learned from Willie

News coming out the Dwight owes Uncle Sam almost half a million dollars.  The Nashville Gab has more here!

Itunes hits 10 Billion Downloads.  So who was the 10 billionth?

Johnny Cash's Guess things Happen that Way  was the 10,000,000,000th song downloaded on itunes. 

The Boot has more on the story!

 

 

  Meet Jimmy Wayne Halfway...

 

On New Year's Day, Jimmy Wayne started a walk for homelessness awareness.  He is walking nearly 1700 miles from Nashville TN, to Phoenix, Ariz.  The Boot has all the details here!

Follow Jimmy on Twitter for updates all the way!

 

 

  

An Introduction to Red Dirt Country

Wade Bowen


Ask Wade Bowen what distinguishes his music, and after mulling the notion for a minute, his answer is basic and direct: “Intensity.” That’s because Bowen sings and writes with passion and fervent commitment about the matters that count in life with a depth of thought and palpable emotionality that hits listeners where they live and feel. And that fervor is matched by rich melodies and lyrical and musical hooks that grab the ears and imagination and don’t let go.

It’s a talent that’s made Bowen a leading light on the thriving Texas music scene and launched him into realms beyond with a sound built upon a rock-solid country foundation that also draws inspiration from the wide spectrum of music he loves, be it rockers like Led Zeppelin and Aerosmith or critically-acclaimed roots singer-songwriters like Patty Griffin and Paul Thorn or his personal musical icon Bruce Springsteen. And now with If We Ever Make It Home, Bowen delivers a tour de force collection of songs of inspiration, hope and deep feeling.

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Wade Bowen Links:

website

facebook

myspace

 

 

 

 

2/24/10 - Walk-A-Mile in My Shoes

2/11/10 - A Night Away from the Family

2/5/10 - Plumbing Woes


 

Each Week we will feature another great picture in the Gallery

Feel free to e-mail your pictures and try to make it into the Gallery!!

Another walk in the woods

Over the past couple of months I have really enjoyed going for walks in the woods around my parents house.  I have been taking a lot of pictures while I do this.  Maybe need to post another blog of pics from the woods.

 

Unusual Baby Names on the Rise

Experts say this is not a good thing

Worried about Identity Theft?

When should you give out your SSN

Money Saving Home Gadgets...

from making your own cola to free HD

Need to warm up on a budget?

The best budget beaches

 

Lee Brice

Bio coming soon.

 

Lee Brice Links:

Lee on Wikipedia

Lee's official website

Lee on Myspace

 

Morning Show Contests

Name 5

Monday-Friday 6:35am

Each morning I give you the chance to win a free 6 inch combo meal from the Subway locations in Marion and Fairmount.  At 6:35 caller number five has to give me five things that fit into a category in 15 seconds to win the prize.  I also put myself under the gun and let you do reverse name 5, you give me the category and try to stump me to win.  Always a great to get the brain working first thing in the morning.

 


 

World's Shortest Song

Monday-Friday 7:10am

At 7:10 it is time to see how quick you can identify some of today's best country.  I play the beginning of a song.  Usually about 7-15 seconds.  The first person to give me the "Title" and "Artist" wins a great prize.  Set your redials and get ready.  It goes fast!


 

The Impossible Quesiton 

Monday - Friday 8:30am

One question that will turn your brain inside out looking for the answer.  Call as many times as you like.  It will take several guess.  But you can wait around, I usually give you a hint.


 

Other Show Features

Sports with Jim Brunner at 7:35

Local News With Mike Jenkins twice an hour

Birthdays at 6:50AM and 7:50AM

Nitty Gritty From Music City Weekdays at 9:40

School Delays and Closings every 10-15 minutes sponsored by Via Credit Union

 

 


 

  About Me:

I can remember talking into the built-in microphone on my boom box at the age of 13...I was "Jammin John" on WJON.  I thought I was really something...To say I always wanted to do radio is an understatement.  During High School, I locked in that decision after a year in Radio Class(thanks Mr. Ski!).  After High School, I attended Indiana Wesleyan University.  I squeezed the 4 year program into 4 and a half years. 

Fresh from College, I started the job search.  I got lucky.  I started out doing afternoons in Wabash at a country station that is no longer there...I think you know the one!  During my time in Wabash, I was introduced on a blind date to my lovely wife Sarah.  Dating and working was my life.  After 2 years on afternoons, they switched me to Mornings.  I did that for another 2 years. 

In December of 2003 after dating for two and a half years, on a carriage ride to see the Christmas lights in Indianapolis I proposed to Sarah...thankfully she said yes!

Then I heard of an opening in Marion.

I applied for the Truckstop shift on 99.3 WCJC.  After a couple of interviews I made my debut April 22nd, 2004 on Today's Best Country.  I loved working the request lines.  Then in August of 2004, I was asked to take over mornings I have been doing it for over 5 years and still love it everyday!

In October of 2004, I married the love of my life!  In Dec. of 08 we had our first child, Eli, and we are loving every minute of it!

Interests outside the confines of my studio...

I love to spend time with my wife and son.  We love to attend church at Hanfield U.M.C  I love to play poker...Texas Hold'em.  I love to sing karaoke.  Love live country music.  Love to shoot guns and bows, and love to play golf.  Notice I said play golf...that is all I do, I play at it!  I am really bad, but it is a good excuse to drink beer!   I also enjoy  Four-wheeling, and spending time with my friends and family.

 

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