“Find Me A Baby” Is All About Family
The latest single from Josh Turner, “Find Me A Baby” also has a video capturing family stories resulting from a nationwide search. Josh’s social media team captured family stories ranging from topics dealing from children with cystic fibrosis to loved ones serving in the military. Modern technology and clever editing made it look like Josh […]
Rascal Flatts and Journey Meet Again at CMT
Rascal Flatts and Journey shared the stage for a medley of Banjo/Don’t Stop Believin’ during the 2012 CMT Awards. These two will be teaming up together again for CMT Crossroads before the Super Bowl this year in New Orleans. Their concert is scheduled for Saturday, February 2nd. You can register for the chance to win […]
WFXD Listener Shares Eli Young Concert Photos
Casey Vadnais was one of six WFXD winners this past summer during our concert ticket give away for the UP State Fair. Casey won tickets to the Eli Young Band’s concert and recently dropped off photos that were taken at the concert she attended. The weather was great for an outdoor concert and the audience […]
Sudden Success Has Jason Aldean Planning Music Career Carefully
Jason Aldean’s 2011 album, “My Kinda Party”, was CMA Album of the Year, which hit the three million – sale mark. October 16th is the release date for his latest album, “Night Train” but Jason isn’t putting pressure on himself to match his previous success accomplishments. He senses there are others around him that are […]
Classic Country Spin Has Me Digging Up Music Histor
During my midday show this week, Elmer Aho played a song by Charlie Pride song entitled, “Wonder Could I Live There Anymore”. I am familiar with Charlie Pride and I looked up some career info on him and it was stated that Charlie was the second black country performer to appear on the. So who […]
G.I. Joe Tops the List of All Time Toys
Growing up in the 60’s and 70’s, my brother and I got some great toys for Christmas. Toys back then allowed you to use your imagination more, I think than what high technology warrants. The toys that I had from this list are shown in the photo gallery. Dr. Jeffrey H. Patchen, president and CEO […]
3 Pears Released at a Good Place in Yoakam’s Career
Country music artist, Dwight Yoakam is preparing to release his 26th album of his career entitled “3 Pears” on September18th. Yoakam fans can preview a track from the cd thanks to Rolling Stone. “A Heart Like Mine”, co-written with rock artist, Beck, can be previewed on Rolling Stone’s page. Dwight Yoakam is an accomplished singer […]
Salvation Army Food Drive Goal is Within Reach!!!!
Great News!!! Captain Ramona e-mailed me stating the Salvation Army received 879 lbs. of food donationed toward the Emergency Food Drive that is going on until Saturday, September 1st. The current Food Drive total is 10,218 pounds; just 3,782 pounds from the Drive Goal!!! It is possible to reach to goal of 14,000 on […]
Emergency Food Drive is Moving Towards Goal!!!
Marquette County residents and businesses are responding generously to aid the Salvation Army of Marquette reach their goal set for their Emergency Food Drive. Monday began the Food Drive with Captain Ramona and Dennis from Great Lakes Radio setting a drive goal of 14,000 pounds of canned and dry good foods for the Salvation Army. […]
Emergency Food Drive Hits Half Way Mark!!!!!
I received word today from Captain Ramona of the Salvation Army of Marquette stating that their food pantry received a $1,000 cash donation which enabled them to purchase 6,250 lbs. of food. That is a substantial donation for the food drive, bringing the drive total to 7,010 lbs!!!! They are HALF WAY to their projected […]