KICKS 105 THE COUNTRY LEADER

Arkansas Fallen Soldier 5K Memorial Run

Lisa Lindsey — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:25:19 +0000

Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 1 and come to the Arkansas Fallen Soldier 5k Memorial Run! The 5K run is from 6a.m. to 11 a.m. June 1 and starts at Trinity Baptist Church located at 3115 Trinity Boulevard. Proceeds go to help families of fallen soldiers in our area and to the Wounded Warrior [...]

Hit & Run Victum Clings To Hood of Truck That Hit Him (Video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:18:23 +0000

Baton Rouge, Louisiana – A pedestrian who claims to have been “run over” by a truck asks other motorist to call police! The really strange thing about this video is the victim is holding onto the hood of the truck that hit him while traveling down the freeway. Even stranger, the person videoing and the [...]

Sean Ericson's Daily Dish – 7 Quick Cooking Tips [VIDEO]

Sean Ericson — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:14:47 +0000

If you know me, you know I LOVE to barbeque. Skilled cooking in general really impresses me. Therefore, it will be my mission to bring you a daily video highlighting some pretty cool edibles! Today we pick up 7 quick tips to try in your kitchen. Here is “7 Questions With David Myers”.

High Fashion Hits Big This Day in Country Music – May 20th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:32:43 +0000

1957 – Marty Robbins hits #1 spot on the Billboard country singles chart “A White Sport Coat (And A Pink Carnation)” goes to the top. 2011 – Darius Rucker receives an honorary doctorate and delivers the commencement speech at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. 2009 – Buddy Miller receives five [...]

Chili's Supporting Local Teacher Battling Cancer

Danny Merrell — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:11:14 +0000

Candi Procell, mother of 6 beautiful children, and teacher at Central ISD for the past 13 years was diagnosed in late April with cervical cancer. Thankfully, it looks as though the cancer is contained to the tumor, however, medical expenses are mounting. Today until closing, Chili’s in Lufkin is donating 10% of sales to [...]

Taylor Swift the Big Winner at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards

Billy Dukes — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:09:29 +0000

Taylor Swift won everything short of the Powerball jackpot Sunday night (May 19) at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards. The country superstar collected eight awards, including Top Artist, Top Album and Top Country Artist at the Las Vegas ceremony. Accepting the Top Artist Award from Celine Dion, Swift thanked her family and then her fans. [...]

The Possum Hits #1 This Day in Country Music – May 19th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Sun, 19 May 2013 15:03:48 +0000

1962 – George Jones hits #1 on the Billboard country chart with “She Thinks I Still Care”. 2009 – Sugarland is the leading nominee for the CMT Music Awards, named five times on the ballot. Brad Paisley and Taylor Swift receive four nominations apiece. 2007 – Sugarland cops the #1 position in Billboard [...]

Hail, Hail, The King is Born This Day in Country Music – May 18th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Sat, 18 May 2013 15:08:57 +0000

1952 – George Strait is born in Poteet, Texas. The authentic cowboy becomes a voice for traditional country beginning in 1981, accruing more than 25 gold albums and membership in the Country Music Hall of Fame. 2008 – Sugarland’s “Stay” is a double-winner, claiming Single Record and Song of the Year during the 43rd [...]

Siblings Score This Day in Country Music – May 17th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:08:54 +0000

2010 – Republic Nashville releases The Band Perry’s “If I Die Young” to radio. 2009 – Barbara Mandrell, Roy Clark and session musician Charlie McCoy are officially inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville. 2006 – The “Walk The Line” soundtrack goes platinum. The album features such Johnny Cash songs [...]

Willie Nelson Gives Big to Devastated West, Texas Area Following Explosion

Christina Vinson — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:30:43 +0000

Willie Nelson has made a lasting and memorable contribution to country music, solidifying his status as an icon. At 80, he continues to make himself known — not only in music, but also as a kind heart. The singer recently turned his birthday bash into a benefit for the victims of last month’s West, Texas fertilizer [...]

Big Bass Splash Updates – CLICK HERE!

Sean Ericson — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:18:54 +0000

CLICK HERE for current standings for the Kicks 105 Big Bass Splash on Lake Toledo Bend

Deer Freaks Out Following Bus Crash [VIDEO]

Sean Ericson — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:07:41 +0000

Security cameras capture the entire scene as an empty city bus picks up an unwanted passenger without even stopping!After smashing through the windshield, a white-tailed deer proceeds to freak out on the bus. However, the deer appears to be unhurt.

Keith Urban Joins Kree Harrison for 'Where the Blacktop Ends' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:40:24 +0000

'American Idol' season 12 finalist Kree Harrison performed on the show's finale Thursday night (May 16), and she was joined by judges Keith Urban and Randy Jackson for a high-energy rendition of Urban's hit 'Where the Blacktop Ends.'

Keith Urban Performs 'Little Bit of Everything' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:20:21 +0000

‘American Idol‘ judge Keith Urban sang his current single ‘Little Bit of Everything’ on the hit reality singing competition on Thursday night (May 16), showing the contestants how it’s done in the big leagues with a polished, tight and energetic performance. The song is a marriage of country-tinged instrumentation with a very radio-friendly pop hook, [...]

Mind Blowing Dashcam View of Intense High Speed Chase (Video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:50:58 +0000

Portland police are about to take you on one heck of a wild ride. High speed pursuit!…and there are ducks!

Racing Legend Dick Trickle Commits Suicide

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:41:14 +0000

Richard "Dick" Trickle died Thursday at the age of 71. His body was discovered next to his pickup truck at a cemetery in Lincoln County, North Carolina, after the longtime NASCAR and short-track driver shot himself, according to police.

Sean Ericson's Daily Dish – School Lunches Stink! (Video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:13:51 +0000

If you know me, you know I LOVE to barbeque. Skilled cooking in general really impresses me. Therefore, it will be my mission to bring you a daily video highlighting some pretty cool edibles! Today we take a look at the slimy side of school lunches.4th Grader Zachary Maxwell snuck a camera into his school’s [...]

The #1, #1 For Buck This Day in Country Music – May 16th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:06:41 +0000

1964 – Buck Owens nets a #1 single in Billboard with “My Heart Skips A Beat”. 2009 – David Nail makes his Grand Ole Opry debut. 2006 – Kenny Chesney performs “There Goes My Life” and “Back Where I Come From” for president George W. Bush and Australian prime minister John Howard at the [...]

MITM Video of the Day – Bullfighter Backflips Over a Bull

Danny Merrell — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:29:31 +0000

I have been to numerous rodeos and bull riding events, but I have never seen anything like this. In some rodeos, there are freestyle bullfighter competitions where bullfighters are given an allotted time in the arena facing down a Mexican Fighting Bull. The object is to get as close to the bull but not [...]

Big Bass Splash on Toledo Bend Set to Kick Off Friday

Danny Merrell — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:54:28 +0000

$440,000....guaranteed!

That's the pay out for this year's annual Big Bass Splash on Toledo Bend Reservoir presented by Sealy Outdoors and B.A.S.S. and the fishing and winning get underway Friday and continues through Sunday.