KICKS 105 THE COUNTRY LEADER » Don Williams

Flatt and Scruggs Break Down This Day in Country Music – March 11th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:05:35 +0000

1969 – After 25 years as a bluegrass duo, Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs split up.Here is a performance recorded in 1965 on the Grand Ole Opry. 2006 – Don Williams performs what’s expected to be his final Nashville concert, appearing at David Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena. Keith Urban is a surprise opening act, and [...]

Waylon at the Crossroads This Day in Country Music – February 27th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:00:37 +0000

2009 – Jamey Johnson and Shooter Jennings tape an installment of “CMT Crossroads” at Rocketown in Nashville. The set list naturally includes “In Color”. That was not the first or last time they would share the stage. Check out this 2012 performance of “Waymore’s Blues”. 2006 – Joe Nichols earns his first gold single, for [...]

Great Advice From a Hall of Famer This Day in Country Music – October 24th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:05:42 +0000

2010 – Don Williams and Jimmy Dean are inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Don Williams’ 1982 performance of “Listen to the Radio”. 2006 – Big Machine releases Taylor Swift’s self-titled debut album. 2006 – Trace Adkins performs the national anthem before Game 3 of the World Series, and Jo Dee Messina [...]

Glen Campbell is Best of the Best This Day in Country Music – October 18th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 16:47:28 +0000

1968 – Glen Campbell wins two honors, Entertainer of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year, during the second annual Country Music Association awards at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. NBC tapes the show for the first time for a November telecast. Here is one of Glen’s best recorded in 1967. 2009 – Toby Keith is [...]

Country Clash – Don Williams Vs Sara Evans

Danny Merrell — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:31:02 +0000

Take a listen to both songs on today's Country Clash and then vote for your favorite.

Don Williams Goes Against Sara Evans on Today's Country Clash [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:30:20 +0000

Don Williams and Alison Krauss and their new song 'I Just Come Here for the Music' is going for their 3rd win today on the KICKS 105 Country Clash.

They'll be taking on Sara Evans and her latest release 'Anywhere'.

Don Williams Takes Over as New Clash Champ, Takes on Andy Gibson [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 18:34:14 +0000

We have a new champion on the KICKS 105 Country Clash.

Don Williams and Alison Krauss and their new song 'I Just Come Here for the Music' edged out Gwen Sebastian on Friday's competition.

Today's challenge will come from Andy Gibson and his new song 'Summer Back'.

Don Williams Featured on Today's Country Clash [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 17:35:34 +0000

Gwen Sebastian is going for her 4th win on today's Country Clash after another victory, this time over Kip Moore.

Today's challenger on the Clash features two of the smoothest voices ever in country music -- Don Williams and Alison Krauss team up for 'I Just Come Here for the Music'

Good Ole Boy Born This Day In Country Music – May 27th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Sun, 27 May 2012 15:00:57 +0000

“Those Williams Boys… Hank & Tennessee.” Don’t forget Don! 2009 – Jamey Johnson and Lee Ann Womack duet on “Give It Away” during “George Strait: Artist Of The Decade” on CBS. The special includes Sugarland, Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Jack Ingram and John Rich. 2006 – Jason Aldean tops the [...]

Feature Performers For The 2012 Bull Bash Release Their Debut Single This Day In Country Music – January 6th

Sean Ericson — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:07:38 +0000

2009 – Emblem Music Group releases ‘s debut single, “Wild At Heart”. 2007 – Brad Paisley makes a move to #1 in the Billboard chart with “She’s Everything”. 2005 – Lee Ann Womack’s “I May Hate Myself In The Morning” video, featuring Jack Ingram, debuts on CMT. 1998 – Trisha Yearwood and LeAnn Rimes are [...]

It's A Hall Of Fame Kinda Day This Day In Country Music – October 24th

Sean Ericson — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:13:01 +0000

2010 – Don Williams and Jimmy Dean are inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. 2006 – Big Machine releases Taylor Swift’s self-titled debut album. 2006 – Trace Adkins performs the national anthem before Game 3 of the World Series and Jo Dee Messina delivers “God Bless America” during the seventh-inning stretch [...]

A Salute To George Strait – This Day In Country Music History – May 27th

Sean Ericson — Fri, 27 May 2011 12:10:25 +0000

2009 – Jamey Johnson and Lee Ann Womack duet on “Give It Away” during “George Strait: Artist Of The Decade” on CBS. The special includes Sugarland, Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Jack Ingram and John Rich. 2006 – Jason Aldean tops the Billboard chart for the first time with “Why”. 2006 [...]