KICKS 105 THE COUNTRY LEADER » josh turner

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 [...]

Toby is Yout Daddy, This Day in Country Music – December 21st (video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:26:29 +0000

2002 – “Who’s Your Daddy?” lands Toby Keith at #1 on the Billboard country chart. 2001 – Josh Turner makes his Grand Ole Opry debut, performing “Long Black Train”. 1985 – George Strait’s “The Chair” sits at #1 on the Billboard country singles chart. 1984 – Singer-songwriter Eric Gunderson born. He becomes an [...]

Josh Turner Finds Another Baby This Day in Country Music – December 13th (video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:49:00 +0000

2010 – Josh and Jennifer Turner have their third son, Crawford Marion Turner, in Nashville.“I’m gonna find me a baby and make a couple babies and sing in harmony.” Overachiever. 2006 – Heidi Newfield gives her final performances as a member of Trick Pony as the band holds three concerts at Nashville’s Wildhorse Saloon. Two [...]

It Felt Good For Tim McGraw This Day in Country Music – November 19th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:05:43 +0000

2010 – Tim McGraw’s “Felt Good On My Lips” video debuts on CMT.com. 2006 – Buddy Jewell breaks his wrist when he falls off a ladder while stringing Christmas lights on his Nashville home. The accident forces him to cancel his scheduled participation in a holiday concert tour. 2004 – Josh Turner flags down [...]

New Song from Josh Turner Challenges Steel Magnolia on the Clash [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:47:53 +0000

It 's another win for Steel Magnolia on the KICKS 105 Country Clash, which means the duo will now be going for win number 6 as they take on the latest from Josh Turner.

"The Music Just Ain't What it Used to be" This Day in Country Music – August 11th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 18:37:30 +0000

“Ain’t what it used to Be” is a phrase I’m sure you have heard before. Don’t think today’s Country music sounds like it used to? Maybe not but that doesn’t mean twin fiddles and a steel guitar. Well check out the number one Country song this day in 1979! 1979 – Eddie Rabbitt’s “Suspicions” reigns [...]

Josh Turner Honored With Special Plaque on 'Good Morning America'

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 21:00:28 +0000

Josh Turner stopped by ABC’s ‘Good Morning America’ studios yesterday (July 11) as part of a media blitz in promotion of his latest album, ‘Punching Bag,’ which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Albums chart last month.

Singer, Songwriter, Actor & Highwayman Born This Day in Country Music – June 22nd (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:00:03 +0000

When it comes to songs that, for me, stand the test of time Kris Kristofferson has written many. One song in particular is always on my mp3 player. 2011 – Glen Campbell reveals in People magazine that he’s been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Despite the issues it poses in remembering lyrics, he intends to launch [...]

Swingin' Becomes Popular This Day in Country Music – June 14th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 15:00:21 +0000

A Country favorite or one of the most annoying songs of all time? Either way, John Anderson strikes gold this day in 1983. 2011 – Alabama hosts Bama Rising, a benefit at Birmingham’s BJCC Arena that raises $2 million for tornado relief. Also on board: Brad Paisley, Sara Evans, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Darius Rucker, [...]

Pure Love From A Rabbitt This Day In Country Music – June 1st (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:00:08 +0000

A number 1 Country song written by a Rabbitt? Yep, and it’s performed by Ronnie Milsap! 2011 – Luke Bryan tapes an installment of “CMT Crossroads” with The Doobie Brothers. Included in the set list: “Do I,” “Rain Is A Good Thing,” “Long Train’ Runnin’” and “China Grove”. 2009 – Joe Nichols begins his [...]

Josh Turner Is Star of Board Room and Basketball Court in New 'Time Is Love' Video

Billy Dukes — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:30:43 +0000

The irony of Josh Turner‘s ‘Time Is Love’ video is that by the end, everyone has listened to the singer’s message except for the singer. The just-released clip ends with Turner alone in gym shorts on a dark basketball court. All of his friends have gone home to the women and families that they love.

Ray Stevens Makes His Birthday Suit Famous This Day In Country Music – January 24th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:00:02 +0000

2010 – Kenny Chesney, Jimmy Buffett and George W. Bush are all spotted at the Superdome in New Orleans for the NFC Championship Game, a 31-28 overtime win for the Saints against the Minnesota Vikings. 2006 – MCA releases Josh Turner’s “Your Man” album. 2003 – Joe Nichols sets an odd precedent on [...]

Tim McGraw Battles Lady Antebellum On Today's Country Clash [AUDIO]

Danny Merrell — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:45:23 +0000

'Better Than I Used To Be', the new song from Tim McGraw continues on as our Country Clash champion, this time taking 74% of the vote against 'Time Is Love', the new song from Josh Turner.

Now, McGraw will go up against the latest from Lady Antebellum.

Tim McGraw Defeats Brantley Gilbert, Now Faces Josh Turner [AUDIO]

Danny Merrell — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:34:49 +0000

'Better Than I Used To Be', the new song from Tim McGraw is now the new champion on the KICKS 105 Country Clash. Over the past weekend, which included 2 separate years, McGraw took 57% of the vote in his match up against 'You Don't Know Her Like I Do' by Brantley Gilbert .

McGraw will now take on 'Time Is Love', the new song from Josh Turner.

Josh Turner Doesn't Envy Scotty McCreery

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:54:09 +0000

When we first met ‘American Idol‘ Season 10 winner Scotty McCreery just under a year ago, he sang Josh Turner‘s ‘Your Man’ a capella for the judges and was upstreamed to the next round. McCreery has not concealed the fact that he admires Turner and that he ultimately hopes to emulate Turner’s career. Even though Turner supports McCreery as he continues to evolve into a country superstar in his own right, he doesn’t return the admiration for McCreery’s on-the-go lifestyle right now.

Taylor Swift Makes Her First Appearance This Day In Country Music – December 13th

Sean Ericson — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:01:16 +0000

2010 – Josh and Jennifer Turner have their third son, Crawford Marion Turner, in Nashville. 2006 – Heidi Newfield gives her final performances as a member of Trick Pony as the band holds three concerts at Nashville’s Wildhorse Saloon. Two of the shows are recorded for a live album. 2005 – The Johnny [...]

"Would You Go With Me" On The "Long Black Train" To "Wake Up Little Susie" This Day In Country Music – October 14th

Sean Ericson — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:59:08 +0000

2006 – Josh Turner storms the top of the Billboard country chart with “Would You Go With Me”. 2003 – MCA releases Josh Turner’s debut album, “Long Black Train”. 2000 – Bryan White marries “One Life To Live” actress Erika Page at the Royal Lane Baptist Church in Dallas. In attendance: Lila McCann. [...]

Who Are You Gonna Vote For? This Day In Country Music – October 7th

Sean Ericson — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:03:47 +0000

2008 – Josh Turner and John Rich are in the audience when presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama debate on national TV from Nashville’s Belmont University. 2006 – Big & Rich and Lynyrd Skynyrd perform a benefit concert at the HiFi Buys Amphitheatre in Atlanta to raise funds for a memorial to the 173rd Airborne, [...]

Josh Turner Sounds Like Who? This Day In Country Music – August 11th

Sean Ericson — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:24:33 +0000

2006 – “CMT Cross Country” debuts, demonstrating the parallels between a pair of country performers. The debut episode matches Josh Turner with one of his biggest influences, Randy Travis. 2005 – Billy Currington’s “Must Be Doin’ Somethin’ Right” video debuts on CMT. 2001 – Blake Shelton picks up his first #1 single in Billboard with [...]

Charlie Pride Welcomed In Cooperstown This Day In Country Music – July 29th

Sean Ericson — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:34:37 +0000

2006 – Former Negro League baseball player Charley Pride sings the American and Canadian national anthems in Cooperstown, New York, when 17 former Negro Leaguers join the Baseball Hall of Fame. 2005 – George Strait’s “Somewhere Down In Texas” album is certified gold and platinum. “The Best Of George Strait: The Millennium Collection” also [...]