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Cody Johnson, Country Music Star and Wrangler Model (Video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 18:30:02 +0000

Cody Johnson is an artist that I have had the pleasure of interviewing several times. The earliest were during Cody’s teens. I recognized his potential early, but not like this.During our interview today Cody and I discussed his most recent #1 on the Texas Music Chart “Guilty As Can Be” and his show tonight at [...]

Eli Young Band Gives a Little to Those Who Gave A Lot

Sean Ericson — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 23:30:26 +0000

Proof that it’s not just what you do in the studio or onstage, the Eli Young Band recently used there spare time to make a big difference. Before their show in Nashville on Friday, the boys gave their time with the organization Musicians On Call, playing for 30 Veterans recieving dylasis at the VA Hospital [...]

Charlie Daniels Band to Rework 'The Devil Went Down to Georgia' for 'Monday Night Football' Open

Billy Dukes — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 12:00:22 +0000

One country legend will replace another as the Charlie Daniels Band takes a turn at opening up ‘Monday Night Football’ on ESPN next week. Daniels has reworked ‘The Devil Went Down to Georgia’ for the broadcast’s opening theme. It appears to be a one game only engagement. On Monday (Sept. 17), the Denver Broncos will [...]

Thomas Rhett, 'Beer With Jesus' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 18:30:08 +0000

No one is going to pull out the calendar, but if Thomas Rhett was legally old enough to enjoy a ‘Beer With Jesus’ when he recorded the song, it wasn’t by much. What matters is whether or not the Georgia born singer is polished enough to carry the poignant lyric.

Street Performers That Will Blow Your Mind (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 16:00:36 +0000

CDZA is a group of very talented performers that, in this featured video, perform what they call the “human jukebox”. This is more than “tip for a request”. Tipping spectators control the artist, style and even the speed of the music!

Best 'American' Song – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:00:20 +0000

Country music and America go together like sweet and tea. Hundreds of songs have been written to celebrate our freedoms as Americans, but only a few have the word “American” in the title. Which of the following seven songs is your favorite “American” country song? Garth Brooks is included for his 1993 chart-topper. He doesn’t [...]

Win a John Slaughter Prize Package!

Sean Ericson — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 18:20:14 +0000

Live music on Kicks 105 and visits from artists are great. It’s even better when you have a chance to win! Catch John Slaughter Live on Kicks 105 at about 1:45 and click on the link for a chance to win! Comment on this post to qualify to win an autographed copy of John Slaughter’s [...]

KICKS 105 Playlist – May 2012 Top Songs

Andree Valentine — Tue, 01 May 2012 16:04:05 +0000

Check out the top 40 songs in KICKS 105‘s rotation for the month of May. Which one is your top pick?

Win An Autographed Copy Of Brian Keane's New CD! (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:00:33 +0000

Singer songwriter Brian Keane stopped by the Kicks 105 studios and was kind enough to leave us autographed copies of his new CD 90 Miles An Hour! Want to win one? Click HERE and comment on the Kicks 105 facebook post to qualify! Catch Brian Keane live on stage tonight at The Barn in Nacogdoches! [...]

Jason Aldean Will Encourage Daughters to Pursue Music If They're Not 'Awful'

Alanna Conaway — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:15:20 +0000

When you’re the young daughters of superstar Jason Aldean, whose career is literally smokin’ hot, it’s hard to not fall in love with the same career choice as Dad. Aldean’s two youngsters, Keeley (9) and Kendyl (4), have found that love, but the level of seriousness for their future is still in question.

Waylon Jennings' Family to Honor His Legacy by Releasing New Music

Billy Dukes — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:00:31 +0000

This week marked the 10th anniversary of Waylon Jennings‘ death, and in celebration of his life and career, his family announced plans to release an album of unreleased material. ‘Goin’ Down Rockin’: The Final Recordings’ will be released sometime this year. The AP reports that eight of the 12 songs have never been released before. [...]

The Sonic Singer, Tots With Cheese Please [VIDEO]

Sean Ericson — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:00:21 +0000

Giorgio is a musician who has a great sense of humor. On a recent visit to Sonic, his order had the employees rolling!

Kellie Pickler Brings Moonshine and Music to 'Ellen'

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:40:32 +0000

Kellie Pickler‘s new album is called ’100 Proof,’ and she brought it to ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show,’ both literally and figuratively. She performed ‘Where’s Tammy Wynette,’ which is the first song on the new album. She also gifted Ellen DeGeneres, who had a birthday earlier this week, with a jar of moonshine!

KICKS 105 Playlist – January 2012 Top Songs

Andree Valentine — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:08:16 +0000

Check out the 30 songs in KICKS 105‘s rotation for the month of January.

US Marine Composes Touching Christmas Song For His Wife [VIDEO]

Sean Ericson — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:05:09 +0000

"A Marine's Christmas Song"

Marine Corps Master Sgt. Robert Allen, deployed to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, plays a song he wrote for his wife for Christmas.

Allen joins the thousands of military men and women deployed this holiday season in support of counterinsurgency efforts in Afghanistan. He said he hopes his Christmas song "will help people understand that though we're willing to do it, it's still heartbreaking."

KICKS 105 Playlist – December 2011 Top Songs

Andree Valentine — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:20:35 +0000

Check out the 40 songs in KICKS 105‘s rotation for the month of December.

KICKS 105 Playlist – November 2011 Top Songs

KICKS 105 — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:23:10 +0000

Dierks Bentley's new single 'Home' rose to the top spot of our list for the month of November.

Ronnie Dunn, Brad Paisley + More Tapped for Upcoming Christmas Album

Cristin Maher — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:44:02 +0000

You can’t really go wrong when it comes to country Christmas songs, and there is a new country Christmas album on the horizon that you won’t want to miss out on this holiday season. Ronnie Dunn, Brad Paisley and many other country singers have been tapped to contribute songs to ‘A Very Country Christmas,’ according to CMT.

Miranda Lambert Prepares Two New Albums for 2011 [VIDEO]

Andree Valentine — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:37:34 +0000

It's shaping up to be quite a busy year for Miranda Lambert.

Not only is she celebrating her recent marriage to fellow country star Blake Shelton, but she's getting ready to deliver not one, but two highly anticipated albums.

A Song About Blueberries And The Texas Blueberry Festival [VIDEO]

Andree Valentine — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 20:48:25 +0000

Cowboy Max and Abigail Keyes stopped by the KICKS studio this afternoon, and showcased their creative song about blueberries called 'Blueberry Fields Forever'!

You can catch the duo on stage tomorrow at the 22nd Annual Texas Blueberry Festival in downtown Nacogdoches, along with other amazing performers, events, contests, car shows and more between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.