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WYRK Taste of Country Sets Several Records

Dale Mussen — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 16:06:15 +0000

You already knew the 2012 WYRK Taste of Country set a record for attendance, but no doubt about it, this year’s show will go down as our longest one in history. And that record is likely to stand for a long time. Beginning at 6:45 PM on Friday, June 1st and concluding at 11:15 PM [...]

Crowd Packs Darien Lake for Eric Church Make-Good Show [PICTURES]

WYRK Staff — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 13:07:31 +0000

Our digital team captured some of the action, both in the parking lot and in the venue, at the Eric Church Taste Of Country 2012 make-good show at Darien Lake on Thursday, June 28. Check out the gallery below, and see if you can spot yourself!

Darien Lake Announces Special Deal for Eric Church Ticketholders

Clay Moden — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 09:26:00 +0000

Going to the Eric Church make-good show next Thursday? Here’s a special offer for the day of the show from Darien Lake! Visit Darien Lake Theme Park during the day next Thursday, June 28, before the Eric Church show and receive a special admission price of $19.99 with your re-issued Taste Of Country ticket! Darien [...]

Official WYRK Statement on Eric Church's Taste Of Country Makeup Show [FULL DETAILS]

WYRK Staff — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:28:31 +0000

We are delighted to announce that Capital Records Nashville recording artist Eric Church will be coming back to Buffalo on June 28, 2012 to perform a make-up show for Taste of Country 2012, which was suspended for safety reasons on June 1st.

Date, Details of Eric Church's Taste Of Country Makeup Show Announced! [VIDEO]

WYRK Staff — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:21:27 +0000

If you partied with us at Taste of Country 2012, you're really getting your money's worth out of those tickets! The WYRK Breakfast Club announced the date and details of Eric Church's makeup show this morning, so you're officially now getting two shows (and a total of seven acts!) for the price of one.

Official Eric Church Makeup Show Announcement Coming Tomorrow Morning, June 13! [VIDEO]

WYRK Staff — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 20:44:29 +0000

We hope you hung on to your tickets, Taste Of Country concert-goers, because Eric Church is coming back to town to do a free show for all of you!

Tailgating At The Taste Of Country [VIDEO]

Brett Alan — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 03:48:20 +0000

You may have heard Clay talking about us hitting up some of the tailgate parties before the Taste Of Country last friday. As I was going through some of my pictures from the show last week, I came across this video that I never got to share with you. This is just a sample of [...]

John La Mond Interviews Dustin Lynch and Eli Young Band at Taste Of Country 2012 [VIDEO]

John La Mond — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 18:28:19 +0000

John La Mond interviewed Dustin Lynch and Eli Young Band before they took the stage at Taste Of Country 2012 on Friday, June 1.

Steve Kozak Wins Ford F-150 at Taste Of Country 2012

Wendy Lynn — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 16:18:46 +0000

Congratulation to Steve Kozak of Cheektowaga who selected the winning key that unlocked a brand-new 2012 Ford F-150 SuperCab XLT 4×4, courtesy of the Western New York Ford Dealers. At the WYRK Taste of Country concert, contestants were invited onto Coca-Cola Field for a chance to win a new Ford F-150. A reverse-style lottery eliminated nine contestants when [...]

Up-and-Comers Casey James, Dustin Lynch Impress at Taste Of Country 2012

WYRK Staff — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 14:55:34 +0000

It's not every day that a young artist gets the chance to take the stage in front of a sold-out crowd in a venue as big as Coca-Cola Field. But on Friday night, newcomers Casey James and Dustin Lynch did just that, proving to Buffalo that they've got what it takes to be country's next big thing.

Taste Of Country Weekend Could Have Been The Craziest Ever

Clay Moden — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 01:13:59 +0000

Wow, where to start? I guess with the most obvious. The 2012 WYRK NAPA Auto Parts Taste of Country was memorable to say the least. From the feeling of watching nearly 6 months work come together as a huge success to a feeling of being upset about the weather, this show was one to remember.First [...]

Buffalo, You Looked Fabulous at Taste Of Country 2012! [PICTURES]

WYRK Staff — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 22:08:31 +0000

Not everyone can stand outdoors for hours, braving the elements, and still take a great picture, but judging by these shots from Taste Of Country 2012, Buffalo can!

Eli Young Band Taste Of Country 2012 Meet & Greet [PICTURES]

WYRK Staff — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 00:00:54 +0000

Backstage yesterday at Taste Of Country 2012, Eli Young Band spent some time chatting with and signing autographs for a few fans. Check out the photos from the meet and greet!

A Memorable Night for Eli Young Band at Taste Of Country 2012 [PICTURES]

Dale Mussen — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 23:40:15 +0000

You can’t imagine the amount of work and time that goes into putting together the annual show we call the “Taste of Country.” Over the years we’ve learned a lot of things and made adjustments to produce a great, family event. We try to cover all the bases, but one thing we have no control over [...]

Joe Nichols Taste Of Country 2012 Meet & Greet [PICTURES]

WYRK Staff — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 22:36:41 +0000

Before hitting the stage at Coca-Cola Field for Taste Of Country 2012, Joe Nichols took a few minutes to meet with some lucky fans. Check out the photos from the meet and greet!

Joe Nichols Entertains Rain-Soaked Crowd at Taste Of Country 2012 [PICTURES]

WYRK Staff — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 18:58:35 +0000

Even with the abrupt ending, Taste Of Country 2012 was quite the show. But we were especially impressed with Joe Nichols' ability to rock Coca-Cola Field through intense rain and high winds.

Official WYRK Statement on Taste of Country 2012 Suspension Before Eric Church's Set

WYRK Staff — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 15:39:26 +0000

To our valued listeners and fans:

First of all, thank you so much for coming out to Coca-Cola Field last night, braving severe and extreme weather conditions to support Taste of Country, WYRK, and the artists who played the show. You guys are the best, and we feel privileged to serve you and this community.

We were as frustrated as you that we were forced to suspend last night's show prior to Eric Church's set, but we hope you understand that public safety was and should be the number one concern. To that end, we wanted to provide you with some specific details so that you understand the set of facts we encountered last night.

John La Mond Says "Thank You" To All The WYRK Fans Who Came To The 2012 TOC

John La Mond — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 15:02:03 +0000

First of all, I want to say how proud I am to be part of the best radio station in Western New York. It’s been my life for almost 29 years and I appreciate all of you who have showed up at our WYRK functions throughout the years. Whether it’s a remote, jamboree, charity event or [...]

Eric Church Issues Apology, Says He 'Owes Buffalo One' – Listen Here

WYRK Staff — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 04:48:11 +0000

After strong winds left Eric Church unable to perform Friday night at Taste Of Country 2012, he released an audio statement, apologizing to the city of Buffalo. Listen to his apology here. “I’m very bummed the show got canceled tonight. I’ve learned in doing this, that some things are out of your hands and this [...]

Regrettably, Eric Church Unable To Play After Weather Creates Unsafe Conditions

WYRK Staff — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 03:12:11 +0000

Regrettably, Eric Church was unable to play at Taste of Country 2012 Friday night after the weather made for unsafe conditions.

High winds created a safety concern and compromised the stage structure. After intense consideration, it was decided it was in the best interest for the safety of everybody at Coca Cola Field that Eric Church not perform.