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Willie Nelson Is John La Mond's Feature Artist On Wide Open Country

John La Mond — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 11:00:27 +0000

I have been getting a lot of emails, texts and tweets from people wondering when we can feature Willie Nelson on Wide Open Country. Well, today is the day! Got a Willlie favorite you’d like to hear? Text a request at 716-393-0213. Phone lines also open today 6am to 9am at 644-WYRK and toll-free 800-696-WYRK. [...]

Hal Ketchum Is John La Mond's Feature Artist On Wide Open Country Today

John La Mond — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 10:55:31 +0000

Welcome to another edition of Wide Open Country! I really appreciate all of your emails. tweets and calls. A lot of folks have been asking me to have Hal Ketchum as one of our feature artists on Wide Open Country. If you are a Hal Ketchum fan, today is your day! We will spotlight this [...]

John La Mond Salutes Our Veterans On Wide Open Country

John La Mond — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 06:00:11 +0000

Veterans Day is tomorrow so I thought it would be great to honor the men and women who have worn the uniform of the U.S. Military with a special edition of Wide Open Country. Today’s show will feature many songs about our soldiers and our country. These people are the reason why we have [...]

Ricky Van Shelton Is John La Mond's Feature Artist Today On Wide Open Country

John La Mond — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 09:50:17 +0000

About 20 years ago, Ricky Van Shelton was one of the hottest singers in country music. I remember emceeing a show at Kleinhan’s Music Hall where he was the headliner with opening acts Lorrie Morgan and then new country duo Brooks and Dunn (their first Buffalo show). He may not be on the country charts [...]

Tracy Lawrence Is John La Mond's Feature Artist Today On Wide Open Country

John La Mond — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 04:12:09 +0000

I have been a fan of Tracy Lawrence ever since his first single “Sticks And Stones” got released to Country Radio in 1991. Since that song, he has had quite a number of other big hits including seven number ones. His career stalled in the late 90′s due to legal problems. He was arrested several [...]

Charlie Daniels Is John La Mond's Feature Artist On Wide Open Country

John La Mond — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 10:00:18 +0000

One of the biggest icons in the country and rock world is Charlie Daniels. The man has been making incredible music for over 50 years. He has had numerous hits on both the country and rock charts. Not that many artists have had anywhere near the success that Charlie Daniels has had. He is in a [...]

Dwight Yoakam Is John La Mond's Feature Artist On Wide Open Country

John La Mond — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 10:00:00 +0000

We had Dwight Yoakam as our feature artist almost one year ago on Wide Open Country. The response was so great that we decided to bring him back again!

If you have a Dwight Yoakam favorite that you would like to hear this morning, please call me at 644-WYRK or toll-free at 800-696-WYRK

Collin Raye Is John La Mond's Feature Artist On Wide Open Country

John La Mond — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 10:00:23 +0000

He was born August 22, 1960 in De Queen, Arkansas and began his life as Floyd Elliott Wray. Later on this country singer became known as Collin Raye. Between 1991 and 2007, Collin racked up 30 charted singles on the U.S. Billboard Country Singles Chart. Four of Raye’s singles have gone to number one including: “Love, [...]

Garth Brooks Is John La Mond's Feature Artist On Wide Open Country

John La Mond — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 10:00:50 +0000

No one in Country Music has sold more records than Garth Brooks. When he first broke through in 1989, we knew he was going to be big, but we weren't sure how big. This was the same year that two other future superstars made their debuts on the Country Music world: Alan Jackson and Clint Black

Chris Cagle Is John La Mond's Feature Artist On Wide Open Country Today

John La Mond — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 09:43:32 +0000

There is something about Chris Cagle that just makes you want to like this guy. I have been a fan of his since I first heard him. You may even remember when he performed at our Taste of Country many years ago. I have been fortunate to meet Chris and hang out with him a [...]

Joe Diffie Is John's Feature Artist On Wide Open Country

John La Mond — Sat, 12 May 2012 10:00:17 +0000

90's Country hitmaker Joe Logan Diffie is best know for his country ballads and novelty songs. A total of 35 Joe Diffie singles have charted on the Billboard Country Singles chart. He has had five #1 hits including: "Home", "If the Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets)",

Trisha Yearwood Is Today's Feature Artist On Wide Open Country

John La Mond — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 10:00:39 +0000

Welcome to another edition of Wide Open Country. Today we are spotlighting one of the finest voices in country music: Trisha Yearwood. I have been a fan of Trisha’s ever since I heard her voice for the very first time. Back in 1995 when I did the afternoon-drive show on WYRK, I had Trisha Yearwood [...]

Mary Chapin Carpenter Is Today's Feature Artist On Wide Open Country

John La Mond — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 10:00:40 +0000

Mary Chapin Carpenter first came on the country scene in the late 1980′s. She was a staple on country radio throughout the 1990′s. She won five Grammy awards and has sold over 12 million records. She was also the only artist to win four consecutive Grammy Awards for female country vocalist from 1992 through [...]

Let's Take A Trip On An "Outbound Plane" With Suzy Bogguss [VIDEO]

Craig Matthews — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 18:10:06 +0000

One of my favorite Country singers is Suzy Bogguss. Though she hasn’t been hitting the music charts in recent years, she does continue to tour and even has a new CD and book available. Click here to go to her official website and find out her touring schedule and more about her new album and book, [...]

Twins Jammin' Out To Johnny Cash [VIDEO]

John La Mond — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:32:45 +0000

If you have ever tuned in on Saturday mornings when I am hosting our Wide Open Country, you probably know what I big fan I am of Johnny Cash. I usually play at least one of his songs on our Saturday show. There is something about the Man in Black that seems to appeal to [...]

Alabama Is My Feature Artist On Wide Open Country

John La Mond — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 11:00:47 +0000

You would be hard pressed to find another country group that has had the impact on country music that Alabama has. A lot of people refer to them as country’s first “supergroup”. They have sold more records and have had more hits than any other country group out there. No one else even comes close. [...]

Hank Williams, Jr. Is My Feature Artist On Wide Open Country

John La Mond — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:00:49 +0000

During the week when I do my Noon Tunes Request Show, I get a lot of requests for Hank Williams, Jr., but obviously we can’t really play him on that show because his music is not part of the regular WYRK play list. So I thought for this weeks show, we would give a treat [...]

Clay Walker Is My Feature Artist On Wide Open Country Today

John La Mond — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 11:00:35 +0000

I have been a fan of Clay Walker’s for a long time. Years ago I hosted a WYRK bus trip to see him and Lorrie Morgan in concert at St. Bonaventure University in Olean. We took a few busloads of WYRK listeners down to the show and had a fantastic time. I will never forget [...]

A New Year's Resolution…To Say, "I'm Sorry" [VIDEO]

Craig Matthews — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 16:21:57 +0000

What are the two hardest words to say? For me, and perhaps for you it’s “I’m Sorry”. I have always believed that sometimes you need to go back before you can move forward. As we say hello to a new year maybe we all need to reflect on 2011 before we work on those resolutions for 2012. For me, it’s who did I hurt or upset with my words or actions…or inaction?

Alan Jackson Is Today's Feature Artist On Wide Open Country

John La Mond — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 11:20:47 +0000

Alan Jackson has been making hits on the Billboard Country Singles chart since 1989. He has had 35 number one hits with 50 songs placing in the top ten. Extremely impressive to say the least. Today on Wide Open Country, we feature this soft spoken gentleman from Newnan, Georgia. You can request your favorite Alan [...]