I gave my first radio report when I was five years old with a “microphone” made from a flashlight with tin foil wrapped around the end. Growing up, country music of all kinds was prevalent…traditional, bluegrass, gospel and outlaw. My Granny used to play Willie Nelson for me on the record player over and over. The first time I heard the opening riff to Folsom Prison Blues by Johnny Cash, I was completely taken with the music and never looked back. I played those old country records on the big console record players that looked like furniture, I could barely lift the lid on that thing…I remember thinking it must have weighed a hundred pounds to my little arms. I have been a broadcaster for over twenty years now and the combined years on KBTN have been the best. I was born at Oak Hill Hospital, raised in Chitwood and am just flat out blessed to be part of radio in the 4-States.
Gary Allan @ Kansas Crossing Casino
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10,100 Head On March 31st!
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Born and Raised 2025
Born & Raised Festival 2025, the ultimate celebration of outlaw, red dirt, and country music, returns to Pryor, OK, from September 10-13. Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of live music, camping, and camaraderie. Lineup and pass
Gary Allan @ Kansas Crossing Casino
Register to win before you can buy tickets to see Gary Allan at Kansas Crossing Casino July 19th during their Outdoor Concert Series! Also be listening to 96.9 the Kow between 9 and 4 weekdays for Gary
10,100 Head On March 31st!
LISTEN IN to the numbers from Monday’s trading on just over 10,000 head at the Joplin Regional Stockyards. Tweet Share +1 LinkedIn Email
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