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.
Randy Rogers Band Ticket Giveaway!
The Randy Rogers Band will be taking the stage at the Buffalo Run Casino and Resort Saturday January 18th and 96.9 The Kow has your chance to see them for free! Be listening for more chances to
Still Did Good Business Yesterday, Despite The Cold!
Jim Shields steps in for Jack Moore to give us the market news on cattle traffic yesterday at the Joplin Regional Stockyards. LISTEN IN!!! Tweet Share +1 LinkedIn Email
Morgan Wallen drops new music video ‘Smile’
Morgan Wallen surprised fans with the release of the brand-new track, “Smile,” dropped at midnight EST on New Year’s Eve. Directed by Justin Clough, the 5-minute visual clip shows Wallen taking the stage of a fictional late-night
Randy Rogers Band Ticket Giveaway!
The Randy Rogers Band will be taking the stage at the Buffalo Run Casino and Resort Saturday January 18th and 96.9 The Kow has your chance to see them for free! Be listening for more chances to
Still Did Good Business Yesterday, Despite The Cold!
Jim Shields steps in for Jack Moore to give us the market news on cattle traffic yesterday at the Joplin Regional Stockyards. LISTEN IN!!! Tweet Share +1 LinkedIn Email
Morgan Wallen drops new music video ‘Smile’
Morgan Wallen surprised fans with the release of the brand-new track, “Smile,” dropped at midnight EST on New Year’s Eve. Directed by Justin Clough, the 5-minute visual clip shows Wallen taking the stage of a fictional late-night
Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation announces ‘Relief for Rescues’ amid LA wildfires
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Alec Baldwin files civil lawsuit for malicious prosecution, civil rights violations in ‘Rust’ case
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Recording Academy & MusiCares pledge $1M to Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts
The Recording Academy and charity foundation MusiCares have pledged $1 million to support artists and music industry professionals impacted by the ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area. The organizations have teamed up to form the Los
Recording Academy & MusiCares pledge $1M to Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts
The Recording Academy and charity foundation MusiCares have pledged $1 million to support artists and music industry professionals impacted by the ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area. The organizations have teamed up to form the Los
Dylan Scott shares his new track ‘Country Till I Die’
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See Millie Bobby Brown in the new trailer for ‘The Electric State’
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Peacock previews the documentary ‘Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy’ in new trailer
Peacock is previewing their 90-minute documentary about Sean “Diddy” Combs with a new trailer. Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy features interviews with a bodyguard, makeup artist, and an intern of Diddy’s, as well as Lisa
Ashley McBryde shares ‘Ain’t Enough Cowboy Songs’
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Grand Ole Opry to celebrate Dolly Parton’s birthday with third annual celebration
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