Drake White Performs On A Flight To Nashville

Posted on February 21, 2017 by KBOE Administrator

Drake White surprised passengers onboard a flight from Dallas to Nashville on Monday morning (2/20) when he performed a special set at 35,000 feet in the air. Nash Country Daily reports that Drake’s set began with a performance of the song “Story” from his Spark album, before he segued into his current single, “Makin’ Me Look Good Again.” The performance can be seen here.

· Drake told Nash Country Daily after his performance, “We’ve played so much and so many different places. Everything from Domino’s Pizza to Fenway Park. You just accept it. You just get on up and let your heart do the talking.”

White’s performance was in partnership with Southwest Airlines and Live in the Vineyard’s Live at 35 concert series.

Little Big Town Gets Set For Multiple TV Appearances

Posted on February 21, 2017 by KBOE Administrator

Little Big Town will make several national TV appearances to promote the release theirseventh studio album, The Breaker, this Friday (2/24). The group will kick off their string of media appearances with performances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday (2/23) and the Today Show on Friday (2/24), before returning to Nashville on album release day to kick off their Ryman Auditorium residency dates. The band will then make additional TV appearances on Ellen on February 28 and CBS’ The Talk on March 14.

February 20th: On This Day

Posted on February 20, 2017 by KBOE Administrator

On this day in 2005, LeAnn Rimes sang “Nothin’ ‘Bout Love Makes Sense” and Big & Rich performed “Save A Horse (Ride A Cowboy)” at the halftime show during the NBA All-Star Game at Denver’s Colorado Convention Center. The East beats the West, 125-115.

Hunter Hayes Releases Interactive VR Video

Posted on February 20, 2017 by KBOE Administrator

Hunter Hayes has collaborated with YouTube to create a n interactive video for his single, “Yesterday’s Song.” Using YouTube’s new virtual reality app on Daydream View, Hayes invites fans into the recording studio as he builds the components of the song by playing every instrument. The state-of-the-art technology allows fans to immerse themselves in his performance by giving them control over every angle of a 360-degree view. The video can be seen here.

Vehicle Runs Into River After Driver Swerves To Avoid Deer

Posted on February 20, 2017 by KBOE Administrator

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say two people were rescued after the van they were in ran into the Des Moines River after swerving to avoid a deer.

Des Moines television station KCCI reports (http://bit.ly/2kDHWiB ) that the accident occurred around 4:30 a.m. Sunday on Interstate 80 on the north side of Des Moines. Iowa State Patrol Sgt. Nathan Ludwig says the driver of the eastbound van swerved to miss the deer, and the van ran into a ditch and then into the river.

One person escaped before rescuers arrived. Authorities say two other people in the van were rescued by boat and then taken to a hospital as a precaution.

The names of those involved haven’t been released.

February 17th: On This Day

Posted on February 17, 2017 by KBOE Administrator

On this day in 2001, Brad Paisley was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. Wearing the yellow jacket that Buck Owens wore the night he recorded his album “Live At Carnegie Hall.”, Paisley sang “Two People Fell In Love,” “Me Neither,” and “Streets Of Bakersfield”. Paisley also, with the help of Steve Wariner, performed “Nothin’ But The Taillights”.

52nd ACM Nominees Announced

Posted on February 17, 2017 by KBOE Administrator

Keith Urban earned a pack-leading seven nominations at the 52nd Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday (2/16), including his seventh nod for the coveted Entertainer of the Year award. Following close on Keith’s heels is Maren Morris and Miranda Lambert with six nominations apiece, and Florida Georgia Line and Tim McGraw, who each have five. Hosted for a second consecutive year by Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley, the 52nd Academy of Country Music Awards will be broadcast live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 2 at 8:00 PM ET CBS.

The 52^nd Annual Academy of Country Music nominees:

Entertainer of the Year

· Jason Aldean

· Luke Bryan

· Florida Georgia Line

· Carrie Underwood

· Keith Urban

Male Vocalist of the year

· Jason Aldean

· Dierks Bentley

· Thomas Rhett

· Chris Stapleton

· Keith Urban

Female Vocalist of the year

· Kelsea Ballerini

· Miranda Lambert

· Maren Morris

· Kacey Musgraves

· Carrie Underwood

Vocal Duo of the year

· Big & Rich

· Brothers Osborne

· Dan + Shay

· Florida Georgia Line

· Maddie & Tae

Vocal Group OF THE YEAR

· Eli Young Band

· Lady Antebellum

· Little Big Town

· Old Dominion

· Rascal Flatts

NEW MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY T-MOBILE

· Kane Brown

· Chris Janson

· Chris Lane

· Jon Pardi

· Brett Young

NEW FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY T-MOBILE

· Lauren Alaina

· Cam

· Brandy Clark

· Maren Morris

* four nominees only

NEW VOCAL DUO OR GROUP OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY T-MOBILE

· A Thousand Horses

· Brothers Osborne

· Dan + Shay

· LOCASH

· Maddie & Tae

ALBUM OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]

· Black– Dierks Bentley

Producers: Ross Copperman, Arturo Buenahora Jr.

Record Label: Capitol Records Nashville

· Dig Your Roots– Florida Georgia Line

Producer: Joey Moi

Record Label: Big Machine Label Group

· HERO– Maren Morris

Producers: busbee, Brad Hill, Maren Morris

Record Label: Columbia Nashville

· Ripcord– Keith Urban

Producers: Jeff Bhasker, busbee, Nathan Chapman, Nitzan Kaikov, Dann Huff, Tyler Johnson, Johnny Price, Nile Rodgers, Keith Urban, Greg Wells

Record Labels: Hit Red Records, Capitol Records Nashville

· The Weight of These Wings– Miranda Lambert

Producers: Frank Liddell, Eric Masse, Glenn Worf

Record Labels: RCA Nashville, Vanner Records

Single Record of the Year [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]

· Blue Ain’t Your Color– Keith Urban

Producers: Dann Huff, Keith Urban

Record Labels: Hit Red Records, Capitol Records Nashville

· H.O.L.Y.– Florida Georgia Line

Producer: Joey Moi

Record Label: Big Machine Label Group

· Humble And Kind– Tim McGraw

Producers: Byron Gallimore, Tim McGraw

Record Labels: McGraw Music, Big Machine Records

· My Church– Maren Morris

Producers: busbee, Maren Morris

Record Label: Columbia Nashville

· Vice– Miranda Lambert

Producers: Frank Liddell, Eric Masse, Glenn Worf

Record Labels: RCA Nashville, Vanner Records

SONG OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Songwriter(s)/Publisher(s)/Artist(s)]

· Blue Ain’t Your Color– Keith Urban

Songwriters: Clint Lagerberg, Hillary Lindsey, Steven Lee Olsen

Publishers: WB Music Corp (ASCAP), Music Of The Corn (ASCAP), HillarodyRathbone Music (ASCAP), BMG Gold Songs (ASCAP), House of Sea Gayle Music (ASCAP), Spirit Catalog Holdings (S.a.r.l.), Spirit Two Nashville (ASCAP)

· Die A Happy Man– Thomas Rhett

Songwriters: Thomas Rhett, Sean Douglas, Joe Spargur

Publishers: EMI Blackwood Music Inc (BMI), Cricket On The Line (BMI), Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp (BMI), Eastman Pond Publishing (BMI), Music of Big Deal (BMI), Nice Life (BMI), Frederic And Reid Music (BMI), BMG Platinum Songs (BMI), Brodsky Spensive Publishing (BMI)

· Humble And Kind– Tim McGraw

Songwriter: Lori McKenna

Publishers: Songs of Universal Inc (BMI), Hoodie Songs (BMI)

· Kill A Word– Eric Church Featuring Rhiannon Giddens

Songwriters: Eric Church, Luke Dick, Jeff Hyde

Publishers: Emileon Songs (BMI), Little Louder Songs (BMI), Longer And Louder Music (BMI), Mammaw’s Fried Okra Music (BMI), Sony/ATV Tree Publishing (BMI)

· Tennessee Whiskey– Chris Stapleton

Songwriters: Dean Dillon, Linda Hargrove

Publishers: Universal-Songs Of PolyGram International (BMI), EMI Algee (BMI)

· Vice– Miranda Lambert

Songwriters: Miranda Lambert, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne

Publishers: Sony/ATV Tree Publishing (BMI), Pink Dog Publishing (BMI), Smack Hits (GMR), Kobalt Music Group,

Ltd. (GMR), Anderson Fork In The Road Music (ASCAP), Kobalt Music Publishing America, Inc. (ASCAP), Smackville Music (ASCAP)

Video of the YearPRESENTED BY XFINITY [Awarded to Producer(s)/Director(s)/Artist(s)]

· Fire Away– Chris Stapleton

Director: Tim Mattia

Producer: Jennifer Rothlein

· Forever Country– Artists of Then, Now & Forever

Director: Joseph Kahn

Producers: Nathan de la Rionda, Jil Hardin, Charleen Manca, Joanna Carter, Chandra LaPlume, Sarah Trahern,

Damon Whiteside

· Humble And Kind– Tim McGraw

Director: Wes Edwards

Producer: Jennifer Rothlein

· Peter Pan– Kelsea Ballerini

Director: Kristin Barlowe

Producer: Michelle Abnet

· Vice– Miranda Lambert

Director: Trey Fanjoy

Producer: Ashley Bergeron Ford

songwriter of the year*(Off Camera Award)

· Ashley Gorley

· Luke Laird

· Hillary Lindsey

· Shane McAnally

· Lori McKenna

Vocal Event of the Year[Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]

· Different For Girls– Dierks Bentley Featuring Elle King

Producers: Ross Copperman, Arturo Buenahora Jr.

Record Label: Capitol Records Nashville

· Forever Country– Artists of Then, Now & Forever

Producer: Shane McAnally

Record Label: MCA Nashville

· May We All– Florida Georgia Line Featuring Tim McGraw

Producer: Joey Moi

Record Label: Big Machine Label Group

· Setting The World On Fire– Kenny Chesney Featuring P!nk

Producers: Buddy Cannon, Kenny Chesney

Record Labels: Blue Chair Records, Columbia Nashville

· Think Of You– Chris Young Featuring Cassadee Pope

Producers: Corey Crowder, Chris Young

Record Labels: RCA Nashville, RCA Records

The 52^ND Academy Of Country Music Awards,hosted by Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley, will be broadcast LIVE from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 2 at 8PM ET on CBS.

State Wrestling Results 02-17-17

Posted on February 17, 2017 by KBOE Administrator

The Iowa High School State Wrestling Tournament began Thursday and 35 wrestlers represented the listening area in the first round of action.

Class 3A kicked things off and nine wrestlers were looking to try to punch their ticket into the quarterfinals. It was a rough first round, however, as only three of the nine were able to win in their first matchup.

Oskaloosa’s Drew Sams, ranked #4 in the state at 145 pounds according to IAwrestle, took control after surrendering a quick takedown, pinning Lanny Herzog of Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln in the second period. He’ll take on Boone’s Mason Hulse in the second round Friday morning.

The other two first round winners were at heavyweight, as Pella’s Keegan Poole took care of business against Sioux City West’s Jesse Ramirez, 10-0. Oskaloosa’s Callan Tomlin joined him but upsetting #2 ranked Caleb Sanders of Glenwood, 5-3. They will both be in action Friday morning as well in the quarterfinals.

Losing in the first round but bouncing back with second round victories to stay alive for third place were Ottumwa’s Nathanael Shoemaker (113), Oskaloosa’s Jason Beebe (170), Ottumwa’s Joey Mitchell (170), and Osky’s Kyler Salazar (195). Osky senior Josh Diehl could not survive a tough draw in the first round or the first consolation round, and was eliminated, as was Newton freshman Gage Linahon.

In the afternoon session, Class 1A delivered, with 9 of the 15 area wrestlers winning in the first round to move into the quarterfinals Friday morning. First round victors included three members of the Southeast Warren/Melcher-Dallas wrestling team: Freshman Bryce Hall (113), senior Brady Kyner (120), and senior Blake Bauer (132). Moravia’s Nicholas Martin also punched his ticket at 138 pounds, as did Zach Axmear of English Valleys at 152.

Pleasantville sent two wrestlers to the quarters, as senior Griffin McBride survived at 160 and junior Chaz Clark got in with a convincing win at 220. Sigourney/Keota did well, as two of their wrestlers made it to the quarters. Junior Kaleb Reeves at 195 did so via pin, and senior Noah Boender at 220 won via technical fall, 20-4.

Of the six wrestlers that dropped their first round match, three bounced back to get into the second consolation round. They include Sigourney/Keota freshman Mason Dye at 106, Pleasantville senior Sawyer Phillips at 152, and Pleasantville senior Will Anthony at heavyweight.

Unfortunately, three Class 1A wrestlers saw their state tourney end on Day 1. Southeast Warren/Melcher-Dallas junior TJ Dierking, who came into the tournament ranked #3 in the state at 170 in the latest IAwrestle rankings, got a tough draw and found himself surprisingly bounced with a 2-and-out performance. Moravia senior Quinton Casteel had a difficult draw as well, and he couldn’t duplicate his 8th place performance from last year, falling in two straight matches to be eliminated. Tri-County senior Clay Harper

forced overtime in his consolation match, but couldn’t get the win, as he, too, was eliminated.

In the evening session, Class 2A continued the positive momentum, as 6 of the 11 wrestlers in the area picked up first round wins to get into the quarterfinals. Grinnell’s Brock Beck, a freshman, got a tight win at 106 pounds. Albia sophomore Aden Reeves is the prohibitive favorite at 113, and he started with a bang, getting a quick win in his first round matchup. Also in the quarters is EBF’s Sage Walker, who held on for a tight win at 120.

Joining those three in the next round is Knoxville junior Matthew Landsperger at 195 and a PCM duo. The Mustangs have Xavier Miller into the quarters at 145 after surviving overtime in a tight match, and 170 pounder Jarron Trausch, who looked very strong in a big win.

PCM’s teammate, Lucas Roland, fell in the final seconds of the first round at 160 pounds, but is one of three more wrestlers into the second round of consolation. EBF’s Alex Hanna at 132 got a very tough draw in the first round but was able to respond to get a win in the first consolation round and will see Day 2. Finally, Albia senior Kyle Sinnott fell in the first round in a tough draw but got a quick victory via fall in the first period of the first round of consolation.

The only two wrestlers who were unable to squeeze into the second day of competition were EBF’s Dakota Boyer at 145 and Austin Angle at 182 after very difficult draws.

28 area wrestlers are still alive and 18 are still in play for a state title. You can catch the action starting at 8:45 AM on 99.5 FM/740 AM KMZN, radiokmzn.com, and the KMZN mobile app.

February 16th: On This Day

Posted on February 16, 2017 by KBOE Administrator

On this day in 1971, Johnny Cash recorded Man In Black in Nashville at the Columbia Recording Studio. The album would hit #1 on the Country Album chart and 56 on the Pop Albums chart. The album produced “Man in Black” and “Singin’ in Vietnam Talkin’ Blues”, both of which cracked the top twenty on the Country Charts, with “Man in Black” peaking at #3. The album’s name also eventually became Cash’s informal nickname, given to him by the public.

BREAKING: Thomas Rhett and Wife Share Double Baby News

Posted on February 16, 2017 by KBOE Administrator

Thomas Rhett and his wife, Lauren, will soon welcome two new babies into their lives. The couple revealed the exciting news on social media yesterday (2/15), announcing that not only is Lauren pregnant right now, but the couple is also adopting a baby from Africa. The couple shared the double baby surprise with a picture of them holding four balloons that were made up of the letters B-A-B-Y.

· Thomas said in his caption, “We’re so happy to announce that we are pregnant & in the process of adopting a child from Africa! Safe to say life is about to get crazy!.”

· Lauren’s caption read, “OH BABY! actually…BABIES! Our hearts are exploding with happiness for y’all to meet our new baby who we are bringing home from Africa soon who is also going to have a little brother or sister because, SURPRISE! there’s a sweet baby in my belly too #adopting&pregnant #cominginhot2017”

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