Behind the Mic

I’m back.  Busy week last week, so I didn’t get a chance to do the blog thing.

Watched Nashville Star last night for the first time.  I missed the premier last Monday (had to work late) so last night was my first look at the contestants.  A couple blogs ago, I made a prediction that we would see our first real star come from that show.  I think it’s too soon to stand behind that statement right now.  At this point, I think I may have spoke too soon.  Don’t get me wrong, there is some good talent on the show this year, but there’s also some really bad talent.  So far, I think they have eliminated the right people, and with any luck, Justin Gaston will be next.  After seeing Justin and “Third Town”, I can’t help but wonder HOW DID THESE PEOPLE MAKE IT ON THE SHOW????  Honestly!!  How bad were the people they were competing against???  Off the top of my head, I can think of four or five people from right here in Escambia/Santa Rosa County that are better than some of the contestants this year.  I do like the Navy guy Tommy Stanley and Gabe Garcia.  I think they will be there for a while.  We’ll see. 

On a totally different subject, I have been meaning to let you know that WXBM and Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital are looking for Change Bandits.  We usually ask for Change Bandits in the weeks leading up to our annual RadioThon at the hospital, but we’re making it a year-round thing now.  It’s real easy.  We’ll give you a jar to collect spare change in.  That’s it.  Then at the RadioThon in March, you bring your change to the hospital and donate it to the Children’s Hospital.  It’s a real easy way to help out, and you would be amazed at how fast that change adds up.  Also looking for businesses to participate.  If you are a business owner and want to put a collection jar on the counter next to your cash register for customers to help out, we’d love to have you on board with this.  There are no prizes.  It’s not a contest.  It’s just something you do out of the kindness of your heart.  It involves very little effort, and just like the money raised at the RadioThon, every cent of the money stays here at OUR children’s hospital to help OUR kids.  Just something to think about.  If you ever have any questions, call me personally.  I’ll be happy to tell you more about it.  I’m on air from 2-7 weekdays.  Call 310-9102 or 1-800-626-9926.

Upcoming CD’s

7/15

Randy Travis - “Around The Bend“

7/22 

SugarLand - “Love On The Inside”

Taylor Swift - “Beautiful Eyes” - Wal-Mart only

7/29

Heidi Newfield - (untitled)

8/5

Keith Anderson - “C’mon“

Jo Dee Messina - (untitled)

8/19

Jimmy Wayne - “Do You Believe Me Now“

9/16

Faith Hill - (untitled Christmas CD)

Carter’s Chord - “Carter’s Chord“

Late Summer/Fall ‘08

Taylor Swift

Eric Church

Keith Urban

Upcoming Concerts

7/26

Willie Nelson & BB King - Wharf in Orange Beach

8/17

Sugarland and Leann Rimes at the Wharf in Orange Beach

9/19

Gretchen Wilson - Hard Rock Hotel Biloxi

11/7

Phil Vassar - Hard Rock Hotel Biloxi

11/13

Reba McEntire & Kelly Clarkson - Biloxi

Pay For Play is still going on.  Visit www.wxbm.com for more details on that and the new scooter we’re giving away.  As always, thanks for listening and making WXBM the #1 radio station on the gulf coast for 17 years!!!  We can’t thank you enough.  Also, thanks to our military men & women and your families.  God Bless.

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