I wasn't born in Texas, but I got here as quick as I could. I'm originally from Battle Creek, Michigan (home of Tony the Tiger). I've got two kids who take up most of my time out of the office, but when I get "me time", I'm either taking in some live music or a sporting event. Since relocating, I also fell in love with the Texas music scene. I've been lucky enough to be nominated for DJ of the Year 4 straight years by the Academy of Texas Music, and was the 2009 recipient of the Academy's Palmwood Award. I'm a huge sports fan, and my loyalties are with the Michigan Wolverines, Chicago White Sox and (sorry) the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Dave Wheaton
Dierks Bentley Covers Avicii’s ‘Hey Brother’ at the Country to Country Festival
Dierks Bentley is fast becoming one of the most respected signers of this generation. His new album, 'Riser' debuted at the top of the Billboard country charts, and now, Bentley is proving that he has the ability to master more than just country music.
Heather Roberts Talks About Her New Single, Challenges of the Music Scene for Females + More – Exclusive Interview
Heather Roberts is a talented singer-songwriter from the D/FW area. She recently made her way to Abilene to talk about her new single, 'The Truth' and share some details about herself and her music.
Kevin Fowler’s KFTV Season 2 Episode 2 Has the Singer “Helping” Build a Barn
Kevin Fowler's KFTV Season 2 is in full swing, and after a trip to the chicken coop in the season debut, Fowler has taken on another challenge. This time around, (probably as payback for all the stuff he blew up in the first season of the web show) the 'How Country Are Ya?' singer is trying his hand at actually building something. Specifically, a barn.
Vince Gill and Martina McBride to Be Featured on Ray Price Final Album ‘Beauty Is…’
Country music legend Ray Price passed away in December. Before he left us, the Cherokee Cowboy managed to finish one more recording session. 'Beauty Is...' will feature country stars Vince Gill and Martina McBride, and will be released April 15th.
Tommy Alverson Talks About Outlaws & Legends Music Fest, New Music + More – Exclusive Interview
Texas country music legend Tommy Alverson is coming to Abilene to perform at the 4th annual Outlaws & Legends Music Fest on March 28th. While he gets ready to pack up and head this way, Tommy took a few minutes to talk with me on the KEAN 105 Afternoon Show.
Billy Joe Shaver Talks Outlaws & Legends Music Fest, Songwriting + More – Exclusive Interview
Billy Joe Shaver is one of the original outlaw country singer-songwriters. He's a songwriting legend who has had his songs covered hundreds - if not thousands - of times, including the Allman Brothers, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan and countless others. And as one of the most colorful characters in music, Shaver also makes for a pretty interesting interview.
Check Out Video For Johnny Cash’s ‘She Used to Love Me a Lot’ + Track Listing For ‘Out Among the Stars’
In the past decade since Johnny Cash died, fans have seen the legend's final recordings released, a postage stamp in his honor and the nearly complete renovation of his boyhood home. And now we're getting an album of lost recordings, and a haunting new music video to accompany it.
Kyle Park Stirs Emotions With His New Single ‘Long Distance Relationship’
Kyle Park racked up another Texas music chart hit with 'Fit For the King', a tribute to George Strait. Now he looks to follow up that success with a sweet ballad. 'Long Distance Relationship' is sure to pack dance floors everywhere everywhere it's heard. It may also turn out to be Park's most successful single yet.
Eli Young Band Record an Acoustic Session of Hit Songs, New Music
It would be great to have the Eli Young Band make their way to West Texas, just like back in the day. But with all the national success the boys from Denton are seeing, it doesn't seem that's a show that will be happening anytime soon. So it's nice when EYB do something special for their fans on the web, like acoustic versions of their hits, and some from their brand new CD, '10,000 Towns'.
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Big Joe Walker Talks Baseball, Music, Performs Live + More – Exclusive Interview
Big Joe Walker is a pretty big dude. More importantly, he has a pretty big voice. As a Texas country singer-songwriter, he's got a ton of upside, and Big Joe stopped by to give us a few laughs, play some music and share some background with us on the KEAN Afternoon Show.
Dolly Shine Coming to The Station March 21st
Dolly Shine lead singer and chief songwriter Zack McGinn and fiddle player Wes Hall stopped by the KEAN Afternoon Show to promote their new single, 'Should've Known', and make their case for booking their first gig in Abilene. It worked! The Stephenville-based country band is set to take the stage on Friday night, March 21st at The Station.
Eli Young Band Perform ‘Dust’ From Their New CD on ‘The Today Show’
It's been fun watching the Eli Young Band go from being a band that only Texans get to national country stars. Now, they celebrate the release of their new CD, '10,000 Towns' with an appearance on national TV. Mike, James, Jon and Chris made their way to 'The Today Show' and brought the house down with their new single, 'Dust'.