Dave Wheaton

I'm entering my second year of being a part of the KEAN-105 St. Jude's Radiothon to benefit the Children's Research Hospital. Like many of you, I knew a little about what the hospital is all about just from catching commercials on T

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When iconic country singer George Jones performs the final concert date of his career at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Friday, Nov. 22, 2013, he'll have plenty of company. The music legend will be joined by a who's who in music to help celebrate his nearly six decades as a recording artist, and the list keeps growing. The latest additions to the all-star cast for The Possum's final show include Garth Brooks, Kid Rock, Shelby Lynne, the Oak Ridge Boys and Sam Moore.

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Watching TV has become strange for me lately. It seems as though the sparkle of all the programs I used to watch has worn off. Shows like 'American Idol', 'NCIS', 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition', the 30 different Law & Order shows and others have all become less important to me than they were a few years ago. The same hold true for 'The Apprentice'.

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Houston, Texas native Rodney Crowell and Emmylou Harris are two legendary artists who have see their share of success. Anyone who appreciates the history of country music undoubtedly has an appreciation for the contributions these two have made to the scene. Now, they're working together, and in conjunction with the release of the pair's collaborative album, 'Old Yellow Moon', the two music icons made an appearance on 'The Late Show with David Letterman'.

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The Big Country Home and Garden Expo returns to the Abilene Civic Center this weekend, March 2nd and 3rd. If you're planning improvements on your home or landscaping and need to get some fresh ideas, or if you're looking for ways to spruce up your home and give it more curb appeal, you won't want to miss this.This year's expo comes complete with the chance to win prizes, and an opportunity to meet Justin Martin from the hit TV Show, 'Duck Dynasty'

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'John Tartaglia's ImaginOcean', a black light puppet show, takes kids on an amazing undersea adventure that will captivate your childrens' imagination. Treat the kids to a one-of-a-kind show, coming to Abilene's Paramount Theatre on Sunday, March 3rd. Tickets are on sale now.

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Matt Caldwell is a featured artist on the TV show Toubadour TX, and has been making his way around the Lone Star State with fellow Troubadour TX acts Zane Williams and Josh Grider. But come April 5th, Caldwell will be jumping on board with Texas music superstar Kevin Fowler as he heads to Abilene and a performance at the Lucky Mule Saloon.

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Arts and Crafts buyers and sellers will be converging on the Abilene Civic Center on Saturday, March 16th for the Eventments Arts & Crafts Festival. This is a great opportunity for arts, crafts, home decor and other vendors to share their unique works of art, and shoppers looking for one-of-a-kind items. You never know what you're going to find at an arts & crafts festival, so don't miss out.

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Facebook, James LannJames Lann has a knack for singing songs that stick in your head. He started  with his first Top 5 Texas country music hit, 'You're From the Country Too', and then proceeded to follow with five consecutive Top 10 singles, including four #1's in a row. James has proven time and time again that he's a hit maker. As he prepares for a new CD, and a trip to Abilene to play at the Outlaws & Legends Music Fest in March, James Lann took the time to grant me an exclusive interview.

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Relay For Life events tend to be more of a celebration and opportunity to hang out with friends than a fundraiser. The Relay For Life of Shackelford County Shamrock Shuffle 5K is no exception. It's coming March 9th at Bank Park in Albany, and participants are encouraged to dress in green and/or purple, and awards will be given to the best costumes.

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The Cadillac Three, formerly known as The Cadillac Black, paid a visit to the KEAN -105 studios and had a lot on their agenda. Not only did the band stop by to share the name change with us, but the country/southern rock trio also signed their first major label deal with Big Machine Records, and took the time to play a couple songs for us in studio!

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Southern rockers Blackberry Smoke have been around the country, serving as opening acts for the likes of the Zac Brown Band, ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Their blend of rock, soul, country and a hint of several other genres combined give Blackberry Smoke a unique sound that has earned the band fans across the country and around the world. Along with Three Shades Blue, Blackberry Smoke will be coming to the Lucky Mule Saloon on Thursday night, March 14th.

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