I don't know about you, but I think Mother Nature is off her rocker today! We are struggling to hit 60 degrees outside today. I checked...our normal high for this date is about 77 - so we are roughly 20 degrees BELOW average today!!! Today's weather is more normal for mid April or Early November!

I have no idea why she (Mother Nature) is playing this game with us. Today it's about 60. By Thursday many of us may hit 90 again. SMH! Can't we just pick one and leave it already?!

Thank you to everyone who came to Boot Barn in Wooster for their grand opening! You all showed up and we were out of Send Me Backstage T-Shirts in a matter of minutes! And we raised money for our charities which is awesome! Can't wait to see all of that Tie Dye at The Country Fest!! 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hard Workin' Man  - Brooks And Dunn - 1993 -  (Album - Hard Workin' Man)

Yes, even big time artists like these guys can find their way into the Forgotten Jukebox.  This gem from early in their career was a very important song for them.  It totally connected them to the average Joe and Joette.  This represents a lot of what they were all about. Very clean, very tidy, topical songs that fans could relate to.  This also is in a long line of some very slick videos from them as well that really helped elevate their career  It's one of my favs from them, and it's also hard to fathom this was over 30 years ago. Where has the time gone?

GREAT song!

Last Weeks Selection

My Full Profile On Brooks And Dunn

Songs on this list are important for various reasons, and one of them is what they started. That's what's going on here. When Dwight Yoakam released this single, country was desperately looking for a new direction that would be the next great phase and hopefully put us on a far more successful path. And this single was a very big part of that.  This launched the career of Yoakam and his sound and look helped reinvent the format, opening the door for a far more traditional sound, and showing the fading and faded "pop country" the door.  I have always contended that Randy Travis and Yoakam really helped save the format, as they showed up about the same time and were both incredibly successful right from the get-go.  They each had a very distinct vocal sound that separated them from the pack at the time.  This was a #3 hit off the Guitars And Cadillac's album (EP) and was exceedingly popular with fans.  His image, style, and stage presence was also very new and fresh as he stirred up a lot of new fans with that as well.  The class of 1989 gets a lot of credit for country's massive popularity and it's deserved.  But this era a few years earlier without any question opened the door for them.  This song turned a lot of heads and helped to set us on a new and exciting road for years to come.

Last Week #27

My Full Profile On Dwight Yoakam

Class Of 1986

Lots of times in the warmer months I have the tendency to eat lighter at times, and this is proof positive it can be done. I love both eggs and tomatoes!

Give it a try!!

Eggs And Tomatoes!!!

In case you missed some of my articles this week from WQMX.com here is an recap to get you caught up!  Thanks for listening and reading everyday!

Eat Of The Week

50 Most Important Country Songs 1980-Today #27

Forgotten Jukebox R-10

CMML - Were They Or Weren't They (Part 2)

Wynn At The Movies And More!

Box Office Results - Bad Boys ( 56 million)

#2 Garfield ( 10 Million)

#3 - If ( 8 million)

New This Week - Inside out 2 / Firebrand

T-Swifty - Will NOT be in the new Deadpool and Wolverine movie as rumored

Looks Like - There may be another Practical Magic movie in the works Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are on board (1998)

Disney - Live action version of Moana is in the works – in theaters July 2026

My Country Music Memory Lane   -  (link)

Also - 50 Most Important Country Songs 1980 – Today #27 (Link)

Hank's second time on the boat was less enjoyable than his first. He was bad! It's tough to be upset, though, with that cute face. 

My fiancée Mackenzie and I did some floating around and, after some time, we anchored at a little honey hole. At first, Hank was restless, but he settled down and slept for a long time. We caught a handful of fish and enjoyed a peaceful hour (or two) under the sun. 

Then, when Hank awoke, it all changed. He turned into a total menace with a bad attitude! His misbehavior and desire to jump overboard made it time to head back to the launch. 

All in all, it was a fun afternoon out on the water. I love my boat, dog, and fiancée! 

WQMX wants to say a HUGE congratulations to our Nashville or Bus winner...Amber Griffith of Canton!

She won that bus trip for her and 9 of her friends to Nashville courtesy of L.E.D. Transportation next weekend. We hope she (and her friends) have the best time ever! 

Friday means new releases, here is what you can add to your library!

New Singles Available Today:

Little Big Town ft Kelsea Ballerini "Shut Up Train"
Mickey Guyton "Make It Me"
The War & Treaty "Called You By Your Name"
Megan Moroney "Man On The Moon"
Mitchell Tenpenny "Iris"
Warren Zeiders "Relapse"
Ella Langley "hungover"
Gavin Adock "Sweetheart"
HARDY “SIX FEET UNDER (Caleigh's Song)" 
Tucker Wetmore “Wind Up Missin' You”

Coming Soon:

6/14: Luke Bryan "Mind of a Country Boy"
6/21: Brantley Gilbert ft Ashley Cooke "Over When We're Sober"

New Albums Available Today: 

HunterGirl "Tennessee Girl" EP
TWISTERs The Album 
Carly Pearce "hummingbird"
Tracy Lawrence "Out Here In It" EP
Gary LeVox "LeVox Live (Recorded Live On The Song)" EP 
Matt Stell "Born Lonely" Debut Album [out today]

Coming Soon:

6/14: Luke Combs "Fathers & Sons"
6/14: Blanco Brown "Cedar Walls & Whiskey"
6/21: Petty Country A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty
7/12: Megan Moroney "Am I Okay?" 
7/12: HARDY "Quit!!"
7/12: Uncle Kracker "Coffee & Beer"
7/19: Avery Anna "Breakup After Breakfast"
7/19: Koe Wetzel "9 Lives" 
7/26: Tigirlily Gold "BLONDE" Debut Album
8/2: Ella Langley "hungover"
8/2: Gavin Adock "Actin' Up Again" 
8/9: Little. Big Town "Greatest Hits" 
8/16: Morgan Wade "Obsessed"
8/23: Thomas Rhett "About A Woman"
8/23: Lainey Wilson "Whirlwind"
9/6: George Strait "Cowboys and Dreamers"

Happy listening! -Cherise, WQMX Music Director