It was announced today that the house used for the holiday classic A Christmas Story is now on the market! Yep, the iconic house that has been a museum for many years in Tremont is officially for sale. The house was purchased by the current owner for $150,000 in 2004 off of eBay. The current list price is unknown, but if you are a huge fan of the movie, owning it would be priceless!

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Box Office Results - Wakanda Forever  -  (180 Million)  -   (330 Million World Wide)

New This Week - The Menu / She Said

Disney Plus - Sequel  - Disenchanted

New NEXT Week - Strange World - (Disney)

John Wick 4 - Trailer is out and will be in theaters March 2023

John Aniston - Jennifer's dad and Days of Our Lives actor died at the age of 89  (Victor)   (Story)

Magic Mike - Last Dance - In theaters in February 10 

Princess Diaries 3  -  Is in the planning stages right now  (Story)

This Weekend – Check out my Country Music Memory Lane (Alan Jackson) 

My weekend was simple and relaxing. On Friday, I had dinner with my brother and my mom - that's really about it. On Saturday, I went shopping for food at the pet store and went to the grocery store to get food for myself. Early on Sunday, I played with Buttercup for a bit and caught up on some TV. I watched a few episodes of Family Guy, a couple Hoarders episodes, and a little The Price is Right too. In the evening, I had dinner again with my mom and then came into work. 

Pretty simple and quiet. Every now and then it's nice to have a weekend like that. I'd also say the weather cooperated as well ;) lol.

There are a million things that I could say...  I realize the most important is Thank You!!!

Our service men and women who have served this great nation and kept all of us free!   Those two words Thank You, go a long way.

It might be for your time, effort, being away from your family, going through everything day-in-and-day out to protect us.  You have my full admiration.  So do your families that are also effected immensely.  

Veteran's Day is all about honor and respect some of the core values instilled in our troops.  Those men and women chose to serve and the bravery and courage that they had to do so, will not go unrecognized in my eyes. To all my family, friends, co-workers, and all who have served, THANK YOU! For your service and who you are!

This is a day, of respect to all service men and women....   for your bravery, courage and sacrifice for this country.  We love you!  I can't say it enough... Thank You!  Happy Veterans Day please take some time out of your day to honor those past and present who serve.

The 94.9 WQMX Tree of Lights is coming the 1st Friday and Saturday in December to benefit local military members and their families thru our friends at NEOPAT. 

Jenny asked me when it would be Alan Jackson's turn, and today is the day.  He's one of the biggest stars in country music history and that's not hyperbole.  Alan Jackson without question enjoyed every element for massive popularity. He recorded incredible music, was a giant on the radio and the charts, sold a ton, packed arenas, and never varied from his roots recording music was true to the genre, and himself which endeared him forever to his fans.  He's in the same breath as Garth, George Strait, Clint Black, Alabama, Reba, Shania, Randy Travis and a few select others.

First Single  - No Success

Jackson was from the vaunted class of 1989 that further advanced the mantel that Randy Travis and Dwight Yoakam had started a few years earlier and advanced it even further.  But the start for Jackson was not this seamless transition you may be thinking.  His first single was called Blue Blooded Woman  (that I loved) , but it fell flat on its face getting only up to #45 on the charts.  But Jackson was a seasoned songwriter and there was of course great success up the road.  The next single, Here In The Real World (album same name) was a huge hit, going to #3, and the rest is history. As many times as I have seen him in concert, he always says this about that song, "Here's the song that saved my life."  It was his springboard to insane heights ahead.

First Big Hit - Changed Everything

The first time I saw Alan Jackson was on his Here In The Real World video.  After seeing about half of it, I was convinced we were seeing the dawn of a major new star. The song was great, it was right on time with its sound - and so was he with his good looks, hat, his image, and overall "every guy" demeanor.  That persona served him incredibly well for the next 25 years or so, that was seemingly patterned after George Strait.  His ascension was perfectly timed as country was on the launching pad and ready for a huge take-off.  He is a GREAT example of being influenced by Hank Williams Jr and John Anderson of the early 1980's. Both were extremely influential musically to many at that time, as they really energized a whole new generation. 

Huge Hit! - Big Time Springboard

The numbers on AJ are legendary with about 80 million albums sold, 66 singles, 35 #1 songs and a long list of awards and accolades.  But his commitment to country music and keeping it country is one of the really great gifts he has given us over the decades.  He has been outspoken about keeping country - country.  He recorded the song Murder On Music Row with George Strait that directly criticizes Nashville's move to a more pop sound. He protested on the CMA award show live his disdain for not letting George Jones sing a full song on their telecast, by cutting his own time short and singing a Jones song, and got a huge standing ovation for it live.  Then he simply finished and walked off the stage.  He also was asked to sing at Jones' funeral later.

CMA - Jones Song - Done Live  - Caused A Stir

His performance on the 2001 CMA awards live when he sang Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning after the 911 attacks is legendary and is one of the best moments in our history.  I think these things endeared Jackson to millions of fans.  Not only was he a beyond gifted songwriter, and recording artist he was committed to his craft and the genre in general.  His songs were incredibly believable, and that's the key to any real success. Jackson seemed to grasp what was happening around him as well as any. 

This Was A Huge Moment  -  And A Vince Gill Intro  - Giants!

He never really strayed from his own center and that both served him well and not so well.  Jackson recorded great albums for 25 years and fans knew what they were getting from him and it was lucrative.  But over time, the industry does change and it demands change, and in time everyone's chart run comes to an end.  Jackson's just lasted way longer than most, he was blessed in that regard.  He proved to have George Strait longevity and that's a tough in any format.  His quiet demeanor was overshadowed by big personality stars like Garth, Shania and others. But his outspokenness at select times -  and his chart success ran on far longer than almost everyone of his time.  Or any time.

Gone Country  - Huge Hit - Loved Still Today

After his chart success, he pivoted to recording highly successful Gospel albums including the wildly popular Precious Memories 1 and 2.  Also a bluegrass album, and other specialty projects.  He's done it all and every time he records music, people love it, and buy it.   He's won ACM's, CMA's, AMA's, Grammy's and about every other kind of award you can. He's in the Country Music Hall Of Fame, the Hollywood Walk Of Fame and has an interstate named after him in his native Georgia.  He's done everything.  Jackson has had some health issues over the past number of years making stage performing tough with balance issues.  But he continues to record with an album out as late as 2021.

Huge Song, Huge Video

His success reminds me of George Straits career. Great music for decades, and fans knowing what they were going to get. Neither one ever really had the one GIGANTIC song that was hard to follow up.  They never seemed to get bored with their music and venture off on some new and risky musical path.   I feel he is worthy of a country music Mount Rushmore of the past 40 years.  He not only was a star, but a advocate for our music and our format.  There is no star in our history that is in a category higher than him.  He is in the same breath as any country star -  from any era -  you can think of.

Powerful Song - Look At The Views

Alan Jackson - A Mega Star.

The CMA Awards were Wednesday night, and there were a lot of big winners - especially Luke Combs, Cody Jonson, and Lainey Wilson! They each won two of the major awards. Below is the list of the big winners from the night:

Entertainer of the Year - Luke Combs

Female Vocalist of the Year - Lainey Wilson

Male Vocalist of the Year - Chris Stapleton

Vocal Group of the Year - Old Dominion

Vocal Duo of the Year - Brothers Osborne

Single of the Year - "Til You Can't" by Cody Johnson

Song of the Year - "Buy Dirt" by Jordan Davis/Luke Bryan

Album of the Year - "Growin' Up" by Luke Combs

New Artist of the Year - Lainey Wilson

Music Video of the Year - "Til You Can't" by Cody Johnson

Congratulations to all of the winners!

Murder! Rich People! Southern Accents! All of this and more on this week's trailer spotlight Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. The trailer dropped earlier this week just in time for Oscar Consideration season and the holidays. The movie will be in select theaters on Thanksgiving and available to stream via Netflix on Christmas.

Knives Out is definitely one of the best murder mystery movies to come out in recent years, and I'm excited to see the sequel! There's another star studded cast with suspects like Jennifer Hudson, Dave Batista, and Janelle Monae, with Daniel Craig making a return as well. Its sure to be just as thrilling, funny, and shocking as before!

Check out the trailer below!

Brantley Gilbert released his new album So Help Me God and the lead single "Heaven By Then" with Blake Shelton featuring Vince Gill. Co-written with Brock Berryhill, Michael Hardy, Jake Mitchell, Randy Montana, Hunger Phelps and Taylor Phillips, the song highlights a way of life that can often feel like it’s disappearing, as the pace of everyday life continues to speed up.

“We were on a writing retreat in Texas that we do every year, and everybody was out on the porch. I don’t remember who threw a word in here or there and who didn’t, so, we ended up with a bunch of writers on ‘Heaven By Then,’” Brantley said in a press release. “And I love songs like that. It came out of a conversation. A guitar ended up in HARDY’s lap, which is usually a good sign that it’s about to turn into something special. I think we all knew that as it was being written. It came to life that night.”

“To have Blake Shelton and Vince Gill on the song meant so much to me. Those two brought so much to the table and gave it a voice I didn’t have. We were all in separate places when we recorded, but it was a cool way for everyone to put their spin on it. They just did what felt natural and sonically you hear that."

Let me see if I have this straight.  Beef, Broccoli, olive oil on a sheet in the oven in cold weather?   It's so good I could eat things like this everyday! 

We did it, you have to try this!

This Just Looks Ridiculously Good!

A few days ago I wrote a comment on one of the Browns social media outlets online, and a bunch of people jumped on me stating various lousy things about my fandom.  My comment was benign enough, as I said that Kevin Stefanski is not the passionate leader this team needs.  I stand by it.  Many climbed on me.  That's fine, I don't respond, it's simply an opinion and I feel no need to be "right" 

When I write here, I just write what I see honestly.  I love the Browns and I want them to win, but reality is tough sometimes, especially after Sundays absolute travesty on the field.  I will stand by this too, they just aren't that good from top to bottom.  True, the Bengal and Raven games were both a step in the right direction, it was a split.  But you know those teams well, and it's hard not to get up for those games.  The Bengal game was a must win, on National TV, Monday Night Football, with a huge crowd, and the fear of being very embarrassed on nationwide TV I feel was a big factor.  And they got it done.  But also there was a law of averages thing too. We had lost 4 in a row and they had won 4 of 5.  Streaks end.

What happened in Miami Sunday, was nothing short of a disaster.  Miami is really good, BUT, that's not an excuse.  To be out manned on every single play of the game essentially after the first three minutes speaks volumes about the Browns. The Browns gave up on the run early, they put the game in a backup QB's hands and continued to make incredibly dumb game time and offensive decisions that I am sure has opposing sidelines snickering.  It has me snickering.... When we went down 10 points I (and you) knew the game was over. 

Defense.  Oh my.  I keep hearing and reading that "Joe Wood's Defense" is awful and fans say he should be fired.  I have a slightly different take.  As an organization, they decide who to keep and who to cut.  They have a very good offensive mind at head coach and that is a HUGE problem in this situation overall.  This organization decided to be small, fast and nimble on defense and to sock a bunch of money into guys who supposedly can cover the pass.  The BROWNS never considered that other teams would do - that day  - what is required to win -  that game -  because WE DON'T. We know one way to play.  The Falcons decided to run the ball right down our throats in week four and push our young defensive lineman and our 215 pound linbackers down the field with their 350 pound lineman. And every team since then has done the exact same thing.

The Browns have themselves to blame for the defensive woes, not just Joe Woods.  You have who you have.  And what you have are inferior interior linemen, with small linebackers and safety's who are being dominated weekly by very big, very motivated men who also get paid.  Then guys in the secondary that are hurt a lot and who are not near as good as the media thinks they are.  You also have put your faith in two very expensive defensive ends who week in and week out do not make big plays that matter in games that matter. It's a mess.  And it's more than likely not going to get much better.  Yes, they have had injuries but so has everyone else.

These running backs for Miami were pretty much untouched all day long.  They could have made some of these runs without a helmet on it was that awful. And keep in mind, Miami is a team that really doesn't want to run the ball, but you have to against the Browns, that's how bad things are here on defense.  This is the defense the BROWNS organization bet on with poor decisions and analytics, so this is who they are.  Maybe in the draft next year....oh wait, we don't have a big draft pick next year, or the next, my bad.

Stefanski's offense has been livable, the QB has played quite well, and the offensive line and Chubb are great. The scheme, patience, play calling and in game decision making is not.  But more than that is this. This teams demeanor is his professional demeanor.  Laid back, lifeless, uninspired and quite frankly, submissive.  They constantly allow other teams to dictate everything about the game instead of the other way around.  And have you ever noticed during games when the TV camera is on Stefanski, he's always alone, by himself with no one within 10 yards of him?  I think that's strange.  Ever see him really bark at an official?  Yeah, me either...

Hey I get it, many say that things are the best they've been in 20 years here and I'll listen to that.  But where is that bar set? Stefanski as of this writing is 23-21, and 11-15 since his first year.  Granted, way better than the coaches before him, but that is literally saying nothing.  What do you want as fans?  This?  Or better?  I will never say any coach should be fired because it is all a collaborative effort, coaches can be the fall guy,  but I will say this.  The Browns have problems from the top guy and gal to the 53rd player on the roster.  You are not this troubled by a single weak area. 

They need to get big, be tougher, stronger, angrier, smarter, hit harder and be far more motivated going forward, and I am not sure you get there with this bunch in control.  Yes, your quarter of a billion dollar QB is on the way, and that in time only solves that area.

I hope he can play linebacker, safety, or defensive tackle too.

Go Browns!!