Thomas Rhett Performs 'Country Again'
Thomas Rhett performed his latest single "Country Again" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. He'll be at Blossom Music Center on Sunday, August 29th with Cole Swindell and Gabby Barrett, click here to purchase tickets!
Love this Guy
I have a tiny yard. If I had a Beer I would mow the whole neighborhood, especially if I had this thing...
Kudos, your lawnmower is cooler.
I need to start working on a Ben Beer to rival the Ron Beer!
Tommy Toon-Town
So Tom Brady was at the Super Bowl Boat Parade walking around like Bernie from 'Weekend at Bernies'. Tom Brady showed up at the Kentucky Derby in grand fashion, over the weekend. He walked around looking like another movie character.
Tom Brady is dressed like he’s going to kill Roger Rabbit and the rest of Toontown. pic.twitter.com/du0kQQm94i
— Frank Pallotta (@frankpallotta) May 1, 2021
Tom Brady at the Derby is rocking the Judge Doom vibe from who framed roger rabbit... pic.twitter.com/XWBV89ADlM
— Paul Phillips ? (@BlueFlameBlues) May 1, 2021
@mspears96 @stephenasmith @Realrclark25 Tom Brady looked like the villain from "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" ??? pic.twitter.com/I63Wh2oGQh
— Philip (@MJ2daSole51) May 3, 2021
There were a lot more. But you get the point. I imagine his rebuttal to all the shade being thrown his way would be all his rings make him look like the G.O.A.T... or I imagine that is what he would say.
How To Make Twisted Bacon
Mmmm, bacon. There are many ways to cook bacon but have you ever heard of twisted bacon? Check out the TikTok video below to get instructions on how to make it, and by the way, you'll notice you can get a lot of bacon in one pan making it this way. Don't forget to take it up a notch and add some cayenne pepper, maple syrup. or brown sugar!
@lowcarbstateofmind Twisted Bacon Hack ##learnontiktok (I saw @babyphotog video first!)
♬ FEEL THE GROOVE - Queens Road, Fabian Graetz
Jason Aldean Performs 'Blame It On You'
Jason Aldean was the musical guest last night on Jimmy Kimmel Live and performed his song "Blame It On You":
WYNN - COUNTRY MUSIC MEMORY LANE - Earl Thomas Conley
Michelle asked me to feature her favorite, Earl Thomas Conley in this series. Earl Thomas Conley may be the most underrated superstar we ever had. I know that sounds like an oxymoron - but it somehow - is true. His music was known as "Thinkin' Man's Country.' He was absolutely pivotal in the development of a far more contemporary and younger country that we still enjoy today. Alabama and Conley were a starting point of real musical style change. I proudly played all his songs on the radio.
His First Real Hit Song
ETC was from Portsmouth, Ohio and after serving in the armed forces, moved to Nashville and would become a record setter that helped carry us through the 80's. An incredibly gifted songwriter, a warm vocalist, and trailblazer, he scored 30 plus hit songs and 18 number ones. The most from any artist, from any genre of the 1980's. (There are some stats that say 20 as there are many charts.) He also became the first artist of any genre to score four consecutive number one singles off a single studio album - ever.
Fire And Smoke - A Big Number One - Changed Everything For Him
His break came when two of his written songs were recorded by others, Smokey Mountain Memories for Mel Street, and This Time I've Hurt Her More, Than She Loves Me, for Conway Twitty. He signed with Sunbird Records and released the album, Blue Pearl in 1980. He moved to RCA where much of the Blue Pearl album, and some new cuts were put on his new album, Fire And Smoke (1981), and the rest is history. Fire And Smoke, the song - named #1 song of the year, and the album #19 sent him on an incredible run through the 80's. It got everyone's attention that there was a new sound in town.
Big Song - Grammy Nominated
His albums were very successful, distinctively different, and groundbreaking. He understood as well as anyone you can't record the same album over and over again. ETC found great musicians to bring life to his songs. He implemented horns at times, saxophones, synthesizers, strings, long musical solos, incredible backing vocals (from his brother, Fred), and a beat that was powerful. He also wrote and sang very emotive songs, gut-wrenching songs, drinkin' songs, and party songs. He was as honest of a singer as we had. He recorded with many duet partners including Keith Whitley, Gus Hardin, Emmylou Harris, and Anita Pointer (Of The Pointer Sisters). Their song, Too Many Times was a number 2 hit, and ETC was the first ever country singer perform on Soul Train.
Too Many Times #2 - With Anita Pointer - Incredible Versatility
4th Number One From The Record Setting - Don't Make It Easy For Me - Album
Between late 1982 and mid 1989, every song he released went number one for the exception of, I Have Loved You, Girl (1983) #2, and Too Many Times (1986) #2. Every release from 1980-1989 all in the top 10. There was also no doubt he was recording the best albums in Nashville. Fire And Smoke, Somewhere Between Right And Wrong, Don't Make It Easy For Me, Treadin' Water, Too Many Times and The Heart Of It All, are works of art. And there were others. The Don't Make It Easy For Me album, had 4 number ones, as the song Holdin' Her And Lovin' You was Grammy nominated. Then, country albums came out at a faster pace, but ETC followed more of the rock school of thought, more is not better, better is better.
Great #1 Of Course - Fun Bar Song
Big Favorite Of His With Many Fans - #1
His image was slick, The ETC Band was terrific, and his music was fresh. Quite frankly, he was way ahead of his time. When he broke in, we were playing Conway, George Jones, Willie, Waylon, Mickey Gilley, Tammy, Lynn Anderson, Loretta, Milsap, and Eddie Rabbitt. Nothing wrong with any of those. There were new acts too, Alabama, George Strait, Janie Fricke, Reba, The Judds, and Ricky Skaggs that were coming on strong. But ETC was different and fans loved his direction. He opened up minds, ears and eyes to a new way of doing country, while not alienating fans reluctant to change. Blake Shelton Watch This recently called Conley his musical hero growing up, and he's one of mine too, Luke Bryan too watch this . He wasn't Urban Cowboy, he wasn't Neo Traditionalist, he was....well, Earl Thomas Conley.
Big Song #1 Off The Treadin" Water Album
As a young country radio announcer in 1982 with everything to learn about Country Music, ETC showed me what he showed a lot of us. That we were cool, young, honest and up to date. That new things could be brought into the music not at the expense of losing something else. And even though he broke new ground, make no mistake, Earl Thomas Conley was COUNTRY! He didn't lose anyone for being different, he brought us a lot of new fans because of it, and did so as quietly as a superstar could. His voice reminded some of the old schoolers, but nothing else about his sound was old school. His songwriting was incredible, as not a lot of performers were writing then. Some did, ETC, Eddie Rabbitt and some others, but there was a line between singers and writers.
Very Powerful Song - #1 - Haunting For Many
History has not been overly kind to some in our format, and he is one of them. But the great thing about our history, is that we have proof of greatness. Numbers don't lie, ETC was a force and a star. If you don't know him, you can easily YouTube him. Seriously, if you love 80's and 90's country, I recommend all of the above albums without reservation, and greatest hits compilations too. He was an amazing artist.
Near The End Of His #1 Run - Very Big Song! #1
Earl Thomas Conley - The quietest superstar we ever had. He should be in the Country Music Hall Of Fame - TODAY!
(As you listen to some of these songs, read the YouTube comments - much love)
ETC passed away in 2019.
1991 - What A GREAT Song - Those Harmonies!
BTW - If You're Brave And Hard Core Country - Listen To - "You Must Not Be Drinkin' Enough"
Draft Drinking Game
Remember Drink Responsibly: The Browns Pick is WAY later than usual!!!!!
Some people use wing hotness as a game instead of drinking.
Drinking Game 1: Click Here
Drinking Game 2: Click Here
Drinking Game 3: Click Here
I think it is best to mix the rules of all games but basically. It's tiered rules determining how and what you drink.
Maybe my Drinking Game Rules would be:
Sip...when:
- The announcers share a heartbreaking personal story about a prospect
- Every time the cameras cut to NFL team’s war room
- “We’re so happy we’ve got fans back this year”
- Someone takes a quarterback in the first round that didn’t have a first round grade
- A quarterback’s hand size is brought up
- A player’s suit matches the team that drafted him
- A player is on camera looking at phone
Drink... when:
- A player is hugged by Goddell.
- Opting Out of Season comes up
- Quarterback drafted
- A Trade Occurs
- Team's Fans Boo Their Pick
- Anytime (Huge Upside, High Ceiling, High Motor, Character Issues, All the Throws, Plays well in Space, Big Board, Best Player Available, Day 1 Starter and Intangibles are used by announcer.)
Finish your drink when:
- A player cries and hugs family
- Joe Thomas is referenced on a boat fishing
- Terminal Tower or a Cleveland Landmark appears
- When someone praises North East Ohio
- Any Hall of Fame References, shots or stories
Good luck and enjoy the draft and if you are going enjoy the party and be safe!!!
WYNN - SONG OF THE WEEK - You Ain't Pretty
Newcomer Nate Barnes did a Rising Star Showcase for us last week here at WQMX, and man did it feel good to hear live music again. Nate is an interesting guy and story. He is from Michigan, and once worked at a nuclear power plant. And somehow in the course of about two weeks his life went from normal - to this!
Sarah and I With Nate Barnes
You Ain't Pretty is a fantastic new song and a great way to get to know Nate Barnes. It's a powerful song, a timely song and one that's easy to remember. I have always felt that to really get noticed, you need "that song." And this is one of those. (Most big stars have had them) Plus, this video does an incredible job of introducing you to Nate Barnes who has all the amazing attributes lined up for stardom. This is a song that could really make a move and be a very big hit. It's traditional - but with strong backbone, a thump and a poignant message. That is where we are going.
Nate - Our First Rising Star Showcase In A Year!
He's talented, personable, relatable, and accessible. To me, that is the perfect formula that poises you for a good long run. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting and chatting with Nate, and I feel he has the right idea at the right time. You can go a long way if you have great songs, and get to know your fans. Nate Barnes is right on time, after this very difficult time. A new and exciting new star to root for, with gratitude in his heart.
GREAT New Song!
Grab a coffee, and check out this amazing new song, by Nate Barnes!
Luke Bryan Stops By The Tonight Show
Luke Bryan made an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday night to talk about his upcoming tour, being confused for Blake Shelton, and American Idol:
Gabby Barrett Sings 'The Good Ones' on The Late Late Show
Gabby Barrett was a guest last night on The Late Late Show With James Corden and sang her #1 single "The Good Ones":