Kevin Richards

Kevin
Kevin Richards began his radio career by winning a contest at age 12 on his hometown country radio station.  The connection led to a radio show, where he was required to obtain a child actor's permit to legally work underage. Richards has worked at several small radio stations in upstate New York, leading to WGNA-FM.  In 2000, Richards received his first national CMA nomination for Medium Market Radio Personality of the Year.  In 2006, he took the crystal trophy home and was once again nominated in 2010. In addition to hosting the daytime and Sunday Morning shows on WGNA, Richards' hosts and produces the biggest Country Dance and Country Karaoke events in the Northeast.

Schedule

Kevin Richards
M-F 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Classic Country Hall of Fame
Su 6:00 am - 9:00 am

Albany’s Capital Rep Ends Season With ‘God Of Carnage’

Capital Rep is one of our great treasures in the Albany area. The 31st season brought the Capital Region of New York some great theater with 'Black Pearl Sings' 'The Sisters of Rosenweig' and 'Superior Donuts.' The intimate downtown Albany theater is ending the season with a great comedy titled 'God Of Carnage.'

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Saratoga and North Creek Railway – Adirondack Train Attraction

We are lucky to live in the Albany area with so many great attractions for every season. As people prepare to make their plans for Summer 2012, we'd like to suggest taking an Adirondack train ride.

Top 10 Waylon Jennings Songs

 

On a recent edition of the Sunday Morning Classic Country Hall of Fame Show we saluted the Greatest Hits of Waylon Jennings.

Top 5 Bad Country Karaoke Songs

I enjoy hosting Country Idol Karaoke at Vapor in Saratoga Casino and Raceway, but there are just some songs that absolutely kill the mood at a bar or night club. Below are the Top 5 Bad Country Karaoke Songs that just seem to drag on and on and lower the energy at any party. Keep in mind, that I love these songs when they come on the radio or when I'm listening at home, but there's just something about them that doesn't seem to fit a fun night out.

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Donna Summer’s Country Connection – Dolly Parton Remembers Donna Summer

Donna Summer is best known for her disco hits like 'Hot Stuff' 'Bad Girls' 'Last Dance' 'On The Radio' and many more.  However, in 1980 her name was actually attached to a No. 1 Country Music single.

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Albany Area Nurses Honored For Tropical Storm Irene Service

Two Albany area members of the Nurse Practitioners Association of New York State (NPA) were recently recognized by the Albany County Medical Reserve Corps for their ongoing dedication and work as volunteer responders during the critical hours following Tropical Storm Irene and Tropical Storm Lee.

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Country Trivia – Countryfest Singer Discovers Whiskey And Haggard At 13

Question: Which 2012 WGNA Countryfest singer admits to discovering a love of whiskey and the music of Merle Haggard at the age of 13?


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Country Trivia – Father Prevents Countryfest Singer From Dropping College

Question: Which 2012 WGNA Countryfest singer cut a deal with his father to finish college? The deal was, that if he graduated, his father would pay for his first six months of living expenses in Nashville.

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Carrie Underwood To Appear On ‘Dancing With The Stars’

Carrie Underwood brings her top 10 hit 'Good Girl' to 'Dancing With The Stars' tonight (May 15) on ABC. The performance comes as the former CMA Female Vocalist of the Year is riding high off the success of her No. 1 album 'Blown Away.'

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New York Camping – Tent or RV?

We recently put together a list of New York's most popular camping areas. From Central New York to the Adirondacks, it's clear the people love camping in New York. Now, the follow up question, how do you prefer to camp?

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Blake Shelton And Miranda Lambert’s One Year Anniversary – Neal McCoy and Ronnie Dunn Remember

It's hard to believe, but it's been one year since Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert got married.

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Best New York Camping Areas [POLL]

As summer 2012 quickly approaches, it's time to prepare for your family camping trip.  Did you know there are over 8,500 campsites at New York State Parks?