Kevin Richards

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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

Dolly Parton’s New Album Available In Albany Area Cracker Barrel Stores

Dolly Parton is the latest Country Music superstar to partner with Cracker Barrel to exclusively release and sell her new project.

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Kenny Chesney And Tim McGraw Make Historical Chart Debut With ‘Feel Like A Rock Star’

In preparation for their Brothers of the Sun tour, Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney have released a new single that's made quite an impressive landing on the Billboard Country Charts.

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Lionel Richie’s Country Duets Album Debuts At No. 1

It's hard to imagine that the man behind the hits 'Brick House' 'Easy' and 'Sail On,' would ever climb the Country charts, let alone debut at No. 1 in the genre.

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Albany Airport Expects Busy Spring Break

Albany International Airport is expecting a busy travel day as people prepare to take off for Spring Break and arrive home after the Easter holiday.

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Top 10 Reba McEntire Songs

 

It's no secret that Reba McEntire is one of my favorite artists in Country Music.

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Peter Cottontail Was The Original E.B. – Gene Autry Easter Classic

Thanks to the hit film "Hop," It seems like E.B. is the new Easter superstar. However, the original floppy eared celebrity, that represented the egg-hunting holiday, was hopping up the country charts in 1950 thanks to Gene Autry.

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Navy Jet Crashes Into Virginia Apartments

A Navy jet crashed Friday into some apartments near Virginia Beach, Virginia.

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Jake Owen, Lee Brice – This Week’s Top Country Songs

 

Jake Owen stays put at No. 1 for another week with a song from his 'Barefoot Blue Jean Night' album.  Meanwhile, Lee Brice finally enjoys another top 5 hit after his record breaking, year-long chart single 'Love Like Crazy' from 2010.

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A Pet Bunny Is A Bad Idea On Easter

If you're thinking of getting your little one a real live Bunny on Easter, please re-think the idea!

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Kevin Costner Exclusive Interview – Part Two [AUDIO]

 

Kevin Costner recently took the time to visit with WGNA on his way to a show at Northern Lights in Clifton Park. 

Kevin Costner To Appear In Albany Area – Part One [AUDIO]

 

Kevin Costner makes his way to Northern Lights in Clifton Park on Friday, April 6. The movie and music star took the time to visit with WGNA on his way into town.

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Kevin Richards and Lou Roberts – How Albany DJs Met

In 1995, I was already working on my ninth year in Country Radio broadcasting.  Having worked at every small Country Radio station in the Albany Area, my eyes were on WGNA.