Marissa was born and raised right here in the Capital Region, studied Fine Arts at HVCC and has a degree in Broadcast from the New School Center for Media. In love with her hometown, most of her radio career has been spent locally. She loves hanging with her family and friends, writing music, playing softball and being outdoors with all the beauty nature has to offer! A fan of all music you can find anything from Miranda Lambert to Hanson to Eminem and Ed Sheeran.
Marissa
Jerrod Niemann Showed Me His Favorite Tattoo – I Wasn’t Expecting This [VIDEO]
When you go to do an interview with someone you can expect a couple of things: questions and answers. I know, that seems kind of obvious. But what happened when I got a couple of minutes with Jerrod Niemann I really wasn't expecting.
Crossgates Shooter Found Guilty of…
Given how this situation shook our community back in November, I'm surprised by the outcome from Friday when the jury came back after deliberating.
Lauren Alaina’s movie of choice, thing that makes her happiest, fave food & vocal advice [VIDEO]
The last time I had a dose of Lauren Alaina like this, she was on American Idol. I almost forgot the amount of spunk and energy this girl has!
I Made Kip Moore Blush…Here’s How [VIDEO]
When you're alone in a room with Kip Moore, what do you do?
I picked his brain for what should've been 60 seconds, but lets face it, it's Kip Moore! I was living the dream that many ladies would sell their souls for, so I took advantage and got the goods out of Kip and Country In 60: Celebrity Edition went from 60 seconds to well, a little longer than that.
Toby Keith Warns Fans, Garth Makes Dream Come True and Who Inspired Kelsea Ballerini to Write a Song? [VIDEO]
It's always good to be in the know especially when it comes to your favorite musicians and what they've got going on, what's inspired them, what surprises they've done throughout the week and more! The news is always coming in, but you don't always have the time to get it as much as you'd like to - that's why Country In 60 is here to save the day (or week!)
Secret Star: The Kid That Stole the Show [VIDEO]
She was hard to miss even though she can't be more than 4 feet tall. Every song, every artist she was on her feet dancing the entire Secret Star Acoustic Jam (Presented by Adirondack Tire and Service) last night at Proctors Theatre. Her name is Caeley and believe it or not, this was her first concert.
Sign Up Your Office For a Private Concert With: Carly Pearce!
Kentucky born, Kentucky raised! Country new-comer, Carly Pearce is a forced to be reckoned with. I mean, let me ask you this: what were you doing at 16-years old? Because Carly? She was performing at Dollywood six times a day, five times a week. Me at 16? It includes working at Burger King and not having my license yet. Don't judge!
Alleged Crossgates Shooter Heads to Trial
Tasheem Maeweather. The name might sound familiar for some and ingrained in the brain of others who were at Crossgates Mall back in November when gunfire rang out. Maeweather, the alleged shooter wasn't in custody until a couple of days after the shooting which left people concerned that danger was still looming.
In December Maeweather was sentenced to 9-years in state prison by Judge Peter Lynch
What Shenendehowa Was Like in the 60’s and more in Growing Up 518 [VIDEO SERIES]
Imagine growing up locally during the Great Depression; segregation; when the Capital Region was mainly farmland and 5 & 10 stores. My Nana, who turns 85 officially on May 10th has lived here almost her entire life. Growing up, meeting her husband, raising a family of 4-children and so on, it all happened here.
Teachers…Today You Get FREE Chipotle – Here’s How
Celebrating our educators is a must and today Chipotle is doing just that by giving a great offer to our teachers!
Today from 3pm-close they are giving educators the opportunity of a buy one/get one deal on burritos, bowls, salads or orders of tacos!
Surprising a Grandmother for Her 85th Birthday Is Fun [SEE THE VIDEO]
How do you surprise someone that is the front person for your entire family? She knows everything that's going on! Even the stuff you probably don't want her to know. She is Nana.
May 1st This Favorite Item Goes Away at McDonalds
I don't know what I'm gonna do.
This is ridiculous, McDonalds. I'm so sad. Starting May 1st - it's GONE!. G-O-N-E!