WGNA Morning Show Co-host for 23 years. Former high school Social Studies teacher who traded blackboard for a keyboard. Has been resident rhymer ever since. Co-recipient of 2000 CMA Award for Best Morning Show and NYS Broadcasters Awards for same. Two time winner of New York State Broadcasters Award for "Reading, Writing, and Rhyming" school program.
Richie Phillips
‘Beachin” Video Of Jake Owen Backstage At WGNA’s Countryfest 2014 [VIDEO]
Once again, right place at the right time.
I was standing backstage at WGNA's Countryfest, minding my own business when guess who walked right by me? Get ready, girls! I have video for ya.
Take Your Contact Lenses Out Or This Can Happen To YOU! [VIDEO]
Well, that's if you leave them in just "slightly longer" than you are supposed to - like MONTHS longer. Check out this very creepy story. (Please watch this AFTER a meal only!)
A Wife Comes Before A Horse -Write A Song Wednesday [VIDEO]
Ask any wife and I'm sure she won't disagree that "a wife comes before a horse"but this actually is a quote from "Mr. Ed", a classic TV show from the '60's. It's quite fitting for the opening of Saratoga this weekend and a good starting point for Write A Song Wednesday.
Scotty McCreery Captured On Video Backstage At Countryfest 2014 [VIDEO]
This was admittedly pretty sneaky and "ballsy" on my part, but I had to do it. He was standing right in front of me, for God's sakes!
Dwight Yoakam Covers Creedence Clearwater Revival Hit [VIDEO]
Remember Dwight Yoakam? If you don't know him as a country singer, you'll know him as an actor. Now he's hitting the remake trail
Tyson, Shutterfly, Directv, Russell Stover, Hillshire Farm – What’s In Common?
I hate to be the bearer of bad tidings here, but if you like chicken, satellite tv, candy and picture posting websites, this might not make your day
When Country Stars Collide: Eddie and John Michael Montgomery Meet Scotty McCreery [VIDEO]
Every once in a while, you end up at the right place at the right time. Such was the case backstage at Countryfest 2014. I happened to be walking by right when country stars collided.
Countryfest 2014: Richie’s Small Group Shots [PHOTOS]
Here are a few shots as I walked around in the crowd on this incredible day at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds. My apologies in advance for stepping on blankets, tripping on your chairs and bothering you in general.
You Were True Stars Of Countryfest 2014 [PHOTOS]
Not to worry, country music groupies. I will have a ton of photos of the stars (many from backstage!), but I wanted to pay attention to the REAL stars of the show—all of you who came out in DROVES for Countryfest 2014.
Moms – What The Heck Is A Babymoon? [VIDEO]
I really don't get this. I've heard the term before, and I'll tell you what I thought it meant, then tell you what I just read.
Bennington, Vermont Gets A Tune From Rhymin’ Richie – Your Town Thursday [VIDEO]
Bennington, Vermont. Here is your little ditty. I wish I had more information. I know there has to be much more about your town but my rule is- I go with what you give me.
Countryfest Write A Song Wednesday [VIDEO]
Everyone is singing about Countryfest 2014, but not everyone writes their own songs like our listeners.