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What Are the Most Redneck Cities in America?

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:23:05 +0000

Some people want to put as much red into the red, white and blue as they can. Real estate site Movoto.com has ranked the 10 most redneck cities in America. The very distinguished list is comprised of eight factors, including high school graduation rate, number of guns and ammo stores per capita, number of taxidermists [...]

Boston Marathon Bombers: One Suspect Captured; One Dead [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:20:23 +0000

The second suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing has been captured. Dzokhar Tsarnaev was taken into police custody Friday night -- five days after the bombing that left three dead and left more than 100 injured, police said. The 19-year-old was apprehended after a manhunt that began Thursday night with the fatal shooting of an MIT officer and extended into the evening hours on Friday.

Billy Ray Cyrus Admits He's Unsure if Miley's Wedding Will Happen

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:00:08 +0000

Billy Ray Cyrus has spoken openly about his daughter Miley's engagement to 'Hunger Games' actor Liam Hemsworth in the past. In fact, it was him who started that whole "three weddings" rumor. But now, as the media questions and examines the status of the young couple's rocky relationship, Cyrus has gone on record to admit he doesn't know what's going on with the pair.

The Band Perry Tore It Up At The ACM's With Their Song "Done" [VIDEO]

Sean McMaster — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:11:35 +0000

What a great show last night! I can’t remember an awards show with so many really awesome performances! I have to say my favorite was Eric Church’s acoustic version of “Like Jesus Does”. A Close second though, would have to be The Band Perry who left it all out there on the stage. With all the anger in [...]

Vote On Which Song Richie Should Convert To Country – One By Katy Perry, Justin Bieber or Adele? [POLL]

Richie Phillips — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 13:21:11 +0000

Yes, I have a new mission. Aren’t you all tired of our beloved country songs crossing over to pop? They’re stealing our product. It’s payback time. I want to do the opposite, but you get to vote on the song! Last week I tried my first conversion. It was the Maroon 5 hit “Payphone“. I [...]

Add a Great Outdoor Fire Pit to Your Backyard or Garden

Carl Pettit — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:52:21 +0000

Nothing adds character to your garden—at least in a caveman-like, primordial sense—than an outdoor fire pit. A backyard fire pit is a great spot to huddle around when the sun goes down and the temperature drops, or when you’re having a killer outdoor party and grilling up a bunch of meat and vegetables for your [...]

Lee Brice – What Kind Of Truck Do You Drive? [POLL]

Jake Thomas — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:24:27 +0000

Lee Brice has another amazing country hit that tugs at our hearts with “I Drive Your Truck.” I know that truck owners in general are very loyal to the make they drive.So, we want to know what truck brand is number one amongst 1077 ‘GNA listeners. Everyone has opinion on which trucks are best, worst [...]

Help Shape The Country Music America Listens Too [Survey]

Jake Thomas — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 18:01:48 +0000

We always blush a little when some of the biggest research companies in country music come to us at WGNA to get input on what country listeners want. They know that you have some of the best ears in America and are truly loyal to country music and the station you listen to it on [...]

Study Reveals Commuting to Work May Take Up Way Too Much of Your Day

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:08:26 +0000

Getting a job is tough. Getting to it can be even tougher. A new report by the US Census Bureau has found that 8% of full-time employees – that’s 11 million people — endure commutes of at least 60 minutes and that 600,000 folks with full-time jobs suffer through what is termed a megacommute” that [...]

Happy Birthday Jason Aldean [VIDEO]

Levack — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:03:31 +0000

Today one of the biggest names in Country music turns 36, Happy Birthday Jason Aldean! In his honor I am posting a few of my favorite Aldean songs. There are SO many great songs so here are a few that move me the most. Starting with his latest “1994″. I love this one because it’s [...]

Maker's Mark Stops Watering Down Their Bourbon, Vacation Day Requests Skyrocket

Mike Adams — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:57:11 +0000

In an attempt to not be tortured and burned at the stake by their customer base, executives at Maker’s Mark have announced that the distillery no longer plans to cut their world famous bourbon with water. Over the weekend, Maker’s Mark chief operating officer Rob Samuels said that the company does not intend to follow [...]

Falling Meteor Rocks Russia, Causing Injuries to 500 People

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:55:53 +0000

It may have looked like a scene out of a sci-fi movie, but a meteor racing across the sky in Russia had people scared out of their wits Friday morning. The meteor, which was spotted over the Ural Mountains, caused as series of explosions and was responsible for injuring more than 500 people, several of [...]

Rascal Flatts vs. Aaron Lewis – The Showdown

Amanda Hensel — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 01:00:30 +0000

Rascal Flatts are on a roll. The group cracked a third-straight win yesterday and last night on Taste of Country Nights radio, leaving Mumford & Sons in a trail of country dust. Today, they'll face a new challenger in Staind frontman Aaron Lewis.

What Do You Think of Country Radio? [SURVEY]

Jake Thomas — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:06:51 +0000

When the national landscape of Country radio is looking for input we always are asked to help out the industry at 1077 ‘GNA because they know our listeners are some of the most informed and brightest country radio listeners in the nation. We have been asked to seek your valuable time and input again in [...]

Keith Urban Shares How He Used to Spend Christmas as a Kid

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 02:05:54 +0000

For most young children, there is nothing more euphoric than Christmas morning. Waking up early is a requirement. Flying down the steps to tear open presents is also a given. Country superstar Keith Urban was no different than your average, Christmas-loving kid while growing up in Australia. The singer revealed how he spent Christmas mornings and how he was the personal alarm clock of Mom and Dad Urban!

See Luke Bryan In Florida With 'GNA

Jake Thomas — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 20:00:54 +0000

Luke Bryan is now a Superstar. Yes, he has crossed the very thin line in the sand between star and Superstar with his recent barrage of number one hits and sold out concert dates. His latest album “Tailgates and Tan Lines” has been in the top 10 for country album sales for almost a full [...]

The Softer Side of Miranda Lambert? Breaking Up Fights and Crying on Stage

Levack — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:24:08 +0000

The media loves to paint Miranda as the tough girl of country music, but she also spends a lot of time breaking up fights at her shows. The following videos have been uploaded to Youtube my concert goers: Miranda Lambert breaks up a fight at her show in College Station, TX. Miranda ends a fight [...]

Top End Of The World Country Songs

Kevin Richards — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:21:36 +0000

Are you one of the select few concerned that Friday, December 21, 2012 Mayan prophecies will come true and the world will end? If so, I’ve got some great End Of The World country songs for you to create one final play list. Party At The End Of The World- Jimmy Buffett The End Of [...]

Tip It On Back – Dierks Bentley Coming To Albany [VIDEO]

Jake Thomas — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:01:00 +0000

I am sure that beer sales will be brisk when the “Locked and Reloaded” tour hits the Times Union Center with 1077 ‘GNA!It is a unique tour because it has 2 headliners. Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley take turns as headliners so it will be interesting to see who gets the last slot when the [...]

What Was The Best Albany Area Country Concert Of 2012? [POLL]

Scott Blaine — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 20:45:18 +0000

We are quickly making our way toward the end of 2012. It was a great year full of so many great shows. Some of the biggest names in country music made a stop in the Albany area and totally rocked the house where ever they played. I had a chance to make it to quite [...]