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What To Do On Rainy And Cold Memorial Day Weekend

Kevin Richards — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:58:38 +0000

It looks like we’re in for a rainy and cold Memorial Day Weekend for the Albany area. For many, it’s the weekend that kicks off summer fun with camping, road trips, and plenty of outdoor activities. However, it doesn’t look like the ideal weekend to be hanging outside. So, what are you going to do [...]

Taste Of Country Music Festival At Hunter Mountain? Where The Heck Is That?

Richie Phillips — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:30:00 +0000

There are many that are asking this question. Where the heck IS Hunter Mountain? It sounds like it’s a day trip from the Albany area! Heck no! Check this out from Google Maps: Just a little over an hour from Albany. That’s it! it’s a fairly straight run too. There’s also a very nice website [...]

Good Morning from Voorheesville for the Small Town Tour

Sean McMaster — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:05:25 +0000

The last stop on the spring leg of Sean & Richie's Small Town tour has us in Voorheesville at the Voorheesville Diner. Each stop on this tour brings us something unique and this stop is no exception - the diner is adjacent to a busy stretch of the CSX rail network. There has been a train about ever ten minutes so far!

The Hangover 3, Fast And Furious 6 And Epic In The Trailer Park [VIDEO]

Levack — Fri, 24 May 2013 10:05:40 +0000

Memorial Day weekend might have a little more rain then we were hoping for so maybe we should catch a movie. Three major releases this weekend. The Hangover 3, Fast and Furious 6 and Epic. The makers of The Hangover swear to us this is an actual NEW movie. The Hangover and the Hangover 2 [...]

Watch These People Using the Grill Wrong — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Fri, 24 May 2013 08:00:09 +0000

[onescreen item="5076456"] Memorial Day weekend is a big weekend for grilling, so it’s time for a refresher on what exactly not to do with your grill. It seems unnecessary to remind people that grills are dangerous. They contain fire, which, as everyone should know, can burn you. Be very careful with lighter fluid. Don’t try [...]

Hank Williams, Jr. Announces 2013 Summer Tour

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:00:47 +0000

The legendary Hank Williams, Jr. has announced a summer run of concert dates in support of his most recent album, ‘Old School, New Rules,’ which he released last July. The tour will kick off on June 8 in Minnesota and run through September 14, when it wraps up in Biloxi, Miss. The singer — whose [...]

Sheryl Crow At Countryfest – Joins Great List Of Acts That Came To Country But Didn't Start There

Jake Thomas — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:14:33 +0000

Sheryl Crow is off to a great start in her young career as a country artist. She joins a great list of artists that made the move from another type of music into country and had a lot of success. Some of the names on this list will blow you away when you have it hit you in the face that they didn't start their careers in country.

Pittsfield Army Soldier Laid To Rest

Jake Thomas — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:35:53 +0000

Yesterday the streets of Pittsfield mass were lined with residents holding American flags as a fallen soldier made the ride for the last time.The death of US Army Specialist Mitchell Daehling of Dalton, Massachusetts gave his life for us all in the line of duty. He was killed in Army service in Afghanistan when an [...]

George Strait, Keith Urban + More Added as 2013 CMT Music Awards Performers

Christina Vinson — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:00:39 +0000

The 2013 CMT Music Awards will be a big night in country music, boasting a terrific lineup of fan-favorite acts, including the King himself. Recently added to the mix are George Strait, Keith Urban and Lady Antebellum, making this evening a truly entertaining country music party.

Blake Shelton and NBC Organizing Benefit Concert for Oklahoma Tornado Victims

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:00:22 +0000

Country star and 'The Voice' coach Blake Shelton is teaming with NBC to organize a benefit for victims who were struck by the deadly tornado that devastated his home state of Oklahoma on Monday (May 20) -- and he's calling on some famous friends to help out.

Lisa Matassa Talks Taste Of Country Festival, Lake George and 'Somebody's Baby' [AUDIO]

Kevin Richards — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:04:08 +0000

As we prepare to welcome thousands of fans to the Taste of Country Music Festival, we take a moment to showcase one of the rising stars on the show. Lisa Matassa has already enjoyed some success with her internet smash ‘Somebody’s Baby,’ exposure on CMT and GAC, and some well-known venues across the United States. [...]

Cali And Bess – Steve Caporizzo's Pet Connection

Sean McMaster — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:35:26 +0000

If you missed Pet Connection Today on the Sean and Richie Show, here is another chance for you to take a look at a couple of great pets up for adoption. Let's take a look at the pets featured today. Tune in every Thursday at 7:20am to hear the stories of two incredible (and adoptable!) pets.

Schoharie Elementary Kids Recite The Pledge Of Allegience On The Sean and Richie Show: [AUDIO]

Richie Phillips — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:55:25 +0000

To celebrate Memorial Day we are featuring a special group of school kids from Schoharie Elementary. Take a listen as they take turns reciting our Pledge of Allegience Cameron MacDonald mp3 version Jaykob Cronk mp3 version John Polley mp3 version Jamie Fox mp3 version Mackenzie Marshall mp3 version Madisyn Molesky mp3 version Anastasia Cater -Smith [...]

ABC's Nashville Becoming A Country Music Fan Favorite

Kevin Richards — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:07:12 +0000

When ABC first launched the drama Nashville, I wasn't really interested, as I'm not a fan of drama oriented television series. However, I was intrigued with the way they portrayed the music business, the Nashville landmarks, and the frequent guest singers. So, in the end, I became a fan of the show.

Talk Show Hosts Accuse Government Of Using "Weather Weapons" [AUDIO]

Levack — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:02:35 +0000

I will not say the government is always good and never does shady things BUT I strongly disagree with talk show host Alex Jones. Jones accused the U.S. Government of using “weather weapons” and causing the Oklahoma Tornadoes. I think someone watched too much “G.I. Joe” as a child. The above pic is “The Weather Dominator” [...]

New Man Of Steel Trailer Features General Zod [VIDEO]

Levack — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:37:31 +0000

The new trailer for the Superman movie “Man of Steel” focuses not so much on the man himself but more on the evil he faces. Superman played by Henry Cavill needs a true bad guy. That was the problem with the last Superman movie, if you’re going to have the greatest hero you need to [...]

Top Memorial Day Songs

Kevin Richards — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:30:17 +0000

Country Music has some majestic and powerful compositions to honor our fallen heroes. Click here to see and listen to the Top Country Memorial Day Songs.

Niskayuna's School Budget Voted Down – Wow!

Richie Phillips — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:26:50 +0000

As a Niskayuna resident (and a former teacher, no less) who has put a child through their fantastic school system, I’m having a hard time with this subject. Actually, a VERY hard time. Somehow, we’ve become THAT family – the now empty nesters who put a child through a school system that gave him the [...]

Brad Paisley Forgets Lyrics To His Own Song [VIDEO]

Levack — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:54:58 +0000

Brad Paisley is an amazing performer. That will NEVER be a debate in my mind but even the great Brad Paisley makes mistakes. Brad was performing at the opening of the new convention center in Nashville and he forgot the words to “Welcome to the Future”. He makes a few excuses but never gives up.

Conan O'Brien Has Issues With Taylor Swift Video [VIDEO]

Levack — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:34:17 +0000

Have you ever watched a music video and thought “That is not even close to reality” then picked it apart? If yes, you’re not alone. Conan O’Brien took serious issue with Taylor Swift’s Video for “22″. Just in case you haven’t seen Taylor’s “22″ video here it is. And here is Conan’s very [...]