I’m an East Texas native and proud of it! I was born and raised in Longview, but spent plenty of time in Tyler. Both of my parents are from Tyler, so I had all my relatives there! I have been so blessed to be surrounded by family all my life! I feel fortunate to have a career I dearly love! Not a lot of people can say that. But believe it or not, radio was not my first choice as a career! I knew from age 4 that I would be an actress on the Broadway stage! I did pursue acting with a move to Dallas, Texas for many years. While in Dallas, God opened a door to radio, and I‘ve been “smitten” ever since! I still enjoy acting and being apart of the civic theatre though.I live in Tyler with my husband and beautiful daughter, along with our cats, Phineas, Meadow and Benjamin!My 15 minutes of fame would have to be when I was an “extra” in the movie Born on The Fourth of July, starring Tom Cruise! I actually made it on the big screen!Something people don’t know about me; I’m scared of clowns and I was the Texas “Honey Bee Queen” in the early 80’s! No really!
Amy Austin
Amy Austin’s Lime Chicken Soft Tacos for Mother’s Day [RECIPE]
After all the BBQ I ate at Red Dirt BBQ and Music Festival, I need a little something light to eat this weekend. Now don't go callin' me a wimp, cause I threw down some Q! But here is a recipe I'm going to make over this Mother's Day weekend for my mother.The recipe is simple, light but really tasty!
KNUE Artist Spotlight of the Week: The Swon Brothers [VIDEO + POLL]
If you're a fan of "The Voice" than you've probably heard of the Swon Brothers. This brother duo was on Season 4 of The Voice and on my favorite team, Team Blake! Zach and Colton have incredible sibling harmonies and really fun personalities.
Afternoon Distraction: Watch a Dancing Woodcock [VIDEO]
Here's a little distraction for your afternoon. I came across this video and I just had to share. This cute woodcock seems to love dancing to "Something About Us" by Daft Punk. He's got rhythm, I know that!
The Piney Woods Wine Festival is May 16-17 in Mount Vernon
The Piney Woods Wine Festival is held annually on the downtown plaza in Mount Vernon on the third weekend in May. Seventeen wineries make up the Piney Woods Wine Trail. From the sweet to the bold and everything in between, it can all be found here.
Duck Dynasty’s Jase Robertson Visits Big D and Bubba Friday [VIDEO]
Calling all Duck Dynasty fans -- don't miss Big D and Bubba Friday morning with special guest Jase Robertson! Jase will give us all the Duck Dynasty "poop" and I'm sure it will be hilarious. Big D and Bubba and Jace from Duck Dynasty - could get crazy ya'll!
Kathleen Madigan in the Studio with Big D and Bubba Tuesday
Big D and Bubba will be having some major fun in the morning with special guest Kathleen Madigan. Kathleen is one of the funniest women in comedy period!
KNUE + Patterson UTI ‘Hometown Hero’ of the Week: Captain Billy Hodge of the Longview Fire Department
All of us at 101.5 KNUE are proud to be part of East Texas, and we are especially proud to live in a place where we hold our military and first responders in such high regard. KNUE and Patterson UTI are proud to announce this week’s “Hometown Hero,” Captain Billy Hodge of the Longview Fire Department.
Vote For Your Favorite ‘Mom and Me’ Photo
101.5 KNUE has teamed up with Sillybugz children’s clothing boutique in Gresham for our first-ever “Mom and Me” photo contest! We received tons of great pictures and now it's time for you to vote for your favorite 'Mom and Me' photo!
Rhett Atkins In The Studio With Big D and Bubba Tomorrow [VIDEO]
Don't miss country artists Rhett Atkins in the studio with Big D and Bubba in the morning. Rhett came on the country scene in the '90's with tons of of hit songs including one of his most successful hit, "That Ain't My Truck".
KNUE + Pets Fur People ‘Critter of the Week:’ Coco
101.5 KNUE knows our listeners love their ”critters," and that’s why we’ve teamed up with Pets Fur People animal sanctuary to help find homes for these lovable animals. This feature will highlight a different “critter” weekly, so don’t miss all the fun.
Longview Business Expo is Tuesday, May 6 at Maude Cobb [VIDEO]
The Longview Chamber of Commerce Business Expo is set for 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6 at Maude Cobb Convention Center. The annual event features vendors representing all kinds of services and goods from area businesses.
Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert Visit with After Midnite’s Cody Alan on KNUE [VIDEO]
Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert will be in the studio tonight with Cody Alan on KNUE's "After Midnite" show. Cody says the couple will reveal the unbelievable wedding gift they received from one Hollywood actor.