I was born and raised in East Texas and started working in radio when I was just 15 years old. I have spent the last 22 years on the air here in East Texas, but have also done work in Dallas, Waco, Lufkin, and Ft. Smith! I graduated from John Tyler High School in 1992 and attended TJC as part of their criminal justice program. I currently live in Lindale with my wife, four kids, and weenie dog “Snickers”. It’s kind of weird for me having a family that big since I grew up as an only child! What do you love the most about radio? I love the fact that now radio is more than just a tuner and a set of speakers. Radio can now be heard around the world through internet streaming and cell phone apps. I also enjoy the social-media aspect of radio where we can truly communicate with fans of the radio station on a personal level. I can look at their Facebook profile and really get to know them! A lot better than just talking to them on the request line! What is your favorite band/ artist/ album? I love all types of music, but mostly rock music. AC/DC, Van Halen, Led Zepplin, Nickelback, etc. My favorite album of all time is Back In Black by AC/DC! Biggest pet peeve? I have a bunch…most all of them have to do with driving. People who don’t use their blinkers, and people who think the center turn lane is an actual driving lane! I also get aggravated when people at the check-out line wait until the cashier is finished ringing up their merchandise until they start to fill out their checks! Besides, who uses checks any more anyway?!?! Hobbies? I love to ride motorcycles. I got my license a few years ago and enjoy going for long country rides around East Texas. It really helps to clear your mind and relax you. I don’t have a Harley yet…but will when I grow up!
Jeff Evans
Pet of the Week
Meet Lucy – a 2 year old female Labrador retriever mix. This sweet girl walks on a leash, likes other dogs, and knows some commands. She is friendly and energetic. Lucy would love to have children to play fetch with and would be best suited to live in the country. She has been spayed, is current on all her vaccinations including rabies and when Lucy is adopted she will receive a gift of 30 day
LeAnn Rimes at Marshall Convention Center [VIDEO]
Grammy Award winner LeAnn Rimes will be in concert on Friday, June 3rd at the Marshall Convention Center! Tickets for this concert go on sale Monday, April 4th to the general public. KNUE listeners, you can buy your tickets NOW!
Here's behind the scenes video from LeAnn's photo shoot for Shape:
April Fool’s Day Fun [PHOTOS]
Have you got your April Fools Day prank planned yet? This prank is very detailed, and takes a while to pull off, but the payoff is worth all the work. How do I know? Because it was done to me! It wasn't April Fools Day, but I can't think of a better day to plan it. More after the jump.
Git-R-Done on Friday in Tyler
The Larry the Cable Guy show is this Friday at the Oil Palace in Tyler at 8pm! Ticket prices range from $29 to $88 and are available at oilpalace.com.
KNUE's own Danny Merrell did an interview with Larry the Cable Guy. More after the jump:
Elizabeth Taylor Dies at 79 [VIDEO]
All the local news agencies are reporting that Actress Elizabeth Taylor has dies at the age of 79.
Humane Society of East Texas ‘Pet of the Week’
This is Lucky – a one year old female spaniel/retriever mix. Lucky has been spayed, is current on all her vaccinations including rabies and when she is adopted she will receive a gift of 30 days of free pet health insurance. Lucky walks on a leash and is friendly and energetic. Read more after the jump.
SNL Digital Short: Zach Galifianakis Searches for a New Assistant [VIDEO]
Let's face it, Monday's are tough. Especially since spring is officially here and you would much rather be outside than stuck behind a desk! A friend of mine found this video of a Saturday Night Live skit that really made me laugh.
Country Club Lunch at Salsarita’s
Win a free lunch for you and 7 co-workers at Salsarita's Fresh Cantina on Troup Highway in Tyler! Just enter using your KNUE Country Club points HERE!
Facebook Lands Couple in Jail
When Robert Driscoll gave his girlfriend a three-carat engagement ring, the first thing she did was to post pictures for all of her Facebook friends to admire. CBS Pittsburgh reports that this became a problem for Driscoll since the ring was stolen...
St. Potty’s Day! The Potty Paper Parade
You may have noticed all the portable toilets that have been decorated and placed around Tyler. They did not magically appear so that leprechauns could go to the bathroom on St. Patrick's Day. They were decorated by different organizations and placed at strategic locations as drop off points for PATH's annual toilet paper drive...
Trips to Africa on the Rise Since ‘The Bachelor’
Monday night, Bachelor Brad Womack proposed to Emily Maynard on the ABC dating show. Brad took Maynard to a number of exotic locations in South Africa before getting down on one knee and asking her to marry him. According to USA Today, travel packages to South Africa have increased in popularity since the finale.
Africa is such a beautiful country. I think I would like to vacation there...if only
Pat Green to Headline Tyler Cattle Barons
Country music star Pat Green will headline this year's event in June. Popular Texas singer Wade Bowen will open for Green, announced the Gala Co-Chairs, Liz Ballard and Ginger Haberle. "It's pretty awesome that we'll have a pair of entertainers on stage", Mrs. Ballard said. "I think they're going to bring something fresh, a new feel, and I think people of all ages will appreciate th