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KNUE 'Artist Spotlight' of The Week – Hunter Hayes [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:00:40 +0000

Hunter Hayes is my choice for this weeks KNUE ‘Artist Spotlight.’ Not only is he the most talented 21 year old, he is darn cute! I’m sure his label, Atlantic Records, rejoices everyday that they snagged this talented young man. Born and raised in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, Hunter began his musical career at the [...]

This Week's KNUE 'Artist Spotlight of The Week:' Luke Bryan [VIDEO + POLL]

Amy Austin — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:35:34 +0000

Fresh off his Academy of Country Music “Entertainer of the Year” award, Luke Bryan is the hottest ticket going in country music today! If you watched the ACM’s a few weeks ago, you saw how blown away Luke was to receive the award and his speech was very emotional. Luke Bryan was also a co-host [...]

The 48th Annual ACM Show Has Added More Artists Performing at This Year's April 7th Show

Amy Austin — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:00:33 +0000

The Academy of Country Music Award show just added some more artists for April 7th’s show. Don’t miss your favorite country artist performing live on this years’ show. Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Lady Antebellum and Little Big Town will all be apart of the party. Performers we [...]

Miley Cyrus Covers Dolly Parton's 'Jolene' [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 22:13:13 +0000

Miley Cyrus recently released the video “Jolene.” Yes, that “Jolene”. The brillant song was a huge hit for the great Dolly Parton back in 1974. I have to admit, Miley does it proud! Little did I know, but Dolly just happens to be Miley’s godmother. The video was recorded earlier this summer during “Backyard Sessions,” [...]

Amy's Country Artist Spotlight – Kenny Chesney [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 22:15:34 +0000

This week, I’ve decided to spotlight country superstar – Kenny Chesney. I remember when Kenny released his first album In “My Wildest Dreams” in 1994. KNUE was one of the first country stations to spin his single “Tin Man.” Now Kenny Chesney plays NFL football stadiums by the dozen, has four CMA’S as well as [...]

Luke Bryan Sweeps The American Country Awards [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:10:30 +0000

Las Vegas went country last night as Nashville arrived for the American Country Awards at the beautiful Mandalay Bay Events Center. Luke Bryan was the big winner last night on the sweeping the show with a staggering nine awards -- that's guitars. The awards this year were actual guitars.

A Few of My Favorite Christmas Tunes Sung By My Favorite Country Artists [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 15:30:28 +0000

I love the feeling that Christmas time brings. It's the time of year even the crabbiest folks seem nicer. It also has some of the most beautiful and fun music. Just hearing Christmas music can instantly put me in a good mood. At my house, you'll hear me listening to my favorite Christmas tunes while trimming the tree, or wrapping those presents.

Thomas Rhett's New Song 'Beer With Jesus' — What Do You Think About It? [POLL, AUDIO]

Amy Austin — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 21:00:11 +0000

Son of country artist Rhett Atkins, Thomas Rhett, has just released his latest single, “Beer With Jesus.” Now before you make a judgment or form your opinion, please listen to the song and let us know here at KNUE what you think of the tune.

Sexiest Country Songs — Our Top 5 [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 18:00:00 +0000

Country music isn’t all about pickup trucks, rednecks, cheating, muddin’ and beer. That’s right, if you think about it, country music is full of sexy love song,s too! Some country songs are downright sexy. Check out my picks for the sexiest country songs and see if you agree. Ooooh — this is gonna be fun! [...]

KNUE'S Country Artist Spotlight – Kip Moore [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 18:45:18 +0000

Kip Moore came on the country scene and came up with a No. 1 hit right off the bat! Few country artists do it quite like Kip Moore, so I thought I would find out more about Moore. I learned that after college, this Georgia boy moved to a little " hut" in Hawaii - really! While living in Hawaii, Kip took up surfing and backpacking.

Which Country Artist is the MOST Country? [POLL]

Amy Austin — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 14:50:41 +0000

This morning on the Big D and Bubba morning show, they were asking the question, “Which country artist is the most country?” Hmmm … it would depend on whether you mean living the country lifestyle or actually singing with a “twang!” A lot of you listeners called in and agreed with Bubba that Miranda Lambert [...]

Big & Rich 'That's Why I Pray' [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 16:15:59 +0000

I absolutely love the latest hit from Big & Rich, "That's Why I Pray." When I heard the song for the first time, I knew we would add it on the playlist. I've had so many listeners respond in such a positive way to the song. The song really touches what is going in out world today, and even gives us hope that with pray, things will get better.

KNUE Presents Mel Tillis, Earl Thomas Conley and Johnny Lee in Tyler [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 21:41:47 +0000

What is better than a country concert with, not one, but three country legends? Not much, right?! KNUE and the KNUE Gold Rush Show is bringing Mel Tillis, Earl Thomas Conley and Johnny Lee to the Tyler Oil Palace on Saturday, Aug. 18.

Local Artist Lauren Alexander Stops by the KNUE Studios [AUDIO]

Amy Austin — Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:38 +0000

East Texas just grows talent! Think about it, Miranda Lambert, Don Henley, Lee Ann Womack, Neal MCoy, Linda Davis, JB and the Moonshine Band, Curtis Grimes, Brandon Rhyder, the legendary Ray Price (and I could go on forever) -- all from East Texas. Now you can add the latest sensation, Lauren Alexander, on the A-List.

KNUE Throwback Video — Restless Heart

Amy Austin — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:08:38 +0000

One of the hottest country music groups to come out of the 1980′s has got to be Restless Heart –their harmonies are like butter and their music has wowed audiences around the world. This year Restless Heart is celebrating over 25 years of entertaining fans. Restless Heart came together in late 1983 just a couple of years [...]

Jake Owen Scores Second Consecutive No. 1 Single With 'Alone With You'

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 23:00:21 +0000

Jake Owen is on a roll with topping the country charts. This week, his latest hit ‘Alone With You’ claims the No. 1 position on Billboard’s Top Country Singles chart. The tune is Owen’s second consecutive single to do so, following his multi-week No. 1 smash, ‘Barefoot Blue Jean Night.’

Shania Twain and Lionel Richie Take Us Inside Their 'Endless Love'

Brittany Joy Cooper — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:15:59 +0000

Lionel Richie is a legend, to say the least, and now he’s taking a rather legendary step, going back to his roots and releasing a full album of country duets with some of the most famous country stars in the business. The album, named after Richie’s hometown of ‘Tuskegee,’ is set to drop March 27, and the first single from the record, a Richie and Shania Twain duet of the smash hit ‘Endless Love,’ released Feb. 7.

Brantley Gilbert Admits His 'Wordy' Songs Can Be Difficult to Remember

Billy Dukes — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:06:39 +0000

Country newcomer Brantley Gilbert‘s biggest fear is one every artist has had to address at some point. Usually a superstar can just point the microphone toward the crowd and let them pick up the words he or she has forgotten, but Gilbert only has a few songs that everyone in attendance knows the words to.

Faith Hill and Tim McGraw Display Their Love in Soul2Soul Commercial

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:51:43 +0000

Love is definitely in the air in the 30-second commercial for Soul2Soul, the new his-and-her fragrances from country’s first couple Faith Hill and Tim McGraw. Hill and McGraw proudly display their passion and love in this black and white clip, which celebrates two fragrances and one love story. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, right?

Win Lady Antebellum Concert Tickets From KNUE [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:12:55 +0000

Lady Antebellum will be in concert Saturday, February 18th at the American Airlines Center in Dallas with special guest Darius Rucker. KNUE has your ticket to the show! Stop by and sign up to win at Cavender's Boot City in Tyler NOW!