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Spotlight on a Country Legend: Loretta Lynn [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 13:14:22 +0000

Loretta Lynn is known as the woman of country music. There is no doubt about it, she is the Queen! Born Loretta Webb on April 14, 1934 in Butcher Hollow, Ky., Lynn grew up in a small cabin in a poor Appalachian coal mining community. The second of eight children, Lynn began singing in church at a young age. Her younger sister Brenda Gayle Webb also later become a singer, performing as Crystal Gayle.

KNUE Country 'Throwback' – Mel Tillis [VIDEOS]

Amy Austin — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 12:46:01 +0000

If you haven't heard the news - KNUE and the KNUE Gold Rush Show, are bringing Mel Tillis, Earl Thomas Conley and Johnny Lee to the Oil Palace in Tyler on Saturday, August, 18th. I thought I would do a little country 'throwback' and feature some videos from the "Coca-Cola Cowboy" himself - Mel Tillis. (Don't miss Mel telling a story!)

Johnny Cash Museum to Open in Nashville This Summer

Billy Dukes — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 04:00:01 +0000

Friends and family members of country legend Johnny Cash were on hand Wednesday morning to announce an 18,000 square foot museum honoring the life and career of the “Man in Black.” No exact date of the grand opening was announced for the downtown Nashville installation. Founder and Cash friend Bill Miller choked up while discussing [...]

The KNUE Gold Rush Wants to Send You to See Robert Earl Keen [CONTEST]

Buddy Logan — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:00:37 +0000

--CLICK HERE FOR YOUR CHANCE AT 4 TICKETS TO SEE ROBERT EARL KEEN--

The KNUE Gold Rush with John Moore is the East Texas home for Classic Country Music from the 1970's, 1980's and 1990's, on the air every Saturday morning from 8a-10a. Now John Moore wants to hook you up with 4 FREE tickets to see Robert Earl Keen Friday February 24th at Billy Bob's Texas, the World's Largest Honky Tonk in Fort Worth.

The Grammy's Tribute To Glen Campbell [VIDEOS]

Amy Austin — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:51:20 +0000

I absolutely loved the tribute to Glen Campbell on the Grammy’s last night. It was a shock to all his fans last year when he announced he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. That’s when the 75 year old decided to have a farewell tour. Last night at the 54th Grammy’s Glen Campbell was presented [...]

Merle Haggard Hospitalized; Show Saturday at Billy Bob's Canceled

Buddy Logan — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:15:10 +0000

Merle Haggard was hospitalized last night in Georgia. Click here to read more, his show Saturday night at Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth has now been officially canceled according to a release: MERLE HAGGARD HAS PNEUMONIA AND HAS CANCELLED HIS JANUARY SHOWS. PEOPLE WHO HAVE TICKETS FOR MERLE AT BILLY BOB’S TEXAS ON SATURDAY NIGHT [...]

Clint Black To Perform At Longview's Belcher Center [VIDEOS]

Amy Austin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:09:05 +0000

Country crooner Clint Black will be performing in Longview at the S.E. Belcher Jr. Chapel and Performance Center on Friday, Jan. 20. Black has written, recorded and released more than 100 songs, making him one of Country music's finest. Details on the concert after the jump

Wanna See Dwight Yoakam at Billy Bob's — Free? [VIDEO]

Buddy Logan — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:08:27 +0000

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The KNUE Gold Rush with John Moore is on the air every Saturday morning with the best in Country Gold from the 70s, 80s and early 90s. And now John Moore is giving you a chance at FREE tickets to see country music legend Dwight Yoakam — January 28, 2012 at Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth.

Who Wants to See Merle Haggard at Billy Bob's for Free? [VIDEO]

Buddy Logan — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:08:52 +0000

–Click Here To Enter The Gold Rush Drawing for FREE Hag Tickets–

The KNUE Gold Rush with John Moore is on the air every Saturday morning with the best in Country Gold from the 70s, 80s and early 90s. And now John Moore is giving you a chance at FREE tickets to see country music legend Merle Haggard — January 21, 2012 at Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth.

Patty Loveless Classic Throwback [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 16:05:02 +0000

Today I was humming a Patty Loveless song that I used to play a long time ago, “Blame it on your lyin’ cheatin’ heart.” I don’t what made me remember that song, but I couldn’t get it out of my head. I love the classic country gold and I guess I just needed a dose [...]

Classic KNUE 'Gold Rush' Throwback – Kenny Rogers [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 14:06:15 +0000

Kenny Donald Rogers has a voice as smooth as velvet. Though he has been most successful with country audiences, he has charted more than 120 hit singles across various music genres and topping the country and pop album charts for more than 200 individual weeks in the United States alone.

KNUE Classic 'Throwback' – Sawyer Brown [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 14:23:30 +0000

The group Sawyer Brown started in 1981 with five guys from Apopka, Florida. These guys were considered country pop until the year 1991, when they decided to to take a more serious approach to their music, adding ballads to their repertoire. That sdame year the band dropped their label Capitol, and signing with Curb records. Well the change worked, because Sawyer Brown was on their way to being a huge success.

KNUE Classic 'Throwback' – Merle Haggard [Video]

Amy Austin — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:22:40 +0000

Born Merle Ronald Haggard in Oildale, California in April of 1937, Merle Haggard is undeniably one of country music’s best. Besides singing, Merle is an accomplished guitarist, fiddle player and writes music. I saw Merle Haggard play at the Reo Palm Isle in Longview, Texas in the late ’80′s. Catch your favorite Merle Haggard tunes [...]

KNUE Classic Throwback – Tim McGraw Indian Outlaw [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 12:10:29 +0000

I love classic country! I never miss the KNUE "Gold Rush" show with John Moore Saturday mornings from 8-10am on KNUE! I remember when this song came out, I knew this would be a hit. This is the song that put Tim McGraw on the map.

Classic Country From Diamond Rio – 'Meet In The Middle' [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:00:08 +0000

Diamond Rio is one of the best groups to come out of the 90's! With harmony like nobody's business. I was listening to John Moore on the KNUE "Gold Rush" show this past Saturday, and I heard Diamond Rio's "Meet In The Middle," and it just brought up so many great memories. Guess that's why I never miss the KNUE "Gold Rush" show every Saturday morning from 8am-10am. It gives me a smile! Catch the "Gold Rush" sometime, and enjoy the memories!