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
One Man Band Performs ‘Star Wars’ Theme [VIDEO]
Street performer and one-man band Anders Flanderz performs the "Star Wars" theme song for shoppers in Stockholm, Sweden. Once a member of the Swedish electronica and folk music trio, The Detective Agency, he is now a solo artist composing original music.
‘Big Smo’ Stops by the Studio with Big D and Bubba [VIDEO]
Don't miss Friday's edition of the Big D and Bubba show, cause Big Smo will be stopping by the studio! Big Smo got his start on the internet and boy does this country boy entertain! It's gonna be great.
Sleepy Great Dane Puppy Won’t Wake Up [VIDEO]
This may be a dog in this video, but I swear it could be my 18-year-old daughter!
Jerrod Niemann is Tonight’s Guest on ‘Taste of Country Nights’ [VIDEO]
Rick Diamond, Getty ImagesJerrod Niemann will be hanging out with Sam Alex tonight on "Taste of Country Nights." Sam will talk with Jerrod about his new single, "Donkey," how he came about recording the song and well, what's up!?
Thompson Square Stops By the Studio with Big D and Bubba [VIDEO]
Married duo Thompson Square will stop by and visit with Big D and Bubba tomorrow morning. Husband and wife Keifer and Shawna Thompson put their 13-year marriage on display in each song and, night after night, on tour.
The 30th Annual Jacksonville Tomato Fest is June 14
Jacksonville, Texas, is known as the Tomato Capital of the World. This title was given to the city back in the early 1900s when their delicious juicy tomatoes were shipped across the country. Folks from all parts still know a trip to Jacksonville will include a box or two of their famous tomatoes.
Texas Blueberry Festival In Nacogdoches June 13-14
The Texas Blueberry Festival in Nacogdoches is celebrating their 25th year with a weekend full of fun activities and of course, delicious blueberries! As the only state-sanctioned blueberry festival in Texas, this annual event brings more than 19,000 people to downtown Nacogdoches.
KNUE + Patterson UTI ‘Hometown Hero’ of the Week: Trey Hammett of the U.S. Army
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,” is from Hallsville, Texas, Trey Hammett of the U.S. Army.
Drew Brees in the Studio with Big D and Bubba Tomorrow
He's not a Dallas Cowboy, but he is a phenomenal professional quarterback and the 2009 Super Bowl MVP-winning quarterback for the New Orleans Saints, Drew Brees. Drew will drop by the studio and visit with Big D and Bubba in the morning.
My Favorite ‘Alice’ Scenes from ‘The Brady Bunch’ [VIDEO]
I was so sad when I heard the news that Ann B. Davis, who played Alice on the show "The Brady Bunch," had passed. The news instantly took me back to all those times my brothers and sister sat in front of the TV and watched "The Brady Bunch." We never missed it -- ever.
Miranda Lambert in the Studio with Big D and Bubba Tomorrow
Don't miss Miranda Lambert in the studio with Big D and Bubba tomorrow morning! The wait is over and now we can all get the latest news on Miranda's new album, "Platinum." She's also gonna talk about all the rumors that keep swirling around and a whole lot more!
Win Big Cash in the KNUE ‘High-Low’ Contest
Get ready to win more cash for your summer in the KNUE High-Low Contest! Yep, we have more chances for you to win, East Texas, and all you need to do is guess the jackpot!