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| Dierks Bentley joined us in the K102 Roadhouse for a private performance before heading out to play Winstock 2010 (or Swampfest 2010 as Dierks joked about it). Dierks featured several songs from his brand new Bluegrass album but also included a few of our old favorites! For more information on Dierks please visit www.Dierks.com. |
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| Montana’s boundary-free music captures the yearning of restless young men who are in a hurry to take life as far as they can, men who are sometimes too caught up in the moments of passion to have thoughts of regret. His raspy voice, which sounds older than his years, tells of temptation and consequences while painting musical portraits of wheels turning, fires burning and women scribbling phone numbers on matchbooks. For more information on Randy please visit www.RandyMontana.com. |
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| Joe Zelek is quickly earning a reputation as both an engaging songwriter and spirited live performer that audiences can instantly relate to. A "guy with a guitar" that combines his high energy yet easygoing stage presence with songs that have first time listeners singing along by the second chorus, Joe stands out as both a fresh sound and personality in today’s country music scene. For more information on Joe please visit www.JoeZelekBand.com. |
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| That Troy Olsen’s songs invoke images of deserts, tumbleweeds and small towns is not by chance. Growing up in rural Arizona, Troy has lived the life of the American cowboy. The work ethic ingrained in him as a child, along with the influence of his musical idols—Dwight Yoakam, Glen Campbell, Steve Earle and Bruce Springsteen—have molded him into a truly unique and driven artist. For more information on Troy please visit www.TroyOlsen.com. |
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| Jennette McCurdy better known as Sam Puckett, the sassy best friend of Carly on the Nickelodeon show iCarly joined us in the K102 Roadhouse as she tries to kick of her country music career! Jennette got her interest in country music by starring in a music video with Faith Hill and spending all day shooting with her pretending to be her daughter! For more information on Jennette please visit www.JennetteMcCurdy.com. |
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| There is more to Benton Blount than meets the eye. Behind the tattoos and towering 6’4” height, is a man of great talent and strong faith. Benton’s hard work and dedication has brought him many opportunities, especially in the music industry. It was in his hometown of Valdese, North Carolina that Benton first began this path to music. For more information on Benton please visit www.MySpace.com/BentonsMusic. |
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| Joining us in the Roadhouse is up and comer, Frankie Ballard. Frankie grew up in Battle Creek, MI and started performing Elvis songs with his Dad at the age of 5. His influences include Lynyrd Skynyrd, Waylon, Hank Jr. and more. If you catch him in concert, Frankie loves drinkin' a little and playin' LOUD! For more information on Frankie please visit www.FrankieBallard.com. |
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| Lee Brice joins us for a second time in the K102 Roadhouse, this time in front of a live studio audience! While it was "early in the morning" for Lee, he still put on a great show for our listeners and shared with us not only his song that Garth Brooks performed (More Than A Memory), but also the follow-up song called What Part Of Leave Me Alone Do You Not Understand. For more information on Lee please visit www.LeeBrice.com. |
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| Wesley grew up in tiny Mound Valley, a community of about 200 people in Southeastern Kansas. He first discovered country music via his grandmother's record collection, which included heaping helpings of classic crooners like Marty Robbins, George Jones and Ray Price. For more information on James Wesley please visit www.MySpace.com/JamesWesleyMusic. |
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| Chuck Wicks joined us in the Roadhouse before a lucky group of listeners! Playing more of a laid back private performance, Chuck fielded questions from listeners between songs including, "How did you get your start?", "Where are you going after this?", and "Do you need a place to stay?" Chuck shared with us the song that launched his career, "Stealing Cinderella", and his brand new single, "Hold That Thought." Watch for Chuck's CD to come out later this summer. For more information on Chuck Wicks please visit www.ChuckWicks.com. |
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| Thompson Square isn’t a real place, exactly. It’s the musical territory staked out by the husband-and-wife duo of Keifer and Shawna Thompson, an exciting and unpredictable area where country meets rock, rough meets smooth and one vagabond heart finds a harmonious common ground with another. It’s the sweet destination where two journeys end and another one begins. For more information on Thompson Square please visit www.ThompsonSquare.com. |
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| Chris Janson, blending two seemingly opposite worlds of pure country and rock themes, joined us in the K102 Roadhouse, sharing with us his driving guitar and his signature harmonica. Chris told us of his journey, passing on a full ride scholarship to college to pursue his dream of becoming an artist in Nashville, and his first encounter at a bar looking for a steady gig. For more information on Chris Janson please visit www.ChrisJanson.com. |
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| Josh Thompson joins us in the K102 Roadhouse before opening for a sold out Eric Church show at the State Theatre. Josh has toured all over the country logging more that 170,000 miles on the van that his band has been traveling in. Needless to say, he has come a long way since the first time we saw him. For more information on Josh Thompson please visit www.JoshThompsonOfficial.com. |
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| Sisters, Brandon Jane and Leah make up Coldwater Jane and they visited us in the K102 Roadhouse to share their new single with us, "Bring On The Love." The duo adopted its name because the name Jane runs in their family. Coldwater was inspired by the Coldwater Canyon in Los Angeles. For more information on Coldwater Jane please visit www.ColdwaterJane.com. |
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| Jerrod Niemann has written songs for the likes of Garth Brooks, Jamey Johnson, Neal McCoy, and Julie Roberts. But now it's time for him to write a few songs for himself! He stopped by to share with us his new single "Lover Lover." He also shared with us a story about how the record label asked him to stop writing songs about drinking, so he wrote funny song "One More Drinking Song." For more information on Jarrod Niemann please visit www.MySpace.com/JerrodNiemann. |
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| Blaine Larsen bought his first guitar at the age of 13 with money he earned from selling homemade birdhouses. Coming a long way in just 10 short years Blaine featured his King George influenced style of music including his new single, "Chillin'." For more information on Blaine Larsen please visit www.BlaineLarsen.com. |
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| Houston County, made up of brothers Zack & Adam Hooper with friend John Milldrum, visited us for a mid-day performance showcasing what some have touted as a "perfect storm" of musicianship. They say their only goal in forming a band is to "make the best music possible" and they have checked their egos at the door. For more information on Houston County please visit www.MySpace.com/HoustonCountyBand. |
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| Danny Gokey earned his notoriety from season eight of American Idol where he finished third. Since then, he has built the beginnings of a great music career. Though Danny doesn't want to only be known as an entertainer, he would also like to be known as a philanthropist, helping people whenever he can. Especially through the organization Sophia's Heart which he founded in memory of his wife. For more information on Danny Gokey please visit www.DannyGokey.com. |
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| The Harters were virtually born into music in their Arizona home, where their earliest childhood memories are of their father playing guitar and singing Beatles and Hank Williams songs. Made up of siblings Michael, Leslie, and Scott, this band features plenty of harmonies and great instrumentals! For more information on the Harters please visit www.TheHartersMusic.com. |
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| The Band Perry are comprised of siblings Kimberly, Reid and Neil Perry. The three grew up playing gigs in Mobile, Alabama. Bringing a broad range of influences together, Kimberly tells us "Daddy rocked us to sleep with the Rolling Stones; Mama woke us up with Loretta Lynn. So we get it honest." While in studio with us they performed their first single, "Hip to My Heart." For more information on the The Band Perry please visit www.MySpace.com/TheBandPerry. |
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| The name may not be as familiar, but you are sure to recognize Big Kenny from his work with John Rich while the duo was paired as Big & Rich. Since then, Big Kenny is experimenting with some solo work, bringing his 'everyone love everybody' vibe with him. Though he has dabbled with solo work before, his solo music this time around is even more soulful and full of heart than ever before. He provides an entertaining show while capturing his audiences' attention by sharing the intriguing stories that surround his songs. The feel of his album is mirrored by the title of his second solo album "The Quiet Times of a Rock and Roll Farm Boy" featuring his first single, "Long After I’m Gone." For more information on Big Kenny please visit www.BigKenny.tv. |
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| The Lo Cash Cowboys aren’t your typical country cowboys. Chris and Preston – the two that make up the Lo Cash duo – share the philosophy that life isn’t about the money; it’s about your friends, family, remembering who are and where you come from, that make you who you are today. This is what their music represents and how they perform each time they get on stage. Their music is country mixed with rock n roll, with a little hip-hop for flavor, providing for an entertaining experience from start to finish. For more information on the LoCash Cowboys please visit www.LoCashCowboys.com. |
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| "A Little More Country Than That" is Easton Corbin's debut single, though he's been playing with that country music fuel since he was young. He started taking piano lessons at age 15 from Pee Wee Melton, a local musician who had at one time played on sessions in Nashville. Easton went to college at the University of Florida, but moved to Nashville shortly after graduating to pursue a career in music, what he really wanted to do. He has that small town, traditional country feel to his music: pure and simple. For more information on Easton, please visit www.EastonCorbin.com. |
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| Already an established songwriter in Nashville, you will most likely recognize some of the songs Lee Brice has penned. From Adam Gregory’s hit single “Crazy Days” to helping co-write Garth Brooks’ number one single “More Than a Memory,” you are sure to come across the lyrical styling and southern soul of Lee. Lee has the rugged sound of the guitar and fiddle, but will astonish away with the power and diversity of his songs. For more information on Lee, please visit www.LeeBrice.com. |
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| If you are a fan of CMT's Can You Duet, then you might recognize these guys from this last season. This is Steel Magnolia and they won the competition! Bringing the harder, edgier side of country music to light with powerful vocals and intricate guitar, this group will blow you away. For more information on Steel Magnolia, please visit www.MySpace.com/SteelMagnoliaMusic. |
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| Ash Bower's new single, "Stuck", describes his life experience as a diesel mechanic wishing to live life as a musical talent. Ash shared that song, and a few others with us in the K102 Roadhouse. He also shared a story about singing the song "A Better Man Than You" live and having a man come up to him after the show expressing thanks for reminding him of his own parental duties. For more information on Ash, please visit www.MySpace.com/AshBowers. |
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| Jason Jones, who says his influences are George Strait, Garth Brooks, Shenandoah, Diamond Rio, Vince Gill and John Mellencamp, visited us in the K102 Roadhouse to share his talent and his new single, "Unlikely Angel." Jason also noted that he is a hopeless romantic and it is evident from the tone of his music. For more information on Jason, please visit www.JasonJonesMusic.com. |
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| Being under the weather didn't stop Randy Houser from giving a packed Roadhouse crowd a very lively and entertaining performance. His set included a great rendition of "Boots On", which he asked the crowd to help him sing. After some encouragement from Randy himself, the crowd helped transform another great performance into an unforgettable experience. For more information on Randy, please visit www.RandyHouser.com. |
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| Love & Theft returned to the K102 Roadhouse for the second time in 2009 before their show at the Cabooze! This time they played for a packed audience of K102 winners excited to see what the group had in store for them! They surprised the whole crowd by playing their rendition of "Fishin' In The Dark"! For more information on Love & Theft, please visit www.LoveAndTheft.com. |
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| Mallary joined the K102 staff in the Roadhouse for a heartfelt performance of her new single, "Love Lives On" for which she knowingly provided packages of tissues, labeled with her name and the name of the single, to dry wet eyes. Mallary and her family moved to Nashville when she was 17, leaving their entire life behind so that she could pursue her dream. For more information on Mallary, please visit www.MallaryHope.com. |
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| TelluRide, named after the Tim McGraw song of the same name, joined us in the K102 Roadhouse during the middle of their radio tour. Their current single, Pencil Marks, is a touching song about a boy growing up through the pencil marks on the wall of his parent's hosue. TelluRide shocked all in attendance by playing a rendition of Queen's Fat Bottomed Girls! For more information on TelluRide, please visit www.MySpace.com/TellurideBand. |
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| Gloriana swung through the K102 Roadhouse for the second time this year, taking an hour out of their extremely busy schedule to play a couple songs for some lucky K102 listeners who got to meet the band when they were done! Check out what Tom says is the best version of Wild At Heart ever! For more information on Gloriana, please visit www.Gloriana.com. |
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| Trailer Choir joined us in the K102 Roadhouse on June 26th showcasing their single Rockin' The Beer Gut, fun lyrics, and amazing dance moves from Big Vinny! The songs that they sing and the antics that they bring make it so you can't help but have a smile on your face. Make sure you check out Big Vinny do the worm in the video for Rockin' The Beer Gut! For more information on Trailer Choir, please visit www.TrailerChoir.com. |
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| You've probably heard David Nail's new song Red Light on K102 recently. On June 17th he joined us in the K102 Roadhouse for a short four song set. You have to check out the videos above and check out the talent that David Nail has! For more information on David, please visit www.DavidNail.com. |
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| New artist Josh Thompson joined us in the Roadhouse on June 16th for a 5 song set. He showcased for us his great voice and awesome writing skills! You've probably heard some of Josh's songs before. He tells us about his most recent success with "Growing Up Is Getting Old" which was just recorded by Jason Michael Carroll! For more information on Josh, please visit www.JoshThompsonOfficial.com. |
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| Relatively unknown in the USA, Shea Fisher has had much success in her home country of Australia and is now breaking on to the US music scene. Shea joined us in the K102 Roadhouse for a full room of eager summer radio interns ending their orientation day with some great country music! For more information on Shea, please visit www.SheaFisher.com. |
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| Holly Williams, daughter of Hank Williams Jr., dropped by the K102 Roadhouse to treat a room full of listeners to a great performance. Her gift for writing was on display as she proved to everyone in attendance that talent definitely runs in the family! For more information on Holly, please visit www.HollyWilliams.com. |
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| Zac Brown Band played in front of a packed K102 Roadhouse audience on May 14th. This was by far, one of the most entertaining, toe tapping, and crowd stopping shows we have ever had. Right from the beginning, they had the crowd on the edge of their seat! The Zac Brown Band treated the fans to a 45 minute, 8 song set! Make sure to check out some of the videos above from that day! For more information on the Zac Brown Band, please visit www.ZacBrownBand.com. |
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| Joining us in the K102 Roadhouse for one of the most emotional and heartfelt performances were Kelley and Kristy from Bomshel! They brought it all, from their hilarious follow up to Cheater Cheater with Karma’s A Female Dog to the story behind Fight Like A Girl and a masterful rendition of Play Me Like A Fool. For more information on Bomshel, please visit www.Bomshel.com. |
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| Kate & Kacey joined us in the K102 Roadhouse giving us a live taste of the talent they showcased on CMT’s “Can You Duet.” If you missed them on “Can You Duet”, make sure you check out the videos above from their live performance in the Roadhouse. If you want more information on Kate & Kacey, please visit MySpace.com/KateAndKacey. |
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| Billy Currington snuck into the K102 Roadhouse before his show with
Sugarland and treated a group of excited listeners to some of his musical
hits. He also answered listener questions and took requests from the crowd.
He definitely put on a great preview of his performance at the Target
Center! For more information on Billy Currington, visit
www.BillyCurrington.com. |
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| Jessica Harp, formerly of the Wreckers, came into the K102 Roadhouse
and put on a acoustic show for a few K102 listeners. Jessica gave a
dazzling vocal performance, featuring her new single, “Boy Like Me” and
also treated all of the Wrecker fans to “Leave The Pieces”! For more
information on Jessica Harp, please visit MySpace.com/JessicaHarp. |
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| Jonathan Singleton swung into the Roadhouse on Monday after opening for
a sold out Eric Church show. Probably more well known for writing “Watchin’
Airplanes” for Gary Allan and “Don’t” for Billy Currington, Jonathan amazed
the K102 crowd with the sound of his great voice and guitar playing. He
even performed his version of Watchin’ Airplanes, make sure you check
it out! For more information on Jonathan Singleton, go to
MySpace.com/JonathanSingletonAndTheGrove. |
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| K102 was proud to welcome Love & Theft to the K102 Roadhouse. This group of talented musicians from Carolwood Records wrote all the songs on their debut album and did not disappoint. L&T is made up of Stephen Barker Liles, Brian Bandas, and Eric Gunderson. L&T brings a great stage vibe with some great guitar action and a wonderful harmony between the three guys. They even treated the guests of the K102 Roadhouse and YOU to Johnny Cash’s, “Ring Of Fire”. Watch the exclusive videos above or check out more about L&T at www.LoveAndTheft.com. |
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| You might recognize this duo from CMT’s “Can You Duet”. K102 was happy to have Caitlin & Will in the Roadhouse to perform a few songs for us off of their upcoming album. This group features Will’s guitar ability and Caitlin’s powerful voice. They are a very talented duo and left the K102 Roadhouse crowd stunned and excited for this new group. Watch the exclusive videos above or check out more about Caitlin & Will at www.CaitlinAndWill.net. |
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| Gloriana is a great new band out of Nashville with Emblem Music Group that treated the guests of the K102 Roadhouse to their amazing harmonies and creative guitar playing. It really was a pleasure to experience all the layers that this band creates together. Urged on by our K102 crowd, the group also performed one of their “warm up” songs, “Amie” by Pure Prairie League. Listen for Gloriana on K102 with their debut single “Wild At Heart”. Watch the exclusive videos above or check out more about Gloriana at www.gloriana.com. |
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