Why'd You Have to Be So Good?
Posted by BIG RED on May 2, 2012
As some of you already know already, I was recently in Nashville on a great trip with some of our WJVL listeners. Over the three days I was entertained by some great singer songwriters. And got a sneak peak at some outstanding music that will be coming down the pike ...
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Let's put a Grand in the Stands for the Janesville Jets!!
Posted by BIG RED on January 26, 2012
As those of you that listen to the Country Hall Fame know at 11:10 every Sunday we talk Janesville Jets Hockey. This season I've been joined by General Manager John McCally, Head Coach Dane Litke, and Jets players Tony Kujava and Connor McBride. And for those of you that didn't ...
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The Tailgate Song
Posted by BIG RED on December 8, 2011
With all the great football being played by The Packers, Badgers, and the Whitewater Warhawks. I had to share a new song that I really enjoy called "The Tailgate Song". I know your saying "Hey Red, we thought you only liked Traditional sounding Country". Well when you throw together two ...
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Holiday Tradition
Posted by BIG RED on November 28, 2011
With the holidays now in full swing I see alot of people putting up their Christmas Lights, Trees, shopping, and getting ready for Santa. I really enjoy getting together with good friends and family at Christmas. And I really try to avoid the commercialism of the holiday. Now 2011 has ...
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The Forgotten Holiday
Posted by BIG RED on November 21, 2011
As I was walking into the Janesville Mall on the Friday before Halloween. I watched as Christmas decorations were being hung and Christmas music filled the air. I thought to myself "Was Thanksgiving cancelled"? Now I understand that merchandisers are trying to get a jump on the holiday season. But ...
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Loretta Lynn Hospitalized
Posted by BIG RED on October 24, 2011
ASHLAND, Ky. (AP) — Country music singer Loretta Lynn was hospitalized over the weekend with the early stages of pneumonia, according to a representative of the performer. The 76-year-old Lynn was scheduled to perform Saturday at the Performing Arts Center in Ashland, Ky. and Sunday in Durham, N.C., but the ...
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New Music 10/4
Posted by BIG RED on October 4, 2011
I've been really excited about two new releases that will come out today in stores. One is the latest release from Country Legend Merle Haggard call "Workin in Tennesse". I've been previewing the title track the last few weeks on the Country Hall of Fame. And I cant wait to ...
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Meet Super Bowl XXXI Packers Henderson and Mayes this Sunday!!
Posted by BIG RED on September 19, 2011
Come join me as you can meet "96 Super Bowl Champions , William Henderson and Derek Mayes this Sunday the 25th before the Packers - Bears game at Boxcars Pub & Grub in Clinton !! $25 gets you an autograph from each player and also you can watch the first ...
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Lexie Seaver Benefit Saturday 9/10
Posted by BIG RED on September 6, 2011
If you've been listening to the Country Hall of Fame and "Wiggy's Words of Wisdom". You've heard Wiggy talk about a benefit for one of his own. Well that person is one of his bartenders Lexie Seaver. Lexie is a 26(gonna be 27 day of the benefit) young lady. Who ...
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Outlaw Country Music Lives with Whitey Morgan and the 78's!!!
Posted by BIG RED on August 4, 2011
As many of you know I'm a big fan of Traditional and "Outlaw Country" music. It seems i'm always searching for that classic sound. The other day I was told about a group called Whitey Morgan and the 78's. Now if you're a fan of Waylon Jennings and David Allen ...
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Meet Packer Legend Paul Hornung this Friday!
Posted by BIG RED on August 1, 2011
I don't know about you but I'm so glad that Packer football is back!!! I couldn't imagine a fall without Packer football. And once again WJVL is your FM radio home for The World Champion Green Bay Packers!! This Friday you can meet Lombardi Packer and Packer Legend Paul Hornung ...
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The Bash is finally Here!!
Posted by BIG RED on June 2, 2011
Well after almost a year of hard work, it's finally here this Saturday!!! People have asked me the lineup and times for the Bands for the Bash. Here is the layout: 12:30pm- 1pm- Vets Salute and opening Ceremony 1pm- 1:45pm: The Western Starlanders 2pm- 2:45pm: Rough Rider 3pm- 4:15pm: Jason ...
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Bash is just around the corner!
Posted by BIG RED on May 23, 2011
Well if you haven't heard Big Red's Backyard Bash is just around the corner on June 4th. It's gonna be a great day of country music. Featuring The Bellamy Brothers, Dale Watson, Cody McCarver, Jason Boland and the Stragglers, The Jamie Campbell Band, The David Marshall Band, The Blue Steele ...
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Jason Boland to join Big Red on air 05/11
Posted by BIG RED on May 10, 2011
Since the inception of putting together "Big Red's Backyard Bash". I have been very excited about getting the chance to see Jason Boland and The Stragglers. Now alot of you may not know of Jason's music. As it is considered "Red Dirt" Music, because of it's roots in the Oklahoma/Texas ...
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The Wounded Warriors Project
Posted by BIG RED on May 6, 2011
People Are always asking me about The Wounded Warrior Project. And why I have put "The Backyard Bash" together to support them? So I'm posting these two videos to explain alittle about The Wounded Warriors Project. And I hope that you will support the Efforts of Big Red's Backyard Bash ...
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Band Schedule for Backyard bash
Posted by BIG RED on May 2, 2011
People have asked me the lineup and times for the Bands for the Bash. Here is the layout: 12:30pm- 1pm- Vets Salute and opening Ceremony 1pm- 1:45pm: The Western Starlanders 2pm- 2:45pm: Rough Rider 3pm- 4:15pm: Jason Boland & the Stragglers 4:15pm- 5pm: The Blue Steel Band ...5pm- 6:15pm: Cody ...
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God Bless the USA
Posted by BIG RED on May 1, 2011
With all of my involvement lately working with the vets and talking with currently active service men and women. I have had a recent swell in pride for my country and Armed forces. Everyday day I'm proud to be an American. But today I can't express the pride I feel ...
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Backyard Bash Fundraisers and Volenteer meeting
Posted by BIG RED on April 11, 2011
Wow! Where does time go? One minute you're watching the Pack win the Superbowl and now it's spring! And that means we are only eight weeks away from Big Red's Backyard Bash for The Wounded Warriors Project on June 4th! So Geneo's Wild Ride Saloon has scheduled a fundraiser this ...
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Join Big Red and Fuzzy Thurston for a Backyard Bash Fundraiser
Posted by BIG RED on April 4, 2011
Packer Legend Fuzzy Thurston will be signing Autographs for a $20 donation to Big Red's Backyard Bash from 1-3pm on May 7th at Boxcars in Clinton. Each Autograph is a $20 donation. With only 175 autographs to be signed. There will also be raffle items 50/50 raffles and possibly a ...
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CHF looses Mel McDaniel to Cancer
Posted by BIG RED on March 31, 2011
The Wjvl Country Hall of Fame extends condolences to the loved ones of Grand Ole Opry member Mel McDaniel. Mel, 68, passed away earlier tonight after battling cancer. A native of Checotah, Okla., Mel became an Opry member in 1986. He’s best known for his hits “Baby’s Got Her Blue ...
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