Kenny Chesney has signed a record deal with Warner Music Nashville, leaving his longtime home of Sony Music Nashville. As part of WMN, Kenny’s music will be released on the Blue Chair Records/Warner Bros. Records label. “It is a big deal to change labels,” said Kenny. “To me, music is only complete when it gets…… MORE
Your “National Fig Newton Day” Wolf Fan Favorite 5 Countdown
Here’s tonight’s WOLF FAN FAVORITE FIVE, the five most popular songs in North Texas, as chosen by YOU. #995wfff Vote for your favorite song at 995thewolf.com/vote, or call in your vote, along with your requests or dedications to 888-787-1995, e-mail to [email protected], or get them to me on Facebook or Twitter (@995thewolfdfw @BillBowen995). And be sure to tune in weeknights at 9 when we count ’em down. — Bill Bowen …… MORE
30A Songwriters Festival Featured Performances From Steve Earle, Lee Ann Womack, Emmylou Harris & More [Photo Gallery]
For the ninth year, music lovers packed more than 25 venues along the Florida Panhandle to hear 185 singer/songwriters perform during the 30A Songwriters Festival on Jan. 12–15. Highway 30A stretches for 28.5 miles along the Florida coast as it intersects picturesque beach communities like Sandestin, WaterColor, Seaside and Rosemary Beach. Despite this year’s blast…… MORE
Chris Stapleton Is Returning to “Saturday Night Live”
Chris Stapleton will be the musical guest on Saturday Night Live on Jan. 27 as Will Ferell tackles the hosting duties. Chris made his first appearance on SNL in January 2016. Of the 10 Best-Selling Country Albums of 2017, Chris copped the No. 1, 2 and 7 spots on the list with From A Room:…… MORE
Maren Morris Scores First No. 1 Single With “I Could Use a Love Song”
Maren Morris is starting off the year with a bang. The Texas native scored the first No. 1 single of her career this week as “I Could Use a Love Song” ascended to the top of the Mediabase chart. The tune, which was co-penned by Maren, Jimmy Robbins and Laura Veltz, is also nominated for…… MORE
Your “Hat Day” Wolf Fan Favorite 5 Countdown
Here’s tonight’s WOLF FAN FAVORITE FIVE, the five most popular songs in North Texas, as chosen by YOU. #995wfff Vote for your favorite song at 995thewolf.com/vote, or call in your vote, along with your requests or dedications to 888-787-1995, e-mail to [email protected], or get them to me on Facebook or Twitter (@995thewolfdfw @BillBowen995). And be sure to tune in weeknights at 9 when we count ’em down. — Bill Bowen …… MORE
DFW Needs 20,000 Construction Workers Says Dallas Builders Assoc.
Dallas Builders Association has just released news that 20,000 construction workers are needed Last year Dallas-Fort Worth homebuilders started almost 34,000 homes. But that number of homes could of been more if more workers were available. “We are 20,000 construction workers short in D-FW despite wages rising 35 percent for most needed trades,” said…… MORE
Research Shows Dog Owners Prefer the Company of Their Pets More Than Friends
The study sampled 2,000 dog owners who admitted they have skipped out on spending time with friend(s) so they could spend quality time with their dog. Many owners say their pet genuinely helped them get over a breakup or handle the death of a loved one. Two-thirds of the survey takers credit their dog with helping them…… MORE
City Council Approves Ordinance to Raise Tobacco Purchasing Age to 21
City council voted Thursday to raise the legal age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21. Several cities, including New York, Boston and Chicago, have similar laws. MORE STORY: HERE Research shows only 2% of tobacco sales come from people age 18-20, but local business owners say they make sales from the other items sold. …… MORE
Most And Least Stressful Jobs Of 2018
CareerCast compiled the list of stress by physical demands, environmental conditions, hazards encountered on a regular basis, own life at risk, growth potential, deadlines, working in the public eye, competition in the field, and interacting with the public act large. 2018 Most Stressful Jobs (Job, score) Enlisted Military Personnel, Stress Score 72.47 (Average Salary $26,051) Firefighter, 72.43 …… MORE
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Keep Those Texas Babies Reading
Getting our kids to read in the summer can sometimes be challenging but there are lots of teacher approved ideas and incentive programs available to keep them on track! They can earn game tokens from our Friends at Chuck E Cheese who has tons of rewards ideas for being a good student and a good…