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The Final "Find The Perry's" Has Been Found!

Livin Large Larry — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 22:40:19 +0000

Congratulations to RLynn Halvorson! RLynn was just outside of town earlier on my mid-day show and heard the " Find The Perry" clue. He listened to Tammie's clue at 3:20 p.m. and put it altogether and found the Perry's on the red base part of the 3rd pole in from the entrance to MetraPark across from Montana Pavillion!

"Find The Perry's" Contest Continues This Week

Livin Large Larry — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 21:06:29 +0000

The biggest show of the year is this Sunday, July 22! Cat Country 102.9 has another pair of The Band Perry tickets to give away with our Find The Perry’s Contest! Listen for the clues,follow the clues to the location where The Band Perry poster is, bring the poster up to our Cat studio, 23rd [...]

The Band Perry Ticket Drop Stop at Boot Barn

Livin Large Larry — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 18:00:59 +0000

One week from this Sunday it’s the Biggest Show of the year with the Band Perry and Gloriana. Cat Country presents and 3 G’s welcomes this trio to Billings at Rimrock Auto Arena July 22! Your next chance to win free tickets isSaturday, July 14 at The Boot Barn on 24th street. Stop by for [...]

Win A Trip To See Toby Keith Live in Las Vegas!

JP — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:43:19 +0000

Pack your bags and don't forget your Red Solo Cup!
Cat Country teamed up with Taste of Country to send YOU to go hang out with Toby Keith!

Rascal Flatts' Jay DeMarcus Gets His Own Radio Show

Megan Pacella — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 20:30:04 +0000

Jay DeMarcus is no one-trick pony. In addition to being a mega-talented bassist and vocalist for Rascal Flatts, DeMarcus is about to flex his radio personality skills, too. The Nashville star has landed his very own radio show, ‘The Jay DeMarcus Show: Live From Flatts Shack’ on iHeartRadio’s Big Machine channel. The 60-minute program will debut on Thursday, June 28.

Carrie Underwood to Take Part in CMA Songwriter Series in Boston

Megan Pacella — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 20:00:00 +0000

Every year, the CMA Songwriters Series travels to select cities to showcase the best troubadours in country music. This year, the program will include country music darling Carrie Underwood, who will get to make her first-ever appearance at the event in Boston on July 31. Underwood and other presenters will take turns giving raw performances of their most popular songs, and telling the stories that lie behind their hits.

Kenny Chesney Lookalike to Receive Refund After Being Kicked Out of Concert

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 18:00:33 +0000

He may not have been able to stick around long enough to see Kenny Chesney perform during the singer’s Nashville tour stop over the weekend, but Nathan Blankenship is putting an unfortunate situation behind him with some amicable parting gifts. The fan, who bears a strong resemblance to the ‘Come Over’ singer, was escorted out of the show by LP Field security for being a disturbance in the crowd.

Billy Ray Cyrus Set to Make Broadway Debut in 'Chicago'

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 16:30:01 +0000

Billy Ray Cyrus has successfully tackled a recording career, multiple television series roles and a big-screen movie career — so what is the logical next move for the 50-year-old entertainer? Broadway, of course! The superstar will join the cast of the long-running fan-favorite ‘Chicago’ as the ethically-challenged lawyer Billy Flynn beginning this November.

Tim McGraw Releasing New Single 'Truck Yeah' to Radio

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 15:00:00 +0000

After weeks of anticipation, Tim McGraw has finally announced that his new single from his forthcoming new album will be released next week. On July 3, ‘Truck Yeah’ is set impact country radio coast-to-coast. The new tune will be McGraw’s Big Machine Records debut after parting ways with long-time label Curb Records last year.

Gloriana to Release Sophomore Album on July 31

Megan Pacella — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:30:49 +0000

Since releasing their self-titled debut album in 2009, country music trio Gloriana has quickly become a break-through artist. And they have an awards shelf at home to prove it, too. The year they dropped their first album, they scored an American Music Award for Breakthrough Artist, and in 2010, won Academy of Country Music Award for Top New Vocal Group. But since then, things have been a little quiet for band members Tom Gossin, Mike Gossin and Rachel Reinhardt — but only for a few more weeks.

Daily Roundup: Country Stars Real Names, Kenny Chesney + More

Billy Dukes — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:22:26 +0000

The countdown to the Top 100 Country Songs in country music will wrap up this week, and three more legendary tracks were revealed on Monday. Find those, along with the real names of 10 country stars in today’s Daily Roundup. Also find out why one Kenny Chesney fan was thrown out of a show in the strangest story you’ll hear this week.

George Jones 'Feeling Great' Following Hospitalization, Ready to Hit the Road

Cory Stromblad — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:30:37 +0000

After a handful of health scares this year, George Jones has been given the green light to hit the road once again. The legend’s wife, Nancy, took to Facebook to share the good news with Jones’ legions of loyal followers. “George saw his doctor today and the doctor said it was time to hit the [...]

Miranda Lambert Gets Emotional Over Destruction Still in New Orleans

Cory Stromblad — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 19:00:00 +0000

It’s been nearly seven years since Hurricane Katrina ravaged the southeast United States, killing thousands and leaving millions of American citizens homeless. Despite aggressive reconstruction efforts, the revitalization process has been slow-going for many victims. During her recent tour stop in the Big Easy, Miranda Lambert got rather emotional about the destruction still untouched in New Orleans.

Eric Church Brings Country to Metallica's Orion Music + More Festival

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:30:48 +0000

Eric Church hit the stage at Metallica‘s first-ever Orion Music + More festival yesterday (June 24), held at Bader Field in Atlantic City, N.J. Metallica singer James Hetfield introduced Church before his set, saying that the Orion is a place for rebels, and “representing the country side is Mr. Eric Church.” It was beyond cool for the singer of the biggest rock band in the world to welcome Church to the fest personally. The crowd heeded Hetfield’s advice and poured into the open airfield for Church’s set.

Big and Rich, 'That's Why I Pray' – Lyrics Uncovered

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:30:13 +0000

Big and Rich are back at country radio with a beautiful new song, ‘That’s Why I Pray,’ with powerful lyrics. Some of Nashville’s finest writers are responsible for penning the tune — Sarah Buxton, Danelle Leverett and Blair Daly. “‘That’s Why I Pray’ was a title that was in my head for a few months [...]

Tracy Lawrence Set to Make Film Debut in 'L.A. Dirt'

Cory Stromblad — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 22:00:45 +0000

Tracy Lawrence is set to make his full-length feature debut with ‘L.A. Dirt,’ which began filming in early June in Mobile, Ala. The movie will feature Lawrence in a supporting role, portraying the uncle of an aspiring 18-year-old dirt track racer. The plot will be centered around the young hopeful’s pursuit of his racing dreams.

Chely Wright's 'Wish Me Away' Documentary Available for Web Purchase

Alanna Conaway — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 20:00:18 +0000

Chely Wright‘s emotional documentary outlining her struggle and decision to reveal to the world that she is gay is now available for purchase online. ’Wish Me Away’ can be downloaded through iTunes or purchased via Video on Demand (VOD) from local cable carriers.

Faith Hill Joins Tim McGraw Onstage During Brothers of the Sun Show in Nashville

Alanna Conaway — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 17:00:30 +0000

Everyone at LP Field was thinking it on Saturday night (June 23), wondering if Faith Hill would be joining husband Tim McGraw onstage during his performance as part of the Brothers of the Sun Tour, also featuring Kenny Chesney. When McGraw announced more than halfway into his set that he had a “special surprise” just for the Nashville crowd and began to sing the beginning of his duet with Hill, ‘I Need You,’ nobody had to wonder any longer.

First-Annual Willie Nelson Celebrity Golf Outing Will Benefit Texas Charities

Megan Pacella — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 16:00:04 +0000

With his signature pigtail braids and hippie-inspired song lyrics, Willie Nelson doesn’t exactly seem like a golf guy. But once again, the legendary country icon surprised us by launching the first-annual Willie Nelson Celebrity Golf Tournament in Briarcliff, Texas, which will benefit the Pedernales Fire Department, the Helping Hands Crisis Ministry, the Children’s Music Foundation and the RunTex Foundation.

LeAnn Rimes Talks Tour, New Music and Family Life on the Road

Cory Stromblad — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 12:00:51 +0000

More than 15 years into her career, LeAnn Rimes has seemingly come into her own as artist, wife and step-mother of two, striking an important balance between her work and personal life. In an interview with radio station 1130 the Tiger, the Grammy Award-winning singer spoke candidly about the importance of the quality relationships in her life.