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Getting Geared Up For Alive After 5!

Andy West — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:35:06 +0000

In Billings summer officially begins with “Alive After 5″ which is the Downtown Billings Association weekly mixer which brings people from all over the Magic City together every Thursday evening at… let me think about this… oh yeah, 5pm! We’re excited here at Cat Country 102.9 because we (and our Townsquare sister stations) are the [...]

Cat Country 102.9 – May 2013 Top Songs

JP — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:37:48 +0000

Check out the top 40 songs in Cat Country 102.9′s rotation for the month of May. Top 40 Songs in May Buy on iTunes & Amazon Ringtones 1. Eric Church - Like Jesus Does Chief 2. Florida Georgia Line - Get Your Shine On Here's to the Good Times (Deluxe Version) 3. Lady Antebellum - [...]

Help For Addicts

The Breakfast Flakes — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:14:37 +0000

Some 10,344 alcoholics and drug addicts in Montana will become eligible for substance-abuse treatment coverage next year under the federal health care overhaul, a number that could jump to 21,473 if the state Legislature expands Medicaid to the working poor.That potential increase could mean a strain on Montana’s public and private treatment facilities, which are [...]

Cat Country 102.9 – April 2013 Top Songs

JP — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 05:22:01 +0000

Check out the top 40 songs in Cat Country 102.9′s rotation for the month of April. Top 40 Songs in April Buy on iTunes & Amazon Ringtones 1. Lee Brice - I Drive Your Truck Hard 2 Love 2. Hunter Hayes - Somebody's Heartbreak Hunter Hayes 3. Miranda Lambert - Mama's Broken Heart Four the [...]

My "Favorite Friday" Song Pick Of The Week

Tara Nicole — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 21:03:22 +0000

Okay, so I’ve been dropping the ball lately on the “Favorite Friday” song picks. So I went way back for this one. I hope you like it. My song pick of the week is..drum roll….Neal McCoy’s “No Doubt About It”! As soon as I listened to this one, I was instantly transported back to grade [...]

A Friday Edition Of Beer 30 Is On Tap In About An Hour!

Andy West — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 23:35:09 +0000

What drink....ing song would you like your radio bartender Andy West to put on tap Billings? Like Cat Country 102.9 on Facebook and make your request now!

Drinking Songs Coming Up At Beer 30 (About 5:38)

Andy West — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:23:16 +0000

Kentucky Headhunters – Dumas Walker Freddy Fender – Wasted Days Andy Wasted Nights I’m on the air every weekday from 3-7 so feel free to call me anytime at 248-5665 with your favorite drinking songs. If I have it I’ll play it at Beer 30.

Request Your Favorite Drinking Songs Beer 30 With Andy West

Andy West — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 01:48:13 +0000

Every day at Beer 30 (approximately 5:37) Andy West plays your favorite drinking songs. Call him at 5pm each day at 248-5665 and say “Beer Me”. He’ll ask you what you’d like to have “on tap”. If your favorite drinking song by your favorite country artist is in Andy’s kegerator he’ll hook you up!

Tell Cat Country What Music To Play

Tammie Toren — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 20:21:17 +0000

I really need your input on songs. Every other week, I’ll post a site for you to go to to rate what we’re playing. I’m trying really hard to improve the Cat, but I can’t do it without your help. Please, tell me what to play! Here’s my say!

"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 [...]

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.

Luke Bryan, Lauren Alaina + More Set for ACM Lifting Lives Music Camp

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 12:00:38 +0000

The third annual Lifting Lives Music Camp is slated for June 18 through June 22 in Nashville, with country superstars like Luke Bryan, Lauren Alaina, Big & Rich, Brett Eldredge and Jana Kramer set to take part in the festivities at the event. It’s for a good cause, so it’s refreshing to see these country artists carving time out of their beyond busy schedules for something so beneficial to others.

Carrie Underwood's 'Good Girl' Wins Video of the Year at 2012 CMT Music Awards

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:57:13 +0000

Right after performing ‘Good Girl,’ the gilded goddess Carrie Underwood returned to the stage to pick up her award for Video of the Year at the 2012 CMT Music Awards tonight (June 6). Country legend Alan Jackson, who revealed that he has made 54 music videos over the course of his career and pointed out the importance of the medium, presented Underwood with her buckle for the biggest award of the evening.

Miranda Lambert's 'Over You' Captures Female Video of the Year Award at 2012 CMT Music Awards

Megan Pacella — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:45:39 +0000

After snagging an award for Male Video of the Year, Luke Bryan took the stage at the 2012 CMT Music Awards to present the award to Miranda Lambert for Female Video of the Year. It was surely a tight race as Sara Evans (‘My Heart Can’t Tell You No’), Lambert (‘Over You’), Martina McBride (‘I’m Gonna Love You Through It’), Kellie Pickler (‘Tough’), Taylor Swift (‘Ours’), and Carrie Underwood (‘Good Girl’) were in the running for the coveted gold buckle.

Luke Bryan Wins Male Video of the Year at 2012 CMT Music Awards for 'I Don't Want This Night to End'

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:35:12 +0000

Luke Bryan nabbed the buckle for Male Video of the Year at the 2012 CMT Music Awards for his cinematic clip for ‘I Don’t Want This Night to End.’ The ever-excitable singer bounded up on the stage to accept his honor as though he just downed a case of Red Bull.

Eric Church Performs 'Drink in My Hand' for a Pumped-Up Crowd at 2012 CMT Music Awards

Megan Pacella — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:29:06 +0000

Before Eric Church took the stage to perform his No. 1 single ‘Drink in My Hand’ at the 2012 CMT Music Awards, Big Kenny and John Rich introduced the singer from the middle of a screaming crowd outside the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. The quirky duo joked that the entire performance line-up at the CMT Music Awards felt kind of like a drinking game. Still, they toasted red solo cups to Eric Church, and he busted out a crowd favorite song.

Lady Antebellum Win Group Video of the Year for 'We Owned the Night' at CMT Music Awards 2012

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:14:57 +0000

Lady Antebellum picked up the buckle for Group Video of the Year for ‘We Owned the Night’ at the 2012 CMT Music Awards. First, they open the show with a mashup and then they nab an award at the midpoint! It turned out to be a good night for Lady A.

Kenny Chesney Performs 'Come Over' at 2012 CMT Music Awards

Megan Pacella — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:07:50 +0000

The 2012 CMT Music Awards are a great place to debut new material — after all, there are thousands of country mega-fans in attendance, and thousands more sitting at home watching. That’s what Kenny Chesney must have been thinking when he played his debut live performance of ‘Come Over,’ the second single off of his upcoming album ‘Welcome to the Fishbowl.’

Jason Aldean Wins 2012 CMT Music Award for CMT Performance of the Year With 'Tattoos on This Town'

Megan Pacella — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 01:27:11 +0000

Competition was stiff tonight for the 2012 CMT Music Awards for the CMT Performance of the Year award. Thanks to CMT’s television shows, series and specials, there have been plenty of rocking live shows aired on the television station this year. But none beat out Jason Aldean, who took home his first gold buckle ever.

The Band Perry Own the Stage During 'Postcard From Paris' Performance at the 2012 CMT Music Awards

Billy Dukes — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 01:15:27 +0000

The Band Perry took the stage like it was built for them at the 2012 CMT Music Awards on Wednesday night. Lead singer Kimberly Perry let her hair down and worked the crowd singing the trio’s current single ‘Postcard From Paris.’ Last year, the group won the Breakthrough Video of the Year belt buckle, but it’s clear they’re on their way to bigger things in years to come.