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Jamaica Getaway!

2008-05-06T05:03:00.002-05:00

'Sup, mon?! 106.5 The Wolf and Travel Consultants INC. in Blytheville are sending you and a guest on an all-inclusive trip to Breezes Resort in Jamaica! The vacation includes airfare, meals, entertainment...a real tropical getaway!
Listen to 106.5 The Wolf for your chance to qualify, and you can also go by any of our sponsor locations and register to win. Sponsors include: Hilltop House in Dyersburg, Family Check Advance in Caruthersville, Southern Snow in Kennett, Underwood Furniture in Rector, and ZN Candles & Tropical Tanning in Kennett.

Enough Already, or, My Opinion of the 2008 CMT Music Awards

2008-04-15T15:32:00.002-05:00

Hey gang. Okay, so last night I watched the much-hyped CMT Music Awards. Since The Wolf is a CMT Radio Network station...I really hate to give the Awards telecast such a negative review.

But I will anyway.

The opening sketch with Trace Adkins "scrambling" to get awards show tickets for his girls because they "loooooove" Mily Cyrus so much, was both entertaining and humorous. I kinda liked it. Too bad the show just went downhill from there. It would be much easier for me to list the things I really enjoyed about the CMT Music Awards, than those I didn't. So, okay...I'll do that, and as a bonus, I'll tell you later what I didn't. Yes, I care about you that much.

What I liked:
The opening sketch
Sugarland, Little Big Town and Jake Owen: "Life In A Northern Town" (I'm an 80's fan, sue me)
Kellie Pickler winning her awards...all 3 of 'em. (You're genuine, sincere, and real. Don't stop being that, pleeeeeeease, Kellie!)

That's it. Those are about the only things I really enjoyed for the whole two hours.

That's because the rest of the time I was trying to keep from gagging on all the sweet goodness that is Billy Ray Cyrus and Miley Cyrus. That whole schtick was sooooo overused last night. Billy Ray playing dumb to Miley's wit and charm. My TV actually starting dripping honey. In case you didn't know, Miley is much more famous than her dad. And if you forgot a few minutes later, they reminded you again how successful she is...and how much of a commodity she is...over and over and over and over and over again. Ok, CMT...we got it. Sheeesh.

Oh, and a note to Taylor Swift. The whole being shocked and not believing you actually won an award was cute last year, but seemed a little much this year. Nice acting job, though. Oh, and the "Picture To Burn" performance was just hideous. I think I had a little bit too much MTV with my CMT last night.

On a positive note, because I don't want you to think I'm a big jerk, I did like the trimmed-downed performances by the new artists, specifically Lady Antebellum and Ashton Shepherd.

So, for next year, CMT...please don't misjudge your audience. Billy Ray and Miley hosting is fine. Just let them be themselves and enough with the syrup already.

Preparing for the backlash,
Steve James
"Wakin' Up With The Wolf"

Win Free Jason Michael Carroll Tickets!

2008-04-01T05:57:00.002-05:00

Listen to 106.5 The Wolf for your chance to win 2 tickets to see Jason Michael Carroll at Casino Aztar Friday April 11th at 9pm. Listen for the special Jason Michael Carroll greeting on The Wolf , be caller 10, and win! You must be 21 to win. Keep listening to 106.5 The Wolf all this week for your chance to see Jason Michael Carroll Friday April 11th at 9pm at Casino Aztar from your home for Today's Best Country, 106.5 KTMO The Wolf!

Tropical Springtime Getaway/CMT's Gone Country

2008-03-07T23:15:00.003-06:00

Okay, I usually don't mix topics on the blog, and to be completely honest, I haven't spent as much time blogging as I probably should, but I'll try to work on that. Anyway, there's a couple of things I wanted to talk about tonight I watch Jimmy Kimmel. Yes, I can multi-task.

First, I wanted to let you guys know about our next big giveaway on The Wolf. I can't go into a lot of details right now. Okay, I really can't go into ANY details. But I can tell you this...this is one of the biggest prizes we've ever given away. It's our Tropical Springtime Getaway. Just keep listening to 106.5 The Wolf for more details. It's gonna be so awesome.

Second, I watched the season finale of CMT's "Gone Country" tonight, ya know, the reality show where John Rich of Big & Rich takes 7 singer/celebrities and makes them "country"? The "contestants" were Maureen McCormick (Marcia Brady from The Brady Bunch), Carnie Wilson (from the '90s pop trio Wilson Phillips), Diana DeGarmo (from Season 3 of American Idol), Dee Snider (from '80s rock band Twisted Sister), Bobby Brown (Bobbay!! Need we say more?), Sisqo ("The Thong Song" guy), and Julio Iglesias, Jr. The contestants wrote their own country songs (with the help of award-winning Nashville songwriters), and after a performance of their song in front of a live crowd at the Wildhorse Saloon, John Rich pick the one contestant that he felt could "go country". All along, I felt Diana DeGarmo would be the one to win. She is clearly the best vocalist of the group, and from what I've read about her already moving to Nashville, I just knew she was the one that had won the competition. Julio Iglesias, Jr. was the last one I thought John Rich would choose. But he did. Yes, Julio Iglesias, Jr. has "Gone Country". John Rich has produced his new single, which hits radio next week. We'll let you hear it. Then you can let us know if Julio's song is a Juli-YO or a Juli-NO. Aye Carumba!

Steve James
"Wakin' Up With The Wolf"

KTMO Farm Show & Auction

2008-01-26T07:30:00.000-06:00

Hey Wolfers! Just a reminder about the KTMO Farm Show & Auction going on this Monday January 28th at the American Legion building at the Delta Fairgrounds in Kennett. There'll be alot of farm equipment up for auction, plus Agri-Business related vendors will have booths set up in the American Legion building. The farm auction starts at 10am. Come by and visit us!

2 Worlds / 2 Voices...1 Incredible Night

2007-12-30T08:09:00.000-06:00

Today's Best Country 106.5 THE WOLF, Glen Sain Motors, H & R Block, and Whiskey Creek Wood-Fire Grill are giving you the chance to win an unforgettable night out February 15th. Tickets to the Reba McEntire/Kelly Clarkson 2 Worlds/2 Voices concert in Jonesboro have been sold out for weeks. As a matter of fact, tickets for the show sold out in under 3 hours. However, THE WOLF tracked down tickets for this historic sold-out concert, and we can't wait to give them away to one very lucky listener. But we're not just giving away tickets...there's more. You're also treated to a delicious dinner for two at the all-new Whiskey Creek Wood-Fire Grill in Paragould! Plus, 106 dollars and 50 cents in BAM! That's Bummin' Around Money! For your chance to win, simply go by and register at Glen Sain Motors in Kennett, Rector, or Paragould, and H & R Block in Kennett, Caruthersville, Portageville, New Madrid, Charleston, or Scott City. You can also listen weekdays to THE WOLF for your chance to call in and be an instant qualifier! The winner will be announced on Valentine's Day.
2 Worlds...2 Voices...1 incredible night out, courtesy of Glen Sain Motors, H & R Block, Whiskey Creek Wood-Fire Grill, and Today's Best Country 106.5 THE WOLF!!

Opening Comments on the Wolf Blog

2007-05-30T09:37:00.000-05:00

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