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Randy Travis & Joe Nichols Pay Tribute to George Jones with New Song 'Tonight I'm Playing Possum' [Audio]

Jude Walker — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:49:27 +0000

George Jones has been gone since April 26 and since then everybody who's anybody in country music has shared what the Possum has meant to them. There have been some moving moments in the month and a half since we lost one of the greatest singers of all-time.

'Duck Dynasty' Family Putting Out Christmas CD

Jude Walker — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:14:51 +0000

Our upper Louisiana friends, the Robertson family of Duck Dynasty fame, are putting out a Christmas CD later this year. It's going to be called "Duck the Halls: A Robertson Family Christmas" and it drops on October 29th.

If These Walls Could Sing – Historic RCA Studio B, Nashville TN

Bruce Mikells — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 23:59:49 +0000

The home of 1,000 hits. This one studio in Nashville is responsible for a lot of the songs you are hearing on tonight's Classic Country Saturday Night Show. See how many hits and hitmakers you can recognize in this trip down memory lane.

Gifted Musician Plays Beautiful Melody On Child's Toy [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 13:23:54 +0000

The recorder can be an instrument of musical torture in the hands of a beginning musical student. Put that same plastic instrument in the hands and mouth of a skilled musician and the results are something special.

Vermilionville's Creole Culture Day this Sunday

Jill McCoy — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:43:07 +0000

You are invited to spend the day at the beautiful Vermilionville as they celebrate their annual Creole Culture Day this Sunday, June 9, 2013 at their historic park. Ever wonder how the Creole community maintains their special heritage? Find out this weekend while you enjoy the folklore, food, music, and outdoor activities. This sounds like a perfect Sunday fun-day!

Hunter Hayes Plans Lafayette Concert

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 13:50:04 +0000

November 20th in Lafayette's Heyman Performing Arts Center Hunter Hayes takes the stage with the Let's Be Crazy Tour.

Watch a Chase Through '80s Movies in This Awesome Indie Music Video

Joe Student — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 20:00:48 +0000

If you know anyone who has ever been in a band, you know how awful an independently done music video can be. Hell, if you’ve seen R. Kelly’s ‘Trapped In The Closet,’ you know how epically terrible professional music videos can be. Turns out, all bands need to do is hire cinematographer Jim Meegan. Meegan [...]

You Could Win a New Toyota at Tonight's Downtown Alive!

Jude Walker — Fri, 31 May 2013 10:12:28 +0000

The 2013 spring season of Downtown Alive! wraps up tonight at Parc Sans Souci with LillyBrave and Generationals. Music gets kicked off at 6:00pm and wraps up at 8:30pm. Something big will happen tonight too — a new Toyota will be given away! Hampton Toyota has partnered up with DTA during the spring season to [...]

Listen To Ash Bowers Acoustic Performance Of 'Justice' [Audio]

Michael Scott — Thu, 30 May 2013 16:29:24 +0000

Today, Wide Open Music Group recording artist Ash Bowers was ‘Live in the Lobby’. This Tennessee singer has worked his way up the country music ladder and hit the road with Jason Aldean. Ash has traveled very far in his career and we were lucky enough to have this great talent here with us! Check [...]

2013 Bayou Country Superfest Schedule

Jude Walker — Sat, 25 May 2013 09:59:37 +0000

Want to find out who's playing and when? We got the complete lineup for you including the entertainment schedule for Fan Fest outside of the stadium.

Greg Bates to Play in Lafayette on June 21

Jude Walker — Fri, 24 May 2013 10:33:24 +0000

Acadiana’s premier live music venue, The District, proudly welcomes Greg Bates to the stage on Friday, June 21. Greg Bates is one of the hottest up-and-coming country artists out right now. You know him from his hits “Did It For the Girl” and “Fill In the Blank”. Tickets for this great show are on sale [...]

Trace Adkins Talks About His Time in Lafayette, The New CD & Celebrity Apprentice with Bruce & the Kennel Club [Audio]

Jude Walker — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:17:50 +0000

Trace Adkins was our very special guest on the Bruce & the Kennel Club this morning as he phoned in to chat about his new music, Celebrity Apprentice and his time in Cajun country. As many of you may recall, Trace’s first band was called Bayou and consisted of Acadiana natives Steve Grisaffe, Kip Sonnier, [...]

Win Bayou Country Superfest Tickets All This Week

Jude Walker — Mon, 13 May 2013 10:50:36 +0000

Bayou Country Superfest is finally almost here and 97.3 The Dawg has tons of free tickets! The two-day country music festival is set for next Saturday and Sunday (May 25-26) at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge. Each day is jam-packed with some of the biggest stars in country music today, from Luke Bryan and Miranda [...]

'The Freeze' Line Dance Record to be Attempted Friday at Downtown Alive!

Jude Walker — Thu, 09 May 2013 10:11:52 +0000

This Friday night at Downtown Alive!, the largest "Freeze" line dance ever will be attempted. Louisiana Red will be on stage at Parc Sans Souci for the free weekly live music series. Music gets kicked off at 6:00pm and wraps up around 8:30pm.

Kacey Musgraves — Celeb Crush

Joe Student — Mon, 06 May 2013 08:52:55 +0000

Texas-born Kacey Musgravesis a 24-year-old country music artist whose first full-length recording, ‘Same Trailer, Different Park,’ just dropped in March. The album debuted at No.2 on the Billboard charts. Her first single ‘Merry Go Round’ hit radio last fall. Influenced by country and folk legends like Loretta Lynn and John Prine, as well as pop [...]

Louisiana's Music Hall of Fame All-Stars Play Rhythms on the River Tonight at River Ranch

Jude Walker — Thu, 02 May 2013 11:05:19 +0000

The spring season of Rhythms on the River is winding down as we're down to the second to last show.

Louisiana's Music Hall of Fame All-Stars will be the musical entertainment tonight for Rhythms on the River at River Ranch in Lafayette. The free music showcase kicks off at 5:30pm and wraps up around 8:30pm.

Cajun Woodstock to Benefit St. Jude Set for April 27-28 at Church Point City Park

Jude Walker — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 11:30:41 +0000

One of our favorite events is going on this upcoming weekend in Church Point. Cajun Woodstock is a weekend filled with good music, food and fellowship, all to benefit the kids at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The event takes place Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28 at Church Point City Park.

Festival International Is 'Home' For Lafayette Native Lil Nathan (Audio & Video)

Brandon Comeaux — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:50:25 +0000

"Lil Nathan & The Zydeco Big Timers" will be performing at Festival International on Sunday from 5:15 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.

Show Dog Recording Artist Joel Crouse 'Live In The Lobby'!

Terryn Wirtz — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:00:56 +0000

97.3 The Dawg welcomes Show Dog recording artist Joel Crouse 'Live in the Lobby'!

Hear Dale Earnhardt Sr. & Other NASCAR Stars Sing on Their 1985 Country Music Album

Joe Student — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:00:40 +0000

NASCAR's roots are in the American South. Before its expansion over the past two decades, the racing circuit was thought of as a regional sport, one with a great deal in common with country music. In 1985, some of the biggest names i