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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, [...]

Andy Griggs Chats New Music, His Louisiana Roots and More on the Bayou Country Show [Audio]

Jude Walker — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 23:30:21 +0000

Last night at the Cajun Hot Sauce Festival in New Iberia, the pride of Monroe, Louisiana rocked the house — yep, we’re talking about our good friend Andy Griggs. You probably remember Andy best from his hits “You Won’t Ever Be Lonely,” “She’s More,” “If Heaven” and many more. Well, he is still up in [...]

EXCLUSIVE — Joshua Ledet Hitting L.A. to Work on Debut Album, Will Appear on American Idol in April [VIDEOS, AUDIO]

Scott Lewis — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 01:59:06 +0000

May 2012: Southwest Louisiana was in a frenzy as Westlake native Joshua Ledet climbed the ranks of American Idol. Joshua Ledet was everywhere you turned. And then, all of a sudden? Nothing. And we've been waiting eagerly to hear what's next for mega-talented singer ever since. What's Josh been up to? Well, we asked him.

Luke Bryan Releases Video for New Song 'Buzzkill'

Jude Walker — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:19:54 +0000

Luke Bryan keeps on spitting out the hits as he has just put out a new song called “Buzzkill”. It’s one of two new songs off his forthcoming Spring Break: Here to Party. The disc is a compilation of some of the best songs Luke has done on his popular Spring Break series of albums. [...]

Blake Shelton Announces New Album, 'Based on a True Story…'

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:54:39 +0000

Blake Shelton fans sure got their fill of good news regarding the singer this morning (Feb. 11). Not only did he share his 'Sure Be Cool If You Did' video, but the singer also confirmed that he will release a new album entitled 'Based on a True Story…' on March 26.

Cajun Comedian Steve Verret's Unique Version of 'Santa Claus Is Coming to Town' [Video]

Jude Walker — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 11:15:55 +0000

We’ve featured the musings of New Iberia native Steve Verret on the 5:20 Funnies in the past. He’s a pretty darn funny fella! He’s got a new ditty for you — his Cajun version of “Santa Claus is Coming to Town.” Check it out and if you want to buy the CD, we hear it’s [...]

Special Edition of Bayou Country Show Today at Noon

Jude Walker — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 15:00:05 +0000

Today at noon we’re having a special edition of the Bayou Country Show. It’s the Cajun Christmas Nights Tailgate Party leading up to the pregame of the New Orleans Saints vs. New York Giants at 1:30pm. We’ll feature the music of the new Cajun Christmas Nights CD which features some of south Louisiana’s favorite musicians. [...]

Papa John's Teams Up With Taylor Swift For Release of New 'Red' Album

Jude Walker — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:38:21 +0000

I’ll have a large pepperoni pizza and Taylor Swift please. Well you will be able to get that at Papa John’s soon. Sort of. Beginning on October 22nd, either at a Papa John’s store or online at www.papajohns.com you can purchase a large one-topping pizza and the new Red album from Taylor Swift for only [...]

Blake Shelton's a Little Too Excited About New Christmas CD [Photo]

Jude Walker — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 12:55:06 +0000

Blake Shelton has his very first Christmas out in stores today. It's called Cheers, It's Christmas. The disc features a few guests too from the likes of Miranda Lambert and Reba to Michael Bublé to Blake's very own mother!

Mike Dean Stops By on The Bayou Country Show Sunday at 6pm

Jude Walker — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 22:12:26 +0000

Every Sunday night from 6pm-8pm on 97.3 The Dawg I host the Bayou Country Show. It's two hours of great Louisiana music. Most of the musicians play right here in Acadiana on any given weekend. From great country to cajun to zydeco and swamp pop, the show is a great melting pot of fantastic home grown music.

Enjoy New Music From Mike Dean and Horace Trahan on Tonight's Bayou Country Show

Jude Walker — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 20:27:52 +0000

I always look forward to doing the Bayou Country Show every Sunday night from 6pm-8pm here on 97.3 The Dawg. But I get a little extra in my gitty up when I get the privilege of playing new music from some of Acadiana’s finest musicians. Tonight we got a couple of good ones, new music [...]

Taylor Swift to Release 'Red' on October 22

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 12:55:51 +0000

‘Red.’ That’s the title of Taylor Swift‘s upcoming, 16-song 2012 new album, which will be released on October 22. She revealed the big news during her live YouTube web chat on Monday (Aug. 13). If you’re keeping track, that’s almost two years to the day since the release of ‘Speak Now,’ which dropped on Oct. 25 back in 2010.

The Mavericks in the 97.3 The Dawg House This Morning at 11am

Jude Walker — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 11:04:09 +0000

(***SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM TO WATCH THE LIVE STREAM OF THEIR PERFORMANCE) Remember a little band from a few years back called The Mavericks? Sure you do, they’re only one of the hippest in the history of country music! Well, after about nine years in hiatus, they are back! They’ve got a brand new song [...]

Kenny Chesney's 'Welcome to the Fishbowl' Debuts as Top Country Album

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 03:30:14 +0000

Just when you think Kenny Chesney can’t get any hotter, he goes and proves you wrong. The country superstar’s new album ‘Welcome to the Fishbowl’ debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart, selling more than 193,000 units in its opening week according to Nielsen SoundScan. ‘Fishbowl’ is Chesney’s eleventh straight album to debut in the top position.

Listen to New Kenny Chesney Song "Come Over"

Jude Walker — Fri, 18 May 2012 11:30:54 +0000

The next single off of that cd is about to hit the airwaves of 97.3 The Dawg. The song is called "Come Over" and it is no doubt another soon-to-be #1 hit.

New Travis Matte CD "Let's Party" Available for Download

Jude Walker — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 19:15:55 +0000

Travis Matte & the Kingpins are back at it again. They’ve got a brand new cd that just came out called “Let’s Party”. You can bet it’s the same good fun as we’ve all come to love from this band. On the disc is thirteen original tunes with a range of variety. There is even a [...]

Carrie Underwood Gives the Story Behind 'Good Girl' [Audio]

Jude Walker — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:35:41 +0000

Carrie Underwood has been the queen of country music since she won American Idol in 2005. Her three CDs have sold just a mere 14 million copies worldwide. She's only had 14 number one singles. And if that wasn't enough, she's topped $66 million in tour revenues. Oh, and she's got that whole drop dead gorgeous thing going on.

JT Hodges Shoots New 'Goodbyes Made You Mine' Video, Spills Debut Album News

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:30:20 +0000

JT Hodges got down to work last Thursday afternoon (March 22), shooting a music video for his latest single, ‘Goodbyes Made You Mine.’ The singer even put his acting chops to the work as he played the video’s leading man, keeping a close watch on a female friend he would love nothing more than to make his own.

Luke Bryan to Release Latest 'Spring Break' EP on March 6

Alanna Conaway — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:00:08 +0000

The time is nearing where the cold weather will be turning slightly warmer, which means it’s the perfect time for a new Luke Bryan ‘Spring Break’ EP! Bryan’s latest hot release ‘Spring Break 4 … Suntan City’ will hit stores on March 6. “Any chance I have to continue to go to spring break, I’m [...]

Kellie Pickler '100 Proof' Album Pics

Jude Walker — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:04:45 +0000

A lot of times I pick at Bruce. Some times I'm nice to him. This is one of those times.

Here you go Bruce, pictures from Kellie Pickler's new cd "100 Proof".