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5 Things Not to Do at Your Super Bowl Party

Jay Caldwell — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:33:55 +0000

The top 5 things your shouldn't do at your Super Bowl party according to WJON's top 5 at 7:45. The Top 5 at 7:45 can be heard weekday mornings on WJON with Jay Caldwell.

5 Things You Didn't See at Twinsfest

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:59:09 +0000

WJON's top 5 at 7:45 has ranked the top 5 things you didn't see at Twinsfest at the Metrodome this weekend. WJON's top 5 at 7:45 airs every weekday morning on the Morning Newswatch on WJON.

Sunday Morning Country Classic Spotlight to Feature Tennessee Ernie Ford

Dick Nelson — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 18:30:15 +0000

Sunday morning June 10th, we will relive the life and music of Tennessee Ernie Ford on the 98 Country Sunday morning Classic Spotlight at 11 AM. It’s a feature of the 98 Country Classic Show

Sunday Morning Country Classic Spotlight to Feature Reba McEntire

Dick Nelson — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 18:30:59 +0000

Sunday June 3rd, I am going to play the music and highlight the life of Reba McEntire, on the 98 Country Classic Spotlight at 11AM. Join me at 9 Am for the 98 Country Classic Show

Sunday Morning Country Classic Spotlight to Feature David Frizzell

Dick Nelson — Fri, 25 May 2012 18:29:33 +0000

Join me Sunday morning at 11 AM May 27th for the life and music of David Frizzell on the Country Classic Spotlight.

Country Classic Spotlight to Feature Jim Reeves

Dick Nelson — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:30:11 +0000

Join me Sunday morning at 11 AM for the music and life of Jim Reeves on the Country Classic Spotlight.

Sunday Morning Country Classic Spotlight to Feature Donna Fargo

Dick Nelson — Fri, 11 May 2012 18:30:09 +0000

Sunday morning May 13th, I will feature the music of Donna Fargo at 11 AM.

Sunday Morning Country Classic Spotlight to Feature Lee Greenwood

Dick Nelson — Fri, 04 May 2012 18:26:49 +0000

Join me Sunday morning May 6th for the music of Lee Greenwood at 11:00 AM for the Country Classic Spotlight. Its a segment of the 98 Country Classic Show. We get started at 9 Am to 1 PM at 98.1 FM 98 Country.

Sunday Morning Country Classic Spotlight to Feature Waylon Jennings

Dick Nelson — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:30:25 +0000

Waylon Jennings' journey through life has been a theme of his music and his ups and downs. Join me Sunday for the Country Classic Spotlight, featuring the life and music of Waylon Jennings.

Sunday Morning Country Classic Spotlight to Feature Jessi Coulter

Dick Nelson — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:30:05 +0000

With her religious upbringing and refined manner, singer and songwriter Jessi Coulter seemed to be an unlikely participant in the outlaw movement that transformed country music in the 1970's. Join me Sunday at 11:00 AM for the music of Jessi Coulter on 98.1 FM 98 Country.

Sunday Morning Country Classic Spotlight

Dick Nelson — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:30:41 +0000

Sunday on the Spotlight I am featuring Johnny Lee. He rose to fame in 1980 with the success of the movie "Urban Cowboy," reared on a dairy farm, South of Houston, Texas. Join me Sunday at 11:00 AM for the Sunday morning Country Classic Spotlight.

Seriously, You Haven't Done Your Taxes Yet?

Dave McCord — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:41:52 +0000

Yesterday I was driving back from lunch and noticed the Liberty Tax guy standing on the corner of Division and Hwy. 15 and I thought to myself, Who hasn’t done their taxes and why? I understand there are people that run a business and can’t do their taxes until later in the season because [...]

Sunday Morning Country Classic Spotlight to Feature Rosanne Cash

Dick Nelson — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:30:24 +0000

Rosanne Cash, the daughter of country music icon Johnny Cash, is a singer, song writer and author. Join me for the music and life of Rosanne Cash Sunday April 1st at 11:00 AM on the Country Classic Spotlight.

Sunday Morning Country Classic Spotlight Features Charlie Pride

Dick Nelson — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:30:39 +0000

Charlie Pride, born March 18, 1938 in Sledge, Mississippi has worn many hats in his life time. Singer, former professional Baseball player and business and radio station owner. Join me Sunday morning March, 18th at 11:00 AM on the Country Classic Music Spotlight for the life and music of Charlie Pride.

Sunday Morning Country Classic Spotlight Featuring Ronnie Milsap

Dick Nelson — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 19:30:17 +0000

Ronnie Milsap's huge impact on country music has been deeply felt since the early 1970's. You and I have a date Sunday Morning for Country Classic Show From 9 AM to 1 PM at 98.1 FM 98 Country.

Sunday Morning Country Classic Spotlight to Feature George Jones

Dick Nelson — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 19:30:54 +0000

Sunday March 4th, I am featuring George Jones on the Country Classic Spotlight.

Sunday Morning Country Classic Spotlight

Dick Nelson — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:30:54 +0000

Billy Wayne Craddock, we know him as Bill Crash Craddock. The nickname came from his exploits as a high school running back. He became one of country music's most consistent hit makers of the 1970's.

Sunday Morning Country Classic Spotlight: Dave Dudley

Dick Nelson — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:30:39 +0000

Join me Sunday morning at 11:00 AM where the spotlight shines on Dave Dudley on the Sunday morning Country Classic Spotlight.

Country Classic Spotlight Shines on The Judds

Dick Nelson — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:30:10 +0000

Wynonna Judd's belting vocal power and mom, Naomi. This mother daughter duo rose to become the top country vocal duet in just a few months from 1983-1984. Their success helped give new acoustic and folk tinged direction to country music.

Sunday Morning Country Classic Spotlight Features Randy Travis

Dick Nelson — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:30:37 +0000

A shy north Carolinian Randy Trywick, we know him as Randy Travis, became known in 1986 in the country music circles. His distinctive baritone twang endeared him to hard country loyalists but also to millions of fans beyond country's traditional boundaries.