Time for a Switch-up!
I'm leaning in to the summertime vibes at this point in the year, and that means it was time to erase the flowers I had drawn on our WQMX studio whiteboard. As a replacement, I wanted to go with something that represented spending time outside in the sun, and it needed to be easy to draw.
One of my favorite warm-weather activities is fishing, and obviously many of our songs carry that sentiment too.
So... what do you think of my little doodle? Though simple, this is definitely one of my favorites. It reminds me of those long days out on the lake with nowhere to be and nothing weighing on me. It's that type of afternoon where the sun's just right, a little breeze is cooling down the air, and whether or not you get some bites doesn't even really matter. It's just you, bait, tackle, and a pole at your favorite honey-hole. It's peaceful, casting and reeling till the golden sunset over the deep blue water fades away.
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Okay, maybe it's just some squiggly lines crudely drawn in dry-erase, but all that's what it reminds me of!
As always, thanks for listening to WQMX. Catch ya out there fishin'
Back from Vacation
I'm Back! I got home yesterday evening from my vacation, and it's time to get back to work.
I went out to Southern California (San Diego) to visit family. It was so nice to just get away for a week. The weather was awesome - sunny and temps in the low to mid 70s. Only one day stayed cloudy, and one day in the low 60s was pretty chilly.
We did a lot of fun things! Plus, while I was at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library/Museum, I experienced my first Southern California earthquake! It was a pretty minor 4.1 that lasted only a couple seconds. But in the other 5 times I've been to California in my life, that has never happened before...so that was pretty cool!
If you are looking for a beautiful place to visit that you may have never been before - might I suggest San Diego? There is so much to see and do for the whole family!
Luke Bryan on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
ICYMI, Luke Bryan stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live to talk about American Idol and falling on stage:
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Is this the sign she's made it big?
We love Lainey Wilson here at WQMX and cheer her on through all her accomplishments. She's had the wind at her back in scooping-up awards, partnering with big brands like Levi's, appearing everywhere from talk shows to Yellowstone, and blowing the roof off of every venue at which she performs. To say we're excited to have her at The Country Fest 2024 is a total understatement.
With that, something new has come up for Lainey; she's opening her own bar! That's right- she's teamed up with the same organization behind the bars of Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, and Morgan Wallen to open her own downtown Nashville destination. T.C. Restuarant Group is planning on the hot spot to be at the location formerly occupied by FGL House.
That seems sensible to me. It should be relatively quick and easy to redo the place in Lainey's vision. One of the toughest parts, I bet, is figuring out what she'll want to call the place.
So, here's where I'll throw it to you! What do you think Lainey's bar should be called?
Thanks for reading this blog and for listening to Your Country! 94.9 WQMX.
Fun Weekend!
Busy weekend...
Started with Free Comic Book Day and went to Carol & Johns Comics in Kamm's in Cleveland. They had all the superhero's from Spiderman, Wonderwoman, lots of Star Wars Characters and Ghostbusters... The line was long but everyone was having fun. Hopefully you stopped at a spot...
Then hit up National Design Mart's 26th Anniversary One Day Sale... again the line was long but moved quickly and plenty of savings all thru the store!
Caught most of WWE Backlash... and hit up a friends Quatro De Mayo Party!
Sunday was my son's soccer match...
It was busy but fun. Hopefully you enjoyed your weekend.
This week will be fun... WQMX Bank For Hank from The Klaben Auto Stores is Wednesday, May 9th from noon - 6pm...
And Next Monday, May 13th is the Sold Out Think Pink Party from Klaben Auto Stores at the Akron Civic with Corey Kent and HunterGirl!
What do you think about this?
Normally, I don't hesitate to share my opinions here with you through these blogs. This time around, however, I'm not quite sure how to feel about it all. So, let's first let this story from CBS Sunday play:
Now... what do you think? I'd really like to know! How do you feel about the utilization of AI in order to create "new" music? Let us know your thoughts on all of this at 330-370-2000. That's the number you can call or text for our WQMX studio line, sponsored by Toth Buick GMC.
WQMX is here with you live and local at all hours, so let's interact!
New Music Friday!
Here are today's new releases!
New singles available now:
Lee Brice + Nate Smith + Hailey Whitters "Drinkin' Buddies"
Keith Urban ft Lainey Wilson "Go Home With You"
Kane Brown + Marshmellow "Miles On It"
Miranda Lambert "Wranglers"
Russell Dickerson "Good Day To Have A Great Day"
Tracy Lawrence "Pretty Dang Good"
Megan Moroney "Indifferent"
Kameron Marlowe "On My Way Out"
Chase Matthew "First"
Julia Cole "Tequila Helps"
Mae Estes "What I Shouda Done"
Lauren Watkins "Mama, I Made It"
Abby Anderson "If You Killed Somebody"
Chayce Beckham "Everything I Need"
New singles coming soon:
5/6: Kassi Ashton "Called Crazy"
5/10: Post Malone with Morgan Wallen "I Had Some Help"
New albums available today:
Parmalee "Gonna Love You" (six alternate versions)
Tenille Arts "To Be Honest"
New albums coming soon:
5/10:
Brian Kelley "Tennessee Truth"
Scotty McCreery "Rise & Fall"
Lily Rose "Runnin' Outta of Time" EP
5/24:
Travis Denning "Roads That Go Nowhere"
5/31:
Willie Nelson "The Border"
Kameron Marlowe "Keepin' The Lights On"
Kelsey Hart "Life With You"
Terri Clark "Take Two"
6/7:
Carly Pearce "hummingbird"
Tracy Lawrence "Out Here In It" EP
6/21:
Petty Country A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty
7/12:
Megan Moroney "Am I Okay?"
8/16:
Morgan Wade "Obsessed"
Happy listening! -Cherise, WQMX Music Director
Hank
A few days back, I tipped you off to something huge (yet small for now) coming into my life, and here he is.
Drumroll, please...
Meet Hank! He's my little puppy I just picked up out of West Virginia. Hank is a purebred bloodhound from the Taylor Made family of pups. He's just about eight weeks old, and the cutest thing on this planet Earth, if you ask me! Seriously, I'm melting over him, and his personality is just as great as his looks.
He's the biggest puppy from his litter, and "Brown Boy" as he was formerly known as, was the one everybody wanted. I believe he has nine siblings, boys and girls. Some of their coats are a similar black and tan, while others are mostly tan or even liver. They're all so dang cute.
The name Hank comes from a combination of things. As silly as it may be, in the show The King of the Hill, the main character's name is Hank. Well, Hank has a bloodhound, Ladybird, and he loves her dearly. That's some inspiration. Then, of course you got old Hank Williams. That man will always be THE Hank, and a nod to him seems appropriate for my little country hound. Also, Hank just seems right. You know how it goes!
I'm totally obsessed with my little good boy. He slept nearly the entire car ride back and didn't whine or bark. He's such a well-mannered dude already, with a laid-back demeaner. Who knows if that will stick around, or if he'll grow into a toddler with a temperament- I think it's a good sign, though, and we're going to nurture him into good behavior as best we can, too.
Our cats are not into Hank at all, but he seems very much open to them. They'll warm up to him in time, I'm sure. He's here for the long run, regardless.
I could go on and on about my bloodhound puppy Hank, and I'm sure I will in future blogs, but I just wanted to give you a little introduction to my new four-legged family member. He's perfect.
We're planning on a photo shoot this weekend before blowing up social media with pictures of the pup. I can't wait to spend time with him!
What could make this time any better? I don't know... maybe... A NEW ALBUM ANOUNCEMENT FROM MEGAN MORONEY WITH A NEW SONG OF HERS DROPPING TOO?!?!!!
Oh yeah! Her sophomore album is titled Am I Okay? and it is set to come out July 12th. This announcement came with the release of her brand-new song, Indifferent. Here's that for you to check out:
Big Weekend
There is a lot of stuff to do this weekend!
Sarah Kay will be at The Dusty Armadillo Friday Night from 9-11
The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad is back starting Friday Morning at 10am.
Cavs look to close out their series with the Magic Friday Night in Orlando... or if needed Game 7 Sunday at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse.
I have been talking about this all week! National Design Mart's Anniversary Sale!! (5/4)
The Rubberducks have 2 Fireworks Nights at Canal Park this weekend...
Guardians start a series with the Angels at Progressive Field.
Kentucky Derby is Saturday at 7pm. Get your hats and Mint Julips ready.
Saturday is May The 4th Be With You! Star Wars Day...
And Free Comic Book Day! Some of the stores you can enjoy the festivities Saturday....Rubber City Comics & Kenmore Komics in Akron, Magic City Comics in Barberton, JC Comics and Cards in Cuyahoga Falls, Johnny Scott Comics & Games in Kent, Comics, Cards and Collectibles also Bill's Books & More in Canton, North Canton will be Hazel's Heroes Comics & More, Sweets & Geeks in Medina, Canal Fulton look to The Toys Time Forgot.
WWE Backlash is at 1pm on Saturday from Lyon, France.
Plus Randy Travis is releasing new music!
Luke Combs is teasing a new one!
Another new one for y’all… pic.twitter.com/P10wol4oCu
— Luke Combs ? (@lukecombs) May 1, 2024