Box Office Results -  The Batman  -  (128 million)

WOW - Some AMC Theaters are charging 20 to 30 dollars to see The Batman  (Story) 

New This Week - Tyson's Run / Turning Red (Disney Plus)

Top Two - Batman and Spiderman  - top two movie openings in Pandemic Era  (Story) 

Many - Of the Oscar categories will NOT be shown on the broadcast this year – BORING!  (Story) 

Plus The ACM's - Went all streaming this week, no network broadcast  -  (Related Story)

Raymond Lee - Has been cast as the lead in NBC's reboot of Quantum Leap. The series takes place 30 years after the original, which starred Scott Bakula — who may reprise his role.  (Story) 

The Tampa House - Where Edward Scissorhands was filmed was purchased year and a half ago for $230,000 and it's for sale now  - $700,000  (Story)

LOLOL - Rob Schneider has appeared in the most worst-ranked films. Adam Sandler is second.  

This Weekend – Check out my Country Music Memory Lane (link)

Many have asked when I would feature Trisha Yearwood.  Well, it's today, and the asking is no surprise to me. In my decades of being on the radio in this format, few artists were instantly as loved as Trisha because of her terrific debut song, She's In Love With The Boy.  Fans loved that song, and her, from the first time they heard it.  I have proudly played her songs since her beginning.

What A Debut Song!  #1

TY had a great chart run in the 1990's and beyond recording one great song after another, and we'll talk about that of course. She sold about 15 million albums, plus a impressive 58 award nominations and 10 wins. But her incredible gift to us was a voice that was clean, pure, respected and sought after. There are few singers anywhere with her versatility.  She's comparable, and is reminiscent of the legendary Linda Ronstadt who could sing everything extraordinarily. You see with Trisha, as with Linda, it's not about number ones, or awards, it's about talent  -  and hers is absolute.

This Song Is Universally Loved  (With Don Henley)

Trisha Yearwood has my unending respect for every reason. First, she respects the song.  She never tries to outshine the song, as she knows the song is the star.  She never over sings any song, from XXX's And OOO's to the National Anthem. She knows exactly where the notes are, finds them, hits them with confidence and power the first time, and moves on the the next note as crisply as anyone can as there is no fumbling around.  She's always chosen songs well suited for her, and from the very first note of the very first song I ever heard her sing, I felt like I was listening to a real grownup.  She's a talent you don't see very often in any format, and she understands something that's a real separator  -  louder is not better - better is better.

Incredible Song - And Performance

She was an employee at the now gone MTM (Mary Tyler Moore) Records in Nashville in the late 80's, and eventually became a very successful backup and demo singer.  She sang on Garth's, No Fences album  - and all of this led to her own deal and hitting the road as the opening act for Garth on his tour in 1991. That year her first album came out, and sold a few million and had great success on the chart and the radio.

My Favorite Trisha Song!  #1  

Over the next 20 years or so she not only recorded a ton of albums which are all great, she immersed herself in literally countless albums and projects with so many artists it's hard to keep up. Many from country, and many not, as her skill, talent and versatility made her one of the most pursued singers in the world.  Chances are, if you name someone famous from the music world, she has sung with them. I mean, who would not want to sing with Trisha Yearwood?

Flat Out GREAT Song  #1

Yearwood was on the TV show, JAG, plus she has her own TV cooking show, and has a long history of philanthropy anyone would be proud of.  Because of her immense talent and appeal, she is an international star, with followings in many countries as she has traveled singing with everyone in about every major venue.  And of course, you know she has been Garth's wife since 2005, and routinely tours with him.

From The Movie Con Air  - Theme  #2

I have seen Yearwood many times, the last was in the Theater District in Cleveland a couple years ago, and she was amazing. Her voice and show still very compelling and hearing her in one of those acoustically perfect theaters was a real treat. I have interviewed her many times, always a total pro, and has a lot of great things to say and says them well while really engaging with you.  In short, she is a pleasure to work with.  When you see her backstage and talk, even for a short while, she leaves you with the feeling that's someone you want to know.

I Love Everything About This Song  #1

I feel the 1990's was the best decade overall in country history, and an incredible decade for women in country.  Women possessing enviable and undeniable talent and success. Of course Shania with her run.  The passionate voice of Pam Tillis, the perfect pitch, angelic sounding Suzi Bogguss, the amazing Reba, and the straight forward country of Terri Clark.  The energy of Jo DEE Messina, the gifted Faith Hill, the soaring voices of Lee Ann Womack, Martina McBride and LeAnn Rimes too. Kathy Mattea, Mary Chapin Carpenter,  Deanna Carter, The Dixie Chicks, Patty Loveless and Wynonna among others. And Trisha Yearwood was right there with them, making country great. All of them with a long line of hit songs, amazing sales and huge popularity. A truly amazing decade.

With Garth  #2

Trisha Yearwood is a great country singer that is also blessed with an extreme sense of real. I believe every word she sings, and that to me is the mark of a great singer, and it's darn rare.  She brought us much respect in and out of country, and delivered a lot of new fans to our door, especially younger fans early on.  She had a way about her in image that was disarming and approachable that we loved.  She was kind of just like us - only with a beautiful singing voice the rest of us could only imagine having.

With Garth And Trisha Backstage

Trisha Yearwood is a rare breed of singers. Yeah, those are my words, but ask about every major singing star on earth who's sung with her and they'll say the exact same thing.

The Beautiful Windy and I took a very nice vacation to Wine Country last week in California.  This year we each are celebrating landmark birthdays, so we really wanted to do something special for ourselves. 

After a few days of serious wine tasting and cheese eating in Sonoma, we went into San Francisco for a couple days and had a blast too.  We took a bike tour of San Fran, and we went to Alcatraz.  What a cool thing to to.  What a history it has, and I recommend if you are ever there, go see Alcatraz.  It's not to be missed!

An fantastic experience for sure - learned a whole lot and has me wanting to learn more.

Alcatraz Information

Plus - We rode E-Bikes across the Golden Gate Bridge

Golden Gate Bridge Information

Last night the ACM'S did their entire award show on Amazon Prime Video only.  This was the first time they did this, as the steaming towards streaming of Award Shows officially picked up speed. 

For many years, both the CMA'S and the ACM'S have been big-time ratings winners for the broadcast networks.  And for the networks, a big pay day as commercials filled the show.  But over time, people's habits, fans attention spans, and the streaming service boom has painted a very different color on the TV viewing canvas.  For me, I feel ALL award shows are a perfect match for streaming services and I feel in time, they ALL will be there.  Even the Oscars. 

Although I can't decide if the Oscars will be the next to do it, or the last one kicking and screaming into the night to do so. They used to be such a huge ratings winner, but not so much anymore.  So much so, they are cutting the airing of many award winners this year on the network.  People are bored easily now and the best costumer, and makeup artist speaking on TV, just isn't compelling anymore - in fact, never really was.  Plus, many are fatigued on Hollywood types opinions and rambings in general.

Award shows of all kinds and their fans are the ones that would benefit the most from a simple streaming event.  They can go as long as they want, they can say and do as they please, and they will know that virtually all that are watching are real fans and have something vested in their show.  There would not be an angry contingent at 11:10 PM waiting for their favorite local newscasters and weatherperson to tell them to "Pack their umbrella as it might be a soggy one in the morning,"  when they run long.

Also, I feel the streaming audience is far more tolerant of content than regular TV watchers.  More than likely far fewer would be offended by various long winded, non-show related political rants by award winners choosing to say those things as they win the biggest award, in the biggest moment of their professional life. (Although this is NOT a problem on the Country Award shows)  Song lyrics and crude content of any kind, bad language as well, and the outfits many wear would also be in the clear. Again, not an issue on the Country shows.

It is a new day for much of actual TV watching, and the ACM'S are the early rays through the trees of this fresh dawn.  We will see if this is a model that many others will follow.  I see this as yet another small nail in the giant coffin of traditional network TV.  Because of streaming, cable and various broadcast laws and restrictions, they overall have nothing new to offer contemporary media consumers, from their prime time programming and especially their news divisions.  (Does anyone really wait till 630 for the network news anymore?)  They are the dinosaurs looking up at the speeding meteor.

BUT as much as anything the long term success of any award show, streaming or being broadcast on a network will be the MONEY.   I know that sounds cynical, but sadly, it's almost always true.  When looking for the correct answer to pretty much anything, just follow the money.  If this is financially viable to the various organizations, look for more of it.  Because the format is right for it.

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Caitlyn Smith took to social media yesterday to announce that her next single will be "Downtown Baby", and announced an upcoming album High due out on April 8th! 

Let’s talk about tomorrow… my brand new album HIGH will be available for preorder & I have a new single coming out called DOWNTOWN BABY! Can’t wait for you to hear it! ? pic.twitter.com/vCEBx4y9QQ

— CAITLYN SMITH (@caitlynsmith) March 3, 2022

We played the new song for you tonight as the New at 9 'New Song Spotlight' to see what you think of her follow up to "I Can't"! 

Tonight's 'New Song Spotlight' may sound familiar to you if you are a fan of the show "The Bachelor". Restless Road performed "Growing Old With You" on an episode in January during one of the special date nights. You'll most likely hear this romantic ballad at an upcoming wedding you're attending! 

Ray Fulcher announced that his next single will be "Anything Like You Dance"! It's tonight's 'New Song Spotlight' and we want to know what you think, so take a listen!

 Here is a "did you know" about Ray, he co-wrote 8 songs on Luke Combs' This One's For You album.

Morgan Wallen scored a #1 last week with "Sand In My Boots", and he's released his next single to radio. "Wasted On You" was co-written by Morgan and is an ode to a failed relationship that he can't get off his mind. 

Morgan Wallen will be one of the headliners at The Country Fest this year performing on Saturday night. Click here for more info and tickets! 

Jon Langston just made his Grand Ole Opry debut on Tuesday where he performed his new single "Back Words". The song is about exactly what the title suggests, you can't take back words, especially when you regret saying goodbye.