Bailey Zimmerman has the #1 song in country music this week and he just announced that "Where It Ends" will be his new single at country radio! Bailey says the story behind it "is really just kind of an inspiration to anybody out there who is going through something tough with somebody who they are scared to lose, don't be scared to lose that person because maybe they weren't meant for you. Sometimes it's really best to say, this is where it ends."

Clint Black – Killin' Time - 1989

Not often a single song delivers a huge country star to us, but in this case it did.  Clint Black went on to be one of the leaders of the new traditionalists movement that rocketed country into an orbit never thought possible.  He didn't do it alone of course, the class of 1989 had Garth, Alan Jackson, Travis Tritt and others that molded country for the next twenty years.  Black's first single, Better Man (#1)  - that listeners loved, took them back to the sound of younger Merle Haggard with a modern thump.  But the next single, this one, was the one that sealed the deal for Black to lead the thundering charge to a new day.  This song was the sound that many had been waiting for.  Traditional, but contemporary, a strong beat in a song that was apologetically country in it's written and recorded form. This song and sound was a throw back  - and a giant step forward all at the same time.  After this big #1, Black went on a long and incredible run of traditional country hits with essentially every single going top five for the next almost 12 years.  With 12 number ones, 5 number two's, and album sales of 25 million, he dominated the charts until 2001.  He was also dominating the Canadian Country Charts as well. 

This is about the perfect country song.

Last Week #13

My Full Profile On Clint Black

I love breakfast.  Especially a big one!  Eggs, meat, toast and of course some kind of breakfast potatoes!  I don't really care what you do to them, just do it!  Here's a killer recipe!

Incredible Breakfast Potatoes!!!!!

Country music legend Dolly Parton is set to release a new album Novemeber 17th, and let me tell you I'm hyped! After her induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, she has decided to go outside her typical format and put out some rock oriented music. She's collaborated on songs with some huge names like Elton John, Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks, and many more. The album will consist of 21 cover renditions and 9 brand new original pieces for a healthy total of 30 songs. It's kind of a big deal. 

Information has been trickling out about the project since the announcement of the album, and just today I came across a newly released music video for one of the tracks, "What's Up?" The song's a smash hit from the early 90's sensation 4 Non Blondes, and the original singer/ songwriter Linda Perry accompanies Dolly in this remake. Did you know Lainey Wilson also covered this song in her latest and greatest album, Bell Bottom Country? Anyways, I have high expectations for Dolly Parton's Rockstar album coming out in less than two months, and here's a link to the video of her version of "What's Up" for you to check out! 

Dolly Parton - What's Up? (feat. Linda Perry) (Official Music Video) - YouTube

If you are a frequent listener to WQMX between 7 and midnight weekdays...first, thank you very much! As you know, during the 9 o'clock hour we have the New At 9. It's a full hour of some of the newest music out of Nashville. We also have the New Song Spotlight and then play Keep it or Kick it to get your votes on how you as listeners like the song.

Starting Monday, we are making a little change. As we head into Fall and Winter things will begin to slow down a bit. So we will only play Keep it or Kick it when I have a brand new song. The other evenings, the spotlight song will have some other significance. Maybe it's historic to the day, or possibly it's one we've had you vote on before, but don't feel we need a second opinion, etc.

As always thank you for voting during this segment. It really helps us here at WQMX, and look forward to it returning in full strength in the Spring!

Fall officially begins tomorrow morning at 2:50am, then we get the prettist scenery! Right now, you are starting to see leaves change, not to much, but just wait for the next few weeks! I found this website, explorefall.com that updates their maps daily. So if you are sticking around NE Ohio or wanting to take a road trip, you'll know where to find all the fall colors!

Here is my recap of my 50 Favorites From 40+ Years from September as we inch towards the top of my year long countdown.  I've also included each months recap in case you are just jumping on.  Grab a coffee and earbuds and thanks for reading and listening!

September Songs

#13 Brooks And Dunn - Only In America - 2001

#14 Dwight Yoakam - Ain't That Lonely Yet - 1993

#15 Darius Rucker - Don't Think I Don't Think About It - 2008

#16 Vince Gill - I Still Believe In You - 1993

Previous months  #50-#17

August Recap

July Recap

June Recap

May Recap

April Recap

March Recap

February Recap

January Recap

Here is a recap of my articles this week from WQMX.com in case you missed some. Grab a coffee and some earbuds and thanks for listening and reading!

Browns - Portholes And Picture Windows

Eat Of The Week

50 Favorites From 40+ Years #13

Forgotten Jukebox SW-82

Country Music Memory Lane

Wynn At The Movies And More

Box Office Results -  The Nun 2 -   (9 Million)  Three weeks

#2   The Expendables 3    (8 Million)   #3  Haunting In Venice ( million)

New This Week -   The Kill Room / Saw X / The Creator

SMILE!!!! - The horror flick Smile is getting a sequel October 2024

Gran Turismo -  Opened in theaters a month ago, is now on Amazon Prime Video

MAX - Will be streaming MLB, NBA and NHL starting in October. Free to Max subscribers through the end of February 2024 - ($9.99)

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

Also - My 50 Favorites Over 40+ Years This Week #13  (Link)

Disappointed is an understatement on this one. The car market in general is crazy as ever, and EVs are huge these days. VW is well aware of this, and with successes like that of the new Ford Bronco, it's prime time to bring back an old classic like the bus. 

According to Volkswagen, the "ID.Buzz" will arrive at U.S. dealerships sometime in 2024, and it's a very cool ride by all acounts. I'd drive one in a heartbeat. That's not the problem. The essence of the van has been destroyed if you ask me. That's because of the sticker price, 40k on the low end. The original van represented freedom, basic transportation, and affordability; and this is quite the stretch from those origins. As it is with most any brand new car these days (Jeep Grand Wagoneers are in the 100k range!?!) with dealership markup and preoder options, this will inevitably become a status symbol reserved for those with wealth beyond the typical American. It's gotten to the point where I'm not sure I will ever be in a position to buy anything but a used vehicle, and with what's new these days I don't think I mind!