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Sunday, May 1, 202205/01/2022

That Time Naomi Judd Said Hi to Me

It was so sad to hear that Naomi Judd died over the weekend, on the day before the Judds would…

Thursday, October 28, 202110/28/2021

All You Need to Know About Disney On Ice!

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92.5 Kickin’ Country is proud to be helping to welcome “Disney On Ice presents Mickey & Friends” to the North…

Wednesday, September 15, 202109/15/2021

90s Photos of the 3 Stars Sharing the Stage With Blake

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I was lucky enough to share the 90s with some of the decade’s biggest stars, three of whom are part…

Tuesday, February 2, 202102/02/2021

This Man Needs Your Help

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Kenny Chesney needs your assistance.    And, if you help him out, he’ll be happy to give you a reward.…

Monday, January 25, 202101/25/2021

Get Paid To Taste Candy!

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How’d you like to earn just under $50,000 a year to taste candy and chocolate? This isn’t a temporary, one-shot…

Friday, January 22, 202101/22/2021

Get a Personal Message from Punxsutawney Phil!

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How’d you like the world’s most famous groundhog to sent you a personal message?  It can happen for just $80…

Tuesday, January 19, 202101/19/2021

Our # 1 Take-Out Food Is …

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Because of the pandemic, here in the US and around the world, we’ve been ordering a lot of take-out.    So…

Tuesday, January 12, 202101/12/2021

How Long Will a Million Dollars Last You?

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You’ve heard that you’ll need to save a million dollars to have a comfortable, worry-free retirement.    Is that true…

Thursday, December 31, 202012/31/2020

What Are We Drinking This New Year’s Eve

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Part of the tradition of welcoming the New Year is the adult beverages we consume on New Year’s Eve.   …

Monday, December 21, 202012/21/2020

The Most Hated Christmas Song of All Time Is …

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Perhaps, because it’s Christmas, we should use “hate”.    So, according to a survey conducted by VisaPrint, here are the…

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