Thursday, January 15, 2009

Country Music News

KENNY CHESNEY is set to make his first appearance at the Grammy's February 8th as a performer. He says, "It's funny... I've been part of some amazing TV things that have brought all kinds of performers together -- Willie Nelson's 70th Birthday Party, Genius: A Night for Ray Charles -- but there's just something about the Grammy Awards." About his performance Kenny says. "You know when you walk out on that stage you're with the very best of every kind of music there is, and it's a place where you feel like when you get the call, it really means something."

Did you see JIMMY WAYNE today on "WGN Midday News." He sang four songs, including "I Will" and "Do You Believe Me Now." He visited the local Chicago news program in conjunction with his appearance Saturday at the two-day Mega Winterfest in St. Charles, Illinois. Several lucky WXRO listeners won tickets to that big event!


Martina McBride will sing the national anthem befoer the Pittsburgh Steelers Baltimore Ravins National Football League AFC Championship game this weekend. This is the game to determine who goes to the Super Bowl. Could Martina give the Steelers the edge? She's performed at 31 NFL games over the course of her career, and at 26 of those games the home team ended up winning. The Steelers and Ravens will face off at Pittsburgh's Heinz Field on Sunday.