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01/01/2025

Ray Stevens ended his “streak” last evening.

What a "streak." Ray Stevens is nothing short of a legend. The country singer and comedian, known for his humorous songs like “Mississippi Squirrel Reviva

12/30/2024

As we look back on 2024, we look even further back and sigh, because there's nothing like a good ol' square dance fidlin'. Henry Ford agreed!

Henry Ford bought a $75,000 Stradivarius, learned to play “Turkey in the Straw,” and tried to teach all those Model T riders how to do-si-do like Grandpa

12/27/2024

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There is nothing quite like the 1990s/early 2000s era of country music. It was one heck of a time, particularly for country-pop stars. With so many hits and stars to come out of that era, it isn’t exactly surprising that a few musicians who made it big during the 1990s have more or less disappeare...

12/23/2024

They may be coming off the road, but they’ll still play here at 94.9 FM!

There was plenty to smile about in country music in 2024, but there were some tough times, too. WANT MORE COUNTRY MUSIC NEWS? CLICK HERE. The genre saw a long list of talented performers and influential figures lost to death, and several more legendary acts announced farewells, slowdowns in touring....

12/05/2024

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Brooks & Dunn singer Ronnie Dunn is taking eight weeks off the road as he recovers from a skiing injury. Dunn shared the news on social media. He posted a photo of his legs, including extensive bandaging around his left knee and thigh. Though his knee might be injured, his sense of humor is intact:....

01/01/2024

Catch the Tournament of Roses Parade by following this link!

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05/02/2023

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Country music artist Granger Smith joined 'Sunday Night In America' to discuss why he's leaving the music industry and pursuing a life of ministry at his local church.

01/09/2023

Clifton Clowers (1891-1994) was the subject of the 1962 hit song, “Wolverton Mountain,” the lyrics of which begin:

They say don't go on Wolverton Mountain
If you're looking for a wife
'Cause Clifton Clowers has a pretty young daughter
He's mighty handy with a gun and a knife.

“Wolverton Mountain” was co-written by Merle Kilgore as a birthday present for Clifton Clowers, his uncle. Kilgore was a friend of Hank Williams, and he co-wrote the song “Ring of Fire” with June Carter Cash.

Clifton Clowers really did live atop Wolverton Mountain, near Center Ridge (Conway County), for most of his life. By all accounts, he was a kind, educated man who farmed, hunted, fished and played several musical instruments. He could read and write in Latin and Greek and usually used his knife for whittling, not scaring off suitors. None of that would make for a very interesting song though. Merle Kilgore’s friend Claude King (who’d never met Clowers) convinced him that the lyrics needed a little changing to make it more interesting, adding the line “Clifton Clowers might take my life.” Suddenly, a gentle World War I veteran was transformed into one of the world’s most overprotective fathers. By the way, Clowers had six children—four sons and two daughters, and the family used to jokingly question which daughter was the “pretty” one mentioned in the song.

“Wolverton Mountain” became one of the biggest hits of 1962. It spent nine weeks at the top of Billboard’s country chart, reached number three on the easy listening chart and number six on the pop charts. It’s been recorded by Hank Williams, Jr., Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Southern Culture on the Skids, among others.

Pictured is Mr. Clowers, who at age 100, was still plowing his land. He lived to be 102.

Here’s a link to Claude King’s original version of “Wolverton Mountain:” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gytzqOooE3Y

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01/01/2023

Going out tonight??? So are we. 🚔

The Cleveland Police Department wishes you a SAFE and Happy New Year!!! We will have DUI patrols all night. So play it smart:

If you drink at all 🥂 , find someone to call 📞

11/09/2022

“Jeff Cook spent a lifetime in music, earning a license as a broadcast engineer before he was old enough to drive a car and working as an on-air radio personality while still in high school. He went on to fame, of course, with cousins Teddy Gentry and Randy Owen as a member of multi-platinum band Alabama, moving from barroom stages to sold-out arenas. Everything he did was rooted in his deep love of music, a love he shared with millions.”

—Kyle Young, CEO
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Learn more: https://www.countrymusichalloffame.org/hall-of-fame/alabama

10/17/2022

Happy Monday Inspiration!

Watch and share my Official Music Video for “Jesus’ Fault (feat. Walker Hayes)” from my album, A Hundred Highways.Listen to and the rest of my al...

09/08/2022

BREAKING NEWS: Queen Elizabeth II, 96, longest-reigning monarch of the United Kingdom and British Commonwealth, has passed away. Prince Charles has officially ascended the throne to become king, with a coronation expected in 2023. https://apnews.com/hub/queen-elizabeth-ii?fbclid=IwAR3Z6ZM2kSRV8wlMaIMT9YN7SDKgymDJ1mcktOGDmhILBh0RT1GouFH2jcs

The latest news about Queen Elizabeth II, including updates from the Platinum Jubilee, taking place from Thursday, June 2, until Sunday, June 5, 2022.

08/09/2022

We're officially online (at last)! Listen at www.zeno.fm/WTNECleveland

Listen to 94-9 WTNE for the best English (U.S.) Music radio. Listen live, catch up on old episodes and keep up to date with announcements.

07/26/2022

Dr. Don Flanagan, who formerly operated dental offices under the name Cloudland Dental in Cleveland, and his affiliated companies have agreed to pay $1.5 million to resolve allegations they knowingly …

07/02/2022

Some wise words for this weekend

Weekend PSA please use 311 or the non emergency number for things on the left. 😂👏

05/30/2022

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