What a day this second one of the CMA week turned out to be. We had the chance to se and talk to some big names. Taylor Swift stopped by and couldn't stop talking about her new kitten named "Meredith" (who my little one thinks is names after her, by the way!). Jennifer and Christian, Sugarland, gave us a neat, little scoop telling us that they will debut a new song on the CMA's that we will play for you Thursday morning. Jennifer promised that it is VERY "steamy". Vince Gill, in his "Make Biscuits, Not War" hat was as personable as ever and Steve Holy refined his standup routine with us later in the day. You can see and hear all of those interviews, and more, right here: http://www.eagle97.com/pages/11387381.php.
Last night, we had the pleasure of being taken out to Tim McGraw and Faith Hill's house (pictures on our Eagle Facebook page) for a really, cool, relaxed get together with several hundred of their friends. The house is one once owned by Hank Williams Sr. so that was cool enough all by itself.
Spoke to Faith about her single "Come Home" (her first in 5 years) that you'll hear first on The Eagle tomorrow starting at 6:45am. She's really excited about it and hinted that she and Tim would be visiting Hampton Roads some time next year. (And she looked awesome, of course).
Tim was glad to be without a cane and was walking fine alhough he told me he's waiting until after the new year to start back to his jogging routine.
It was a fun night and more to come today. Hope we're helping you enjoy it aall with us.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Monday, November 7, 2011
First Day at CMA Week
I guess you can it's the calm before the storm. We did get to talk to the boys in the Eli Young Band as they were finding out that they achieved gtheir first number one song with "Crazy Girl". If you think it doesn't mean alot to these folks check out Mark McKay's interview with them here:
http://www.eagle97.com/pages/11387381.php.
Several artists on the comeback trail, in particular, Ty Herndon, who has some excellent new music out as we talked about getting him to the Eagle's Nest for a show.
You can feel the excitement starting to build. The city is starting to "fill up" with folks and the artists begin to really hit the interview trail with us today......Band Perry, Taylor Swift, Chris Young and Hunter Hayes to name just a few.
The big news yesterday was in Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood's press conference as Brad confessecd that oldest son Huck no longer has a "thing" for Carrie. He has now turned his attention to Kimberly of The Band Perry.
We also have a special Eagle Winterblast "tease", so to speak, from one of the bands that you can catch on the interview page, too.
Finally, we hear that 70's/80's icon Kenny Loggins may be coming through today. In case you hadn't heard, he and Blake Shelton will be opening the CMA Awards show with a special version of "Footloose".
Tonight we go to Tim McGraw and Faith Hill's house for a small "gathering". I'll have something on that for you this time tomorrow.
http://www.eagle97.com/pages/11387381.php.
Several artists on the comeback trail, in particular, Ty Herndon, who has some excellent new music out as we talked about getting him to the Eagle's Nest for a show.
You can feel the excitement starting to build. The city is starting to "fill up" with folks and the artists begin to really hit the interview trail with us today......Band Perry, Taylor Swift, Chris Young and Hunter Hayes to name just a few.
The big news yesterday was in Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood's press conference as Brad confessecd that oldest son Huck no longer has a "thing" for Carrie. He has now turned his attention to Kimberly of The Band Perry.
We also have a special Eagle Winterblast "tease", so to speak, from one of the bands that you can catch on the interview page, too.
Finally, we hear that 70's/80's icon Kenny Loggins may be coming through today. In case you hadn't heard, he and Blake Shelton will be opening the CMA Awards show with a special version of "Footloose".
Tonight we go to Tim McGraw and Faith Hill's house for a small "gathering". I'll have something on that for you this time tomorrow.
Saturday, November 5, 2011
In Music City for the CMA Awards
Well, we have arrived. Mark McKay and I are here in Nashville for the next 5 days for CMA Awards week. Check this blog every day/morning or an update as to what we've seen, heard and learned. We'll be visiting with lots of stars and you'll be able to catch those conversations on our special CMA page on the Eagle web site. This won't be a blog abou how much fun we're having or who we have eaten with, etc. This is for the purpose of getting YOU inside the CMA awards. Who was seen with who.....what have we heard about any future tours, artists, etc. We'll pass it all on right here and, if there is something you want to know, let us know on our Facebook fan page and we'll do our best to find out for you. We are here for you so be ready to be a part of the CMA Awards.
Friday, October 28, 2011
There Used To Be a Ballpark
I have spouted off about this before but, after last night's amazing finish to Game 6 of the 2011 MLB World Series, I feel the need to spew again!!!!
Last night was probably one of the most exciting World Series games in years and I would guess that about 1000 people on the east coast got to see the end of it. Why is that? The game's FIRST PITCH wasn't until about 8:07pm. If it had ended in regulation, we are still talking about around 11:30 but this one went into extra innings (11 to be exact) and wound up ending at 12:40 AM!!!!!
One of my fondest childhood memories from this time of year were the World Series' games I was able to listen to on the radio and/or watch on television. My interest in baseball was above just about everything else and the same applied for most of my friends at that time. We would re-enact these games in our own back yards or at the nearby school baseball field.
These days those fields are empty. When was the last time you saw a bunch of kids playing baseball anywhere? The fields, the yards, the streets? What I mentioned in the first paragraph is the primary reason why. What child is able to stay up past 10pm, let alone 12:40AM, to watch a basxeball game? Oh, but John, we can't forget the west coast. Remember, they're 3 hours behind us. So, how many West Coast baseball fans are into the Rangers and the Cardinals? You probably could count that on one hand.
Now look at the NFL.....Sunday afternoons are still sacred. They still play in daylight, for the most part. Even the Super Bowl is over early enough for everyone to watch
When will Major League Baseball realize that they are losing the younger fan base? The NFL...the NCAA.....Extreme Games.....that's where they are going......or maybe they're just going to the streets with nothing to do but get into trouble. Bring baseball back to the masses. The earlier, the better!
Last night was probably one of the most exciting World Series games in years and I would guess that about 1000 people on the east coast got to see the end of it. Why is that? The game's FIRST PITCH wasn't until about 8:07pm. If it had ended in regulation, we are still talking about around 11:30 but this one went into extra innings (11 to be exact) and wound up ending at 12:40 AM!!!!!
One of my fondest childhood memories from this time of year were the World Series' games I was able to listen to on the radio and/or watch on television. My interest in baseball was above just about everything else and the same applied for most of my friends at that time. We would re-enact these games in our own back yards or at the nearby school baseball field.
These days those fields are empty. When was the last time you saw a bunch of kids playing baseball anywhere? The fields, the yards, the streets? What I mentioned in the first paragraph is the primary reason why. What child is able to stay up past 10pm, let alone 12:40AM, to watch a basxeball game? Oh, but John, we can't forget the west coast. Remember, they're 3 hours behind us. So, how many West Coast baseball fans are into the Rangers and the Cardinals? You probably could count that on one hand.
Now look at the NFL.....Sunday afternoons are still sacred. They still play in daylight, for the most part. Even the Super Bowl is over early enough for everyone to watch
When will Major League Baseball realize that they are losing the younger fan base? The NFL...the NCAA.....Extreme Games.....that's where they are going......or maybe they're just going to the streets with nothing to do but get into trouble. Bring baseball back to the masses. The earlier, the better!
Saturday, October 22, 2011
There Goes My "Neighborhood"
We live in a modest, ranch home. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Your typical 60's home upgraded and remodeled, of course. Since day one, I have had full use of the master bath which is a small closet-like room attached to our master bedroom. The girls - my wife and daughter - used the large "guest" bathroom complete with two sinks, tub, etc. - all of the acoutrements needed as far as any women is concerned.
Well, now, that the "little" girl is moving into the teen years, my lovely wife is now having issues sharing the bathroom with her and has decided it would be best for us to share the smaller master bath. This morning has been "move in" day. The sink has, somehow, disappeared in a sea of various lotions and soaps. Half of the medicine cabinet now has items I couldn't identify if you put a gun to my head. Of course, during the "cleanup" (and there was a massive cleanup prior to move-in), my wife claims to have found medicine and after shave that had expired 5 years ago. Those things have expiration dates? Really? Nothing had evaporated or disappeared so, for me, they were still good. Guess not for the "new" tenant.
I just walked in there a few minutes ago and the aroma of Pine-Sol permeated the room. Hadn't smelled that in years. The floor, the shower, the sink - spotless!!!! What was happening??? Cleanliness has now crept into my life. That's a positive, I guess. I would also have to assume that the other would be the year or two added to my life because of the lack of whatever germs had resided in there for the past 6 years.
I guess sharing isn't so bad after all!
Well, now, that the "little" girl is moving into the teen years, my lovely wife is now having issues sharing the bathroom with her and has decided it would be best for us to share the smaller master bath. This morning has been "move in" day. The sink has, somehow, disappeared in a sea of various lotions and soaps. Half of the medicine cabinet now has items I couldn't identify if you put a gun to my head. Of course, during the "cleanup" (and there was a massive cleanup prior to move-in), my wife claims to have found medicine and after shave that had expired 5 years ago. Those things have expiration dates? Really? Nothing had evaporated or disappeared so, for me, they were still good. Guess not for the "new" tenant.
I just walked in there a few minutes ago and the aroma of Pine-Sol permeated the room. Hadn't smelled that in years. The floor, the shower, the sink - spotless!!!! What was happening??? Cleanliness has now crept into my life. That's a positive, I guess. I would also have to assume that the other would be the year or two added to my life because of the lack of whatever germs had resided in there for the past 6 years.
I guess sharing isn't so bad after all!
Saturday, October 8, 2011
You Gotta Have Heart
It's been a while for one of these but it's time to get back into the old "blog" swing and, after yesterday, it's time. I will warn you that a sports analogy is coming but there will be a point for everyone...sports enthusiast or not.
Last night, I had the opportunity to witness two sporting events - one in person and one on TV. After taking in the results of each, I was able to see the relation between the two.
I had the fortune of seeing one of the best high school football games I ever witnessed, in person, last night. A game where the lead changed 7 times in the 4th quarter alone! I saw the home team (my team, by the way) fall behind with less than a minute to go and, then, I watched as a bunch of players became a team. They closed ranks, with just 40 seconds left and 80 yards to go to score, pulled it all together to come back and win. They looked to each other and used each other to lift the team to a higher level.
My second sporting event was viewed from the comfort of my "man room" couch as my Philadelphia Phillies (if you don't know by now....I'm a Philly native and a HUGE fan!)were trying to stave off being eliminated from the National League playoffs. They were a preseason pick....and a during-season pick, to win the whole thing. This was a team made up of some of the best in the business and they were fortified this year by more of that type of player. In the other dugout, a team that was doing all they could to get IN the playoffs, let alone STAY in the playoffs. One team - the Phils - had a 10 and a half game lead when they clinched their playoff place. The other team - the St. Louis Cardinals - were 10 and a half games OUT OF the playoffs when that happened. They had lots of ground to make up in a short period of time. Well, you know the result. What I saw last night was one group of players waiting for the next guy to step up against another TEAM who closed ranks and decided to do it TOGETHER!!! You know who won?.....the TEAM, of course!!!!
The common thread from both of these events - other than the fact that two TEAMS won? Both winners showed the love they had for each other as teammates and put away and all personal ambitions for the sake of the TEAM. They performed with their hearts instead of their heads. Give me a TEAM like that every time and talent doesn't matter. There IS strength in unity.
Out jogging this morning, I thought about the parallels to my life and to others I know. I can't do it alone....with my job.....with my family......with my life. I, YOU, need a TEAM to make it happen every day with your job, your family....your life!!! You GOTTA have heart!! That brain part is secondary!
Last night, I had the opportunity to witness two sporting events - one in person and one on TV. After taking in the results of each, I was able to see the relation between the two.
I had the fortune of seeing one of the best high school football games I ever witnessed, in person, last night. A game where the lead changed 7 times in the 4th quarter alone! I saw the home team (my team, by the way) fall behind with less than a minute to go and, then, I watched as a bunch of players became a team. They closed ranks, with just 40 seconds left and 80 yards to go to score, pulled it all together to come back and win. They looked to each other and used each other to lift the team to a higher level.
My second sporting event was viewed from the comfort of my "man room" couch as my Philadelphia Phillies (if you don't know by now....I'm a Philly native and a HUGE fan!)were trying to stave off being eliminated from the National League playoffs. They were a preseason pick....and a during-season pick, to win the whole thing. This was a team made up of some of the best in the business and they were fortified this year by more of that type of player. In the other dugout, a team that was doing all they could to get IN the playoffs, let alone STAY in the playoffs. One team - the Phils - had a 10 and a half game lead when they clinched their playoff place. The other team - the St. Louis Cardinals - were 10 and a half games OUT OF the playoffs when that happened. They had lots of ground to make up in a short period of time. Well, you know the result. What I saw last night was one group of players waiting for the next guy to step up against another TEAM who closed ranks and decided to do it TOGETHER!!! You know who won?.....the TEAM, of course!!!!
The common thread from both of these events - other than the fact that two TEAMS won? Both winners showed the love they had for each other as teammates and put away and all personal ambitions for the sake of the TEAM. They performed with their hearts instead of their heads. Give me a TEAM like that every time and talent doesn't matter. There IS strength in unity.
Out jogging this morning, I thought about the parallels to my life and to others I know. I can't do it alone....with my job.....with my family......with my life. I, YOU, need a TEAM to make it happen every day with your job, your family....your life!!! You GOTTA have heart!! That brain part is secondary!
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Our Little "Surprise"
It was 49 years ago.......earlier in the year....the announcement was made at our dinner table that my brother, at age 17, and I, at age 11, were going to be treated to a family addition. No, not a pet....a real, live human being. We were going to have another sibling in the house. We never gave another family member a thought.....until that day. Well, 49 years ago yesterday, our little sister was born. My days as the youngest were over....I was the now the "middle" child. Little did I know how blessed that day would be. She was the happiest, sweetest little one. I was, pretty much, the "big" brother at home since my big brother headed off to college. She was with me just about everywhere even that day that my friends taught her, as she put it, "some new bad words" while watching us play basketball in our driveway. I watched her excel in gymnastics at age 6......and 7 ....and 8.....and then I went off to college. From there it's been a blur but she has grown up to be one of the strongest people I know. Life threw her a number of curveballs but, like the patient hitter, she handled it all. I couldn't be prouder of anyone. Happy Birthday to my little sister.
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