Julianne Hough SOLD OUT!

Julianne Hough will be here in concert at the Liberty Theater March 27th! All the tickets are now sold out! Look for more exciting Eagle Concerts coming this summer!

ACM New Artist Awards!

Julianne Hough

While I was in Nashville for the Country Radio Seminar, it was exciting to hear first-hand, the announcments for Top New Artists from the Academy of Country Music. Julianne Hough, Jake Owen and Zac Brown Band all received new artist awards on Friday, March 6th. The awards were voted on by fans through GACTV.com.

Jake Owen and Sonja in Nashville, March 5th

Julianne Hough, who will be here in Astoria, March 27th for a sold out show at the Libery Theater, was named top new female vocalist. Jake Owen was named top new male vocalist and the Zac Brown Band was named top new vocal duo or group.

Zac Brown Band

The three artists will now compete for overall top new artist during the live telecast of the ACM Awards on April 5 on CBS. The winner will be determined by fan voting.

Random Two for Tuesday

Faith's Shoes.....



Tim's Hat........

Honoring Merle Haggard

Jack Ingram, Merle Haggard and Emmylou Harris

Merle Haggard received the prestigious Career Achievement Award from the Country Radio Broadcasters March 3rd, honoring his long and epic career. I was lucky enough to be able to attend... the room was full of talent, legends and pure country....

Craig Morgan, Sonja and John Rich

Recovering from a bout with lung cancer, Haggard was happy to be able to attend. After conveying his appreciation, Haggard also admitted he still harbored some resentment against his former label, Epic Records. Following a performance of his hit, 'Kern River' by Emmylou Harris who recalled that the first time she heard the song she "almost drove off the road because it's just so good," Haggard reminded the audience of how that song almost missed the light of day.

Emmylou Harris

"I want to say that there was this other guy -- I can't remember his name -- he was head of CBS, and he made fun of my song. He said, 'Who in the hell knows where Kern River is at?'" Reminded by someone in the audience that it was former president of CBS Records, Rick Blackburn, Haggard recalled the exchange of words the two had more than 20 years ago."I'd like to tell you one more time. I don't like 'Kern River.'

Merle Haggard

Haggard continued, "And I said, 'That's about the third time you've told me that.' He said, 'It's more like five times.' And I said, 'Well, I'm about five times short of telling you to go to hell.".......Merle had the entire room in laughter. I don't think anyone was surprised at his, cut-through-the-bull candor! After all, he is Merle Haggard. He shared some other 'thoughts' that I won't repeat here, but let me tell you it was all in 'Merle' style.

Above: Jack Ingram performs .........Below:Jack Ingram and Sonja

Also on hand to congratulate Haggard was Jack Ingram, who covered Haggard's tune, 'Are the Good Times Really Over (I Wish a Buck Was Still Silver). An honor for Jack that he descibed as an honor he will 'never forget.'

Sarah Buxton and Sonja

Five for Friday

1) It's a beautiful day. Even though I know rain is in the forecast for this weekend, the blue sky sure can lift the spirits! It's a reminder that nicer weather is coming!

2) I still have all kinds of things swimming around in my head after such a fantastic trip to Nashville. We learned so much and I am hoping to bring that to you! Implementing new things in my show and on the website will be ways for us to get closer and be more interactive with each other...I enjoy hearing from you and making a difference in your day.

3) I am excited for TJ Auto's Anniversary party next week! The Eagle Country Cafe will be on the road to TJ's next week, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, from Noon-1pm. Tim, Trina, Lori, TJ and the crew have been a large part of this community for 19 years. You'll have the opportunity to win a $200 gift card and other prizes, so be sure to listen and stop by TJ's next week. They'll even be blowing up a car!

4) Since it is Friday, which means the weekend is here, it's propably time for me to unpack my luggage from Nashville! Am I the only one who hates unpacking? I love packing to go....neat, tidy, organized...then when it's time to come home it all gets shoved in the suitcase and waits for me to dive in, put it all away, do the laundry and put the suitcases away for another year! Echhh!

5) and five..........in between everything this weekend, I'll be adding stuff to the website, so keep checking back. So much to do and not enough hours in the day! Have a fantastic weekend friends!

Bowling With Carrie Underwood

I was going to wait to chat about this, but since an article just came out on CMT's 'The Boot', I thought I'd share it. I was one of the lucky one's to be there... it was a super night. We chatted and laughed, I couldn't bowl, thanks to my aching back (grrr) but, I visited with my radio buddies, Carrie and folks from Arista records. Did you know Carrie can eat an entire medium pizza to herself? That's what she says! She munched on popcorn, bowled like a champ and was very pleasant. Our lane was right next to hers and it was just a nice finish to the General Jackson Riverboat Cruise we had just been on with her and several other artists. I added a few pictures of the night, in addition to the article from 'The Boot' ...

CARRIE HITS THE LANES
by:Deborah Evans-Price

Everyone knows Carrie Underwood can belt out a tune, but she recently proved she's no slouch when it comes to bowling either. The country superstar invited some of the country's top disc jockeys to join her for some fun at Nashville's Pla-Mor Lanes last week, just after her performance on General Jackson riverboat cruise honoring radio programmers from across the country.

"I thought it would be fun, and it's a more personal way to spend time with some of my friends in radio and say thanks for all they do for me," Underwood told The Boot in between hurling a 10-pound pink ball down the lanes.

Country radio staffers from all over the nation were in Nashville for the annual Country Radio Seminar, a conference filled with panel discussions, interviews, cocktail parties and tons of great concerts. Following the riverboat cruise, an annual event held by Sony/BMG Nashville, radio personnel went straight to the bowling alley, getting a chance to hang with Underwood -- taking pictures, getting autographs, and of course seeking a few strikes.

Dressed in jeans, white shirt and a black vest, the singer showed good form and shared a few laughs with the radio and record company folks. Her bowling pals signed a new bowling pin to provide their hostess a souvenir from the evening. "This is more fun for me," she told The Boot, confessing that she suffers from motion sickness and usually gets queasy during the annual riverboat excursion. "I am wristband free this year," she said earlier in the evening while still on the boat, referring to the wristbands she has generally worn to combat motion sickness. "I took a couple of Dramamine and I'm feeling good. The General Jackson is not going to get the best of me!

After her performance, Sony Music executives presented Underwood with a huge plaque commemorating sales of 10 million CDs of her debut album, 'Some Hearts' and her sophomore effort, 'Carnival Ride.' She lost her composure, tears flowing as she thanked those in attendance for their support. "I feel like we should celebrate and when I want to celebrate, I go bowling," Carrie told the crowd, inviting them to join her for some fun on dry land.

Pictures from Nashville

Look for the stories to come! There are alot more pictures that I am looking forward to sharing! It was an amazing experience...being around the kind of talent I was and learning more about our industry, was certainly an opportunity of a lifetime!

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Packed and ready to go!

I was packed and ready to go! Finally! After a few unexpected bumps in the road...and a few near breakdowns! I did something that was just stupid... which happens quite often, but this was a topper. So it's Monday night and time to confirm my flight. After all, I'm booked to fly out of Portland at 6:30am on the morning flight. This of course, means that my husband will be driving me there after he gets off work at Midnight...sure, I'll sit in the airport awhile, but that's fine. He'll drop me off and go rest at a friends house, then get back on the road to get back to the Sheriff's Department for overtime...it'll be a long day for him. So, online I type in all of the info and try to confirm my flight...none of the numbers match? What? Alright. TUESDAY, the 3rd of MARCH...it's all correct, so I get on the phone. Turns out, that TUESDAY, the 3rd of FEBRUARY has already passed and my flight left a month ago! ...I was sick to my stomach.

How? Could this happen? Well it did. I booked my flight for MARCH, but when the confirmation email came from Expedia, I saw, Tuesday, 3rd... just a quick look, missed the fact that it was a MONTH off. So, at 10pm on Monday night I had to book a flight for the following morning at the tune of $550.00. NOT the previous $216.00 that I had already paid and LOST. In these economic times, this was NOT a good thing, but my husband was gracious and said, 'we'll figure it out...stop crying, it'll be ok'. Wow. SO. With the help of a friend, a major meltdown, new ticket purchased and husband home ready to take off, Here's a picture of me, headed to the airport. On my way. Finally!

The Blog is Back in The Nest!

Welcome to my Eagle's Nest on the web! It's been a few years since I have been here, but I decided to revive the old blog. There is always so much I'd like to share with you, that I thought the old blog would be the perfect place! Feel free to go back and read from years ago. (I did!) ...and come back daily for a little of "this and that" from The Nest!

To get me 'back in the groove' I'll start off blogging about my trip to Nashville last week!

I attended the 40th Annual Country Radio Seminar. It's where radio programmers and executives from throughout the nation convene at the Nashville Convention Center every year. The event features an extensive array of panel discussions and music events designed to keep broadcasters informed on the latest developments in country music and the radio industry.

Tim McGraw and Friends performed with an array of great performances on Opening night. CRS closed Friday night with the New Faces show featuring 20-minute performances by emerging artists Kellie Pickler, The Zac Brown Band, James Otto, Chuck Wicks and Lady Antebellum. In between, there were performances by artists such as Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, Miranda Lambert, Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood, to only name a few. New artists and country superstars all gathered together for 4 days and nights packed full of music and fun. During the day Radio programmers and on-air talent were busy attending seminar panels. As a precursor to CRS, several award recipients were honored by the Country Radio Broadcasters at the Country Music DJ and Radio Hall of Fame dinner and awards ceremony. Merle Haggard received the organization's Career Achievement award, with performances by Emmylou Harris and Jack Ingram.

I can't wait to tell you all about it! From funny to heart touching, I have so many stories to share with you! From bowling with Carrie Underwood, to Kenny Chesney making history, Faith Hills shoes, Kellie's zipper, Darius Rucker's new life (thanks to you), to Brad Paisley's new song and me becoming a grandma while I was in Nashville! Yes, a grandma! So...there's my first post! and off we go............ I hope you enjoy!

The Eagle....

Mother Natures Fury..

Loyal EAGLE listener, Peggy Crom and her family lose their home in HWY 30 landslide... They had started to clean up and re-built their lives after last week's storms, only to lose it all anyway....

Yesterday while broadcasting the EAGLE COUNTRY CAFE, live, from Lum's Auto in Astoria, I was informed by Tom Freel of our sister station, KAST AM, that HWY 30 was closed, due to a landslide. I relayed what information we had concerning HWY closures and alternate routes, to our listeners. I was about ready to wrap up the show, when I received a call at Lum's. When I answered the phone, I heard a voice on the other end that stated, "that landslide on highway 30 wasn't just a landslide, it's our house in the middle of the road." It was Ian talking… Ian and Peggy longtime listeners of the EAGLE. Ian went on to tell me that a log jam gave way and that the debris and water behind it, completely washed away their home. He also wanted us to pass along to our listeners, that motorist's were being turned around at Westport due to the massive slide and a gas leak.... His mom and dad were ok. He was too. Thank God. My heart broke for Ian and his family.

It was only Monday morning that Ian's mom, Peggy, stopped by to show me pictures of the devastation their home sustained during the Coastal Storm last week. I had looked at the pictures in awe and again, was reminded how little damage my home had sustained, even with some broken windows and much of my roof missing. Peggy's pictures showed a home full of water and mud. Vehicles in water up to the windows. My heart went out to them then and now, I am speechless...

Below: Don and Ian outside thier home last week, following the Coastal Storms...

Peggy, her husband and her son, Ian, are hard working, every day people. Even though they have struggled themselves, they have gone out of their way to help others. Last year they donated over 100 cans of food to a food drive the EAGLE was helping promote. They have been donating again, this year, to the same food drive.

Peggy and Ian, are regular listeners and callers to the EAGLE COUNTRY CAFE. An all request lunch hour on The EAGLE...... I got a kick out of Ian calling in one day especially... he had gotten new speakers in his truck and had to 'try them out'.! He asked me to play some, 'rock’ in country songs'.... I played him one, but then people kept calling in all hour, dedicating songs to Ian. Songs THEY thought would be good for Ian to play, nice and loud, through those new speakers!

This past year, Peggy and Ian were thrilled when they won tickets and backstage passes to the Jason Aldean Concert sponsored by the EAGLE. Truly thankful, it was great to see them have such a good time.

Peggy and Ian deliver newspapers in the early mornings. During stormy and icy weather, along with other EAGLE listeners, Peggy and Ian call in to let me know of dangerous road conditions, concerned for others and their safety. I pass along that information to our listeners and it has been another show of how our listeners, come together and watch out for each other.

Coming together…something our Community has done especially well this past week when we all had to ride out the devastating storms. We’ve checked on our neighbors, families and friends... we've come together to share bits and pieces of information in hopes of helping others. Even our NNB crew here at the station, not only worked together as a team, but as a family.

I ask you during this time in your prayers, include Peggy, Ian and their family… I watched the news last night with breath held, at the coverage of the HWY 30 landslide ……again…watching mother natures fury.

Reflections of Christmas..and Thanks

Oh, my it has been a long time since I have written. I promise to do better! SO much has gone on in the past 6 months!

I listen to Christmas songs, as it gets busy here at the station and enjoy getting the EAGLE's list of Christmas songs ready to play each year. I truly feel Christmas spirit is captured and passed along, perfectly, in song. Through the words and music we hear, with humor, dreams of home and family, songs about the birth of Christ and just good old, feel good, Santa songs. Fun songs. Christmas songs hold so much and I LOVE that!

We get ready for the holidays and I tend to reflect on a lifetime of Christmas memories. SO many of the my memories aren't about gifts bought from the store. They are precious memories of family, friends, the smells and traditions of Christmas. My 'song' of the holidays. the past present and future.

My most vivid memory is of my dad reading the Christmas story every year from the Bible. He also, would read us the story of The Little Match Girl. A tale by Hans Christian Anderson. This story succeeded, in relating to us, as children, how BLESSED we truly were. Christmas was NOT about how many presents someone got. It was about each other.

The Little Match Girl is the story of a little girl who has to sell matches, because her family needs the money. She instead uses the matches, one by one, to stay warm, until there are no more...a poor little girl, bareheaded, and with naked feet, in the cold on a dark street. She crept along trembling with cold and hunger--a very picture of sorrow. What was it like after all to look into a window and see the warmth and laughter of a family together at Christmas? To this day, I find myself peering out my window into the darkness and envision the little girl...it brings me to a place of true thankfulness.

Days will go by and just as I start to 'slip', in remembering to be thankful, it seems I am reminded, of what Christmas should be TRULY about. Whether it's something my child has said or some act of kindness I observe, it's always just as I start to feel bad about not being able to BUY this or that, having focused on what Christmas ISN'T about, even if only for a moment.

I am brought to the realization, someone ALWAYS has it worse and we must be thankful for what we DO have and try to give to those that don't. Even a smile, can do wonders. After all, a smile is free and something always welcomed this time of the year!

This year, I was shown the beauty of giving, by our EAGLE listeners. One listener especially. We have been collecting non-perishable food items for TJ Auto Repair's Annual Christmas food drive. TJ's helps feed families each year. This year on the eve of Thanksgiving, A woman heard us on the radio talking about feeding families and asking our listeners for their help. We did the show from TJ's. I left and later that night received a phone call from Katrina at TJ's. She said she had to share what happened after I left and wanted to pass along the Thanksgiving cheer.

A man had stopped by TJ's, for his sister, Liz. Liz didn't want to wait until Christmas to help...She sent her brother to TJ's with not only a turkey for a family in need, but everything to go with it! The turkey, stuffing, salt & pepper, the roasting pan, foil. EVERYTHING needed to prepare and have a wonderful Thanksgiving meal! This act of kindness was so touching... especially after I heard the rest of the story..

Katrina called the Women's resource Center, who was thrilled for the phone call. Apparently, they had already dispersed the donations they received to families in need. BUT they had received a phone call from a women that morning, who was in tears. This woman had 3 young children and no meal for Thanksgiving. The women's Resource Center took her number, just in case. Because of this ONE EAGLE listener's thoughtfulness and generosity, The woman and her children were contacted and received the Thanksgiving meal and everything to prepare it with!

Who knows where peoples paths in life takes them, or what things change a heart. Maybe this act of kindness meant more than anyone of us will know, to this mother. Possibly, giving her a new faith in people or a renewed spirit of the holidays? One thing in which I am confident. This woman, no matter where her life is, or the daily struggles she has, for a day, a moment, she could enjoy peace. She could watch her children eat, laugh and smile. This thought, certainly, renewed MY spirit.

The holidays shouldn't be lost in the money and material trappings, but instead, be encompassed with love, faith and joy. We spend money every year on things that will be put on a shelf, broken or forgotten.

This year, spend a little on food and donate it. Purchase a gift for a child. A gift for a child who would otherwise not receive one.

Bring the magic and spirit of Christmas to someone who's life it will REALLY touch. That, my friends, is a gift that will NEVER be forgotten, put on a shelf or broken.

Remember the Little Match Girl. Remember HER 'song'.

An act of kindness not only affects the life of the ones who receive, but of those who give. And, for those who observe such self-LESS-ness of one, and joy of another, is in itself, a priceless gift. For that I am thankful.

UPDATE on WAYCROSS

WAYCROSS -New Hotshot Artists
(To read more and see NINETEEN video- scroll down blog)

After my interview with WAYCROSS, We've kept in touch...here are some exerpts from their Blog at www.myspace.com/waycross!! They have quite the 'buzz' going and some very exciting meetings coming up....EAGLE listeners have contacted them with touching stories and thanks for the amazing song.. "NINETEEN"

Thursday, May 24, 2007
On Air w/ Sonja on Eagle 103.9 FM
This morning we got to do an on-air interview w/ Sonja on Eagle 103.9 in Astoria, Oregon. It was awesome being able to talk about what "Nineteen" means to us and getting to hear how it is affecting listeners. .
Sonja has 19 year old son who is a Marine and will soon be going to Iraq to serve our country. She was the first person to contact us after hearing "Nineteen" on The After Midnite w/ Blair Garner Program. She's been a huge supporter of Waycross and "Nineteen" so thank you her and The Eagle.


Friday, July 06, 2007 -Waycross on GAC Friday
We found out last Friday that the video for "Nineteen" is getting put into the rotation on GAC. As if this news wasn't good enough, we got a call Monday and were invited to be part of an interview segment on GAC called "On The Streets" hosted by Suzanne Alexander. The show is awesome and focuses on new and upcoming artists and new videos.
We did the interview on July 3rd and it will start airing on GAC July 17th. It was an incredible honor to be invited to be a part of "On The Streets" and even more of an honor to get to meet Suzanne and the rest of the crew that make things happen there.
Thanks GAC for inviting us on the show and for spreading the message of our song "Nineteen"! You guys are awesome!
Video premieres on Tues. July 10th at 8:27am!


Tuesday, July 03, 2007 - Waycross in Country Weekly Magazine!
We just found out that we will be in the July 30th Edition of Country Weekly Magazine which will be available on July 16th.
All we know so far is that there will be a picture of us with some kind of write-up about what's going on w/ our music. We're just pumped to be in there at all.
Big thanks to Larry Holden and everybody at Country Weekly!!


Monday, June 25, 2007 - Hot Shot Debut in Billboard Magazine and R&R
In the June 30th edition of Billboard Magazine, Waycross was featured as the Hot Shot Debut and entered the charts at #58. It had our picture beside the chart information and also a little blurb about the song and its success. Ben and I would like to thank radio for hearing the message of this song and playing "Nineteen" even though we don't have a record label behind us. We would also like to thank Dreamcatcher Management for believing in us. This is a cool moment for Ben and myself to see this unfold.
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STEVE HOLY IN CONCERT - JULY 26th !!

STEVE HOLY

"....Steve's engaging stage performance alone has created a loyal following. Although, his primary objective is to connect with them on an up-close and personal basis, he naturally and unconsciously dazzles fans and listeners alike, capturing them immediately. Steve Holy is charming, charismatic and captivating...."

www.steveholy.com

When I met Steve at a show in Portland with Mississippi brother, Steve Azar, Sarah Buxton and Ashley Monroe, I was so impressed and thrilled to watch Steve Holy perform. He is a great performer and all around artist.

His brand new single is, "Men Buy The Drinks" is upbeat and fun....to find out more about Steve's success, singles, hits and CD's...check out his website.

I saw him a few months ago at CRS in Nashville and he was excited THEN to come play for all of us in EAGLE COUNTRY

MEMORIAL DAY HISTORY-Slideshow... WAYCROSS '19'

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS...LET'S NOT FORGET

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. was 1866 and the United States was recovering from the long and bloody Civil War between the North and the South. Surviving soldiers came home, some with missing limbs, and all with stories to tell.

Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on 5 May 1868 by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, in his General Order No. 11, and was first observed on 30 May 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery

BELOW IS A TRIBUTE TO THE SACRIFICE OUR YOUNG MEN & WOMEN HAVE FREELY GIVEN FOR OUR COUNTRY...

THE SONG IS PERFORMED BY THE DUO 'WAYCROSS' ...I PUT TOGETHER THE SLIDE SHOW AND YOU MAY RECOGNIZE SOME OF OUR OWN HOMETOWN BOYS.... THE SONG IS CALLED.....'NINETEEN'

(If the 'YOU TUBE' Site pops up, close it out and you can view it right here..otherwise you may hear it playing double..here and there!) :)

WAYCROSS has been receiving rave reviews from all over the music industry...from Blair Garner, After Midnight to Kenny Rogers. ...to name a few...

www.myspace.com/waycross

Let Them Know What You Think and Tell Them You The EAGLE sent YOU!

MORE HISTORY ON MEMORIAL DAY
Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day because it was a time set aside to honor the nation's Civil War dead by decorating their graves. It was first widely observed on May 30, 1868, to commemorate the sacrifices of Civil War soldiers, by proclamation of General John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of former sailors and soldiers. On May 5, 1868, Logan declared in General Order No. 11 that:


The 30th of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village, and hamlet churchyard in the land. In this observance no form of ceremony is prescribed, but posts and comrades will in their own way arrange such fitting services and testimonials of respect as circumstances may permit.
During the first celebration of Decoration Day, General James Garfield made a speech at Arlington National Cemetery, after which 5,000 participants helped to decorate the graves of the more than 20,000 Union and Confederate soldiers buried in the cemetery.

This 1868 celebration was inspired by local observances of the day in several towns throughout America that had taken place in the three years since the Civil War. In fact, several Northern and Southern cities claim to be the birthplace of Memorial Day, including Columbus, Miss.; Macon, Ga.; Richmond, Va.; Boalsburg, Pa.; and Carbondale, Ill.

In 1966, the federal government, under the direction of President Lyndon Johnson, declared Waterloo, N.Y., the official birthplace of Memorial Day. They chose Waterloo—which had first celebrated the day on May 5, 1866—because the town had made Memorial Day an annual, community-wide event during which businesses closed and residents decorated the graves of soldiers with flowers and flags.

By the late 1800s, many communities across the country had begun to celebrate Memorial Day and, after World War I, observances also began to honor those who had died in all of America's wars. In 1971, Congress declared Memorial Day a national holiday to be celebrated the last Monday in May. (Veterans Day, a day set aside to honor all veterans, living and dead, is celebrated each year on November 11.)

Today, Memorial Day is celebrated at Arlington National Cemetery with a ceremony in which a small American flag is placed on each grave. Also, it is customary for the president or vice-president to give a speech honoring the contributions of the dead and lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. About 5,000 people attend the ceremony annually.

Several Southern states continue to set aside a special day for honoring the Confederate dead, which is usually called Confederate Memorial Day:

Mississippi: Last Monday in April
Alabama: Fourth Monday in April
Georgia: April 26
North Carolina: May 10
South Carolina: May 10
Louisiana: June 3
Tennessee (Confederate Decoration Day): June 3
Texas (Confederate Heroes Day): January 19
Virginia: Last Monday in May

HOLLYWOOD COMES TO ASTORIA

A LOOK AT THE MOVIES and SOME of our area's BEAUTY!

I didn't even realize myself how many movies have been filmed, or partially filmed, here in beautiful Astoria and surrounding areas!

(Left to Right: WENDY BEREZAY accepts the donation check from Astoria NNB GENERAL MANAGER:Paul Mitchell, OPERATIONS MANAGER:Tom Freel)

When THE RING TWO, starring Naomi Watts, premiered in ASTORIA, NNB RADIO sponsored it and donated proceeds to our community's local project for the children. The TAPIOLA PARK PROJECT.

It was only one of the many events we participated in to help in our own community.

The project was to build a new and improved playground, that depicted many of the historical points in our area. It is now finished and is great! Children go play at Tapiola Playground in Astoria and are able to play in 'Fort Clatsop' cross the 'Megler Bridge'...play at the 'Astor Column' a Victoria House , boats and much more! As they play..the learn history as well!

THE EAGLE IS #1 - BECAUSE OF YOU!

A MESSAGE TO ALL OF YOU- OUR EAGLE LISTENERS...

DON'T MOVE THAT DIAL, THE RESULTS ARE IN!...'- Darryl Worley

"SENDING OUT A BIG 'OLE YEE HAW ! THANKS YA'ALL FOR MAKING THE EAGLE YOUR #1 STATION"- Jake Owen "
'A SPECIAL THANKS TO YOU, OUR EAGLE LISTENERS. ACCORDING TO EASTLAN SURVEY, YOU'VE MADE US YOUR #1 CHOICE FOR COUNTRY MUSIC! YOUR LOYALTY. YOUR SUPPORT. KEEPING YOUR DIAL ON 103.9FM, MADE US #1 ! THE EAGLE 103.9! WE COULDN'T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOU! SOARING THROUGH EAGLE COUNTRY...FROM THE NEST, THANK YOU AGAIN, FOR LISTENING! .....Love from me, SONJA and EVERYONE at NNB RADIO!'

LEFT: The EAGLE -103.9 FM, Tattoo'd around an Eagle. The Eagle holds a banner that say's VICTORY, for all the Victories this listener has had in his life. An EAGLE of great meaning to him. I was speachless, but honored that someone would actually tatoo their arm, because sometimes we bring a smile or a chuckle to their day, along with music that him and his wife enjoy. ..LOBO and his wife PEGGY have been to almost every EAGLE concert, remote...They are gracious kind people I enjoy visiting with when we are out and about. You name it they are there, just like SO MANY OF YOU.

I'm constantly humbled at HOW LOYAL & SUPPORTIVE our listeners are.... I can't thank ALL OF YOU enough for the smiles you put on MY face and for listening to THE EAGLE.

"... TO ALL OF MY FANS, THANKS FOR MAKING THE EAGLE YOUR #1 STATION!"- Miranda Lambert

KEEP YOUR DIAL ON THE EAGLE 103.9 FM AND YOU'LL HEAR MORE ARTISTS LIKE...

GRETCHEN WILSON, BIG & RICH, DARRYL WORLEY, SARA EVANS, CARRIE UNDERWOOD, LITTLE TEXAS , MIRANDA LAMBERT AND MORE ! OF YOUR FAVORITE COUNTRY ARTISTS,

THANKING YOU FOR MAKING THE EAGLE YOUR #1 STATION AND FOR KEEPING IT ON 103.9 FM!!

CRS 2007 -Country Radio Seminar- NASHVILLE

ENJOY THE PICTURES...HIGHLIGHTS COMING SOON!
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NASHVILLE SKYLINE

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A NIGHT WITH TOBY KEITH and FRIENDS!
Toby Keith, Montgomery Gentry, Crystal Gayle, Don Williams and MORE!

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SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE / ARTIST SHOWS

BMI SONGWRITER's SHOWCASE
JEFFERY STEELE, PAT GREEN, MAC DAVIS & SARAH BUXTON

Cool Slideshows

PICTURES ABOVE:
1.) CMT 'Life Set To Music'
2.) SARAH BUXTON & I...I ran into Sarah earlier in the day and she made me promise I'd be at her show. I am SO happy I didn't miss it. It was an AWESOME!
3.) KEITH URBAN took, 'STUPID BOY' to the TOP of the Charts...SARAH co-wrote it & she recorded it on her new album as well.
4.) JEFFERY STEELE- HUGE #1 HIT Songwriter
5.) PAT GREEN hits the stage with JEFFERY...
6.) PAT GREEN's new single, 'DIXIE LULLABY'
7.) MAC DAVIS!
8.) SARAH BUXTON thrilled to be on stage with MAC DAVIS!
9.) JEFFERY STEELE sings his #1 hit, recorded by RASCAL FLATTS-'WHAT HURTS THE MOST'
10.) MAC DAVIS had everyone in stitches...funny, funny, guy!
11.) SARAH's new single, 'THAT KIND OF DAY' (GREAT song!)
12.) PAT GREEN & MAC DAVIS & I !



ARTIST SHOWCASE PERFORMANCES
CROOK & CHASE, TRACE ADKINS, JACK INGRAM, DANIELLE PECK, TAYLOR SWIFT, MARC ERIC, BIG MACHINE RECORDS & SCOTT BORCHETTA of UNIVERSAL-NASHVILLE

Cool Slideshows

VIP PASSES, PERFORMANCES and PRIVATE SHOWS

MUSIK MAFIA's:GRETCHEN WILSON, BIG and RICH and 2ft.FRED
Also...MIRANDA LAMBERT, ALABAMA'S- RANDY OWEN, MARCEL and JEWEL

Cool Slideshows

903 RECORDS...NEAL McCOY, DARRYL WORLEY, CHRIS YOUNG and Others!!

I ran into BRYAN WHITE, his manager, JOEY FINGER and NEAL McCOY who suprised me by recognizing me from their shows out here in EAGLE COUNTRY at the Liberty and the Clatsop County Fair.. which was fun.

Neal's new label 903 RECORDS had a SHOWCASE that was rocked Country Style!..

NEAL McCOY is truly one of the nicest guys in the business...meeting DARRYL WORLEY was an honor. He sent greetings to my son who is in the USMC and signed a camo hat for him, along with BIG & RICH. I met tons of new artists as well..the Chance to just 'chat' with everyone was really an experience..

KIWANIS, NNB RADIO & The EAGLE .....Caring for Community....

I received a wonderful letter of thanks in my e-mail

I wanted to share with all of you....

NNB RADIO LOVES OUR COMMUNITY AND TRIES TO HELP WHEN AND WHERE WE CAN- ALTHOUGH IT'S NOT DONE FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN OUR WANTING TO BE INVOLVED IN A COMMUNITY WE CARE ABOUT-

IT'S LETTERS LIKE THESE THAT PUT SMILES ON OUR FACES -

EVEN IF IT IS ONLY A SMALL DIFFERENCE WE CAN MAKE...ANY DIFFERENCE FOR THE GOOD, IS A WONDERFUL FEELING...

THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED IN KIWANIS RADIO DAYS...YOU TOO MADE A DIFFERENCE. -Sonja

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KIWANIS YOUNG CHILDREN PRIORITY ONE

WOW! What a great job you all did for us!

It is because of people like you and businesses like NNB Radio that make the North Coast of Oregon such a wonderful place to live.

We feel that your Stations and employees went way above what we expected. The advance notice announcements that Tom, Sonja, Matt and Michal made before hand opened many doors and we were welcomed.

Because you cared, the foster youth of Clatsop County will continue to have a Christmas party sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Astoria/Warrenton.

Because you cared, the Kiwanis Club of Astoria/Warrenton will be able to increase the scholarships’ we award at Astoria and Warrenton High Schools and send several High school students to Leadership Training.

Because you cared, we will be able to continue to support VOCA and CASA.

On behalf of the members of the Astoria/Warrenton Kiwanis Club’ I extend our heartfelt appreciation and thanks.

Because you cared, our area will become even greater!


Emil “Swede” Nyberg
Radio Days Coordinator

Kiwanis Club of Astoria/Warrenton

Website: kiwanisclubofastoria.com

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.

TY HERNDON at CRS

TY HERNDON

I MET TY IN NASHVILLE HE'S A KIND, FUNNY AND AMAZING TALENT. HE DECIDED TO TAKE A BREAK WHEN HE WAS ON TOP WITH HIS CAREER ....

NOW, HE'S BACK WITH A NEW ALBUM AND RENEWED SPIRIT. HE IS ON FIRE !!

When I met Ty, we had a blast and laughed so much! It was one of the highlights of my trip to CRS in Nashville.

...INTERVIEW TIME..?

My feet were killing me, so I was happy when TY plopped down on the floor in the hall, YAY my feet were getting a rest!

We were going to do the interview in the hall, because it would be quieter than the noisy Media Room....HA! ...NOT the case. ....It was Check-Out time for that day...

Guests were stepping over us, saying hello, we were commenting on there purses, belts, clothing....giving compliments, asking if they'd like to join our interview.... It was hysterical.

Then people we knew would come by and hollar, 'Hey, from Texas..." or they'd stop and start making plans for meeting up later in the day, or discuss which show was going to be the best to go to later... oh, the decisions!! ......

Oh, and the INTERVIEW....!?!

We finally did get through it, but by the time I edited all of the chatter out and played it for all of you on the air...out of the 30 minutes that the recorder was on....I ended up with 5 minutes of interview! Good Grief! :)

After the interview, we visited, took pictures and NO, we didn't play in the elevators....we perused the housekeeping's cart when the maid wasn't looking... (not, really, she saw us...she was laughing too) The pink feather duster was the most popular item on the cart!

It really was funny. It was an 'interview' I'll never forget!