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With many years of tradition KFIR 720am Sweet Home, Oregon, is dedicated to bring the poetry and emotion of Country Music to all Country lovers from Eugene to Portland. We will continue a tradition of leadership and professionalism, promoting the music and recognizing excellence in all its forms. While fostering a spirit of community and sharing, we will respect and encourage creativity and the unique contribution of all. Our mission is to preserve and promote country music and to present the most qualified work from artist past and present in an entertaining way.
Michael Astalis
General Manager
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Loyd Henion will join Steve Wholers to discuss the Democratic National Convention in Denver. Henion is the chair of the Linn County Democratic Party and a delegate to the National Convention.
Bob Bowers, an Oregon native, has lived with HIV for 25 years. He now heads the group "HIVictorious" in Madison, Wisconson and speaks to young people about lifestyle choices.
Kristen Hall is suing her former bandmates in Sugarland, Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush, for $1.5 million. Hall's suit claims that she entered into an equal partnership with Nettles and Bush with the intent to equally share all profits and losses. Hall was involved with the writing of the songs on Twice the Speed of Life, Sugarland's first album.
Guest speaker Rodney Hightower joins Steve Wholers to talk about the grass seed industry of Oregon. Topics to be covered include this year's harvest and an ever controversial topic--field burning.
Brooks & Dunn were honored this Monday, August 4th, with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Their star is located near the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, specifically at 7021 Hollywood Blvd. near stars such as Walt Disney and Morgan Freeman.
Kenny Chesney's new single, "Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven," will be arriving on the 10th of August. The single promises to bring to the surface the emotions we all have about Heaven. "I don't know anyone who doesn't want to go to heaven, but nobody wants to go today," says Chesney, speaking of his new single. "If you could pick, you wouldn't pick right now...you'd want to live, to do more things, to have more fun."
Kellie Pickler's self-titled second album will be released soon; September 30th to be exact. The first single "Don't You Know You're Beautiful" is currently climbing the charts. Also featured on the album will be “Best Days Of Your Life” which she co-wrote with her friend Taylor Swift.